Abstract:
Orthostatic hypotension is a common problem in the elderly. High
incidence of orthostatic hypotension in elderly associated with decreased baroreceptor
sensitivity and declining elasticity and muscle strength inferior. This study aims to determine
the differences in reaction time in the elderly with and without orthostatic hypotension in
Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha “Budi Sejahtera” Banjarbaru and Martapura. This study was an
observational study with cross sectional analytical and decision-purposive sampling
technique. Data will be tested for normality prior to the Kolmogorov-Smirnov test for
normality. Data analysis using unpaired t test. The results of the study the average reaction
time of 30 elderly people with orthostatic hypotension is 2.069 seconds and 30 elderly people
without orthostatic hypotension is 1.775 seconds. The results of the Kolmogorov-Smirnov
normality test p =0.919 indicates the data are normally. The results of the analysis of the
unpaired t test p =0.022 (p <0.05) indicate that there are significant differences. The results
that the reaction time in the elderly with orthostatic hypotension longer than without
orthostatic hypotension in Panti Sosial Tresna Werdha “Budi Sejahtera” Banjarbaru and
Martapura.
