The Effectiveness of Heating Pads in Reducing Pain Among Patients with Low Back Pain in the Marwa Inpatient Ward of Bakti Timah Hospital, Pangkalpinang

Seristiani Seristiani; Jamaluddin Jamaluddin

Authors

Seristiani Seristiani Nursing Professional Study Program, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Karyahusada University, Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia
Jamaluddin Jamaluddin Nursing Professional Study Program, Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences, Karyahusada University, Semarang, Semarang, Indonesia

Keywords:

Low Back Pain, Warm Pad, Acute Pain, Pain Management, Nursing Care

Abstract

Low Back Pain (LBP) is one of the most common musculoskeletal disorders that can cause pain, limited physical activity, and decreased quality of life. In addition to pharmacological treatment, non-pharmacological therapies such as warm pad application can be used to help reduce pain intensity in patients with Low Back Pain. Methods: This study employed a case study design using a nursing care approach involving two patients with Low Back Pain, namely Tn. A and Tn. B. Data were collected through interviews, observations, physical examinations, and medical record reviews. The nursing intervention consisted of pain management through the application of a warm pad to the lower back area for 15–20 minutes daily over three consecutive days. Evaluation was conducted using the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) and SOAP documentation format. Results: The evaluation results demonstrated a reduction in pain intensity in both patients. Ms. A's pain score decreased from 6 to 2, while Ms. B's pain score decreased from 5 to 2 after three days of warm pad application. In addition, both patients experienced improved comfort, reduced grimacing, and enhanced mobility. Conclusion: Warm pad application is effective in reducing pain intensity in patients with Low Back Pain and can be utilized as a non-pharmacological nursing intervention to improve patient comfort.

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