Quran recitation as a therapeutic intervention for sleep disorders in elderly living in the community

Abstract

Hypertension is a significant health concern among the elderly, as it can lead to cardiovascular complications and impact overall quality of life. In addition to pharmacological interventions, complementary therapies can play a crucial role in managing hypertension and related symptoms, such as sleep pattern disorders. Therefore, it is essential to explore effective nursing care strategies that address both hypertension and sleep pattern disorders in this population. A descriptive case study was conducted to investigate the implementation of nursing care for elderly hypertensive patients with sleep pattern disorders who received complementary therapy in the form of Al-Quran recitation audio. The patient received murottal Al-Quran recitation therapy, specifically Surah Ar-Rahman, which is known for its calming and soothing effects. The therapy was administered to help improve the patient's sleep quality, and the effectiveness was measured using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI). Prior to the therapy, the patient's PSQI score was 16, indicating poor sleep quality. However, after receiving the Al-Quran recitation therapy, the patient's PSQI score decreased to 4, indicating a significant improvement in sleep quality. The results of this study demonstrate the potential benefits of using Al-Quran recitation as a complementary therapy to improve sleep quality in elderly hypertensive patients.

Keywords: Community nursing, complementary therapy, hypertension, quality of life, Quran recitation