The Influence of Warm Compress and Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy in Decreasing Joint Pain to Elderly at Posyandu Lansia RW 04 Kelurahan Bangsal Kota Kediri

Selvia David Richard,Dyah Ayu Kartika Wulan Sari

doi:10.21776/ub.jiat.2020.006.02.4

Abstract

Pain management does not always have to use drugs, but there are some nursing measures that can be given to relieve pain such as relaxation therapy, for example TROP and warm compress. The study population was all elderly who experienced joint pain. The samples were 36 respondents, which were divided into two intervention groups. Sampling method used purposive sampling technique. Data collected by using Numerical Rating Scale (NRS). Data were analyzed using Wilcoxon signed ranks test with α = 0.05. The conclusion of this study is TROP and warm compresses can be used to reduce joint pain scale in the elderly, although statistically shows that TROP intervention is more effective in reducing pain.

Highlights

Aging is a natural process that can not be avoided, running continuously and continuously [1]
There is the effect of warm compresses on elderly joint pain in Posyandu Lansia RW 04 Kelurahan Bangsal Kota Kediri b
There is an effect of progressive muscle relaxation therapy (TROP) on elderly joint pain in Posyandu Lansia RW 04 Kelurahan Bangsal Kota Kediri c

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Introduction

Aging is a natural process that can not be avoided, running continuously and continuously [1]. People experience a decrease in the musculoskeletal system. Changes in the musculoskeletal system are characterized by pain and stiffness in one or more joints, usually on the hands, wrists, legs, knees, upper and lower spines, pelvis, and shoulders [2]. Joint pain in the elderly classified as chronic pain because it is permanent. Chronic pain in the elderly can cause the elderly to be very dependent on others, loss of self-confidence, and disturbed patterns of daily activities. Nowadays many elderly who experience joint pain do not know much about non-pharmacological management of pain. Actions to relieve joint pain are pharmacologically and nonpharmacologically such as relaxation techniques, such as progressive muscle relaxation therapy.

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