PENGALAMAN PERAWAT DALAM MERAWAT LUKA GANGGREN PADA PASIEN DENGAN DIABETES MELITUS

Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by high
blood sugar levels in the blood (Hyperglycemia) and is caused by insulin damage
and suboptimal insulin function causing disruption of blood supply to peripheral
tissues, causing complications of gangrene wounds. Gangrene wounds require
intensive care, so they require nursing experience and skills in treating wounds.
Purpose: This study aims to explore in depth the experiences of nurses in caring
for gangrenous wounds in patients with Diabetes Mellitus.
Method: Qualitative research with a phenomenological approach, participants
totaling 5 participants using purposive sampling. Data analysis was carried out
using Colaizzi analysis.
Result: This study produced 6 themes, including, nurses' understanding of
diabetes mellitus, nurses' understanding of gangrene wounds, nurses'
understanding of the process of caring for gangrene wounds consisting of 5 sub
themes: assessment of gangrene wounds, gangrene wound care process, wound
care process basic wound preparation stage, gangrene wound care process
wound healing stage and Documentation of gangrene wounds. Nurses' feelings
when caring for gangrene wounds consist of 2 sub-themes, namely expressions of
positive feelings and expressions of negative feelings. Obstacles in the process of
caring for gangrene wounds, efforts to accelerate the healing process of gangrene
wounds.