Penerapan Teknik Relaksasi Benson Dengan Nyeri Akut Pada Ibu Post Sectio caesarea di RSU Dr.Ferdinand Lumban Tobing Sibolga 2026

ABSTRACT APPLICATION OF THE BENSON RELAXATION TECHNIQUE FOR ACUTE PAIN IN POST-CESAREAN SECTION PATIENTS AT DR. FERDINAND LUMBAN TOBING GENERAL HOSPITAL, SIBOLGA, 2026 Kesya Mutiara Lumban Tobing*, Ganti Tua Siregar**, Yusniar** Medan Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health Email: kesyamutiaratobing@gmail.com Background: Cesarean section is a surgical procedure performed to deliver a fetus through an incision in the abdominal wall and uterine wall. The cesarean section procedure may cause discomfort and pain associated with tissue trauma, as well as the inflammatory and postoperative healing process. Based on a preliminary survey conducted by the researchers at Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing General Hospital on February 9, 2026, the number of cesarean section cases was 232 clients in 2021, 358 clients in 2022, 332 clients in 2023, 298 clients in 2024, and 369 clients in 2025. In January 2026, there were 32 cases. Objective: To describe the use of the Benson relaxation technique in managing acute pain in post-cesarean section patients. Methods: This study employed a descriptive qualitative design with a case study approach involving two participants who had undergone cesarean section and experienced acute pain. The study was conducted at Dr. Ferdinand Lumban Tobing General Hospital in Sibolga City in 2024. Data were collected through observations, physical examinations, medical records, daily records, and interviews. Results: This case study showed that Client 1 had a pain score of 6 on the first day after applying the Benson relaxation technique, which decreased to 2 on the seventh day. Client 2 had a pain score of 7 on the first day after applying the Benson relaxation technique, which decreased to 2 on the seventh day. Conclusion and Recommendation: Acute pain in post-cesarean section patients can be managed through the application of the Benson relaxation technique for seven days. Nurses are expected to improve care for post-cesarean section clients experiencing acute pain by applying the Benson relaxation technique. Keywords: Benson relaxation technique, acute pain, cesarean section. Literature: 38 references (2020–2025).