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.
