Halil Ibrahim Tuna1, Burcu Babadag2, Ayse Ozkaraman2, Guler Balci Alparslan2. 1. Selçuk University Aksehir KadirYallagoz SYO, Akşehir, Konya, Turkey. Electronic address: tunameister@gmail.com. 2. Eskisehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Eskisehir, Turkey.
Abstract
PURPOSE: This study has been carried out to investigate the analgesic effect of black cumin oil on individuals with knee pain. METHOD: The experimental group (n = 30) and control group (n = 30) have been randomly selected. The control group patients have continued their routine prescription. For the experimental group, black cumin oil has been applied by rubbing to their knees 3 times a week for 1 month. FINDINGS: As a result of the study, the mean VAS values of the patients in the experimental group has changed to 7.50 ± 0.97 on the 1st day and 6.30 ± 1.14 on the 30th day and there has been a significant decrease in pain severity in this group (p < 0.001). RESULTS: This study has shown that the pain relieving properties of black cumin oil is effective on geriatric individuals living with knee pain.
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PURPOSE: This study has been carried out to investigate the analgesic effect of black cumin oil on individuals with knee pain. METHOD: The experimental group (n = 30) and control group (n = 30) have been randomly selected. The control group patients have continued their routine prescription. For the experimental group, black cumin oil has been applied by rubbing to their knees 3 times a week for 1 month. FINDINGS: As a result of the study, the mean VAS values of the patients in the experimental group has changed to 7.50 ± 0.97 on the 1st day and 6.30 ± 1.14 on the 30th day and there has been a significant decrease in pain severity in this group (p < 0.001). RESULTS: This study has shown that the pain relieving properties of black cumin oil is effective on geriatric individuals living with knee pain.
Authors: Manal A Abdel-Aziz; Helmy M S Ahmed; Aziza A El-Nekeety; Mosaad A Abdel-Wahhab Journal: Inflammopharmacology Date: 2021-11-09 Impact factor: 4.473