Pengelolaan Asuhan Keperawatan Keluarga dengan Rheumatoid Arthritis di Kelurahan Titi Papan

Abstract

Ineffective family health management and knowledge deficits are two common nursing diagnoses encountered in community nursing practice, particularly in chronic illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This professional final project aims to compare the implementation and evaluation of family nursing interventions carried out in two families with members suffering from RA. The interventions were conducted through three home visits focusing on education about RA, utilization of healthcare facilities, and complementary techniques such as foot soaking and cinnamon compresses for pain management. Evaluation results showed that in the first family case (Mr. J), the pain scale decreased from 4 to 2 within three days, while in the second family (Mr. R), the pain scale decreased from 5 to 3 over the same period. Both families demonstrated improved understanding and involvement in care, although differences in readiness and initiative in responding to the interventions were observed. These findings emphasize the importance of educational, collaborative, and promotive skills in community nursing practice to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses in the home setting.