The Effectiveness of Balance Exercise for Older People in Posyandu Wreda Pratama Padukuhan Kalirandu, Bangunjiwo, Kasihan, Bantul Yogyakarta

摘要

Aging is a natural process characterized by the decrease in the function of various organs of the body. This process is causing older people to have the risk of various health problems. One of the health problems this experienced by older people is body balance disorders. Body balance is influenced by complex and coordinated interactions of sensory components (visual, vestibular, and proprioceptive input) and motor or musculoskeletal responses. This research aims to provide an overview of the implementation of community nursing intervention and service in balance exercise to older people that have balance disorders in Padukahan Kalirandu, Bangunjiwo, Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta. This study used A quasi-experiment method, which aims to determine the effectiveness of giving balance exercise interventions to older people. The sample in this study was 46 respondents. The location of this research was Posyandu Wreda Pratama Padukahan Kalirandu, Bangunjiwo, Kasihan, Bantul, Yogyakarta. The results of this study show A decrease in the average results of the body balance before and after the intervention was given. The results before the intervention are 13.93 seconds, and after the intervention, it was decreased to 12.13 seconds.