Home Care in Ulcus Diabeticum Care in Semarang City
Journal Title: Indonesian Nursing Journal of Education and Clinic - Year 2016, Vol 1, Issue 1
Abstract
Introduction. The increasing number of people with Diabetes Mellitus led to the incidence increase of diabetes complications, including foot ulcers. Nursing practice can be either in clinic or home care. The purpose of this research was to obtain the description of decision in selecting an independent nurse practice through home care in the treatment of ulcer diabeticum in Semarang. Methods. The research method used qualitative research conducted on 6 patients with Diabetic Ulcers as a primary respondent using Focus Group Discussion. The participants were selected by purposive sampling. Triangulation was obtained from independent nurse practitioners and the chairman of PPNI. The data analysis was done by using thematic content analysis. Results. The result of research showed that the cause of the injury also determined the period of healing, good wound cares were well understood more towards procedures and the nature of empathy that stood out from the nurses, the participants were aware of any independent nurse practices from reading the information board and knew the information from others, home care was understood from the meaning of sentences, while the reasons and the decision to use home care services because many advantages could be obtained. Discussion. There were positive responses from the community as home care services users that nurses had good knowledge, skills and attitudes that met the needs of stakeholders and could conduct comprehensive services.
Authors and Affiliations
Eny Kusyati, Arista Adityasari Putri
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