The Application of Meditation/Mindfulness Therapy for Stress and Insomnia in the Elderly: A Literature Review

Bachtiar  Safrudin; Dwi  Widyastuti; Agil  Anata; Hanun  Almadaniyah; Sekar Putri  Azzahrah; Devi Clarisa  Amanda; Nurjanah Nurjanah; Nur  Khalizah; Anisa Duwi  Putri; Dwi Amelia  Safitri; Rayshifa  Sadien; Niken  Anggreini

doi:10.56359/igj.v5i1.910

Authors

Bachtiar Safrudin Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Dwi Widyastuti Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Agil Anata Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Hanun Almadaniyah Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Sekar Putri Azzahrah Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Devi Clarisa Amanda Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Nurjanah Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Nur Khalizah Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Anisa Duwi Putri Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Dwi Amelia Safitri Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Rayshifa Sadien Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur
Niken Anggreini Universitas Muhammadiyah Kalimantan Timur

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56359/igj.v5i1.910

Keywords:

Meditation, Mindfulness, Stress In The Elderly, Insomnia In The Elderly

Abstract

Background & Objective: Older adults often experience psychological and physiological changes that lead to stress and sleep disorders such as insomnia. Mindfulness and meditation therapy have been widely applied as non-pharmacological interventions to improve sleep quality and reduce anxiety among elderly populations. This literature review aims to analyze and synthesize evidence from Indonesian studies regarding the effectiveness of meditation and mindfulness therapy in reducing stress and insomnia in older adults.

Method: A literature review was conducted using Google Scholar, Garuda, and Neliti databases for Indonesian studies published from 2019–2025. Eighteen eligible articles were analyzed, including three local studies by Bachtiar Safrudin focusing on yoga, physical activity, and elderly exercise as relaxation interventions.

Result: Most studies demonstrated that meditation and mindfulness significantly reduce stress and improve sleep quality in the elderly. Local findings also supported these effects through yoga and relaxation exercises.

Conclusion: Meditation and mindfulness are effective, simple, and safe interventions that can be integrated into community-based nursing programs to enhance elderly mental health.

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