Naziyah Naziyah, Maryati Maryati, Rizki Hidayat

EFFECTIVENESS OF HYDROCOLLOID USE ON WOUND HEALING PROCESS IN WOUND PATIENTS AT HANIFAH MEDIKA CENTER PRIMARY CLINIC

Introduction

Effectiveness of hydrocolloid use on wound healing process in wound patients at hanifah medika center primary clinic. Discover the effectiveness of hydrocolloid dressings in accelerating wound healing at Hanifah Medika Center Primary Clinic. This study shows significant improvement in wound assessment scores.

Abstract

Wounds due to tissue damage can be caused by pressure, friction, extreme temperatures, or infection. WHO from 2022 recorded a wound prevalence of 3.50 per 1000 population, with the majority of cases resulting from surgery or trauma (48%). In Indonesia, around 35% of the population experiences wounds, with pressure ulcers reaching 20%. Nurses play a crucial role in wound care, including the selection of appropriate dressings. Hydrocolloid is a modern dressing that protects wounds from water, air, and bacteria, and creates a moist environment to accelerate healing. This study evaluates the effectiveness of Hydrocolloid in accelerating the wound healing process at the Hanifah Medika Center Primary Clinic. Aim to examine the effect of using the hydrocolloid on wound healing process in wound patient at Hanifah Medica Center clinic. Methods This study was a quantitative design with the Quasi-Experiment methode without a Control Group Pre-Test - Post-Test. In this design, the intervention is given to one group without a control group for comparison. Results: The results showed that mean of pre-test Winner scale score of 28.23 ± 3.093 and a post-test score of 15.63 ± 3.090. The research results indicate a difference in the Winner scale assessment scores between the pre-test and post-test, with a P-value of 0.000 (p-<0.05). Conclusion There was a decrease in wound assessment scores using the Winner scale, with a pre-test score of 28.23 ± 3.093 and a post-test score of 15.63 ± 3.090. which means that the use of Hydrocolloid is effective in the wound healing process. Suggestion: It is suggested that nurses, healthcare institutions, and wound patients can use Hydrocolloid as a dressing continuously. The three of them become one of the efforts in the wound healing process.

Review

The study, "EFFECTIVENESS OF HYDROCOLLOID USE ON WOUND HEALING PROCESS IN WOUND PATIENTS AT HANIFAH MEDIKA CENTER PRIMARY CLINIC," addresses a highly pertinent topic in nursing and wound care, given the significant global prevalence of wounds. The authors' objective was to evaluate the effectiveness of hydrocolloid dressings in accelerating the wound healing process. The abstract reports a statistically significant decrease in wound assessment scores, as measured by the Winner scale, from pre-test to post-test, leading to the conclusion that hydrocolloid use is effective. This research aligns with established principles of moist wound healing, aiming to validate the utility of modern dressings in a specific clinical context. While the study presents a clear objective and demonstrates a quantitative improvement in wound scores, several methodological considerations temper the strength of its conclusion regarding "effectiveness." The most significant limitation is the quasi-experimental design "without a Control Group Pre-Test - Post-Test." Without a concurrent control group, it becomes challenging to definitively attribute the observed improvement solely to the hydrocolloid dressing. Natural wound healing progression, other concurrent treatments, or unmeasured variables could also contribute to the reported reduction in Winner scale scores. Furthermore, the abstract omits critical details such as the sample size, the specific types and severity of wounds treated, the duration of hydrocolloid application, or the criteria for patient selection. Such information is crucial for assessing the generalizability, internal validity, and overall robustness of the findings. In conclusion, the study offers preliminary evidence suggesting an association between the use of hydrocolloid dressings and improved wound healing outcomes, as indicated by a statistically significant reduction in Winner scale scores in the observed patient group. The findings are a positive initial indication. However, due to the inherent limitations of a quasi-experimental design without a control group, the strong assertion of "effectiveness" must be interpreted with caution. To provide more robust and definitive evidence, future research would greatly benefit from a randomized controlled trial design comparing hydrocolloid dressings to standard care or other dressing types, involving a larger and more diverse patient population. This would substantially strengthen the evidence base for a confident, generalized recommendation of hydrocolloid dressings based on empirical research.

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