Analisis Edukasi Peran Tanaman Obat Herbal dalam Perawatan Ulkus Diabetikum Terhadap Kepuasan Pasien di RSUD Kota Dumai

Abstract

Diabetic ulcer is a complication of diabetes that requires intensive treatment. Herbal medicinal plants, such as binahong and turmeric, have the potential to support the healing of diabetic ulcers. Education about the benefits of herbal plants can improve knowledge, perceptions, and patient satisfaction. This study aims to analyze the effect of providing education about the role of herbal medicinal plants in diabetic ulcer care on knowledge, perceptions, and patient satisfaction. This study used a pre-experimental design (one-group pretest-posttest design) with a sample of 75 patients at the Dumai City Hospital Surgery Clinic, which was selected by purposive sampling. Data were collected using structured knowledge, perception, and satisfaction before and after education. Data analysis was performed using paired t-test. The level of patient knowledge showed a marked increased, from 66.7% in the low category before education to 73.3% in the high category after education (p < 0.001). Patients' positive perception of the benefits of herbal plants increased from 13.4% to 80% (p < 0.001). Patient satisfaction also increased, with the average score rising from 67.4 to 90.4, especially in the empathy (27%) and assurance (26%) dimensions. Education on the benefits of herbal medicinal plants is effective in improving knowledge, perceptions, and patient satisfaction. Similar educational programs are recommended to be integrated in diabetic ulcer care services.