Implementation Of Drawing Therapy As An Initial Non-Pharmacological Measure In Mental Patients In The Acute Phase
Penerapan Terapi Menggambar Sebagai Tindakan Awal Non Farmakologi Pada Pasien Jiwa Dalam Fase Akut
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https://doi.org/10.51771/jukeshum.v6i1.1953Keywords:
drawing therapy, non-pharmacology, psychiatric patients, acute phase, psychiatric nursingAbstract
Acute mental disorders are characterized by agitation, hallucinations, delusions, and impaired emotional regulation, requiring rapid intervention to prevent the risk of injury and worsening clinical conditions. Initial treatment in mental hospitals generally focuses on pharmacotherapy, but non-pharmacological approaches such as drawing therapy are rarely implemented despite their potential to help with emotional stabilization. This Community Service (PKM) activity aims to implement drawing therapy as an initial non-pharmacological measure for acute mental patients at Prof. Dr. M. Ildrem Mental Hospital, Medan. The implementation method includes preparation, implementation, and evaluation. Drawing therapy is provided to acute mental patients with the assistance of health workers, using simple drawing media, and conducted in a safe and controlled atmosphere. Evaluation is carried out through observation of emotional responses, levels of calmness, and the patient's ability to express feelings after undergoing therapy. The results of the activity indicate that the application of drawing therapy has a positive impact on acute mental patients. After the intervention, the level of agitation decreased from 100% to 40%, while the ability to focus attention increased from 30% to 90%. Furthermore, previously limited nonverbal expression became more adaptive in most patients (80–90%) after drawing therapy. In conclusion, drawing therapy can be used as an effective and applicable initial non-pharmacological intervention in psychiatric nursing care for patients in the acute phase, and has the potential to improve the quality of nursing services in psychiatric hospitals.
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