DIFFERENCES OF BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT RESULTS BASED ON ELDERLY POSITION

Abstract

Hypertension is a disease that often occurs in the elderly, so blood pressure measurements must be considered in order to obtain accurate and maximum results. The aim of this study was to determine the difference in the results of systolic blood pressure measurements between sitting and lying positions in the elderly. The research design used Pre Experimental Design with One Group pre and post test design research carried out in one group without a control group. Primary data is data or information that comes directly from those who have the authority and are responsible for the data. The results of this study showed that the average systolic blood pressure in the sitting position was 148 mmHg, the highest value was 175 mmHg and the lowest value was 124 mmHg. In the lying position the mean: 144 mmHg, the highest value is 170 mmHg and the lowest value is 120 mmHg with a ratio of 10.907. Statistical test results obtained p = 0.000. The p value <0.05 can be concluded that there is a difference in systolic blood pressure in the sitting and lying positions. The average blood pressure in men is 155 mmHg while in women it is 142 mmHg. After doing this research, the researcher hopes that the results of this study can be the basis for nursing homes to routinely check blood pressure by paying attention to the position of the elderly.