The Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy on Reducing Foot Edema in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure at RSUD Cilacap

Kasron; Kasron; Susilawati; Susilawati; Subroto; Wishnu

Trends Of Nursing Science

Universitas Al-Irsyad Cilacap

📄 Abstract

Background: Foot edema is a common clinical manifestation in patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) due to fluid retention. Objective: To examine the effectiveness of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) in reducing foot edema among CHF patients at RSUD Cilacap. Methods: This quasi-experimental study with a pre–post test control group design was conducted on 32 CHF patients with foot edema, consisting of 16 patients in the intervention group (NMES) and 16 patients in the control group. Foot edema was measured using a metline before and after the intervention. Results: The control group showed no significant change (mean = 0.26 ± 0.91 cm; p = 0.269). The intervention group demonstrated a significant reduction in edema (mean = 1.09 ± 1.04 cm; p = 0.0008). Comparison between groups indicated a significant difference (p = 0.024). Conclusion: NMES therapy was proven effective in reducing foot edema among CHF patients compared to standard care.

🔖 Keywords

#Gagal jantung; kongestif; edema kaki; terapi elektrostimulasi neuromuskular; keperawatan

ℹ️ Informasi Publikasi

Tanggal Publikasi

06 October 2025

Volume / Nomor / Tahun

Volume 3, Nomor 2, Tahun 2025

📝 HOW TO CITE

Kasron, Kasron; Susilawati, Susilawati; Subroto, Wishnu, "The Effectiveness of Neuromuscular Electrical Stimulation Therapy on Reducing Foot Edema in Patients with Congestive Heart Failure at RSUD Cilacap," Trends Of Nursing Science, vol. 3, no. 2, Oct. 2025.

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