EFFECTIVENESS OF WEBSITE BARCODE-BASED NON-PHARMALOGICAL PAIN MANAGEMENT (PAINCODE) ON PAIN REDUCTION IN POST-APPENDECTOMY PATIENTS AT CILEGON CITY HOSPITAL

Abstract

Background Appendectomy is an invasive procedure that involves making an incision in the abdomen, which causes pain. Pain is a common problem experienced by patients after appendectomy. One nursing intervention to reduce pain is non-pharmacological pain management. In the digital era, information can be accessed easily through smartphones, including website barcodes. Website barcode-based technology can help manage pain while maintaining the benefits of non-pharmacological techniques. Object: This study aims to determine the effectiveness of website barcode-based non-pharmacological pain management (PAINCODE) on reducing pain levels in post-appendectomy patients at Cilegon City Hospital. Methode: This quantitative study used a quasi-experimental design with a two-group pretest-posttest design. The sample consisted of 28 respondents divided into an intervention group (14) and a control group (14). Pain was measured using observation sheets and PAINCODE. Results: Paired t-test showed differences in mean pain scores before and after the intervention in both groups (p < 0.05). Independent t-test showed no significant difference between both groups (p = 0.279). Conclusion: The intervention showed no significant effect.