The Lived Experiences of Family Members Treating Gangrene Wound Patients with the Concept of Care

. Family involvement in Diabetes Mellitus sufferers requires a lengthy healing time is needed. This study explores family experiences in treating Diabetes Mellitus patients who have gangrene wounds. The phenomenological qualitative design was chosen to obtain in-depth information by interviewing nineteen participants. Data obtained from interviews were analyzed using the content analysis technique. This study produced four themes, namely: families have limited knowledge about Diabetes Mellitus disease and wound care procedures; the family inpatient care gives instrumental support; the emotional support provided by the family has a positive impact on the patient's psychological condition and the wound healing process; the time limitation is a family inhibiting factor in treating patients. Care carried out by the family positively impacts the patient's health status. Therefore, families must be equipped with knowledge about wound care procedures and management of patients after being discharged to treat patients well and accelerate the healing time of gangrene.