The Context of Nursing Intervention of Sand Bed Culture in Reducing Osteoarthritis Pain Scale

Aging causes physiological function to decrease as a result of the aging process. Osteoarthritis is common in the elderly causing chronic pain conditions. The purpose of this study is to explain the context of nursing interventions in the sleeping culture on the sand in reducing osteoarthritis pain. The method uses a qualitative approach with a descriptive design. Data collection techniques using in-depth interviews, participant observation, and documentation. The selection of participants in this study used a snowball sampling technique, with elderly key informants, leaders, nurses, and the community so that the total number of informants was 21 participants. Data analysis used Sandelowki's qualitative content analysis approach. The result is the cultural intervention of sleeping on the sand based on three nursing actions; namely, preserving the sleeping culture on the sand, accommodation, and negotiating the sleeping culture on the sand with an artefact in the form of a box that is wide enough, ceramic with a depth of 30 cm so that it can immerse its body in the sand. The new pattern according to local culture where the container is placed on the bed, informants feel more comfortable, and provides physiological benefits in reducing osteoarthritis pain. It can be concluded that providing the nursing interventions for sleeping culture on the sand with a sleeping position on the lower extremities inserted into the sand will provide a function as a support for the knee which is expected to reduce complaints of pain, joint stability, and limited movement in osteoarthritis.