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Nursing Care Analysis on Mrs. R with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Ginger Water Compress Interventions

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This case study examines the nursing care of Mrs. R, who was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA), focusing on the application of ginger water compresses to reduce chronic pain. The study was conducted in Desa Tegal Panjang, Kecamatan Sucinaraja, Garut, Indonesia. The primary nursing diagnosis was chronic pain related to joint inflammation. The nursing interventions, based on Evidence-Based Practice, included the application of warm ginger water compresses. The results indicated a significant reduction in pain intensity, supporting the effectiveness of ginger compress therapy in managing pain associated with RA.

Source: Nursing Case Insight Journal

DOI: 10.63166/t2tgea81

Authors: M. Luthfiansyah Gunadi, Mohammad Ridwan Rifai

Institution: Institut Kesehatan Karsa Husada Garut

Language: English

Topic: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies

Subfield: Complementary and alternative medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4407670395

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