LITERATURE REVIEW EFEKTIFITAS PEMBERIAN TERAPI TERTAWA DALAM MENURUNKAN TEKANAN DARAH PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI

Abstract

Hypertension is a condition where there is an increase in systolic blood pressure 140 mmHg or more and diastolyc 90 mmHg or more. One of non-pharmacological management of hypertension is giving laugh therapy. Laughter therapy is a therapy to get happiness and joy and can improve blood circulation, laughter therapy prevents disease and can maintain fitness. To know about the effectiveness of giving laugh therapy in decreasing the blood pressure on hypertentive patients. This literature review uses descriptive research in the from of case studies. In the study obtained a significant result was a decrease in blood pressure respondent after an intervention that is with laughter therapy. Laugh therapy has proven to have an effect on decreased blood pressure in hypertensive patients.