EFFORTS TO REDUCE THE SCALE OF PAIN POST LAPARATOMY OF OVARIAN CYST WITH HAND MASSAGE THERAPY

Abstract

Ovarian cyst is the presence of a mass or lump in the ovary. There are several management
options for ovarian cysts, one of which is the laparotomy surgical procedure. The laparotomy surgical
procedure can cause postoperative pain, which if not addressed immediately, can lead to discomfort
and hinder the healing process. The purpose of this study is to describe the implementation of hand
massage therapy in reducing pain scale in post-laparotomy patients with ovarian cyst at Dr. Sardjito
Central General Hospital Yogyakarta. This case study uses a descriptive method and focuses on a
single adult woman aged over 20 years who has undergone laparotomy surgery for an ovarian cyst.
The data collection method involves interviews and observations. The results showed that after
receiving hand massage therapy for 3 days, it was able to assist pharmacological therapy in reducing
the pain scale, with an average decrease of 2 scales by the third day. Hand massage therapy can
support pharmacological therapy in reducing pain scale in post-laparotomy patients with ovarian cyst.
it was able to assist pharmacological therapy in reducing the pain scale, with an average decrease of 2
scales by the third day. Hand massage therapy can support pharmacological therapy in reducing pain
scale in post-laparotomy patients with ovarian cyst. it was able to assist pharmacological therapy in
reducing the pain scale, with an average decrease of 2 scales by the third day. Hand massage therapy
can support pharmacological therapy in reducing pain scale in post-laparotomy patients with ovarian
cyst.