Effectiveness of Chamomile Aromatherapy on Sleep Pattern Disturbances in Hypertensive Patients: A Case Study

Alifia Putri Respati; Ida Zuhroidah; Mokh. Sujarwadi; Nadia Rohmatul Laili; Nenny Efrilia Rahmawati

doi:10.58545/jkmi.v5i2.848

Authors

Alifia Putri Respati Universitas Jember, Indonesia
Ida Zuhroidah Universitas Jember, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4544-0099
Mokh. Sujarwadi Universitas Jember, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3818-0671
Nadia Rohmatul Laili Universitas Jember, Indonesia https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9545-8852
Nenny Efrilia Rahmawati Dr. R. Soedarsono Regional General Hospital, Pasuruan City, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58545/jkmi.v5i2.848

Abstract

Background: Hypertension, or persistently high blood pressure, generally leads to a decline in sleep quality due to dizziness and reduced physical comfort. The sedative and anxiolytic properties of apigenin and the flavonoids found in chamomile aromatherapy help relax the body, making it a potential complementary therapy for addressing sleep disturbances in patients with hypertension. Objective: To describe the application of nursing care using chamomile aromatherapy for a patient with hypertension experiencing sleep disturbances. Methods: This study used a descriptive case study design on a patient with hypertension at Dr. R. Soedarsono Regional General Hospital for 3 days. The intervention was performed using a humidifier with 5-8 drops of chamomile essential oil diluted in 70-100 mL of water for 10-15 minutes. Daily sleep quality was assessed using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality. Results: A significant improvement was observed as indicated by a decrease in the PSQI score from 12 to 5. The patient also appeared much more physically relaxed and to awaken less often at night. Conclusion: The study showed that chamomile aromatherapy effectively improved sleep quality in hypertensive patients. This method is worthy of recommendation as a safe complementary intervention to accompany conventional medical therapy.

Keywords:

Chamomile aromatherapy, Hypertension, Sleep disturbances, Sleep quality

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Author Biographies

Alifia Putri Respati, Universitas Jember, Indonesia

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing

Ida Zuhroidah, Universitas Jember, Indonesia

Diploma of Nursing Study Program, Faculty of Nursing

Mokh. Sujarwadi, Universitas Jember, Indonesia

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing

Nadia Rohmatul Laili, Universitas Jember, Indonesia

Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing

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