THE EFFECT OF SOFT TISSUE INJURY COLD APPLICATION DURATION ON SYMPTOMS, EDEMA, JOINT MOBILITY, AND PATIENT SATISFACTION: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL
| dc.contributor.author | Mutlu, S | |
| dc.contributor.author | Yilmaz, E | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2024-07-18T11:47:11Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2024-07-18T11:47:11Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Introduction: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of cold application time on symptoms, edema, and patient satisfaction in soft tissue injuries. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted with 105 patients who were treated with cold applications of different durations (10, 20, and 30 minutes). Interview-assisted data were collected on symptoms and patient satisfaction. Edema and range of motion were objectively measured in patients with an ankle injury. Data were analyzed using repeated-measures analysis of variance. Results: Pain reduction was greatest in the 20 minutes of cold application group (F = 46.35, P < 0.05). Symptoms of discomfort such as tingling (F = 65.93, P < 0.05), redness (F = 61.95, P < 0.05), itching (F = 36.49, P < 0.05), numbness (F = 57.94, P < 0.05), and burning (F = 55.40, P < 0.05) were more frequent in the group with 30 minutes of cold application. Both joint mobility (F = 45.28, P< 0.05) and patient satisfaction (F = 130.99, P < 0.05) were the highest in the group with 20 minutes of cold application. Discussion: Our findings suggest that a duration of 20 minutes for cold application for a soft tissue ankle injury is recommended to maximize pain control, joint mobility, and patient satisfaction while decreasing other symptoms of discomfort. | |
| dc.identifier.issn | 0099-1767 | |
| dc.identifier.other | 1527-2966 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/3341 | |
| dc.language.iso | English | |
| dc.publisher | ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC | |
| dc.subject | CRYOTHERAPY | |
| dc.subject | THERAPY | |
| dc.subject | COMPRESSION | |
| dc.subject | EFFICACY | |
| dc.subject | HEAT | |
| dc.subject | SKIN | |
| dc.subject | ICE | |
| dc.title | THE EFFECT OF SOFT TISSUE INJURY COLD APPLICATION DURATION ON SYMPTOMS, EDEMA, JOINT MOBILITY, AND PATIENT SATISFACTION: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL | |
| dc.type | Article |