THE EFFECT OF BRANDT DAROFF THERAPY IN REDUCING THE INCIDENT OF VERTIGO

Abstract

Background: Vertigo is a term that comes from the Latin vertere which means turning. Often accompanied by feelings of dizziness, staggering, floating, the world around him spinning. The Brandt Daroff method is a form of physical therapy or vestibular physical exercises to treat vestibular disorders such as vertigo. Objective: This research is to provide nursing care to patients experiencing vertigo by applying Brandt Daroff therapy at Koja Regional Hospital, Jakarta. Methodology: the research used was descriptive research with a case study design held in March 2024. Results: research on 10 patients who experienced acute pain related to intracranial enhancement showed a reduction in the pain scale with non-pharmacological Brandt Daroff therapy techniques. This can be successful because of the patient's willingness to carry out routine and disciplined exercises according to the direction of the researcher. Conclusion: Brandt Daroff exercise can be done routinely independently for patients who have or have a history of vertigo to reduce post-symptom pain and discomfort. Suggestion: this research can be applied to the general public, both for those who have a history or not so that it can be used as a treatment and really needs to be socialized