Ns. Lastriyanti, S.Kep., M.Kep Pengarang

Abstract: Hemodialysis is a correct intervention to replace kidney performance though it must be subjected to limitation of liquid supply which may result in most patients complaining of dry mouth. One of methods to treat the dry mouth is by chewing low calorie gum to stimulate saliva secretion. This study aims to identity the effect of activity after chewing low calorie gum to the thirsty and its implication during the interdialysis in patients undergoing hemodyalisis at RSPAD Gatot Subroto Jakarta. Type of this study is quasi experimental with research design of non equivalent control group pre test – post test in intervention group of low calorie gum chewing and control group. Sampling method is by purposive sampling. Total number of samples is 121 respondents with intervention group of 89 respondents and control group of 32 respondents. Method analysis of data with t-test and multiple linear regression. Results of the study by independent t-test show the meaningful difference of the thirsty of the intervention group to control group (p=0,001<0,005). Based on the multiple linear regression test shows that the chewing low calorie gum effect to the thirsty of 0.212 times compared to not chewing gum, although not significant (p=0,460). Chewing gum has effect to IDWG (p=0,000), having effect to the quantity of urine (p=0,013), having affect to the quantity of drinking (p=0,011). This study can be used by nurses in an independent intervention by educating patients who undergo hemodialysis therapy in reducing their thirsty due to liquid limitation. Keywords: Chewing low calorie gum, Hemodialysis, Chronic Kidney Diseases