THE EFFECT OF MINI ELECTRICAL MUSCLE STIMULATION (EMS MINI MASSAGE) BUTTERFLY ON ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH PARESTHESIA AND SLEEP PATTERN DISTURBANCE

Abstract

Introduction

Sleep disturbances are a common problem among older adults due to physiological changes associated with aging and the presence of chronic diseases that cause physical discomfort. These conditions can lead to a decline in quality of life, daily activities, and the health status of older adults. To address these issues, one non-pharmacological therapy that can be used is the administration of massage therapy using the butterfly mini Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS Mini Massage). This study aims to explore the effects of administering the butterfly mini Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS Mini Massage) on elderly individuals with paresthesia and sleep pattern disturbance as a nursing issue.

Method

This study employed a single-case study design involving a 70-year-old elderly individual with paresthesia and sleep pattern disturbance as a nursing issue at the UPTD Griya Wredha Jambangan in Surabaya. The intervention consisted of administering the butterfly-style mini Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS Mini Massage) for 7 days, with sleep quality evaluated using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) questionnaire.

 Result

The results of the 7-day intervention using the butterfly-shaped mini Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS Mini Massage) device showed that the client experienced improved sleep patterns, as indicated by a decrease in the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI) score from 12 pre- intervention to 8 post-intervention.

Conclusion

There was an improvement in the clients’ sleep quality following the gradual administration of the Butterfly Mini Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS Mini Massage) intervention, accompanied by a reduction in sensory discomfort. This intervention can serve as a non- pharmacological alternative in geriatric nursing care to improve the quality of life for older adults.