Self-administered Acupressure at The Taichong Point Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients

Self-administered Acupressure at The Taichong Point Reduces Blood Pressure in Hypertensive Patients

hypertension, self-
administered

acupressure,
taichong point

Introduction: Blood pressure control can be achieved through lifestyle
changes, pharmacological therapy, and non-pharmacological therapy.
Complementary therapies can be included in hypertension management
programs and are self-administered. This study aims to analyze the effect
of self-administered acupressure at the Taichong point on blood pressure
in hypertensive patients.
Methods: The research was conducted at Puskesmas II Denpasar Utara
using a pre-experimental design with 38 primary hypertensive patients.
Blood pressure data were measured five minutes before and after the
patients performed self-administered acupressure at the Taichong point
between the first and second metatarsals. Acupressure was performed
with a stick for 5 seconds, lifted for 1 second, and repeated 30 times.
Results: The results showed that all respondents had stage 2
hypertension, with systolic blood pressure (SBP) ranging from 140 to 172
mmHg and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) between 90 and 102 mmHg.
After the intervention, all respondents experienced a decrease in SBP and
DBP, with an average reduction in SBP of 13.89 ± 5.46 mmHg and a DBP
of 11.05 ± 6.32 mmHg. The analysis significantly affected blood pressure
(p-value: 0.0001).
Conclusion: This study concludes that self-administered acupressure at
the Taichong point substantially reduces blood pressure in primary
hypertensive patients.

I Dewa Putu Gede Putra Yasa1*, I Wayan Sukawana

1, I Wayan Surasta1, & I Gusti

Ayu Ari Rasdini1

https://doi.org/10.37363/bnr.2024.54438

27 October 2024

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