IMPLEMENTASI KOMPRES HANGAT KAYU MANIS TERHADAP TINGKAT NYERI PADA PENDERITA GOUT ARTHRITIS

Background: Gout arthritis is a type of arthritis caused by the accumulation of uric acid crystals, often affecting the elderly and causing severe pain. Pharmacological therapy is commonly used, but the use of non-pharmacological therapy such as warm compresses made from natural ingredients is a safer alternative. Cinnamon (Cinnamomum burmannii) contains cinnamaldehyde which is anti-inflammatory and analgesic, and warm compresses can increase blood flow and relieve pain.
Objective: To analyze the effect of giving warm cinnamon compresses on pain levels in elderly patients with gout arthritis.
Method: The study used a case study design with a qualitative descriptive approach. The subject of the study was a 67-year-old elderly person with complaints of joint pain in the knee. The intervention in the form of giving warm cinnamon compresses was carried out periodically for several days, and the patient's response to the level of pain was evaluated using a pain scale.
Results: After the intervention, there was a decrease in the pain scale from 5 (moderate pain) to 3 (mild pain), accompanied by a decrease in grimacing expressions and an increase in the ability to do daily activities.
Conclusion: Warm cinnamon compresses have been shown to be effective in reducing pain levels in patients with gout arthritis. This intervention can be used as a non-pharmacological complementary therapy that is easy to apply in elderly nursing care.