ANJI: Applied Nursing Journal of Indonesia
This journal serves as a platform for sharing research findings, scholarly reviews, practical innovations, and critical insights in various areas of nursing, including Fundamental Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Nursing, Emergency Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, as well as Nursing Ethics, Law, and Policy. We believe that the development of evidence-based nursing knowledge is essential to improving the quality of healthcare services and enhancing the professionalism of nurses across all healthcare settings.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE LEVEL OF DEHYDRATION AND ANXIETY IN CHILDREN AGED 6-12 YEARS TREATED WITH DIARRHEA
Introduction Elementary school-aged children (6-12 years old) often exhibit poor snacking habits, lead into health issues, particularly gastrointestinal problems such as diarrhea. Diarrhea-induced dehydration can necessitate hospitalization. Hospitalization due to diarrhea can trigger changes in a child's health status, eliciting individual responses, including anxiety. Method(s) This study investigated the correlation between dehydration levels and anxiety in children aged 6-12 years hospitalized with diarrhea in the pediatric ward of Tabanan Regional General Hospital in 2022. This correlational study employed a quantitative design, utilizing purposive sampling with a sample size of 32 children. Result(s) The findings revealed that among the hospitalized children, 17 experienced mild/moderate dehydration, 13 were admitted without dehydration, and 2 presented with severe dehydration. A majority of the children experienced moderate anxiety (19 respondents, 59.4%), followed by mild anxiety (8 respondents, 25.0%), severe anxiety (3 respondents, 9.4%), and only 2 respondents (6.3%) exhibited no anxiety or depression. The study concluded that there is a positive correlation between dehydration levels and anxiety levels, albeit a weak one (r = 0.361). Conclusion(s) This suggests that increased dehydration severity is associated with increased anxiety in children. The importance of educating school-aged children about diarrhea prevention and the crucial role of parents in managing childhood anxiety are highlighted
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN STRESS LEVELS AND SLEEP QUALITY IN ADULTS IN RW 01 JATICEMPAKA VILLAGE, BEKASI CITY IN 2023
Introduction Adult age is someone who has completed his growth phase and is ready to accept his position in society or adapt to other adult ages. Several life factors that can make adulthood experience stress are due to targets to be achieved, from work to family. A person experiencing stress will experience symptoms such as headaches, irritability, anxiety or excessive anxiety, lack of enthusiasm and problems with sleep quality. Purpose to determine the relationship between stress levels and sleep quality in adults in RW 01 Jaticempaka Village, Bekasi City. Method(s) Quantitative with a descriptive correlation research design¸ with a population of 201 adults, samples were taken using probability sampling of 134 respondents. The analysis used univariate and bivariate. Result(s) Using the Chi-square test, the result is a ρ value of 0.004 (ρ <0.05), then H0 is rejected and H1 is accepted. Conclusion(s) There is a relationship between stress levels and sleep quality in adults in RW 01 Jaticempaka Village, Bekasi City. Suggestion it is hoped that the people of RW 01 Jaticempaka Village, especially adults, can improve healthy behavior, including controlling and managing stress properly such as by exercising and doing other fun activities so that they can have good sleep quality
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GADGET USAGE DURATION AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IN PRESCHOOL CHILDREN AT DHARMA SENTANA KINDERGARTEN
Introduction Preschool is an important period in the process of human development. The speed of growth and development of each individual with the others varies, depending on the factors that influence it during the growth and development process takes place. At this time, as technology develops, there are many influences on the child's development process, one of which is the use of gadgets. The purpose of this study was to determine whether there was a relationship between the duration of gadget use and social development in preschoolers at Dharma Sentana Kindergarten. Method(s) This research method is correlational which is quantitative with the approach model used is cross sectional. The sampling technique used in this study was non-probability sampling with purposive sampling, namely 94 respondents. Data collection using a questionnaire instrument. Result(s) The Spearman rank statistical test obtained a p value on the duration of gadget use with social development, namely 0.000 <0.05, then Ho was rejected and Ha was accepted, that is, there was a significant relationship or correlation. Conclusion(s) The conclusion from this research is that it is expected that the community, especially parents, pay more attention to children and build good communication and interaction with children so that children can reduce excessive playing of gadgets and prevent social development problems in children
Gadgets; Preschool Children; Social Development
THE EFFECT OF SNAKES AND LADDERS PLAY THERAPY ON ARV MEDICATION COMPLIANCE IN CHILDREN WITH HIV/AIDS AT THE AKAR CINTA KASIH FOUNDATION, BALI
Introduction HIV is a virus that attacks the human immune system, while AIDS is an advanced disease that occurs due to the terminal stage of infection. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of snakes and ladders play therapy on adherence to taking ARV drugs in children with HIV / AIDS at Yayasan Akar Cinta Kasih Bali. Method(s) Type of pre-experimental research with one-group pretest-posttest design. The sample in the study was 29 people. The sampling technique is non-probability sampling with purposive sampling technique. This study uses a measuring instrument in the form of a Morisky Medication Adherence Scale (MMAS-8) questionnaire by answering using a Guttman scale. Univariate analysis is variable characteristics and bivariate analysis using the Wilcoxon Sign Rank Test. Result(s) Respondents in this study were mostly aged 13-19 years as many as 20 people (69%), female as many as 16 people (55.2%) and elementary school education level totaling 13 people (44.8%). Before being given play therapy, the level of compliance was low as many as 20 people (69%) and after therapy the level of compliance was high as many as 22 people (75.9%). The test results showed a p-value = 0.000 < alpha (0.05), meaning that there is an effect of snakes and ladders play therapy on adherence to taking medication in children with HIV / AIDS. Conclusion(s) Suggestions for the Foundation, making play therapy as a supporting method in an effort to increase understanding of the importance of taking medication
