Perbedaan Pengaruh Pijat Daun Pandan Wangi dan Air Jahe Merah Terhadap Penurunan Skala Nyeri Pada Pasien Remathoid Arthritis

Abstract

ABSTRCK Pandan leaf plants contain chemical compounds including alkaloids, saponins, flavonoids, tannins, polyphenols, and dyes. Pandanus is one of the plants that has the potential to produce essential oils as a stimulant and antispasmodic and is effective against headaches, epilepsy, as a remedy for sore throats and rheumatism. Red ginger compress is a combination of warm therapy and relaxation therapy that is useful for people with joint pain that has no side effects. Ginger contains phenolic compounds which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects and are known to be effective in relieving joint disease and muscle tension so that it can improve the declining musculoskeletal system. In addition, ginger also has a pharmacological effect, namely a hot and spicy taste where this heat can relieve pain, stiffness and muscle spasms and the occurrence of vasodilation of blood vessels. Data at the Simpur Health Center Bandar Lampung the incidence of rheumatoid arthritis increased in 2018 from 262 to 284 people. The purpose of this study was to determine the difference in the effect of giving Wangi Pandan Leaves and Red Ginger Water on Reducing Pain Scale in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients. This research method uses quantitative research, pre-experimental design using a two-group pre-post-test design approach. The population in this study were all patients with rheumatoid arthritis at Simpur Bandar Lampung Health Center with a sample of 30 people. Data analysis using t test. The results of univariate analysis obtained that the average pain scale before being given fragrant pandan leaves was 5.95, after being given a compress of warm lemongrass boiled water was 3.65. The average pain scale before being given a red ginger boiled water compress was 5.85, after being given red ginger boiled water was 2.75. The results of the bivariate analysis showed that there was an effect of giving fragrant pandan leaves on the rheumatoid arthritis pain scale (p-value = 0.001). There is an effect of red ginger boiled water on the rheumatoid arthritis pain scale (p-value = 0.000). There is a difference between giving fragrant pandan leaves and red ginger boiled water compresses on the rheumatoid arthritis pain scale (p-value = 0.02 2 ).