Abstract
Background: Diabetic ulcers are a complication of diabetes that can affect patients’ self-esteem, role, physical mobility, psychology, social, economic status, and life quality. Generally, patients will also experience interference in their daily activities, which requires the help of family caregivers to improve their health status. This study explores family caregivers’ experience caring for diabetic ulcer patients at home.Methods: The research method used was qualitative with a descriptive phenomenological design. A total of 9 participants were recruited as research samples using a purposive sampling technique. Data were collected through in-depth interview techniques and analyzed manually using the Colaizzi Method.Results: The results of data analysis showed a number of main themes related to patient care by family caregivers, namely to meet basic needs, get care support from the family, benefit the sick family, benefit the family caregiver, lack of wound care support, and no division of roles in caring for patients.Conclusion: It is recommended to provide educational programs to family caregivers to improve their ability to care for diabetic ulcer patients at home.
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