THE EFFECT OF SNAKE LEADER CARD 3M BEHAVIOR GAME ON KNOWLEDGE OF DENGUE HAEMORRAGIC FEVER PREVENTION IN CHILDREN
Introduction Dengue Hemorhaege Fever (DHF) is a life-threatening disease mediated by mosquitoes with dengue virus. Prevention efforts suggested with this study was through education using snake leader card game with 3M behavior. Method(s) This research design is Pre Experimental Design with One-Group pretest-posttest. With 45 sample collected using total sampling from elementary school student in grade IV, V, and VI from National Elementary School 1 Samsam. Result(s) Pretest result showed the level of knowledge in the “very good” category only 6.7% from the participant, but the posttest result showed significant improvement in the “very good” category to 97.8% of total participant. Non-parametric test using Wilcoxon test showed significant p-value (< 0.05). Result showed that there’s an significant effect of snake leader card game on knowledge in preventing DHF in children. Conclusion(s) Snake leader card game on knowledge in preventing DHF in children can be used as an alternative intervention for health promoters and health care workers in educating children about preventif DHF
THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL ACTIVITY COUNSELING ON ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING INDEPENDENCY ON ELDERLY WITH FRAILTY SYNDROME
Introduction Frailty syndrome leads to activities of daily living (ADLs) dependency. Increasing dependency in ADL influencing physical and psychological well-being of elderly. Physical Activity Counseling (PAC) can increase physical activity level in elderly but its effect on ADL independence is understudied. The aim of this study was to analyze the effect of PAC on ADL independence of elderly with frailty syndrome. Method(s) This The study design was pre experimental design with one group pre post test. The population was 12 elderly living in sub district Manukan Kulon Surabaya. The independent variable was Physical Activity Counseling and the dependent variable was ADL independence. Barthel Index were used to collect data and analyzed by Wilcoxon Sign Rank test with significance of α ≤ 0,05. Result(s) Respondents with no disability are the most benefited from this study. Time to evaluate dependent variable was short, longer time needed to show better result. It is applicable for community nurses to promote physical exercise in community. Further studies should include other instruments and advance assessments needed to determine frailty and ADL independence status, so that the therapy given is more significant. Conclusion(s) PAC intervention can increase knowledge and encourage the elderly to increase physical activity so that they can fulfill ADL independently
Physical Activity Counseling, Activities of Daily Living, frailty syndrome, elderly
IMPLEMENTATION OF ISOMETRIC HANDGRIP EXERCISE TO LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE IN HYPERTENSION PATIENTS IN THE TAMILOUW HEALTH CENTER WORK AREA
ABSTRACT Introduction Hypertension is a disorder of the blood vessels that block the supply of oxygen and nutrients in the blood so that they do not reach the tissues that need it, triggering an increase in blood pressure. Which aims to describe the application of Isometric Handgrip Exercise to lower blood pressure in hypertension patients in the Tamilouw Health Center work area. Method(s) This study uses a quantitative descriptive method, which aims to describe the application of isometric handgrip exercise to lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients in the Tamilouw Health Center work area. The subjects of this study were two people, female with the criteria of being diagnosed with grade I hypertension, aged 49 and 50 years, cooperative clients, and had no complications. Result(s) After 5 consecutive days of treatment, the results found were that in subject 1 there was a decrease in systolic blood pressure of 15 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of 12 mmHg, while in subject 2 there was a decrease in systolic blood pressure of 5 mmHg and diastolic blood pressure of 5 mmHg. Conclusion(s) The application of isometric handgrip exercise can reduce systolic blood pressure and diastolic blood pressure in patients with hypertension, and after this study, it is expected that patients can do isometric handgrip exercise independently to lower blood pressure without using drugs and still maintain a diet, try to get enough sleep, and continue to do daily physical activities diligently
Blood Pressure; Hypertension; Isometric Handgrip Exercise
FAMILY SOURCES OF STRENGTH FOR TUBERCULOSIS PREVENTIVE THERAPY (TPT) IMPLEMENTATION
Introduction Tuberculosis (TBC) is one of the five leading causes of disease burden, with over 90% of people infected with Micobacterium Tuberculosis (MTb) developing asymptomatic latent TBC. Various efforts have been made to prevent and control TB, one of which is the provision of tuberculosis preventive therapy (TPT). TPT is a treatment programme aimed at people in close contact with TB positive patients, with the aim of reducing the risk of TB transmission. However, the facts in the field show the low motivation of the community to carry out the programme. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between knowledge and attitudes about TPT with the provision of TPT to families in the kedondong health centre working area in 2024. Method(s) Correlation analytic research design with a cross sectional approach, involving 15 respondents and total sampling technique and statistical tests using fisher's Exact Test. The results showed that there was a relationship between knowledge (P-value = 0.011 with OR = 5,500) and attitude (pvalue = 0.002 with OR = 10,000) with the provision of TPT. Result(s) Knowledge is the main key to the formation of behaviour, with good knowledge will have implications for good behaviour as well, as well as attitudes. A positive attitude towards an object will affect how a person reacts. Conclusion(s) Therefore, health education must be a leading programme in service delivery, and involve families not only as objects but as subjects in the implementation of nursing care.
