The Influence of Slow Deep Breathing Technique on Inpatient Anxiety

Previous studies have shown that slow deep breathing techniques provide benefits in reducing anxiety general, but there has been no specific review investigating its inpatient populations. Objective: To strong and up-to-date evidence on the effectiveness of technique as a potential intervention population. Methods: This study is literature conducted during April-May 2023 using Google Scholar, PubMed, ScienceDirect. The keywords used were "nafas dalam", "kecemasan", "rawat inap" Indonesian, "slow breathing," "anxiety," "inpatient care" English. Results: identified eight articles examined patients undergoing surgery treatment hospitals Indonesia. These highlighted internal external factors influencing anxiety. dominant research approach employed experimental designs with pre-test post-test measurements involving more than ten respondents. found included age, gender, education, health condition, prior hospitalization experiences, while access to information, therapeutic communication, environment, healthcare facilities. Conclusion: implementation major factor Further expected emphasize use primary levels surgery.