Traditional Thai Medicine: The Effectiveness of a New Ya-Tha-Pra-Sen Balm Stick for Pain Reduction of Neck and Shoulder from Office Syndrome
Keywords:
Ya-Tha-Pra-Sen, Office Syndrome, Balm, StickAbstract
This development research aimed to apply the Ya-Tha-Pra-Sen balm formula to relieve neck and shoulder pain from office syndrome at the Kanchanaphishek institute of medical and public health technology. The study was divided into 3 steps. Step 1 was the situation analysis of traditional balm usage. Step 2 was the development of the Ya-Tha-Pra-Sen balm formula stick. And step 3 was studying the effectiveness of the Ya-Tha-Pra-Sen formula balm stick. The sample was 30 staff, lecturers, and students. The research tools were group discussion, herbal extraction in the Ya-Tha-Pra-Sen formula record form, pain assessment form, and satisfaction assessment form. The IOC value of the satisfaction assessment form was equal to 1.0, while its reliability was tested using Cronbach’s alpha coefficient, obtaining a value of 0.99. Data were analyzed using content analysis, percentage, mean, standard deviation, and paired t-test. The results showed as follows.
1. Most of the informants were using some balm-type formula for pain relief, mainly because it was easy to use and carry. However, when using it, they had to use their fingers to take the balm, which was causing an uncomfortable hot sensation on their hands for a long time. When using their hands to touch their faces and eyes, it caused a burning sensation as well. Therefore, it was a need to develop the product of the Ya-Tha-Pra-Sen formula balm in the form of a stick.
2. The mean pain level after using the balm stick (M=5.23, S.D.=1.04) was significantly better than before using it (M=3.93, S.D.=0.94) (p<0.05).
3. The satisfaction level towards the balm stick usage was at a high level (Mean=4.27, S.D. = 0.34). In terms of the balm stick quality, its safety was at a high level (Mean=4.37, S.D.=0.34), while its form that easy to carry was at the highest level (Mean=4.57, S.D.=0.34).
In conclusion, the development of the Ya-Tha-Pra-Sen balm stick can relieve neck and shoulder pain from office syndrome, as an alternative for pain reduction.
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