Effect of cold compression therapy to reduce pain intensity after mild traumatic brain injury: A case study

Anissyah Ela Salsa Munawaroh; Fahrun Nur Rosyid

doi:10.33024/minh.v7i6.233

Authors

Anissyah Ela Salsa Munawaroh Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta
Fahrun Nur Rosyid Fakultas Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33024/minh.v7i6.233

Keywords:

Cold Compress Therapy, Mild Traumatic Brain Injury, Pain Scale

Abstract

Background: Brain injury is one of the causes of death and disability worldwide. Headache or pain is the most common somatic complaint after a mild brain injury. If left unchecked, this will become chronic pain which can result in decreased organ function and cause unexpected changes in behavior. Cold compresses are a non-pharmacological technique that can be used to reduce pain.

Purpose: To prove that the application of cold compression therapy to reduce pain intensity after mild traumatic brain injury.

Method: The study using a case study approach method by implementing the results of cold compress intervention research which aims to comprehensively describe the positive effects of applying cold compresses based on standart operational procedure (SOP) by assessing whether or not there is a reduction in pain in patients mild traumatic brain injury using the Numerical Rating Scale pain scale. The samples in this study were patients with mild brain injuries who were given therapy for 5-10 minutes every day for three days

Results: The pain scale in patients after being given cold compress intervention for three days decreased with an average initial pain scale of 5 to 2.

Conclusion: Cold compress intervention can help reduce pain in patients with mild brain injuries.

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