Development of Social Assessment to Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients

Abstract

Objective: One of the purpose in diabetic nursing care is to Improve the quality of life of patients with diabetic foot ulcer (DFU). Some aspects must be considered in patients with DFU, the aspects include in Social Aspects, that are Support of Family, Environtment, Self Esteem and Economy. This is because of the support, activity and relationship influence on physiological and quality of life. Unavailability of sosial assessment to DFU can affect in determining the appropriate diagnosis and intervention. The purpose of this research is to develop the social support in wound assessment instrument for patients with DFU. Method: This research method was mixed method with sequential exploratory approach. There were 9 participants for qualitative methods and 103 respondents for quantitative methods. Validity test were by Pearson product moment with test retest approach, reliability test was by Cronbach alpha. Aiken’s V was used to Content validity index test for 2 experts. Result: Nine themes emerged from the qualitative methods for social support. 35 items measuring instrument obtained a valid (0,372-0,843 > 0,235) and reliable results (Cronbach alpha 0,959 and 0,976). Result of content validity index is valid by 0,67-0,83. Conclusion: This study found 9 themes for social support, and the development of family support in wound assessment for diabetic foot ulcer patient that consist of 35 items is valid and reliable.