Efektivitas aromaterapi lavender dan kompres hangat pada intensitas nyeri pasca operasi pada pasien apendisitis: Studi kasus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.56922/quilt.v6i8.3307
Appendicitis Lavender Aromatherapy Post-Operative Pain Warm Compress
Abstract
Background: Post-operative pain in appendicitis patients can hinder mobilization and delay recovery. Non-pharmacological management is required as a safe complementary therapy.
Puropse: To determine the effectiveness of combined lavender aromatherapy and warm compresses on pain intensity among post-operative appendicitis patients.
Method: A descriptive case study design was conducted on two patients at RSUD dr. Tjitrowardojo Purworejo in November 2025. The intervention consisted of lavender aromatherapy inhalation and warm compresses (40–45°C) for 15–30 minutes, twice daily for three consecutive days. Assessment instruments included the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and blood pressure observations.
Results: After three days, Mrs. S's pain scale decreased from 10 to 3, and Mrs. NF's decreased from 9 to 2. Both patients also showed a gradual decrease in systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
Conclusion: The combination of lavender aromatherapy and warm compresses is effective in reducing pain intensity and providing hemodynamic stability in post-operative appendicitis patients through central nervous system relaxation and improved local blood circulation.
Keywords: Appendicitis; Lavender Aromatherapy; Post-Operative Pain; Warm Compress.
Downloads
References
Adzani, A., & Rosyid, F. N. (2025). Efektivitas Penggunaan Aromaterapi Lavender Terhadap Penurunan Skala Nyeri Pada Pasien Post Operasi : Literature Review. 9, 1059–1064.
Afrianti, M., & Widaningsih, N. (2023). Pemberian Terapi Kompres Hangat Dengan Aroma Lavender Untuk Menurunkan Nyeri Pada Pasien Post Operasi Sectio Caesarea : Evidence Based Case Report ( EBCR ). 374–381.
Astuti, R., Anggraeni, M. D., & Awaludin, S. (2024). Warm compress therapy ’ s impact on labour pain in intranatal patient : A systematic review. 12(2).
Babaro, F. I., & Setiyowati, Y. D. (2026). Efek aromaterapi lavender terhadap penurunan skala nyeri pada pasien pasca operasi di ruang bedah x. 7(2020), 3431–3438.
Bulut, A., & Ucar, M. (2025). Laparoscopic Appendectomy versus Open Surgery. 29(1), 1–5.
Fadlalmola, H., Abdelmalik, M. A., Masaad, H. K. H., Abdalla, A. M., Mohammaed, M. O., Abbakr, I., Mohammed, A. M., Abdalrahman, A., Beraima, M. A., Sambu, B. M., Osman, A. M. A., & Amal, M. (2023). Efficacy of warm compresses in preserving perineal integrity and decreasing pain during normal labor : A systematic review and meta- Analysis. 27(April 2023), 96–123.
Fanany, M. A., Jamal, F., Bintang, M. R., & Sabran, R. (2025). Comparison Of Alvarado Score And Ripasa Score In Diagnosis Of. 15(3).
Gazerani, A., Sarchahi, Z., Sadat, S., & Abavisani, M. (2021). International Journal of Surgery Open The effect of inhalation aromatherapy of geranium on pain and physiological indices after appendectomy : A double-blind randomized clinical trial. International Journal of Surgery Open, 28, 44–49.
Hareng, L., Kolle, S. N., Gomes, C., Schneider, S., & Wahl, M. (2024). Critical assessment of the endocrine potential of Linalool and Linalyl acetate : proactive testing strategy assessing estrogenic and androgenic activity of Lavender oil main components. Archives of Toxicology, 98(1), 347–361.
Heriyanto, M. J., Ratnaningsih, T., Fatimah, B., Hafida, R., & Putri, H. (2023). Profile of appendicitis patient : epidemiology , clinical , and laboratories evaluation in rural-urban area. 12(4), 1384–1392.
Hinelo, A., & Hafid, R. (2026). Penerapan Terapi Kompres Hangat Terhadap Penurunan Nyeri Pada Pasien Dengan Abdominal Paindi Ruang Perawatan Anak Rsud Dr. M.M Dunda Limboto. 7, 2623–2630.
Huang, Y., Peng, D., Huang, H., Wei, T., & Luo, C. (2021). Global , regional , and national burden of appendicitis among children and adolescents from 1990 to 2021 and projection to 2040 : a cross-sectional study. 8860–8872.
Junianto, & Awaludin, S. (2025). Pain Management In The Clinical Practice With Non-Pharmacological Therapy Warm Compress: Systematic Review. 7(3), 249–258.
Karimah, H. F., Wahyuni, A., Marcellia, S., Maulana, D., Studi, P., Dokter, P., Kedokteran, F., Lampung, U., Kedokteran, F., Lampung, U., & Lampung, B. (2024). Jurnal Kesehatan dan Agromedicine. 11, 62–66.
Kumar, H. R., & Soma, M. (2023). Laparoscopic Appendectomy in Complicated Appendicitis : A Narrative Review. 21(12), 113–118.
Liu, Y., Dong, Y., Wang, X., Huang, Y., Wu, F., Xia, F., Bai, H., Li, H., & Shi, L. (2025). Effects of lavender essential oil inhalation aromatherapy on postoperative sleep quality in patients with intracranial tumors : a randomized controlled trial. August, 1–13.
Maulana, I., Platini, H., Amira, I., & Yosep, I. (2024). Pengurangan Rasa Nyeri pada Pasien Post Operasi melalui Teknik Relaksasi : Literature Review.
Nikolov, N. K., Reimer, H. T., Sun, A., Bunnell, B. D., & Merhavy, Z. I. (2024). Open versus Laparoscopic Appendectomy : A Literature Review. 11(1), 4–9.
Niyonkuru, E., Asad, M., Xu, I., & Peng, Z. (2025). Complementary Approaches to Postoperative Pain Management : A Review of Non ‑ pharmacological Interventions. Pain and Therapy, 14(1), 121–144.
Nouira, M., Souayeh, N., Aicha, S., Hadhami, K., & Lika, A. (2024). Aromatherapy Using Lavender Oil Effectiveness on Pain and Anxiety After C-Section : A Randomized Controlled Trial. 1536–1544.
Nurohmah, I. S., Hayati, A., & Pebrianti, S. (2023). Non-pharmacological intervention to reduce pain post-appendectomy : A rapid review of randomized controlled trial studies. 2, 134–140.
Tahir, R., Afnita, N., Putri, D. P., Keperawatan, J., & Kemenkes, P. (2025). Penerapan Manajemen Nyeri Kompres Air Hangat Terhadap. 2(1), 12–19.
Tias, B. W., Suryani, A. A., Aisah, S., & Pranata, S. (2026). Analisis Konsep Nyeri Akut pada Pasien Bedah : Tinjauan Keperawatan. 5(April).
Downloads
Published
Issue
Section
License
Copyright (c) 2026 Relly Amanda, Arif Wahyu Setyo Budi, Ria Novita
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License.
