Asuhan Keperawatan Keluarga Dengan Penerapan Kompres Hangat Bubuk Kayu Manis Terhadap Masalah Keperawatan Ketidakefektifan Manajemen Kesehatan Keluarga Pada Lansia Dengan Asam Urat Di Kelurahan Tuah Negeri

Abstract

Elderly is someone who enters the age of over 60 years. Elderly people often experience gout due to changes in body metabolism that cause increased production of uric acid and an unbalanced lifestyle such as consuming foods high in purines, can increase the risk of gout. The purpose of the Final Scientific Paper for Nurses is to provide an overview of the results of the practice of the Nursing Profession with the Application of Family Nursing Care with the Implementation of Warm Compress Therapy with Cinnamon Powder on Nursing Problems of Ineffectiveness of Family Health Management in the Elderly with Gout in Tuah Negri, Tenayan Raya District. The method used in implementing nursing interventions is providing Warm Compress therapy with Cinnamon Powder for gout sufferers. Writing starts from December 25-1, 2024. The advantages of Warm Compress therapy with Cinnamon Powder increase blood circulation, reduce inflammation, reduce pain, relax muscles and provide comfort to patients. Implementation of Warm Compress with Cinnamon Powder is carried out for 3 days for 15-20 minutes. The results of this case study after 2 subjects applied Warm Compress Cinnamon Powder therapy showed that on average after being given there was a significant difference in the success of the family in them recommended activities before and after being given Warm Compress Cinnamon Powder and there was a significant difference between the intensity of pain before and after Warm Compress cinnamon powder therapy in the elderly with gout.