The Effect of Foot Massage Using Lemongrass Oil on Reducing the Intensity of Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain in the Elderly at the Aisyiyah Clinic, Ambulu Sub-district, Jember Regency
Siti Aisyah,
Musrifatul Uliyah,
Mila Ulfaiza
Abstract:Rheumatoid Arthritis is an autoimmune chronic inflammatory disorder that attacks the joints causing damage to the joints and being a source of morbidity that can cause considerable death. Foot massage using lemongrass oil is a non-pharmacological therapy that can reduce pain and provide a relaxing effect. Objective: This study aims to determine the effect of giving foot massage using lemongrass oil on reducing the intensity of rheumatoid arthritis pain in the elderly. Method: This is a pre-experimental study w… Show more
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