Attitude, Family, Knowledge, Tuberculosis Prevention Therapy (TPT)
EFFECTS OF AUDIO VISUAL PREVENTS HYPERTENSION EMERGENCY ON ETTITUDE AND KNOWLEDGE OF HYPERTENSION PATIENTS
Introduction A hypertensive emergency is a condition where there is a sudden increase in blood pressure (systole 180 mmHg and diastole ≥ 120 mmHg). Lack of knowledge about hypertension can also influence the occurrence of complications if preventive measures are not taken immediately. Audiovisual media is one of the media that can be used to provide knowledge about hypertension. This study aims to determine the effect of Audio Visual Prevent Hypertension Emergency on the attitudes and knowledge of hypertension patients. Method(s) This research uses a quasy experimental design method using a pretest-posttest control group type of research. This study's population comprised all hypertensive patients who underwent examinations at the Kerobokan Community Health Center. The number of samples in the study was 68 respondents, who were divided into two groups, namely 34 for the intervention group and 34 for the control group, with a sampling technique using a non-probability sampling method using purposive sampling. Result(s) The Wilcoxon test results for attitudes before and after being given the intervention obtained a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), while the control group obtained a p-value of 0.002 (<0.05). Meanwhile, knowledge before and after being given the intervention obtained a p-value of 0.000 (<0.05), while the control group obtained a p-value of 0.001 (<0.05). Conclusion(s) It can be concluded that there is an influence of Audio Visual Prevent Hypertension Emergency on the attitudes and behaviours of hypertensive patients.
Attitude, Audio Visual, Knowledge,Hypertension Emergency
EFFECT OF LOWER EXTREMITY MASSAGE WITH LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL FOR DECREASING BLOOD PRESSURE IN ELDERLY WITH HYPERTENSION IN UPTD GRIYA WERDHA SURABAYA
Introduction An aging process occurs naturally with many problems which is physical problems, mental, and social. One of that physical problems is the increasing of blood pressure. The name is hypertension. At UPTD Griya Werdha Surabaya, the was many elderly had hypertension, where 17 out of 54 elderly had high blood pressure. The Data indicated to need a modify nursing interventions to decrease their blood presssure. Method(s) This Study used pre-eksperimental design with one group pre test and test post design. Population comprised elderly who had hypertension, and the total population are 17 individuals. Samples were taken using purposive sampling who meet the criteria. And total sampling who available are 13 individuals The independent variable was lower extremity massage with lavender essential oil. The dependent variable was bood pressure. This research was carried out for 1 weeks (Januari 31th - Februari 6th, 2016). Data analysis used paired t Test with significance level p ≤ 0.05. An instrument to used aneroid spigmomanometer. Result(s) Result Showed that lower ekstremity massage with lavender essential oil had significant effect to decrease blood pressure with p value = 0,000 for systolic pressure and p value = 0.01 for diastolyc pressure. It can be concluded that there is the influence of massage lower ekstremitas with lavender essential oil to decrease blood pressure for the elderly hypertension in UPTD Griya Werdha Surabaya. Conclusion(s) Based on research and discussion on lower extremity massage with lavender essential oil on reducing blood pressure in elderly with hypertension at UPTD Griya Werdha Surabaya, the following conclusions can be drawn: Systolic and diastolic blood pressure before intervention was given to respondents had an average value of 157.69 / 84.61 mmHg and entered the category of stage 1 hypertension
Hypertension in the elderly, massage, lavender essential oil
Development of Elderly Nursing Model in Dementia Prevention in Malang City
Introduction The nursing profession faces the challenge of a rapid increase in the elderly population and complex problems. The elderly are often accompanied by multiple diseases, so that the aggregate elderly become a vulnerable group to health problems, especially dementia. Elderly insomnia with dementia is an aggregate vulnerable to biological, social, economic, spiritual, lifestyle and life problems. Elderly blood vessels that have experienced stiffness occur constriction, so that blood to the kidneys decreases and brain cells are disturbed. Method(s) This study uses an operational research design, namely research conducted in various stages, which aims to obtain optimal solutions through scientific methods to formulate and formulate problems. Stage 1 problem identification