PELAKSANAAN DIABETES SELF-MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (DSME) TERHADAP KEMANDIRIAN KELUARGA MERAWAT * 2 1 PASIEN DIABETES MELLITUS

Abstract

Background: The family plays a role in managing risk factors for diabetes mellitus in family members. Diet and activity arrangements can be carried out by the family as a form of prevention against risk factors and care for family members diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus to prevent the severity of it. The purpose of this study was to provide an overview of family independence in caring for diabetes mellitus patients by providing evidence-based practice diabetes selfmanagement education (DSME). The method used is a case study with an evidence-based nursing

practice approach to 10 families who have family members suffering from type 2 diabetes mellitus

in

Depok City. The instrument used in measuring the level of family independence is based on nursing care instruments issued by the Ministry of Health. The statistical test using paired t-test. The results showed a change in the level of family independence in treating patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (p = 0.001). The increased level of family independence is influenced by the DSME intervention which emphasizes that the care of diebathed patients requires assistance and support. So that diabetics have a high self-awareness that their disease can be overcome with good self-management.