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Abstract. Mental disorders are one of the health problems that require comprehensive and sustainable treatment. Care givers have an important role in the treatment and rehabilitation process of patients with mental disorders in social institutions. This community service activity aims to improve the ability of care givers in treating patients with mental disorders at the Griya Cinta Kasih Jombang Mental Disorder Rehabilitation Social Institution. The methods used are direct training and assistance to care givers through counseling, demonstration of care techniques, and direct practice. The training materials include a basic understanding of mental disorders, therapeutic communication techniques, behavior management, medication administration, and emergency situation management. The results of the activity showed an increase in the knowledge and skills of care givers in treating patients with mental disorders. The pre-test and post-test showed an increase in the average score from 65% to 85%. Care givers are better able to apply therapeutic communication, manage aggressive behaviors, and provide psychosocial support. The conclusion of this activity is the importance of continuous training for care givers to improve the quality of care for patients with mental disorders in social rehabilitation institutions, so as to support the optimal recovery process.


 


Abstrak. Gangguan jiwa merupakan salah satu masalah kesehatan yang memerlukan penanganan komprehensif dan berkelanjutan. Care giver memiliki peran penting dalam proses perawatan dan rehabilitasi pasien gangguan jiwa di lembaga sosial. Kegiatan pengabdian masyarakat ini bertujuan meningkatkan kemampuan care giver dalam merawat pasien dengan gangguan jiwa di Lembaga Sosial Rehabilitasi Penderita Gangguan Jiwa Griya Cinta Kasih Jombang. Metode yang digunakan adalah pelatihan dan pendampingan langsung kepada care giver melalui penyuluhan, demonstrasi teknik perawatan, dan praktek langsung. Materi pelatihan meliputi pemahaman dasar gangguan jiwa, teknik komunikasi terapeutik, manajemen perilaku, pemberian obat, dan penanganan situasi darurat. Hasil kegiatan menunjukkan peningkatan pengetahuan dan keterampilan care giver dalam merawat pasien gangguan jiwa. Pre-test dan post-test menunjukkan peningkatan skor rata-rata dari 65% menjadi 85%. Care giver lebih mampu menerapkan komunikasi terapeutik, mengelola perilaku agresif, dan memberikan dukungan psikososial. Kesimpulan dari kegiatan ini adalah pentingnya pelatihan berkelanjutan bagi care giver untuk meningkatkan kualitas perawatan pasien gangguan jiwa di lembaga rehabilitasi sosial, sehingga dapat mendukung proses pemulihan yang optimal.

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Kotijah, S., Zainuri, I., Azizah, L. M., & Akbar, A. (2025). Peningkatan Kemampuan Care Giver dalam Merawat Pasien dengan Gangguan Jiwa di Lembaga Sosial Rehabilitasi Penderita Gangguan Jiwa Griya Cinta Kasih Jombang: Pengabdian Masyarakat. Jurnal Pengabdian Masyarakat , 3(3). https://doi.org/10.57101/dimas.v3i3.701