Effectiveness of camphor oil application on arthritis among geriatrics at Kondancheri rural areas

Beautily V; Bhuvaneswaran D; Esaivani VD; Lydia Sherin P

Effectiveness of camphor oil application on arthritis among geriatrics at Kondancheri rural areas

Author(s)
Beautily V, Bhuvaneswaran D, Esaivani VD and Lydia Sherin P

Abstract
Introduction: Camphor oil is the oil extracted from the wood of camphor trees and processed by steam distillation. It can be used topically to relieve pain, irritation, and itching. Camphor is also used to relieve chest congestion and inflammatory conditions. It has a strong odor and taste and is easily absorbed through the skin.

Objectives: The present study aims are to assess and associate effectiveness of camphor oil application on arthritis among geriatrics in selected area.

Methods: Experimental Research Approach, convenient sampling technique was used to asses. Select the sample and post-test and pre-test experimental research design the effectiveness of camphor oil application on arthritis among geriatrics by using structured questionnaires.

Results: Among 50 samples in pretest 1(2%) Geriatrics has mild pain, 21(42%) Geriatrics has moderate pain and 28 (56%) Geriatrics has severe pain. During the post test 22(44%) Geriatrics has mild pain, 24(48%) Geriatrics has moderate pain and 4 (8%) Geriatrics has severe pain. The mean pretest score on severity of joint pain was 6.74 and that of post test was 3.86. The calculated ‘t’ value was 21.59 at 49 degree of freedom was significant at 0.05 level. It showed that camphor oil application is effective on reduction of joint pain among Geriatrics.

Conclusion: The study proves that geriatric have moderate pain.

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Vol. 6, Issue 11, Part B (2020)

Effectiveness of camphor oil application on arthritis among geriatrics at Kondancheri rural areas

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