Penerapan Pijat Tui Na Untuk Meningkatkan Berat Badan Pada Balita Dengan Gizi Kurang Di Puskesmas Juata

The growth and development in toddlers is influenced by the cheir nutritional status, which is related to feeding practices. Improper nutrition can hinder  growth and development leading to  decreased immunity. Tui Na massage is a non-pharmacological therapy that can address eating difficulties and  increase appetite thereby aiding weight gain in toddlers. The objective of this study  is to understand and apply nursing care to malnourished toddlers using  Tui Na Massage innovation as a safe and effective non-pharmacological therapy to increasing  weight. Nursing care for malnourished toddlers from families  Tn. A and Tn.S included assessment, data analysis, nursing diagnosis, nursing plan, nursing implementation and evaluation from  April 22-28 2024. Tui Na massage for six consecutive days was proved to increase appetite and added  0 .5 kg toddlers weight. Tui Na massage can be recommended as a safe, effective, cost-effective non pharmacological therapy that parents can regularly,and correctly administer to help increase the child's weight.