Implementation of Benson Relaxation Technique in Post-Surgery Patients of Benign Prostate Hyperplasia (BPH) with Acute Pain: A Study Case

Abstract

Acute pain is a common nursing problem in postoperative patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Ineffective pain management can lead to serious complications and delay recovery. This study investigates the use of the Benson relaxation technique to manage acute pain in post-operative BPH patients. A case study was conducted with one participant who met the inclusion criteria: male, over 40 years old, and a post-operative BPH patient 2 hours after Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) surgery, experiencing moderate to severe pain. The research was conducted from May 27-29, 2024, in the Asparaga room at RSUD dr. Haryoto Lumajang. The patient, Mr. A, aged 61, presented with acute pain. The nursing intervention applied was pain management (I.12391), including nonpharmacological techniques such as the Benson relaxation method. This technique was implemented over two sessions daily, each lasting 15-20 minutes. The patient responded cooperatively and demonstrated a willingness to learn and use relaxation techniques for pain relief. Following the intervention, the patient's pain score, assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS), dropped from 4 to 0, indicating a significant reduction in pain. The intermittent, sharp pain previously experienced disappeared completely. The Benson relaxation technique effectively reduces pain by inhibiting the sympathetic nervous system and stimulating the parasympathetic system, resulting in muscle relaxation and pain relief. These findings suggest that Benson's relaxation technique is a viable non-pharmacological intervention for managing postoperative pain in BPH patients.