Jurnal Edukasi Ilmiah Kesehatan
Vol. 1 No. 3: 2023

Management of giving warm compresses to the abdominal wall with pain problems

Menga, Maria Kurni (Unknown)
Suprapto, Suprapto (Unknown)
Lalla, Nursyamsi Norma (Unknown)
Asmi, A. Syamsinar (Unknown)
Waria, Lukman (Unknown)
Fatimah, Fatimah (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
12 Dec 2023

Abstract

Warm compress therapy on the abdominal wall has been known as a practical approach to overcoming pain problems. Through increasing local temperature, this therapy can relieve muscle tension, improve blood circulation, and provide pain relief. Qualitative research with a descriptive case study approach. The subjects of this case study used 2 clients with the same diagnosis, the same problem, and the same application of intervention. The results found that the pain felt in both patients, Mrs. R and Mrs. W experienced a significant decrease daily. On day I, Mrs. R, the pain experienced on a scale of 5 and decreased; on day 3, the pain was no longer felt. While Mrs. W on the day I, the pain experienced with skal 4. After compressing warm water on the dining abdomen, the pain felt every day was reduced and disappeared or did not feel pain on day 3 after the implementation. The conclusion of applying warm compress therapy is that this method gives patients greater control in managing their abdominal pain. With a deep understanding of the effectiveness of warm compress therapy, it can be a valuable element in a holistic pain management strategy.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

Junedik

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience Nursing Public Health

Description

Jurnal Edukasi Ilmiah Kesehatan (Junedik) aims to disseminate the results of research in the field of health to academics, practitioners, students, and individuals who have competency in the field including: Nursing Nutrition Midwifery Environmental Health Public ...