| dc.description.abstract | Cancer is the leading cause of death globally and continues to increase in cases
every year, including in Indonesia. Cancer not only affects patients, but also
places a large psychological, social, and economic burden on families as the main
support system in the care process. This practicum aims to manage family nursing
care for cancer patients from the Batak Toba tribe in Medan City, with a five-task
family health approach, namely recognizing health problems, decision making,
providing care, modifying the environment, and utilizing health facilities. The
study was conducted on three families from the Batak Toba tribe with family
members suffering from thyroid cancer, uterine cancer, and bladder cancer. The
results of the study showed that families were not optimal in carrying out family
health functions, especially in recognizing symptoms early, making timely medical
decisions, and providing care that was appropriate to the patient's condition. The
nursing care plan carried out included health education, preparing a control
schedule, self-care training, and fostering healthy living behaviors. The
evaluation showed an increase in understanding and active involvement of
families in patient care, as well as the ability to recognize danger signs and utilize
health services appropriately. Family nursing approach based on five main tasks
adapted to local cultural values has been proven to improve the effectiveness of
care and the quality of life of patients and their families. | en_US |
