Abstrak:
Malignant Fungating Wounds (MFWs) is a complication of cancer that affects 5-10% of patients, especially in the breast area (60%), head and neck (24%). Symptoms such as pain, exudate, bleeding and unpleasant odor significantly reduce the patient's quality of life. The PEBO (Pain, Exudate, Bleeding, Odor) approach and topical application of green tea are used to treat this problem. Objective to evaluate the effectiveness of topical application of green tea in reducing symptoms of PEBO, especially unpleasant odor in MFWs. Method this study used a non-pharmacological approach, by applying green tea topically to reduce odor, pain, exudate, and bleeding in MFW patients. Observations were made by documenting the odor scale and changes in symptoms during the implementation of the intervention. Results application of green tea showed a significant reduction in wound odor scale. Before the intervention, patients reported wound odor with an average of 4-5 (0-5 scale), and after application, the average odor decreased to 1-2. Significant reductions in pain and exudate were also noted, supporting the use of green tea as an effective alternative for controlling PEBO symptoms in MFWs. Conclusion green tea has been proven to be effective in reducing unpleasant odor, pain and exudate in cancer wounds. It is a cheap and safe topical therapy option, with no risk of long-term resistance, and can be used with other therapies such as metronidazole powder for more optimal results.
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