The Effect of DRIMS Nursing Intervention on Stress Levels And The Burden of Caregivers of Elderly People With Diabetes Mellitus In Abadijaya, Depok City

Abstract

Caregivers of elderly people with diabetes mellitus experience a variety of physical and psychological health problems as a result of lack of support and the complexity of diabetes mellitus. These conditions result in increased stress and burden on caregivers in providing care. Objective: To determine the effect of nursing interventions Deep breathing, Progressive muscle relaxation, Guided imagery, Diabetes management and Support group (DRIMS) on stress levels and care burden of elderly caregivers of diabetes mellitus in Abadijaya, Depok City. Methods: This scientific work uses a case study method on thirty-nine elderly caregivers of diabetics. Results: Caregivers are dominated by women of mature age, have secondary education, earn less than the minimum wage of Depok City and are the children of the elderly diabetics they care for. The evaluation showed a significant difference in the mean level of stress and caregiver burden (p < 0.001) in the caregiver group after the intervention for 8 months. Conclusion: DRIMS intervention has an effect in reducing the stress and burden of elderly caregivers in caring for elderly diabetics. Suggestion: Integrating the DRIMS intervention is recommended in community nursing care standards