Effectiveness of Back Massage Therapy in Preventing Pressure Sores in Unconscious Patients: A Case Study
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Title
Effectiveness of Back Massage Therapy in Preventing Pressure Sores in Unconscious Patients: A Case Study
Subject
Back Massage, Pressure sores, Decreased consciousness
Description
Patients with neurological disorders, especially those with reduced
consciousness, will experience a decrease in their ability to mobilize. Patients
who experience decreased ability to mobilize for a long time are at risk of
developing pressure sores. The presence of pressure in the protruding bone
area causes pressure sores that block blood flow and cause injury to necrosis
of the skin tissue. Nurses can intervene to improve blood flow and reduce
the occurrence of pressure sores, namely by doing back massages. Back
Massage helps improve circulation in areas where the bones are protruding
so that it can prevent pressure sores. This study aimed to explain the
effectiveness of the Back Massage Therapy intervention in preventing
pressure sores in patients with a decreased level of consciousness. The
research method used is a case study with a research time of 3 days, and data
sources were obtained from medical records, assessments, and direct
observation of patients. Based on the results of the evaluation before and
after the back massage, it showed that there was a change in the condition
of the skin before and after the procedure; namely, there were no signs of
redness, abrasions, bluish or necrosis in the back area and bony
prominences. Back Massage can reduce the risk of pressure sores in patients
with decreased consciousness.
consciousness, will experience a decrease in their ability to mobilize. Patients
who experience decreased ability to mobilize for a long time are at risk of
developing pressure sores. The presence of pressure in the protruding bone
area causes pressure sores that block blood flow and cause injury to necrosis
of the skin tissue. Nurses can intervene to improve blood flow and reduce
the occurrence of pressure sores, namely by doing back massages. Back
Massage helps improve circulation in areas where the bones are protruding
so that it can prevent pressure sores. This study aimed to explain the
effectiveness of the Back Massage Therapy intervention in preventing
pressure sores in patients with a decreased level of consciousness. The
research method used is a case study with a research time of 3 days, and data
sources were obtained from medical records, assessments, and direct
observation of patients. Based on the results of the evaluation before and
after the back massage, it showed that there was a change in the condition
of the skin before and after the procedure; namely, there were no signs of
redness, abrasions, bluish or necrosis in the back area and bony
prominences. Back Massage can reduce the risk of pressure sores in patients
with decreased consciousness.
Creator
Yeni Zanuba Arifa, Rismawan Adi Yunanto
Source
https://ebsina.or.id/journals/index.php/jkmi
Publisher
Universitas Jember
Date
February 2025
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
EISSN 2502-2717
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Files
Collection
Citation
Yeni Zanuba Arifa, Rismawan Adi Yunanto, “Effectiveness of Back Massage Therapy in Preventing Pressure Sores in Unconscious Patients: A Case Study,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11073.