At What Extent Does Cardiospermum Halicacabum Relieves Chronic Joint Pain among Elderly? An Experiment in Urban Community of Tamilnadu, India.

Kandasamy M.; Manju G.; Manimegalai N.; Abhilash V.; Prathima P.

Background: One of the major health problems among elderly is osteoarthritis which leaves them suffering from chronic joint pain. Prescription of pharmacological measures such as analgesics to treat the joint pain causes many adverse effects and non-compliance. This study attempts to inquire the use of herb as a pain-relieving measure among elderly as it does not produce any side effects and easily available at affordable costs. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of Cardiospermum halicacabum Leaves Soup on Chronic Knee pain among elderly population Method: Pre-experimental study was conducted among 30 elderly persons residing at Dharmapuri, South India. Pre-test level of chronic knee pain among elderly was assessed through Numeric Pain Intensity Rating Scale. 100ml of freshly prepared Cardiospermum halicacabum leaves soup was given to the participants once in a day for 21 days and then post-test level of chronic knee pain was assessed. Results: There was significant difference (p<0.05) found between mean pre-test (7.6 ± 0.83) and post-test (2.73 ± 1.04) pain score. The pretest level of pain has significant association (p<0.05) with the occupation, type of work and BMI.

INDIA; JOINT pain; CHRONIC pain; KNEE pain; OLDER people; DRUG side effects

Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 2019, Vol 10, Issue 5, p173

0976-0245

Academic Journal

10.5958/0976-5506.2019.00991.4