Jurnal Ners
Vol. 10 No. 3 (2026): JULI 2026

The Effectiveness of Integrating Complementary Therapy with Modern Wound Dressings on the Healing of Diabetic Wounds

Wiwiek Hidayati Jaya (Famika University)
Ambo Anto (Famika University)
Rijalul Fikri (Famika University)
Rismanudin Rismanudin (Nani Hasanuddin Institute of Makassar)
Sahari Bulan (Famika University)



Article Info

Publish Date
22 Jul 2026

Abstract

Abstract Delayed healing, severe infections, and amputations are real threats resulting from chronic complications of diabetic wounds in people with diabetes mellitus. To address this, the integration of complementary care and modern wound dressing technology is now being considered as a promising strategy. This study aims to examine the impact of this integration on accelerating wound healing. Using a quantitative quasi-experimental design, participants were grouped into intervention and control groups through purposive sampling. Patients in the intervention group were treated using a combination of complementary therapy and modern wound dressings, while the control group received only standard modern wound care. Healing rates were measured using standardized assessment tools before and after the intervention. The data showed a significant improvement in wound condition in the intervention group compared to the control group (p < 0.05). This success was demonstrated by a reduction in wound area, better granulation tissue formation, minimal exudate, and faster epithelialization. This study proves that combining complementary therapy with modern wound dressings yields far more effective results in healing diabetic wounds than modern wound dressing methods alone.

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ners

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Health Professions Medicine & Pharmacology Nursing

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Fokus Jurnal Ners meliputi bidang kajian riset keperawatan diantaranya Keperawatan Medikal Bedah, Keperawatan Maternitas, Keperawatan Gawat Darurat, Keperawatan Anak, Keperawatan Lansia, Keperawatan Jiwa, Keperawatan Keluarga, Keperawatan Masyarakat, Manajemen Keperawatan dan Terapi Komplementer ...