Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada
Vol 11 No 2 (2022): Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada

Analisis Kompres Air Hangat Sebagai Intervensi Gout Arthritis Dengan Masalah Nyeri Akut Pada Keluarga Lansia

Arita Murwani (Stikes Surya Global Yogyakarta)
Nuryati Nuryati (Stikes Surya Global Yogyakarta)
Anna Nur Hikmawati (Stikes Surya Global Yogyakarta)
RR Viantika Kusumasari (Stikes Surya Global Yogyakarta)
Riza Yulina Amri (Stikes Surya Global Yogyakarta)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Dec 2022

Abstract

Introduction: Gout arthritis is a metabolic bone disorder caused by the abnormal metabolism of purines characterized by increased levels of uric acid in the blood, causing pain in the local supply. One of the therapies that can be used to reduce the scale of pain in Gout arthritis patients is warm water compresses. Objective: Analyze the effect of warm water compresses on the scale of pain in Gout arthritis patients. Method: Descriptive design with a case study approach. Results showed a difference in the pain scale before and after warm water administration compresses in Gout Arthritis patients. Conclusion: Warm water compresses are effective for lowering the scale of pain in patients with Gout arthritis because they can reduce muscle spasms, stimulate pain, cause vasodilation, and increase blood flow. Blood vessels will dilate so that it improves blood circulation in these tissues

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Journal Info

Abbrev

JIKSH

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Nursing Public Health

Description

Jurnal Ilmiah Kesehatan Sandi Husada publishes research articles, conceptual articles, and field study reports (Focus and Scope). This journal article is published twice a year, in June and December, and is published by the Nursing Academy/Polytechnic Sandi Karsa Research and Community Service ...