KARYA TULIS ILMIAH ASUHAN KEPERAWATAN LANSIA YANG MENGALAMI GANGGUAN PERSONAL HYGIENE DENGAN DEFISIT PERAWATAN DIRI (DI UPT PSTW Kab. MAGETAN)

ABSTRACT
NURSING CARE FOR ELDERLY PEOPLE WITH PERSONAL HYGIENE DISORDERS WITH SELF-CARE DEFICIT
(At the UPT PSTW, Magetan Regency)
By:
Anti Lisna Wigiarti
ID 22613580
Self-Care Deficit in the Elderly is a condition in which an elderly person is unable to perform personal hygiene activities independently due to decreased motivation or physical weakness. The elderly are an age group vulnerable to physical and cognitive decline, which impacts the inability to perform self-care activities. Self-Care Deficit can reduce quality of life and self-esteem. This study aims to provide nursing care for elderly individuals experiencing personal hygiene disorders with self-care deficits: bathing and grooming.
This nursing care was conducted at Wisma Rama, UPT PSTW, Magetan Regency, for four days in May 2025. The method used followed the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, nursing actions, and evaluation.
The assessment of Mrs. K indicated impaired personal hygiene. Mrs. K refused to groom herself, was unable to wear buttoned clothing, and had a decreased interest in self-care. Nursing actions included observing age and cultural factors in assisting with personal hygiene, identifying needed assistance, monitoring personal hygiene, providing toiletries, facilitating tooth brushing and bathing, assisting with dressing and grooming, and providing education on the benefits of maintaining personal hygiene. The nursing evaluation results showed improved bathing and dressing skills, increased interest in self-care, and improved personal hygiene.
This nursing care is expected to demonstrate to nurses the crucial role of nursing in supporting the independence of older adults and improving their health.
Keywords: Personal hygiene, self-care deficit, self-care.