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Application of Zinc Cream as an Adjunct Therapy to Enhance Wound Healing in Diabetic Foot Ulcers Marito, Lily Putri; Siregar, Rafika Nur; Rostini, Rostini
Jurnal Keperawatan Priority Vol. 9 No. 1 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Prima Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.34012/jukep.v9i1.7727

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Diabetic foot ulcer is one of the most serious complications in individuals with diabetes mellitus, resulting from peripheral neuropathy, impaired vascularization, and chronic infection, which collectively delay the wound healing process. Proper wound management is essential to prevent severe outcomes such as amputation. Methods: This study employed a case study design to provide an in-depth clinical description of wound healing progression in patients with stage 4 diabetic foot ulcers. Purposive sampling was used to select three patients treated at Asri Wound Care Center Medan. Zinc cream was applied as an adjunct therapy for six weeks, with treatment administered twice weekly. Wound healing was evaluated using the Bates-Jensen Wound Assessment Tool (BWAT) and clinical observations. Results: All patients demonstrated observable improvements in BWAT scores, with reductions from 37 to 22, 40 to 26, and 39 to 24, respectively. Clinical observations indicated improved wound healing indicators, including increased granulation tissue, reduced exudate, and enhanced epithelialization. Conclusion: The application of zinc cream as an adjunct therapy may support the wound healing process in patients with stage 4 diabetic foot ulcers. However, due to the limited sample size and the absence of a control group, the findings should be interpreted cautiously, and further studies with larger samples and comparative designs are recommended.
PEMBERDAYAAN MASYARAKAT PESISIR MELALUI HILIRISASI RUMPUT LAUT MENJADI PANGAN FUNGSIONAL DAN ENERGI HIJAU BERBASIS TEKNOLOGI TEPAT GUNA SOLAR TECH DRYER Rostini, Rostini; Mardia, Mardia; Atrianingsih, Andi; Aselda, Nur; Ikbal, Muh.; Satriani, Satriani
BAKIRA: Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat Vol 6 No 2 (2025): BAKIRA : Jurnal Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat
Publisher : Lembaga Penelitian dan Pengabdian Kepada Masyarakat (LP2M) Universitas Pattimura

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30598/bakira.2025.6.2.290-299

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Empowering coastal communities still faces challenges in increasing the added value of seaweed through downstream processing into functional foods and green energy. This study aims to evaluate the implementation of the Solar Tech Dryer, an appropriate technology, to improve drying efficiency, product quality, and the energy potential of processing residues. The method used was community service with a qualitative, participatory approach, including outreach, training, and production monitoring. The results show an increase in drying efficiency of approximately 40%, the product's bioactive quality remains high, and processing residues have the potential to generate green energy. These findings have implications for the economic empowerment of coastal communities, commodity downstreaming strategies, and the development of sustainable appropriate technology.