Abstract:
This study aimed to analize the effectiveness of sesame oil for the prevention of
pressure ulcer in patients with bed rest undergoing hospitaization. Method: This study used a
randomized controlled trial design. The location of this research was Aji Batara Dewa Sakti
Samboja Hospital (Indonesia). The sample was selected by consecutive sampling, the number of
samples involved in the study was fourty samples were devided into control and intervention
groups added a light massage (backrub) treatment using sesame oil. This study was analyzed by
using Chi Square. Result: The results show that there is a significant difference between the two
groups (p=0,04). Conclusion: Skin care with sesame oil can prevent the pressure ulcers. These
results recommend that sesame oil can be used for nursing intervention for the prevention of
pressure ulcers.
