An Innovation of herbal gel for Knee Pain Relieft in Patients with Osteoarthritis Case study in Karen people in Mae Wa Luang Subdistrict, Tha Song Yang District, Tak Province.

Abstract

      This quasi-experimental research aimed to develop a herbal knee gel to reduce pain in patients with osteoarthritis. To evaluate the effectiveness of herbal knee gel. and to assess innovation satisfaction A sample group of 30 people collected data during February 2024 by using knee gel every day, 2 times a day, morning and before bedtime, for a period of 1 month. Pain was assessed before and after the experiment each week. Using a 10-level pain scale Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, including frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

      The results of the experiment found that the majority of the sample was male, 56.7%, aged 40-60 years and over, 33.3% were farmers, 40.0% had no chronic diseases, 56.7% were not allergic to herbs/chemicals, 100% and had knee pain for 5 years or more, 66.7%. The mean knee pain intensity level before the experiment was 6.67. Compared to after the knee wrap, it was found that the patient has a level Decreased intensity of pain Measured by pain value After the experiment, the average was 4.30. From the experiment, it was found that knee pain after using the knee gel was Severity level of pain decreased less than before treatment Quantitative utilization Causes pain levels in patients with Osteoarthritis pain levels in patients with osteoarthritis have decreased from before. Quality has been an innovation used to relieve knee pain with osteoarthritis for those who receive services.