Terapi Spritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) terhadap Tingkat Kecemasan pada Keluarga Pasien yang Kritis

Abstract

This study aims to determine the effect of SEFT therapy on anxiety levels in families of critically ill patients at the Kendari City Hospital. This study uses a quasi-experimental method with one group pretest-posttest design. The results of this study statistically and clinically showed an effect of SEFT therapy on the anxiety level of the critically ill patient's family with a p-value = 0.001 (p <0.05) and the mean difference in anxiety value > 10. In this study, there was a decrease in anxiety levels from severe anxiety. (pretest) became moderately anxious after SEFT therapy (posttest). Although the decline was only to moderate anxiety, the patient's family said they became calmer, and a feeling of resignation appeared about the critical condition of their family members. The decrease in anxiety is also marked by a reduction in the frequency of pulse and breathing to normal after being given SEFT therapy. In conclusion, SEFT decreases the anxiety level of critical patients' families.   Keywords: Anxiety, Critical Patient, Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique, Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety