A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of local Application of Fenugreek Seeds Paste on Knee Joint Pain among older People living in Selected Villages of Tapi, Gujarat

Abstract

Background: Ageing is a lifetime process that comprises physical, psychological, social, and spiritual changes thatoccurs from the time of birth until the moment of death. Knee pain is a major musculoskeletal condition amongthe elderly, and its incidence rises with age.Objectives: The study’s objectives were to identify the level of knee joint pain, to assess the effectiveness oflocal application of fenugreek seeds paste on knee joint pain, to compare the effectiveness of local application offenugreek seeds paste on knee joint pain among older people between experimental and control group and to findthe association of knee joint pain with selected demographic variables.Method: Using quasi experimental research design and purposive sampling technique 66 older people forexperimental and control group were recruited in the selected villages of Tapi District. After obtaining consentfrom older people numerical pain scale was used to determine the level of knee joint pain in experimental beforeand after intervention. In the control group, the same tool was used without intervention. A fenugreek seed pastewas applied on and around knee for 15 days in experimental group.Results: In the experimental group, 48% of the samples had moderate pain, while in the control group, 72% ofthe samples had moderate pain. The mean pre-test pain score in the experimental group was 6.27, while the meanpost-test pain score was 3.21. The mean pre-test pain score in the control group was 5.57, while the mean post-testpain score was 5.78. Age and occupation of older people had an influence on knee joint pain.Conclusion: Fenugreek seeds paste is an effective home remedy for knee joint pain relief.