Influence Giving Dhikr Therapy in Lowering Pain in Gastritis Patients: Literature Review

Abstract

Gastritis is an inflammatory condition of the stomach that often causes pain and discomfort. Dhikr therapy, which is a spiritual practice, is expected to provide psychological and physiological benefits for patients. The method used in this study was a quasi-experimental design with inclusion criteria that included patients with gastritis and full text articles. Data search was carried out through an electronic database with the keywords "Influence", "Dhikr Therapy", "Gastritis", and "Pain", with article filters in the last five years (2020-2024). The search results show five relevant articles analyzed by author name, title, purpose, research method, and results. Data were extracted to identify the effect of dhikr therapy on the reduction of pain levels felt by patients. The results of the study show that dhikr therapy can function as an effective non-invasive method in managing gastritis pain, both as a primary and adjunct therapy to conventional treatment. This research provides new insights into a holistic approach in the management of gastritis pain and emphasizes the importance of integrating spiritual practices in healthcare. It is hoped that the results of this study can be a reference for health workers in providing more comprehensive therapy to gastritis patients.