The Effect of Giving Olive Oil on the Risk of Pressure Wounds in Bedridden Patients

Abstract

Introduction: Children who are hospitalized due to long bed rest, immobilization and attached medical devices are prone to pressure sores. Pressure sores are a problem with limited activity, these conditions can reduce the cure rate and increase the occurrence of complications and reduce the patient's quality of life.

Objective: To determine the effect of giving olive oil on the risk of pressure ulcers in bedridden patients.

Methods: The research design uses a quasi-experimental design. This type of research is pre-test and post-test. This research was conducted in the Children's ICU Room at Harapan Kita Cardiovascular Hospital. The time of research is June - July 2022. The sample in this study is 15 respondents with a sampling technique using Total Sampling. Data analysis with dependent T-test or Paired Sample T-test.

Results: The statistical test results show that a p-value of 0.000 means P <0.05.

Conclusion: There is an effect of giving olive oil on the risk of pressure ulcers in bed rest patients.