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Topical Ginger Treatment With a Compress or Patch for Osteoarthritis Symptoms.
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The mean scores for Group 1 and Group 2 show a notable decline following 1-week topical ginger treatment; scores in pain, fatigue, global effect, and functional status reduced by 48%, 49%, 40%, and 31%, respectively, whereas health satisfaction improved from 80% dissatisfied to 70% satisfied.Scores for all participants in all five domains progressively reduced over the following 24 weeks of self-treatment.Topical ginger treatment has the potential to relieve symptoms, improve the overall health, and increase independence of people with chronic osteoarthritis.
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Affiliation: RATO Health Ltd, New ZealandSchool of Nursing, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia tessa@ratohealth.co.nz.
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fig4-0898010113512182: MHAQ Mean Functional Status Scores for Groups 1/1a and 2Note: MHAQ = Modified Health Assessment Questionnaire. |
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Affiliation: RATO Health Ltd, New ZealandSchool of Nursing, Edith Cowan University, Perth, Australia tessa@ratohealth.co.nz.
