Authors : Hasbi , D.A.T Pulubuhu, Andi Haris, Iqbal Latief, Syamsuddin Simmau and Asyraf Hj Ab. Rahman
Abstract: This study will shed some lights on the new form of elderly nursing within Toraja families in Makasar, Indonesia. The method used in this research is qualitative with case study technique. Researchers conducted interviews for data collection, coupled with participant observation and secondary data analysis. Findings of the study show that, there are numerous families within the Toraja community who observe elderly nursing based on cultural values with some changes in nursing techniques including home nursing with the help of professional nurses. Those professional nurses are invited with the help from members of the families to give a maximal nursing care towards the elderly. Furthermore, the development in social economic aspect of a Toraja family have an impact and lessening in time to treat the elderly. Research results could also be used for providing recommendations for the local government in regards to healthcare for the elderly amongst ethnic of different community who are having similar issues besides developing policy related to the elderly nursing.
Hasbi , D.A.T Pulubuhu, Andi Haris, Iqbal Latief, Syamsuddin Simmau and Asyraf Hj Ab. Rahman, 2019. Toraja Family Nursing for the Elderly in Makassar, Indonesia. Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, 14: 9838-9841.