GAMBARAN KARAKTERISTIK DAN PENGETAHUAN PERAWAT TENTANG MODERN WOUND CARE DI RUMAH SAKIT PKU MUHAMMADIYAH KARANGANYAR

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Latar Belakang: Luka merupakan gangguan integritas kulit dan jaringan yang berdampak pada proses penyembuhan dan risiko komplikasi. Prevalensi luka di Indonesia cukup tinggi, dengan laporan Riskesdas 2018 mencatat cedera sebesar 20,1%, serta kasus luka ringan dan berat yang signifikan menurut data BPS tahun 2022. Perawatan luka modern yang menekankan prinsip kelembaban sangat penting untuk mempercepat penyembuhan. Pengetahuan perawat terhadap teknik modern wound care sangat memengaruhi keberhasilan perawatan luka.Tujuan: Mengetahui gambaran karakteristik dan pengetahuan perawat tentang Modern Wound Care di Rumah Sakit PKU Muhammadiyah Karanganyar. Metode: menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif kuantitatif dengan 74 responden yang dipilih melalui accidental sampling. Data dikumpulkan menggunakan kuesioner valid dan reliabel yang meliputi aspek demografi dan pengetahuan. Hasil Penelitian: Hasil menunjukkan mayoritas perawat berusia 36-45 tahun (45,9%), perempuan (62,2%), berpendidikan profesi Ners (54,1%), dan 54,1% belum mengikuti pelatihan khusus. Sebanyak 71,6% responden memiliki pengetahuan baik tentang modern wound care. Kesimpulan: Mayoritas perawat RS PKU Muhammadiyah Karanganyar berusia produktif, perempuan, berpendidikan Profesi Ners, dan berpengalaman. Meski pengetahuan Modern Wound Care sebagian besar baik, banyak yang belum mengikuti pelatihan khusus. Disarankan rumah sakit mengadakan pelatihan menyeluruh untuk meningkatkan kompetensi perawat.

Background: Wounds are disruptions to the integrity of the skin and underlying tissues, affecting the healing process and the risk of complications. The prevalence of wounds in Indonesia is relatively high, with the 2018 Riskesdas report recording injuries at 20.1%, alongside significant cases of minor and severe wounds according to 2022 BPS data. Modern wound care emphasizing the principle of moisture is crucial in accelerating healing. Nurses' knowledge of modern wound care techniques greatly influences the success of wound management. Objectives: To describe the characteristics and knowledge of nurses regarding Modern Wound Care at PKU Muhammadiyah Karanganyar Hospital.

Methods: This study used a quantitative descriptive approach with 74 respondents selected through accidental sampling. Data were collected using valid and reliable questionnaires covering demographic and knowledge aspects. Results: The majority of nurses were aged 36-45 years (45.9%), female (62.2%), held a professional Ners degree (54.1%), and 54.1% had not attended specialized training. A total of 71.6% of respondents demonstrated good knowledge of modern wound care. Results: The majority of nurses were aged 36-45 years (45.9%), female (62.2%), held a professional Ners degree (54.1%), and 54.1% had not attended specialized training. A total of 71.6% of respondents demonstrated good knowledge of modern wound care. Conclusion: Most nurses at PKU Muhammadiyah Karanganyar Hospital are in their productive age, female, professionally educated as Ners, and experienced. Although the majority exhibit good knowledge of modern wound care, many have not attended specialized training. It is recommended that the hospital conduct comprehensive training programs to enhance nurses' competencies.