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Background: Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of mortality worldwide. Patients undergoing cardiac catheterization often experience anxiety due to the invasive nature of the procedure, uncertainty regarding outcomes, and potential risks of complications. Unaddressed anxiety can lead to increased blood pressure and heart rate, further exacerbating the patient's condition. Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) is a non-pharmacological therapy based on spiritual principles and energy psychology, believed to reduce anxiety through tapping techniques and spiritual affirmations. Objective: To determine the effect of the Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) on reducing anxiety levels in patients with stable angina pectoris undergoing cardiac catheterization in the Cath Lab Room of RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. Methods: This study employed a quantitative design with a pre-experimental one-group pretest-posttest approach. The research was conducted from January 21 to February 6, 2026, in the Cath Lab Room of RSUP Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Palembang. A sample of 55 respondents was selected using the accidental sampling technique. Anxiety levels were measured using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HARS) before and after the SEFT intervention. Data were analyzed using the Wilcoxon test with a significance level of α = 0.05. Results: The findings indicated a decrease in anxiety levels following the administration of SEFT therapy. The Wilcoxon test yielded a -value = 0.000 (<0.05), signifying a significant effect of SEFT on reducing anxiety in stable angina pectoris patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.Conclusion: Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT) is effective in reducing anxiety among patients undergoing cardiac catheterization.Keywords: Spiritual Emotional Freedom Technique (SEFT), Anxiety, Stable Angina Pectoris, Cardiac Catheterization.
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