https://jurnal.umj.ac.id/index.php/MuJG <div class="journal-description"> <p><strong>Muhammadiyah Journal of Geriatric (MuJG)</strong> is a periodical scientific journal (April &amp; October), open-access, with a double-blind peer-reviewed published by Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Muhammadiyah Jakarta. <strong>MuJG</strong> publishes information on development of clinical, preventive, curative, and therapeutic, basic science research and social aspects of diseases related to geriatrics and gerontology. The main purpose of this journal is to establish a forum for publication, education, exchange of opinions, and to promote research and publication activities globally. <strong>MuJG</strong> focuses on geriatric medicine &amp; gerontology, basic sciences (biochemistry, genetics, molecular biology, microbiology &amp; parasitology, immunology, and other basic medical sciences on geriatrics and aging), as well as degenerative diseases and diseases that are often found in geriatric patients. <strong>ISSN: <a href="https://issn.brin.go.id/terbit/detail/1586006387">2721-6837</a> (Electronic)</strong><strong>|</strong><strong>Bussiness Model: Open Acces</strong><strong>|</strong><strong>Editors: See Editorial Team|Citation analysis: | <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pq_0mZgAAAAJ&amp;hl=id&amp;authuser=2">Google Scholar</a> | <a href="https://sinta.kemdikbud.go.id/journals/profile/10478">SINTA</a> | Abstracting/Indexing: <a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=pq_0mZgAAAAJ&amp;hl=id&amp;authuser=2">Google Scholar</a>, <a href="https://journals.indexcopernicus.com/search/details?id=123042">Copernicus</a>, Garuda, <a href="https://sinta.kemdikbud.go.id/journals/profile/10478">Science dan Technology Index (SINTA)</a>|Frequency: 2 issues/year (April &amp; October). </strong></p> </div> Faculty of Medicine and Health Universitas Muhammadiyah Jakarta en-US Muhammadiyah Journal of Geriatric 2721-6837 <p>Authors who publish in the Muhammadiyah Journal of Geriatric agree to the following terms:</p> <ol> <li>Authors retain copyright and grant Muhammadiyah Journal of Geriatric right of first publication with the work simultaneously licensed under a <a href="http://creativecommons.org/licences/by-nc/4.0/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Creative Commons Attribution Licence</a> that allows others to adapt (remix, transform, and build) upon the work non-commercially with an acknowledgement of the work's authorship and initial publication in Muhammadiyah Journal of Geriatric.</li> <li>Authors are permitted to share (copy and redistribute) the journal's published version of the work non-commercially (e.g., post it to an institutional repository or publish it in a book), with an acknowledgement of its initial publication in Muhammadiyah Journal of Geriatric.</li> </ol> https://jurnal.umj.ac.id/index.php/MuJG/article/view/22143 <p><strong>Background</strong>: The Elderly, as a final stage in the development of human life, will face various health problems. Some physical and psychological body functions will decline. Mental health problems that are often experienced by the elderly include anxiety. Elderly people with anxiety symptoms require special attention through handling these symptoms. If not, these symptoms can harm the psychosocial condition of the elderly. Non-pharmacological treatments that are used as alternatives to overcome anxiety such as progressive muscle relaxation and the butterfly hug. <strong>Purposes</strong>: This study aims to analyze the difference in effectiveness of progressive muscle relaxation and the butterfly hug on elderly anxiety. <strong>Methods</strong>: This research design is quantitative with a quasi-experimental approach. The sampling technique was purposive sampling, and a total of 66 respondents were selected according to the predetermined restriction criteria and divided into two intervention groups. Data normality test using the Shapiro-Wilk, hypothesis testing using the Wilcoxon, and then a different test using the Mann-Whitney. <strong>Result</strong>: The results of data analysis of respondent characteristics showed the dominance of age in both intervention groups, namely, age 60-74 years. In the progressive muscle relaxation group, as many as 26 elderly people (78.8%), and in the butterfly hug group, as many as 19 elderly people (57.6%). Female gender (100%). The statement of the Wilcoxon test in each group indicated that the significance value was 0.001 (p)=0.001 0.005. <strong>Conclusion</strong>: This study shows the results that there is no significant distinction between progressive muscle relaxation and the butterfly hug on anxiety in the elderly.</p> Arum Widyastuti Erna Erawati Angga Sugiarto Suharsono Suharsono Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammadiyah Journal of Geriatric https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-09-04 2025-09-04 5 2 52 60 10.24853/mujg.5.2.52-60 https://jurnal.umj.ac.id/index.php/MuJG/article/view/21271 <p><strong>Background: </strong>The elderly are individuals aged ≥60 years who will experience functional changes in their body systems, including the musculoskeletal system, and put them at high risk of suffering rheumatoid arthritis. This disease causes joint pain and often affects the elderly's ability to carry out daily activities, thus having an impact on the elderly's level of independence. <strong>Purposes:</strong> This study aimed to determine the relationship between pain levels and the independence of elderly people with rheumatoid arthritis in UPTD Puskesmas Mengwi II. <strong>Methods:</strong> This research is a quantitative study that used a correlational design and a cross-sectional approach. The sample was 67 elderly people with rheumatoid arthritis who were selected by the Purposive Sampling technique. Data were collected using the Numerical Rating Scale and Barthel Index, which were analyzed using the Spearman Rank test. <strong>Result:</strong> The results showed that the average score of pain level in elderly people with rheumatoid arthritis was on a scale of 4 (moderate pain), with an average independence score of 75.37 (mild dependence). The results of bivariate analysis showed that there was a relationship between pain level and the independence of elderly people with rheumatoid arthritis (p=0.000; r= -0.591). <strong>Conclusion:</strong> the pain level of rheumatoid arthritis impacts the elderly’s activities, so the nursing services can optimize pain management so that elderly people will not experience problems in carrying out their daily activities independently.</p> Dewa Ayu Rai Utami Dewi Ni Made Dwi Ayu Martini Ni Komang Purwaningsih I Nyoman Sutresna Copyright (c) 2025 Muhammadiyah Journal of Geriatric https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0 2025-09-04 2025-09-04 5 2 44 51 10.24853/mujg.5.2.44-51