The effectiveness of acupressure in reducing headaches in patients with hypertension

Abstract

Hypertension, commonly referred to as "high blood pressure," is characterized by elevated blood pressure levels. Blood pressure consists of two measurements: systolic pressure, which is the pressure in the blood vessels when the heart pumps blood, and diastolic pressure, which is the pressure in the blood vessels when the heart is at rest. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of acupressure on reducing headache levels in patients with hypertension. The subject of this study, Mr. A, is a 52-year-old male who presented with headaches attributed to hypertension, with a recorded blood pressure of 160/80 mmHg. Based on the analysis of the data collected, it can be concluded that there is a significant difference in headache levels before and after the administration of acupressure therapy.

Keywords: Hypertension; acupressure; headache; nursing care; community nursing.