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ABSTRACT
Introduction: Gout arthritis is a systemic disease caused by deposition of
monosodium urate crystals in the joints, causing pain. Pain management may
include complementary therapy such as combination therapy of a warm ginger
stew compress and Ki. 3 point acupressure to reduce pain. This research aimed to
examine the effect of combination therapy of a warm ginger stew compress and
Ki. 3 point acupressure on the pain level of gout arthritis patients.
Methods: The research design for this study is a quasi-experiment pre-test and
post-test, with a control group design for 30 respondents. The respondents were
assigned to an experimental group with combination therapy of a warm ginger
stew compress and Ki. 3 point acupressure for about 30 minutes, and a control
group with a warm ginger stew compress for about 15 minutes. Each group
consisted of 15 people. The data was analysed using a paired t-test, independent
t-test, and Mann Whitney test.
Results: The Mann Whitney test showed an average decrease of pain level in the
experimental group of 1,7333 and the control group of 1,0667 so, there were
differences in the decreased of pain level before and after intervention between
the two groups with p-value=0.013.
Conclusion: Combination therapy of a warm ginger stew compress and Ki. 3
point acupressure were effective in decreasing the pain level of gout arthritis
patients in Puskesmas 1 Purwokerto Timur. This therapy can be used for the gout
arthritis patient to reduce pain level