Family Support in Caring for Diabetes Mellitus Patient: Patient’s Perspective

Abstract

BACKGROUND: Perspectives of diabetes mellitus patients on family support received during the treatment of their disease at home has high complexity. The family’s intention to help patients to take care of themselves at home can lead to misperceptions or is not well accepted by diabetes mellitus patients. AIM: The aim of the study was to explore the support provided by families in the care of diabetes mellitus patients at home based on the patient’s perspective. METHODS: A phenomenological study using semi-structured questions was chosen as a design in this study. A total of 19 participants were recruited using criteria including being diagnosed with diabetes mellitus for at least 1 year, outpatient, and willing to participate in the study. Data analysis used seven steps of descriptive phenomenological analysis from Colaizzi including data recognition, identification of significant statements, formulating meanings, grouping themes, developing complete descriptions, producing fundamental structures, and seeking verification of fundamental structures. RESULTS: This research shows that the support needed by participants comes from the nuclear family. The first theme identified is the family function as participants’ perceived support. The second theme identified is the family role as participants’ perceived support. The fourth third theme identified is perceptions of family support received. Moreover, the final theme found in this study is perception of spiritual support by the family. CONCLUSION: This research implies that diabetes mellitus patients need support from their families to accept the disease and eventually volunteer to carry out their disease care at home.

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“…Chronic non-communicable diseases are diseases that are not transmitted and progress slowly over a long period. In the early stages, non-communicable diseases often do not show symptoms, so many do not know and realize that they have suffered from the disease because of a lack of awareness from the public to carry out early detection of the disease (Wulandari, 2021). When the disease has complications and even death, people tend to carry out examinations.…”

“…The support most needed by sufferers is from the nuclear family, namely their spouse and children, who live with the sufferer and those who live near their home. People with chronic diseases whom their families support will feel stronger, more grateful, and able to accept their disease conditions (Wulandari, 2021). In addition, to support from the family, the patient's motivation will significantly affect the sufferer's quality of life.…”