APPLICATION OF FAMILY CENTERED CARE IN PATIENTS WITH GOUT ARTHRITIS IN BEKASI CITY

Abstract

Background: Gout arthritis is a non-communicable disease that continues to increase. Gouty arthritis is a joint disease characterized by increased levels of uric acid in the blood. This increase in uric acid levels can trigger the buildup of monosidium urate crystals in the joints which causes joint pain. Treatment of gout arthritis is carried out by providing education and complementary therapy through the Family Centered Care approach with the aim of increasing family knowledge and attitudes in carrying out home care so that it can become a support system that will provide healthy family functions. Providing complementary therapy using herbal medicinal plants, namely bay leaves (Sysgium Polysnthum) which contain flavonoids that can lower uric acid levels, and acupressure therapy and gout arthritis diet education can help control uric acid levels in the blood. Research purpose: to identify and implement interventions in patients with FCC-based gouty arthritis. Methods: Case study with descriptive design of nursing care process approach consisting of assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. The study was conducted for 6 days. Measurements of pain levels were taken after implementation, and measurements of uric acid levels were taken before and after implementation. Results: case studies there is a decrease in pain scale from before and after intervention with a scale value of 6 to scale 2, a decrease in uric acid levels from before and after intervention with a value of 10.7 mg/dL to 8.0mg/dL.