Studi Kasus : Asuhan Keperawatan Intervensi Managemen Nyeri Pada Pasien Osteoarthritis di UPT PSTW Jombang

Abstract

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) or joint inflammation occurs because joint cartilage is damaged and
changes that develop slowly worsen over time, and cause pain, stiffness, swelling and various activity
problems.. The aim of this research is to identify nursing care in the form of providing pain management
interventions for patients with osteoarthritis at UPT PSTW Jombang. The research method used a case study,
with 2 patients who experienced osteoarthritis at UPT PSTW Jombang with the same criteria, 2 patients had
a medical diagnosis of Osteoarthritis grade 2, aged 60-70 years. Data collection on osteoarthritis patients
used interview, observation and documentation techniques, within 3 days. The results of research conducted
on osteoarthritis patients with nursing problems that emerged were acute pain. The intervention provided
uses pain management and provides warm compresses to the patient. After the researchers observed the
results of nursing actions for 3 days, patient 1 showed that his condition had improved, pain had decreased
and he did not limp when walking. Meanwhile, patient 2’s condition improved, the pain decreased, and the
joints still felt stiff. Conclusion: Pain management nursing actions in osteoarthritis patients can reduce pain
and create a sense of comfort in osteoarthritis patients.