Effects Of Modified Progressive Muscle Relaxation Combined With Slow Stroke Back Massage On Blood Pressure Reduction, Stress Alleviation, And Enhanced Sleep Quality In Older Adults: A Literatur Review

BackgroundProgressive muscle relaxation is a systematic technique used to achieve deep states of relaxation and has been proven to improve the quality of life related to both medical and non-medical conditions. The goal is to consciously experience the difference between tension and relaxation, just like applying pressure to the muscles, where all the muscles in the body from the tip of the head to the tip of the toes, which were initially tense, become relaxed after receiving progressive pressure. Therefore, an explanation is needed that discusses the influence of modified slow stroke back massage progressive muscle relaxation on reducing blood pressure, stress, and sleep quality in the elderly. Objectiveto identify the effects of progressive muscle relaxation and slow stroke back massage on the reduction of blood pressure, stress, and sleep quality in the elderly. Methoda scope review of this research by searching for articles related to the effects of progressive muscle relaxation and slow stroke back massage on the reduction of blood pressure, stress, and sleep quality in the elderly. Using several databases such as Scopus, Proquest, PubMed, and Google Scholar. Then, the found articles were checked for duplication using Mendeley, resulting in 327 articles. After the title screening process, 129 articles remained. Then 25 articles were included and 15 articles were excluded because they did not meet the study quality. ResultsFrom the review of 10 journals, two main topics were identified, including the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and anxiety, stabilizing vital signs, and improving sleep quality, and the effect of slow stroke back massage therapy on lowering blood pressure, reducing stress and anxiety, and improving sleep quality. ConclusionProgressive muscle relaxation and slow stroke back massage therapy have a significant impact on lowering blood pressure, reducing stress, and improving the sleep quality of the elderly.