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The Effect of Cold Application in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Summary
The aim of this thesis is to examine the effects of cold application on pain, disease activity, and quality of life in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Currently, non-pharmacological interventions, such as cold therapy, are utilized less frequently than pharmacological treatments for the management of pain in inflamed joints. Cold application is anticipated to alleviate pain and consequently enhance patients' quality of life. This study seeks to improve quality of life by reducing pain in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. Given its simplicity, ease of application, and low cost, this intervention may be recommended as a pain management strategy both for patients and for nurses working in clinical settings. Furthermore, the study aims to contribute to the existing literature on the subject.
Official title: The Effect of Cold Application on Pain, Disease Activity and Quality of Life in Patients With Rheumatoid Arthritis
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
90
Start Date
2024-12-10
Completion Date
2026-05-29
Last Updated
2026-01-23
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Cold Application
Patients will be instructed to apply cold therapy three times daily for 15 minutes each session over a period of three weeks. Patients will report their daily cold application to the researcher via text message. For those unable to provide updates via text, the researcher will follow up daily by phone to monitor adherence to the intervention.
Locations (1)
Faculty of health sciences Saglik Bilimleri University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)