Abstract

 


Anxiety is a psychological condition characterized by excessive fear and worry that can interfere with daily activities. In patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM), anxiety often arises as a result of the chronic nature of the disease. In addition to pharmacological treatment, non-pharmacological therapies such as guided imagery relaxation can serve as an alternative for managing anxiety. This study aims to implement nursing interventions for DM patients experiencing anxiety through the application of guided imagery techniques at RSU Karel Sadsuitubun. This study used a descriptive design with a case study approach involving twenty Diabetes Mellitus patients experiencing anxiety related to situational crises. The nursing intervention applied was the guided imagery relaxation technique, conducted over three sessions, with each session consisting of two cycles. Following the intervention, patients showed a decrease in anxiety levels, with the percentage of DM patients with anxiety dropping from 100% to 10%. The evaluation showed that anxiety problems in patients can be resolved using guided imagery techniques, indicating that guided imagery is effective as a non-pharmacological intervention in reducing anxiety in DM patients. Therefore, nurses are expected to pay more attention to the psychosocial aspects of patients, especially anxiety experienced by DM patients, and not solely focus on their physical condition.