Pengelolaan Asuhan Keperawatan Arthritis Gout pada Lansia dengan Prioritas Masalah Nyeri di Lingkungan IX Kelurahan Tanjung Rejo Kecamatan Medan Sunggal

Abstract

Gout or arthritis gout is a disease caused by a buildup of uric acid in the joints of the body. Uric acid is a natural product formed in cell damage, but when there is excess uric acid in the bloodstream and more than can be excreted, it seeps into the joint tissue, causing pain and swelling. Gout is a disease with a high incidence in society. Cases of gout is a symptom that is often experienced in elderly people and can have a negative impact in the form of a decrease in the quality of life of the elderly because pain greatly interferes with daily activities. The non-pharmacological measures that can be taken to reduce pain in gout sufferers are to perform warm compresses. By giving a warm compress, the blood vessels will widen thereby improving blood circulation in the tissue. In this way the delivery of acids and nutrients to the cells is enlarged and the disposal of the excreted substances will be improved. Increased cell activity will reduce pain and will support the healing process. The intervention was carried out for 3 days, the results showed that from 3 gout sufferers in Tanjung Rejo sub-district, complementary therapy of warm water compresses carried out for 15-20 minutes was effective in reducing the pain of gout sufferers.