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Journal : PHARMACOLOGY, MEDICAL REPORTS, ORTHOPEDIC, AND ILLNESS DETAILS (COMORBID)

PROVISION OF INFRARED THERAPY AND ACUPRESSURE THERAPY TO REDUCE JOINT PAIN IN GUE VILLAGE Yadi Putra; Fauziah; Ismail
PHARMACOLOGY, MEDICAL REPORTS, ORTHOPEDIC, AND ILLNESS DETAILS Vol. 1 No. 4 (2022): OCTOBER
Publisher : Transpublika Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55047/comorbid.v1i4.575

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Joint pain is a prevalent disease among the elderly, and treatment can be carried out through pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. Infrared and acupressure therapies are two effective solutions to alleviate this problem. In this community service, we utilized infrared therapy and acupressure therapy to reduce joint pain. A quasi-experimental study with a control group pretest-posttest design was conducted, and the therapy was administered five times. The activity took place on June 29, 2022, in Gue Village, Kuta Baro District, Aceh Besar, and was facilitated by D3 Nursing lecturers with the assistance of students. The study's findings indicate a decrease in the pain scale from an average of 5.30% before therapy to 2.40% after therapy among 20 elderly patients. This therapy can be imparted to health cadres in the community and is a viable option for managing joint pain.
DESCRIPTION OF FALL RISK FACTORS ON FALLING INCIDENTS AMONG THE ELDERLY IN THE WORKING AREA OF KRUENG BARONA JAYA HEALTH CENTER Syukriadi; Yadi Putra; Fauziah; Sulistia Akbar
PHARMACOLOGY, MEDICAL REPORTS, ORTHOPEDIC, AND ILLNESS DETAILS Vol. 1 No. 4 (2022): OCTOBER
Publisher : Transpublika Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55047/comorbid.v1i4.576

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Immobility in the elderly can cause muscle stiffness, pain, and impaired movement, highlighting the need for families to understand the potential effects of immobilization beyond just taking special care of their elderly members. This study aims to describe the risk factors for falls among the elderly in the working area of Krueng Barona Jaya Health Center. A descriptive design using a cross-sectional approach was employed, with a sample of 65 respondents. The instrument used in this study was a questionnaire sheet. The findings revealed that the highest distribution of fall risk was in the high category, with 33 respondents (50.8%) at risk of falling. The study's outcomes can serve as a guide for healthcare professionals in providing appropriate services to elderly patients, particularly those at risk of falls.