Keperawatan
Vol. 8 No. 2 (2025): DESEMBER

Application of Acacia Honey Dressing to Post-Debridement Wound Care in Type 2 Diabetes Patients

Dewa Darma, Dimas (Unknown)
Rosidah, Istiqomah (Unknown)
Nurazizah, Wika (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Dec 2025

Abstract

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease whose prevalence continues to increase in Indonesia. One complication of DM is difficult-to-heal wounds due to chronic hyperglycemia, impaired tissue perfusion, decreased angiogenesis, and peripheral neuropathy. If the wound experiences necrosis or infection, debridement is often performed to support the healing process. Purpose to describe the application of honey therapy to the wound care process in patients with type 2 DM post-debridement. Methodology This study used a descriptive method with a treatment period of 12 months. Honey therapy was administered for three days, with a frequency of one treatment per day. Results showed improvement in wound condition. On the third day, Mr. Y showed improved skin integrity: Upgraded to level 4, reduced redness, moisturized skin, reduced peeling, and a feeling of comfort. Mr. T also showed similar improvements with improved skin texture, increased moisture, and reduced redness.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jrmk

Publisher

Subject

Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing Public Health

Description

The focus and scopes of the journal include surgical nursing, emergency nursing, gerontological nursing, community nursing, mental health nursing, pediatric nursing, maternity nursing, nursing leadership and management, complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in nursing, and education in ...