NURSES’ PERCEPTION ABOUT RESPONSIBILITY OF CARE IN DECUBITUS ULCER MANAGEMENT
ABSTRACT: This study
was conducted in
order to increase
the understanding of
issues around decubitus
ulcer care in the
Indonesian context. The
study identified Indonesian
nurses’ perception regarding responsibility of care in the area
of decubitus ulcer management. The choice of a qualitative research approach to
elucidate the research
questions provides the
most appropriate way
to fully appreciate and understand the uniqueness of
the participants’ view. In this study,
eight nurses were interviewed using semi-structured interviews. Two themes arose from the study include
nurses’ responsibility and family involvement.
In maintaining the quality of care in the decubitus ulcer area, the participants in this study
emphasised the significance
of the caring
responsibility of both
nurses and family. Appropriate education and adequate
training for the family are essential in ensuring quality care when involving
the family in giving any direct care to hospitalised patients.
Author: I GEDE PUTU DARMA
SUYASA
Journal Code: jpkeperawatangg070001
