DESIGN OF STERILE MAGGOT THERAPY DEVICE AS DIABETIC FOOT ULCERS BIOTHERAPY

• Main Author: Hidayat Arya Djatmika, Fahri
• Format: Final Project
• Language: Indonesia
• Online Access: https://digilib.itb.ac.id/gdl/view/73494
• Institution: Institut Teknologi Bandung

Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU) remains a poorly managed complication of diabetes in Indonesia, with a high prevalence of 19.47 million cases in 2021 and 40% to 80% risk among individuals with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). This is concerning as DFU can lead to amputation and even death, with amputation rates at 16% and mortality rates at 25% in Indonesia. The associated medical expenses are also substantial, ranging from 200 thousand rupiahs for wound care to 130-150 million rupiahs for amputation costs. While debridement using antibiotics is a common approach, the emergence of antibiotic resistance in chronic wounds has posed challenges since the late 1990s. To address these issues, a cost-effective and efficient solution is needed. Maggot Debridement Therapy (MDT) has been recognized as an alternative treatment for chronic wounds, utilizing live maggots as therapeutic agents. The use of maggots for wound healing dates back to 1557 and has demonstrated effectiveness in various countries, including Europe, America, and some Asian countries. However, MDT has yet to be implemented in Indonesia due to the unavailability of sterile maggots and the existing social stigma associated with maggot therapy. Hence, the objective of this final project is to design integrated maggot breeding products with sterilization features and develop supportive products for MDT application, aiming to facilitate the practical implementation of MDT in Indonesia.