The Application of Cold Compression to Reduce Pain Scale in Postoperative Fracture Patients at Kartini Regional General Hospital of Karanganyar
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Title
The Application of Cold Compression to Reduce Pain Scale in Postoperative Fracture Patients at Kartini Regional General Hospital of Karanganyar
Subject
Pain Scale, Postoperative Fracture, Cold Compress
Description
Background: Fractures are a primary global health concern, with an
estimated incidence of 440 million cases worldwide. The most commonly
affected areas are the lower extremities (67%) and upper extremities (32%).
Preliminary data from Kartini Karanganyar Regional General Hospital (RSUD)
revealed a rising trend in fracture cases over the past three years: 309
patients in 2022, 428 in 2023, and 435 in 2024. Objective: This study aimed to
evaluate the effectiveness of cold compression therapy in reducing pain
levels among postoperative fracture patients at Kartini Karanganyar
Hospital. Method: A case study design was employed for 2 respondent, with
pain intensity measured before and after intervention using the Visual
Analog Scale (VAS). Cold compresses were applied for 20 minutes over 2
days. Results: Both respondents showed reduced pain scale scores following
the cold compress intervention. Conclusion: Applying cold compresses
effectively reduces postoperative pain in fracture patients, supporting its
use as a non-pharmacological pain management strategy.
estimated incidence of 440 million cases worldwide. The most commonly
affected areas are the lower extremities (67%) and upper extremities (32%).
Preliminary data from Kartini Karanganyar Regional General Hospital (RSUD)
revealed a rising trend in fracture cases over the past three years: 309
patients in 2022, 428 in 2023, and 435 in 2024. Objective: This study aimed to
evaluate the effectiveness of cold compression therapy in reducing pain
levels among postoperative fracture patients at Kartini Karanganyar
Hospital. Method: A case study design was employed for 2 respondent, with
pain intensity measured before and after intervention using the Visual
Analog Scale (VAS). Cold compresses were applied for 20 minutes over 2
days. Results: Both respondents showed reduced pain scale scores following
the cold compress intervention. Conclusion: Applying cold compresses
effectively reduces postoperative pain in fracture patients, supporting its
use as a non-pharmacological pain management strategy.
Creator
Amelia Ayu Kusuma Wardhani, Ida Nur Imamah, Sugito
Source
https://ebsina.or.id/journals/index.php/jkmi
Publisher
Universitas Jember
Date
August 2025
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
EISSN 2502-2717
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
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Collection
Citation
Amelia Ayu Kusuma Wardhani, Ida Nur Imamah, Sugito, “The Application of Cold Compression to Reduce Pain Scale in Postoperative Fracture Patients at Kartini Regional General Hospital of Karanganyar,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11088.