Puspita Ningrum, Erna Purwanti, Zikri Alhalawi, Christina G. Aseng

Penerapan Yoga Brahmari Pranayama untuk Mengontrol Risiko Perilaku Kekerasan pada Pasien Skizofrenia di RSJ Ratumbuysang Sulut

Introduction

Penerapan yoga brahmari pranayama untuk mengontrol risiko perilaku kekerasan pada pasien skizofrenia di rsj ratumbuysang sulut. Pelajari penerapan Yoga Brahmari Pranayama untuk mengontrol risiko perilaku kekerasan pada pasien skizofrenia. Studi kasus di RSJ Ratumbuysang menunjukkan efek menenangkan dan mengurangi tanda kekerasan.

Abstract

Background: The risk of violent behavior is one of the problems of schizophrenia which is characterized by disturbances in the thought process, perception, emotional responses, and social interactions. Yoga Brahmari Pranayama is a calming pranayama technique that involves making a humming sound when exhaling which aims to provide calm, reduce anxiety, and reduce stress. The purpose of this case study is to get an overview of the application of Yoga Brahmari Pranayama as a control in schizophrenia patients with nursing problems of the risk of violent behavior. The case study was conducted at Prof. Dr. V.L. Ratumbuysang Mental Hospital in the Kabela and Cakalele rooms. The method used is descriptive using a case study approach. The measuring instrument used in this study was an observation sheet of signs and symptoms of the risk of violent behavior. Results: After doing Yoga Therapy, the results obtained were that the patient was calmer, more relaxed and there was a decrease in signs of violent behavior. Conclusion Yoga Brahmari Pranayama as a companion therapy in patients with the risk of violent behavior is useful for controlling emotions and reducing violence. Suggestions Nurses can use Yoga Brahmari Pranayama therapy as a companion therapy in schizophrenia patients with nursing problems of the risk of violent behavior.

Review

This paper presents an initial investigation into the application of Brahmari Pranayama Yoga as a complementary intervention to manage the risk of violent behavior in patients with schizophrenia. Addressing a significant challenge in mental health, the study's objective was to explore how this specific pranayama technique, known for its calming effects, might influence emotion regulation and reduce aggression in this vulnerable population. The abstract reports encouraging preliminary results, suggesting that participants experienced increased calmness, relaxation, and a reduction in observed signs of violent behavior following the yoga therapy. While the chosen intervention and the focus on violent behavior in schizophrenia are highly relevant and commendable, the methodological approach outlined in the abstract presents significant limitations. Described as a "descriptive" study employing a "case study approach," the design inherently restricts the generalizability and robustness of the findings. The reliance on an "observation sheet of signs and symptoms of the risk of violent behavior" as the sole measurement tool, without further details on its standardization, validity, or inter-rater reliability, introduces potential for subjective bias. Consequently, while the reported outcomes of patients being "calmer, more relaxed and there was a decrease in signs of violent behavior" are promising, they must be interpreted cautiously given the exploratory and non-comparative nature of the research. Despite these methodological caveats, this preliminary work offers a valuable starting point, underscoring the potential utility of non-pharmacological interventions like Brahmari Pranayama in psychiatric care. The suggestion for nurses to consider this therapy as a companion treatment is a natural progression of the findings, albeit one that should be approached with an awareness of the study's limitations. For this concept to gain broader acceptance and inform evidence-based practice, future research would benefit immensely from more rigorous designs, such as controlled trials with larger participant cohorts, standardized intervention protocols, and validated, objective outcome measures. Investigating the duration of effects and potential mechanisms of action would also significantly enhance the scientific contribution of this promising area of inquiry.

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