Topical Ginger Treatment With a Compress or Patch for Osteoarthritis Symptoms

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dc.contributor.authorTherkleson, Tessa
dc.date.accessioned2024-05-23T18:56:33Z
dc.date.available2024-05-23T18:56:33Z
dc.date.digitized2023-12-18 17:25:43
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstract<p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Aim:</strong> This article is a report of a study evaluating changes in health status before and after topical ginger treatment for adults with moderate to severe osteoarthritis. <strong>Method:</strong> In 2011, 20 adults with chronic osteoarthritis were randomly assigned to one of two groups for 7 consecutive days of topical ginger treatment by trained nurses: Group 1 received a manually prepared ginger compress and Group 2 a standardized ginger patch. Participants had the option to continue self-treatment using the ginger patch for a further 24 weeks. A brief arthritis health questionnaire was completed weekly for 3 weeks and 4 weekly for 24 weeks. <strong>Results:</strong> The mean scores for Group 1 and Group 2 show a notable decline following 1-week topical ginger treatment; scores in pain, fatigue, global effect, and functional status reduced by 48%, 49%, 40%, and 31%, respectively, whereas health satisfaction improved from 80% dissatisfied to 70% satisfied. Scores for all participants in all five domains progressively reduced over the following 24 weeks of self-treatment. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Topical ginger treatment has the potential to relieve symptoms, improve the overall health, and increase independence of people with chronic osteoarthritis.</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Keywords:</strong> older adults, alternative therapies, chronic pain, herbal remedies, chronic conditions</p><p class="" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><strong>Citation: </strong>Therkleson, T. (2014). Topical Ginger Treatment With a Compress or Patch for Osteoarthritis Symptoms. <em>Journal of Holistic Nursing</em>, <em>32</em>(3), 173–182. <a href="https://doi.org/10.1177/0898010113512182" target="_blank">https://doi.org/10.1177/0898010113512182</a></p>
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dc.identifier.citationTherkleson, T. (2014). Topical Ginger Treatment With a Compress or Patch for Osteoarthritis Symptoms. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 32(3), 173–182. https://doi.org/10.1177/0898010113512182
dc.identifier.doihttps://doi.org/10.1177/0898010113512182
dc.identifier.externalUrl/library/2023/12/18/topical-ginger-treatment-with-a-compress-or-patch-for-osteoarthritis-symptoms
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14430/519
dc.subject.otherGinger compress
dc.subject.otherOlder adults
dc.subject.otherAlternative therapies
dc.subject.otherChronic pain
dc.subject.otherHerbal remedies
dc.subject.otherChronic conditions
dc.subject.otherOsteoarthritis
dc.titleTopical Ginger Treatment With a Compress or Patch for Osteoarthritis Symptoms
dspace.entity.typePublication
oaire.citation.titleJ Holistic Nursing
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