Abstract:
Needs of Home Care for patients with chronic diseases are increasing rapidly in developing countries,
including Indonesia. Home care services are also growing in many provinces in Indonesia. The home
care services are organized by personal, organization, or hospital. The objective of this study was to
identify home care needs of patients with Chronic Kidney Disease undergoing hemodialysis. This
study was a descriptive study. 60 participants undergoing hemodialysis in hemodialysis center Arifin
Achmad General Hospital were recruited using convenience sampling. Data were collected using a
questionnaire which has been tested its validity and reliability. The results showed that 26 participants
(43.3%) were in early adult stage (26-35 years old). There were 41 participants (68.3%) reported that
they did not need home care and only 19 participants (31.7%) needed it. The study also revealed that
needs of home care were mostly related to physiological needs such as oxygenation, food and drink,
wound or skin treatment. The participants who needed home care also needed psychological, social
and spiritual consultation and support. It is suggested to home care providers to provide care which
are needed by their patients and also provide nurses who can fulfill the needs professionally at the
patients’ homes.
