Effect of the SKT Meditation Program on Pain Reduction in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis at the Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic, Lampang Hospital

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Nareerat Witthayakhun

Abstract

Background: Conventional treatments for knee osteoarthritis primarily involve analgesic or anti-inflammatory drugs, which may cause adverse effects. The Somporn Kantaradusdi–Triamchaisri (SKT) meditation, which integrates meditation and gentle movement, helps reduce pain and balance the autonomic nervous system. It may serve as an effective alternative approach for pain management.
Objective: To evaluate the effects of the SKT meditation program on pain levels and patient satisfaction among individuals with knee osteoarthritis.
Materials and Methods: This quasi-experimental study (one-group pretest–posttest design) included 50 patients with knee osteoarthritis attending the orthopedic outpatient department of Lampang Hospital from March to June 2025. Participants were purposively selected and practiced SKT meditation (postures 1–3) for 20 minutes twice daily, at least five days per week for four weeks. Pain was assessed using the Numeric Rating Scale, and satisfaction was evaluated using a 5-point Likert-scale questionnaire. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and paired t-tests.
Results: Most participants were female (92.0%) with a mean age of 63.3 ± 9.4 years and a mean body mass index of 25.8 ± 4.2 kg/m². After SKT meditation practice, the mean pain score significantly decreased from 4.9 ± 0.6 to 3.2 ± 0.7 (p < 0.001). Patient satisfaction with the program was rated at the highest level (mean = 4.7 ± 0.1).
Conclusion: The SKT meditation program was associated with reduced knee pain and improved satisfaction among patients with knee osteoarthritis. It may be suitable for integration into nursing services as a non-pharmacological pain management approach

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Witthayakhun, N. . (2026). Effect of the SKT Meditation Program on Pain Reduction in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis at the Orthopedic Outpatient Clinic, Lampang Hospital. Lampang Medical Journal, 46(3), 130–139. retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/LMJ/article/view/281799
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