Implementation of Combination of Benson Relaxation Therapy and Ki 3 Acupressure Intervention in Elderly People with Joint Pain

Authors

  • Shabrina Fadila Archam Faculty of Health Sciences, Brawijaya University, Indonesia
  • Setyoadi Setyoadi Faculty of Health Sciences, Brawijaya University, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1563-0032
  • Renny Nova Faculty of Health Sciences, Brawijaya University, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7388-5132
  • Dina Dewi Sartika Lestari Ismail Faculty of Health Sciences, Brawijaya University, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.53713/jcrcih.v1i1.622

Abstract

Gout is a condition in which uric acid accumulates excessively in the body, caused by increased uric acid production or the consumption of foods high in purines, leading to joint pain and other symptoms. Complementary therapies that can be done include Benson relaxation therapy, which adds an element of word pronunciation according to the beliefs adhered to, and acupressure therapy, which emphasizes several points on the body's surface as centers of energy circulation. The purpose of this study is to describe the application of a combination of Benson relaxation therapy and Ki3 acupressure among elderly individuals with joint pain at UPT PSTW Pasuruan. The research used a case study design with 1 elderly person aged 73 years who had gout and had been experiencing joint pain for the past 6 months. The research instrument used was the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) pain scale instrument. The intervention was carried out over 3 days, with 3 meetings, and was accompanied by measurement of the pain scale and uric acid levels before and after the intervention. The data collection technique uses interviews and observations, and the data are presented in a gerontic nursing care report format. The results showed a decrease in pain scale after receiving a combination of Benson relaxation therapy and Ki3 acupressure for 3 consecutive days, from 5 to 2. These results show that Benson relaxation and Ki3 acupressure can be an effective, simple non-pharmacological therapy that can be recommended to reduce joint pain in the elderly.

Keywords:

Elderly, Joint pain, Benson relaxation, Ki3 (Taixi) acupressure

Author Biographies

Setyoadi Setyoadi, Faculty of Health Sciences, Brawijaya University, Indonesia

Nursing Department

Renny Nova, Faculty of Health Sciences, Brawijaya University, Indonesia

Nursing Department

Dina Dewi Sartika Lestari Ismail, Faculty of Health Sciences, Brawijaya University, Indonesia

Nursing Department

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11-05-2026

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Archam, S. F., Setyoadi, S., Nova, R., & Ismail, D. D. S. L. (2026). Implementation of Combination of Benson Relaxation Therapy and Ki 3 Acupressure Intervention in Elderly People with Joint Pain . Journal of Case Reports and Clinical Insights in Health, 1(1), 6–12. https://doi.org/10.53713/jcrcih.v1i1.622

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