A Complementary therapy to reduce pain intensity to treat chronic pain in fracture patients: A systematic review

Gunawan Gunawan; Arif Setyo Upoyo; Endang Triyanto; Dian Ramawati; Yunita Sari

doi:10.33024/minh.v7i6.476

Authors

Gunawan Gunawan Fakultas Ilmu-Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Arif Setyo Upoyo Fakultas Ilmu-Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Endang Triyanto Fakultas Ilmu-Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Dian Ramawati Fakultas Ilmu-Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman
Yunita Sari Fakultas Ilmu-Ilmu Kesehatan, Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33024/minh.v7i6.476

Keywords:

Complementary Intervention Therapy, Fracture, Pain, Randomized Controlled Trial, Visual Analog Scale

Abstract

Background: Patients with fractures often experience significant pain. Complementary therapies are considered helpful in reducing pain levels in those suffering from fractures. The aim of this systematic review is to explore the impact of complementary therapy on pain reduction in fracture patients.

Purpose: To assess the impact of complementary therapy affects fracture patients' levels of pain.

Method: A systematic review approach in line with the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. Articles were gathered from online databases including Google Scholar, PubMed, and ScienceDirect, with full-text publications in English from 2012 to 2023. Among these, four were published in China and two in Iran. Quality evaluation was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Critical Appraisal Skills Program. The severity of pain in the six studies was measured using the standard Visual Analogue Scale (VAS).

Results: The review included six articles, which demonstrated that complementary therapies can reduce pain in fracture patients. Various complementary intervention techniques were utilized in the studies, including foot intervention, reflexology, auricular acupressure, and elbow intervention therapy. Before and after the interventions, the mean pain intensity scores were 5.72 ± 0.97 in the intervention group and 5.66 ± 0.92 in the control group.

Conclusion: Complementary intervention therapy can significantly reduce pain in patients with fractures. However, additional research is needed to confirm these findings and explore other complementary therapy methods.

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