Case Study: Effect of Benson Relaxation Therapy on Pain and Respiratory Status in Osteosarcoma Patient with Lung Metastases
Nana Lia Safitri, Arif Setyo Upoyo

Jenderal Soedirman University

Abstract

Pain may result from actual or potential tissue damage. Damage to lung tissue can cause breathing problems which can cause symptoms of shortness of breath. Treatment of pain and shortness of breath in osteosarcoma patient with lung metastatic aims to improve the patient^s comfort and quality of life. This study aims to evaluate the effect of Benson relaxation therapy on pain and respiratory status in osteosarcoma patient with lung metastases. This research used a case study method with research respondent osteosarcoma patient with lung metastases at Hospital Prof. Dr. Margono Soekarjo. Data collection was carried out using pre-test and post-test with the application of Benson relaxation therapy to patient in 3 cycles for 15 minutes/day. Data was collected by measuring the pain scale, oxygen saturation and respiratory frequency. The results showed that before and after the intervention there was a change in the pain scale, from a pain scale of 6 to a scale of 3. Changes in oxygen saturation values and respiratory frequency RR = 28 x/minute with SpO2 = 94% to RR = 23 x/minute with SpO2 = 98%. Benson relaxation therapy intervention has an effect on reducing the pain scale, increasing oxygen saturation, increasing respiratory frequency, and reducing complaints of shortness of breath in osteosarcoma patient with lung metastases.

Keywords: Benson relaxation therapy, Pain scale, Respiratory status

Topic: Nursing care