Exploring herbal remedy utilization for wound healing: Patterns, patient preferences, and implications for nursing practice

IF 1.4 4区医学 Q3 NURSING International Journal of Nursing Knowledge Pub Date : 2023-11-29 DOI:10.1111/2047-3095.12454

Andina Setyawati BSN, MN, Saldy Yusuf PhD, Nuurhidayat Jafar BSN, MN, Rina Wijayanti Sagita MN

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Abstract

Purpose

The utilization of herbal remedies for wound healing is a notable aspect of traditional medicine practices. Understanding herbal use among patients yields insights for nursing care enhancement. This study aimed to investigate the utilization of herbal remedies for wound healing among diabetic patients.

Methods

A total of 453 participants were enrolled, with demographic data, including age, sex, occupation, education level, residence, ethnic group, distance from health service, herbal use duration, and wound duration presented. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the data, including means, standard deviations, ranges, and percentages.

Findings

The average participant age was 55.39 years, with most being non-civil servant workers (60.3%) and having a low education level (67.1%). Indian almond wood (9.7%) and green betel (6.8%) were the most commonly used herbs for wound healing. Family members were the primary source of information (29.1%), and 43.7% obtained herbs from personal gardens. Although 94.2% of participants did not disclose herbal use to health liaisons, 53.4% used herbs specifically for wound healing. Users reported both positive and negative effects on wounds from various herbs, indicating variability in experiences. However, the consistency of herb usage by individual patients was uncertain.

Conclusions

The study identified diverse herbal remedies used for wound healing among patients, driven by familial recommendations. Usage pattern diversity and effects signal necessity for researching herb safety and efficacy. Clarifying the impact of consistent herb usage on wound healing is essential for understanding patients’ preferences and practices.

Implications for clinical practice

These findings emphasize the importance of open communication between patients and healthcare providers regarding herbal remedy use. Nurses should acknowledge patients’ preferences for traditional healing practices while ensuring they receive evidence-based care. Patient-centered herbal strategies enhance nursing practice, fostering holistic wound care. Further research can guide nursing interventions, facilitate informed decision-making, and improve patient outcomes.

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探索草药在伤口愈合中的应用:模式，患者偏好，以及对护理实践的影响。

目的:利用草药治疗伤口愈合是传统医学实践中一个值得注意的方面。了解患者对草药的使用，有助于提高护理水平。本研究旨在探讨中药在糖尿病患者伤口愈合中的应用。方法:共纳入453名受试者，统计资料包括年龄、性别、职业、文化程度、居住地、民族、离卫生服务机构的距离、中药使用时间、伤口持续时间等。采用描述性统计方法对数据进行分析，包括平均值、标准差、极差和百分比。调查结果:参与者的平均年龄为55.39岁，以非公务员(60.3%)和低文化程度(67.1%)居多。印度杏仁木(9.7%)和绿槟榔(6.8%)是伤口愈合最常用的草药。家庭成员是主要的信息来源(29.1%)，43.7%的人从私人花园中获得草药。虽然94.2%的参与者没有向健康联络员透露草药的使用情况，但53.4%的参与者使用草药专门用于伤口愈合。使用者报告了各种草药对伤口的积极和消极影响，表明体验的可变性。然而，个别患者使用草药的一致性是不确定的。结论:在家族推荐的推动下，该研究确定了用于患者伤口愈合的多种草药。使用模式的多样性和作用表明了草药安全性和有效性研究的必要性。阐明一致使用草药对伤口愈合的影响对于了解患者的偏好和实践是至关重要的。对临床实践的启示:这些发现强调了患者和医疗保健提供者之间关于草药使用的开放沟通的重要性。护士应认识到患者对传统治疗方法的偏好，同时确保他们接受循证护理。以病人为中心的草药策略加强护理实践，促进整体伤口护理。进一步的研究可以指导护理干预，促进知情决策，并改善患者的预后。

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International Journal of Nursing Knowledge NURSING-

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期刊介绍： The International Journal of Nursing Knowledge, the official journal of NANDA International, is a peer-reviewed publication for key professionals committed to discovering, understanding and disseminating nursing knowledge. The Journal aims to clarify the knowledge base of nursing and improve patient safety by developing and disseminating nursing diagnoses and standardized nursing languages, and promoting their clinical use. It seeks to encourage education in clinical reasoning, diagnosis, and assessment and ensure global consistency in conceptual languages. The International Journal of Nursing Knowledge is an essential information resource for healthcare professionals concerned with developing nursing knowledge and /or clinical applications of standardized nursing languages in nursing research, education, practice, and policy. The Journal accepts papers which contribute significantly to international nursing knowledge, including concept analyses, original and applied research, review articles and international and historical perspectives, and welcomes articles discussing clinical challenges and guidelines, education initiatives, and policy initiatives.