Efektivitas Terapi Dzikir dalam Menurunkan Risiko Perilaku Kekerasan pada Pasien Skizofrenia di Panti Gramesia Cirebon

Schizophrenia is a chronic mental disorder that affects thinking, emotions, and behavior. WHO (2022) reports 24 million global cases, with a prevalence in Indonesia of 1.8 per 1,000 population. At Panti Gramesia Cirebon, 24 patients were recorded with risk of violent behavior. To provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing care for Ms. S with a risk of violent behavior due to schizophrenia through dzikir spiritual therapy. This study used a case study design and nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation. After three days of dzikir therapy, the patient showed reduced verbal threats, agitation, and increased cooperation and participation in spiritual activities. Evaluation indicated achievement of both short- and long-term goals. Dzikir therapy effectively reduces the risk of violent behavior and improves emotional stability. Spiritual therapy like dzikir should be included as a standard intervention in mental health nursing care.