The Effect of Mindfulness Meditation Based on Spiritual Care with Rose Aromatherapy on Stress and Blood Pressure in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) Patients

Abstract

Background: Uncontrolled blood sugar levels in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus can trigger various complications, one of which is macroangiopathy, which is a complication of large blood vessels that affects changes in blood pressure. Stress is considered a psychological factor that can increase blood pressure. Stressful conditions in patients with diabetes mellitus can affect the control of blood sugar levels.   Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of Mindfulness Meditation based on spiritual care with rose aromatherapy on stress and blood pressure in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (DM) sufferers.   Methods: The design of this study used Quasy Experimental design with pre test and post test with control group . The population in this study were all type 2 Diabetes Mellitus sufferers. Sampling was done by purposive sampling. The total number of respondents in this study was 102, divided into 51 intervention groups and 51 control groups. The independent variables in this study were mindfulness meditation based on care and rose aromatherapy and the dependent variables in this study were stress and blood pressure. The instrument used in this study was the DASS 42 questionnaire and measuring blood pressure with a digital spygmomanometer and stethoscope. data analysis using paired t test and independent t test. The hypothesis is accepted if the p value <0.05.   Results: statistical test on stress levels obtained a p value of 0.000 in the intervention group and obtained a p value of 0.003 in the control group. For systolic blood pressure, a p value of 0.000 was obtained in the intervention group and and p value of 0.011 was obtained in the control group. For diastolic blood pressure, a p value of 0.000 was obtained in the intervention group and a p value of 0.042 was obtained in the control group.   Conclusion: Mindfulness Meditation therapy based on Spiritual Care with Rose Aromatherapy can reduce stress and systolic and diastolic blood pressure. So this research is highly recommended for nurses in carrying out independent assignments, especially in providing nonpharmacological therapy.