IMPLEMENTASI EDUKASI TERHADAP SELF EFFICACY PADA LANSIA YANG MENGALAMI NYERI RHEUMATOID ARTRITHIS (RA) DI UPT PELAYANAAN SOSIAL LANJUT USIA

Abstract

The pain sensation in Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) leads to decreased self-efficacy, namely an individual's belief in their ability to perform activities. One of the non- pharmacological methods to address this pain problem is through education on warm compress therapy. This therapy provides a warming sensation that can enhance comfort and reduce pain. The objective of this study is to describe the implementation of warm compress education on self-efficacy in elderly patients with RA. This research employed a descriptive design with a nursing care approach, encompassing the stages of assessment, diagnosis, intervention, implementation, and evaluation. The study involved two elderly respondents experiencing moderate pain intensity and self-efficacy scores below 30 in RA. Warm compress therapy was administered for 20 minutes, twice a week. To assess self-efficacy, the Patient Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (PSEQ) was used. The findings indicated an increase in self-efficacy from below 30 to above 60, as well as improvement in respondents' ability to perform daily activities. In addition, joint pain intensity decreased from a moderate level to a mild level. This study is expected to serve as a reference for patients to implement the therapy and as a source for developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for pain management in RA patients at elderly care facilities.