Implementation of nursing independent functions in pain management in the Kenanga room of RSUD Dr. H. Soewondo Kendal

Abstract

Independent function of nursing is an independent action that does not require instructions from others (such as doctors), where nurses in carrying out their duties are carried out on their own with their own decisions based on nursing knowledge to meet basic human needs. Many studies on independent nursing actions have been carried out. The research used yo determine the implementation of an independent nursing function in pain management in the Kenanga Room of Regional Public Hospital Dr. H. Soewondo Kendal. This type of research uses descriptive design. The sampling technique uses total sampling. The samples used are 21 respondents. The place of research was conducted in the Kenanga Room of Regional Public Hospital Dr. H. Soewondo Kendal. This research uses the type of instrument in the form of observation sheets. Results shows that the implementation of the independent function of pain management nursing performed in the Kenanga Room of Regional Public Hospital Dr. H. Soewondo Kendal, namely the management of pain breathing techniques in 66.7%, dhikr therapy 23.8%, warm compresses 4.8%, and pharmacology 71.4%. Analysis: Pain management performed includes pharmacology, deep breathing relaxation, khafi dhikr, and warm compresses.