PENERAPAN TERAPI MASSAGE EFFLEURAGE DENGAN MINYAK ZAITUN TERHADAP PENURUNAN NYERI PADA PASIEN GOUT ARTRITIS DI KELURAHAN SIHAPORAS KECAMATAN PANDAN KABUPATEN TAPANULI TENGAH TAHUN 2026

ABSTRACT

THE EFFECT OF EFFLEURAGE MASSAGE THERAPY USING OLIVE OIL ON PAIN REDUCTION IN PATIENTS WITH GOUT ARTHRITIS IN SIHAPORAS URBAN VILLAGE, PANDAN SUBDISTRICT, CENTRAL TAPANULI
REGENCY, 2026

Helfania Galatia Sibarani*, Faisal SKM., MKM, Marlisa S.Kep., Ns., M.Kep**
Medan Health Polytechnic of the Ministry of Health
Email : helfaniasibarani010@gmail.com

Background: Gout arthritis is a joint inflammation caused by the accumulation of monosodium urate crystals, which triggers acute pain as the primary issue. Untreated pain can reduce quality of life and limit activity. One non-pharmacological therapy for pain reduction is Effleurage Massage using olive oil, which contains anti-inflammatory compounds.
Objective: This study aims to describe the effectiveness of Effleurage Massage therapy using olive oil in reducing pain intensity among patients with Gout Arthritis in Sihaporas Urban Village in 2026.
Case Study Method: This descriptive case study involved two respondents who experienced Gout Arthritis with acute pain. The intervention was conducted over 7 days, with 10 minutes per day, using a gentle massage technique (effleurage) and olive oil. Data collection instruments included interviews, observation, and the Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) for pain assessment.
Result: Both patients experienced a reduction in pain scores after receiving the therapy for seven days. Patient one's pain score decreased from 6 (moderate pain) to 3 (mild pain), and patient two's pain score decreased from 6 (moderate pain) to 3 (mild pain).
Conclusion and Recommendation: The effectiveness of effleurage massage therapy has been proven to reduce pain in patients with Gout Arthritis. It is recommended that this therapy be consistently utilized to address pain associated with Gout Arthritis effectively.
Keywords: Effleurage Massage Therapy, Gout Arthritis, Acute Pain
Literature: 31 pieces of literature (2016-2026)