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Journal : Babali Nursing Research

Acupuncture as a Therapeutic Intervention for Alleviating Pain Associated with Knee Osteoarthritis in the Elderly Suptika Strisanti, Ida Ayu; Ida Ayu Anom Rastiti; Kadek Buja Harditya; I Dewa Ayu Agra Darmawati; Komang Rosa Tri Anggaraeni
Babali Nursing Research Vol. 6 No. 1 (2025): January
Publisher : Babali Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37363/bnr.2025.61450

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Introduction: Osteoarthritis is a common joint disease associated with aging, with knee osteoarthritis (KOA) affecting both elderly men and women in Indonesia. KOA is a major cause of disability and immobility, significantly impacting the quality of life of the elderly. Acupuncture is frequently used as a complementary and alternative medicine therapy to alleviate pain associated with KOA. This study aims to investigate the effect of acupuncture in relieving KOA-related pain in the elderly. Method: A pre-experimental study with a one-group pre-post-test design was conducted, involving 30 elderly respondents from the Payangan Desa hamlet, selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using an observation sheet and the Comparative Pain Scale to evaluate pain levels. All respondents provided informed consent before participating in the study. The Wilcoxon Signed Rank Test was used to analyze and interpret the results. Result: Before the intervention, 9 respondents (30.0%) reported moderate knee pain, 10 (33.3%) reported severe pain, and 9 (30.0%) reported very severe pain. After the intervention, pain levels decreased significantly: 4 respondents (13.3%) reported no pain, 14 (46.7%) experienced mild pain, and 12 (40.0%) had moderate pain. The change in pain levels was statistically significant (p < 0.05). The median pain score decreased from Md = 5.50 before the intervention to Md = 2.00 after, with a z-value of -4.53 and r = 0.58. Conclusion: Acupuncture therapy is effective in alleviating pain levels among elderly individuals suffering from KOA-related pain, with no observed negative side effects. Acupuncture is a promising, safe, and effective alternative medicine for elderly patients with KOA.
Co-Authors A.A.Istri Mas Padmiswari AA Istri Mas Padmiswari Abda Abda Adiana, I Nengah Adnyana, I Kadek Budi Agra Darmawati, I Dewa Ayu Agustini, Ni Komang Tri Anak Agung, Padmiswari Anggaraeni, Komang Rosa Tri Aristadewi, Ida Ayu Mas Artha, I Wayan Oktapratama Asthadi Mahendra Bhandesa, Asthadi Mahendra Devi, Ni Luh Putu Lusiana Dewi, Ni Nyoman Ari Kundari Dharmapatni , Ni Wayan Kesari Dira, Made Asmarani Gst Kade Adi Widyas Pranata I GEDE PUTU DARMA SUYASA I Gusti Agung Tresna Wicaksana I Gusti Bagus Panji Widiatmaja I Gusti Bagus Panji Widiatmaja Widiatmaja I Ketut Setiabudi I Ketut Swarjana I Made Bayu Jaya Kusuma I Putu Gde Yudara Sandra Putra I Putu Gede Sutrisna . Ida Ayu Anom Rastiti Ida Ayu Manik Damayanti Ida Ayu Suptika Strisanti Ida Bagus Separsa Kusuma IGA Rai Rahayuni Kadek Maya Cyntia Dewi Komang Rosa Tri Anggaraeni Komang Rosa Tri Anggaraeni Komang Rosa Tri Anggaraeni LEWAR, EMANUEL ILEATAN Lewar, Emanuel Illeatan Luh Gede Nita Sri Wahyuningsih Made Rismawan Mahaputra, I Nyoman Arya Mahardewi, Ni Made Diah Nadya Treesna Wulansari Ni Luh Putu Inca Buntari Agustini Ni Luh Putu Lusiana Devi Ni Made Candra Citra Sari Ni Wayan Desi Bintari Ni Wayan Kesari Dharmapatni Ni Wayan Sukaningsih Ni Wayan Sukma Antari Padmiswari, A.A Istri Mas Putra, I Gde Agus Shuarsedana Putri, I gusti Ayu Andita Arta Putu Indrayoni Putu Rima Sintyadewi Rastiti, Ida Ayu Anom Sanjana, I Wayan Edi Setiabudi, I Ketut Setyo Sri Raharjo Sri Ariani Sri Dewi Megayanti Sri Dewi Megayanti Strisanti, Ida Ayu Suptika Suptika Strisanti, Ida Ayu Suweca, I Gede Tri Anggaraeni, Komang Rosa Vitri Widyaningsih Wahyunadi, Ni Made Dewi Wahyuningsih, Luh Gde Nita Sri Wahyuningsih, Ni Luh Gede Nita Sri Wahyuningsih, NLG Nita Sri Widiatmaja, Gusti Panji Widiatmaja, I Gusti Bagus Panji Widyas Pranata, Gst. Kade Adi Wulandari, Ni Putu Dita Wulansari , Nadya Treesna Yusniawati, Yustina Ni Putu