The Influence of Slow Deep Breathing Technique on Inpatient Anxiety

The Influence of Slow Deep Breathing Technique on Inpatient Anxiety

anxiety, inpatient,
slow deep
breathing, literature
review

Introduction: Previous studies have shown that slow deep breathing
techniques provide benefits in reducing anxiety in general, but there has
been no specific review investigating its benefits in inpatient populations.
This study aims to provide strong and up-to-date evidence on the
effectiveness of slow deep breathing technique as a potential intervention
in reducing anxiety in the inpatient population.
Methods: This study is a literature review conducted during April-May
2023 using Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect. The keywords
used were "nafas dalam", "kecemasan", and "rawat inap" in Indonesian,
and "slow deep breathing," "anxiety," and "inpatient care" in English.
Results: The literature review identified eight articles that examined the
anxiety of patients undergoing surgery and treatment in hospitals in
Indonesia. These articles highlighted internal and external factors
influencing anxiety. The dominant research approach employed
experimental designs with pre-test and post-test measurements involving
more than ten respondents. The study found that internal factors
influencing anxiety included age, gender, education, health condition, and
prior hospitalization experiences, while external factors included access to
information, therapeutic communication, environment, and healthcare
facilities.
Conclusion: The implementation of slow deep breathing techniques is a
major factor in reducing anxiety in inpatient populations. Further research
is expected to emphasize the use of slow deep breathing techniques as a
primary intervention in reducing anxiety levels in patients prior to
undergoing surgery.

I Putu Arika Nusa Harta1, Ni Putu Kamaryati1*

, I Nyoman Arya Maha Putra1, & IGA

Tresna Wicaksana1

https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2023.43243

25 July 2023

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