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Effect of Isometric Handgrip Exercise on Sleep Quality of Hypertension Patients in the Elderly
Aims: The study aimed to knowing the effect of isometric handgrip exercise on the quality of sleep of hypertension patients in the elderly.
Methods: The study was Quasi Experiment research with one group pretest-posttest design. The study population was purposive sampling and obtained a total of 30 respondents. This research was conducted at the Sukawarna Health Center Work Area, Bandung City. The instrument used was PSQI (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index).
Results: There was an effect ofisometric handgrip exercise on the quality of sleep of hypertension patients in the elderly (p-value = 0,000).
Conclusion: Isometric handgrip exercise is a non-pharmacological therapy that can be used to improve quality of sleep of hypertension patients in the elderly.
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