Jurnal Transparansi Publik (JTP)
Vol. 6 No. 1 (2026): Jurnal Transparansi Publik (JTP) - Mei 2026

THE ROLE OF FAMILY AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL IN CARING FOR TYPE 2 DIABETES PATIENTS AT IBNU SINA HOSPITAL, PASAMAN BARAT

Lula Mustafa (Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia)
Rakhmadsyah Putra Rangkuty (Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia)
Fauzi (Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia)
Amiruddin Ketaren (Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia)
Alwi (Universitas Malikussaleh, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
30 May 2026

Abstract

This study examines the role of families in caring for type 2 diabetes patients at Ibnu Sina Simpang Empat Hospital, Kabupaten Pasaman Barat and examines the role of medical personnel in treating type 2 diabetes patients at Ibnu Sina Simpang Empat Hospital, West Pasaman Regency. The research problem in this study is to find out how the role of families in treating type 2 diabetes patients at Ibnu Sina Simpang Empat Hospital, West Pasaman Regency and the role of medical personnel in treating type 2 diabetes patients at Ibnu Sina Simpang Empat Hospital, West Pasaman Regency. This study uses Role Theory by Soerjono Soekanto. The research method used in this study is a qualitative research method. The results obtained from this study show that the family has a central role in caring for type 2 diabetes patients, especially in terms of dietary arrangements, emotional support, and treatment assistance. Meanwhile, medical personnel play the role of service providers as well as educators who provide an understanding of diabetes management. Collaboration with families and medical personnel has been shown to be effective in supporting patient recovery, lowering stress, improving medication adherence, and helping with adaptation to chronic conditions.

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Journal Info

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jtp

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Subject

Humanities Education Social Sciences

Description

Journal Public Transparency is an open access journal, published by the Post-Graduate Program in Public Administration, Faculty of Social and Political Science, University of Malikussaleh, Lhokseumawe, Indonesia. It is openly inviting all Academicians, Students and Researchers to publish and share ...