consists of: Interviews, Measurements, Documents, Field Notes, Literature Review, freedom, participation, attention, fulfillment, and Interviews using Questionnaire. Result(s) Based on table 5.1, the frequency distribution of the demographics of the respondents is mostly female (64.96%). The income of the respondents is mostly above the City Sectoral Minimum Wage, which is Rp. 2,310,000,- per month and the most employment status is still working (55.47%), while the education of the Elderly who are the most respondents is not in school, which is 49.60%. The employment status of the Elderly as respondents is mostly working, which is 54.74%. Conclusion(s) Internal factors that form the nursing model of healthy sleep pattern suggestions for the elderly are body temperature. External factors that form the nursing model of healthy sleep pattern suggestions for the elderly are social support. An expert test of the nursing model of healthy sleep pattern suggestions for the elderly with hypertension who experience insomnia sleep disorders was obtained
CALLIGRAPHY PAINTING ARABIC (ALLAH + MUHAMMAD) STIMULATION IN INCREASING THE ABILITY TO WRITE AND SPEAK ON ELDERLY WITH DEMENTIA
Introduction Elder people is one phase of human development. Aging process causes the cerebral alteration in its structure and function. It causes elder people become easier to forget the new information they just received. Through calligraphy painting Arabic (Allah+Muhammad) stimulation, elderly people with dementia can increase their cognitive. The aims studied was to determine the effect of calligraphy painting stimulation Arabic (Allah+Muhammad) increase writing skill dan ability to speak in elderly with dementia. Method(s) This research used quasy experimental design. Population were elderly with dementia at district Sidotopo Wetan Surabaya. Samples were 22 respondents taken according to simple random sampling technique, then divided into two groups (intervention: 11 respondents; control: 11 respondents). The independent variable was the calligraphy arabic (Allah+Muhammad) stimulation. The dependent variable was dementia, ability to write and speak. Data were collected by using MMSE and Tadir questionnaire, then analyzed by using Wilcoxon sign rank test and Man- Whitney with significant value p ≤ 0,05. Result(s) The result of Wilcoxon sign rank test in experiment group for MMSE test p=0.007; Tadir test for ability to speak p=0.008; and for ability to write p=0.20. While in control group for MMSE test p=0.309; Tadir test for ability to speak p=0.414; and ability to write p=1.000. Result of Man- Whitney for MMSE test p=0,036; Tadir test for ability to speak p=0.000; and for ability to write p=0.002). Conclusion(s) It can be concluded that calligraphy painting (allah + muhammad) stimulation improved cognitive level, ability to write, and speak in elderly with dementia. Future studies were expected to similar interventions can be applied by nurses and health care workers in elderly with dementia. Further research should be added that the number of samples with specific characteristics that affect cognitive elderly with dementia.
calligraphy painting stimulation, dementia, speaking, writing, elderly
QUALITY OF NURSING SERVICES ON PATIENTS' INTEREST IN RE-UTILIZING OUTSTANDING SERVICES IN HOSPITAL
As one of the facilities in the hospital, outpatient services are expected to provide effective and efficient services, able to provide quality services in accordance with the standards set, can reach all levels of society and be able to meet consumer expectations for the services provided. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of the quality of health services on patients' interest in reusing outpatient services at RSUD Dr. H. Bob Bazar Kalianda. This type of research is quantitative using a descriptive correlation design through a cross sectional approach. The population in this study were all patients who were treated in an outpatient hospital at Dr. H. Bob Bazar Kalianda South Lampung a total of 2573 people, a sample of 100 respondents. Univariate data analysis and bivariate analysis. The results of the hypothesis test that have been carried out show that there is an influence of service quality on patient interest in reusing outpatient services at RSUD Dr. H. Bob's Bazar Kalianda in 2022 with p value = 0.020 <α=0.05, then H0 is rejected and Ha is accepted. Suggestions are expected to be more friendly in providing health services to patients because the attitude of health workers affects the level of patient satisfaction, by being more friendly to patients can have a positive influence on patients.
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THE FACTORS RELATED TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN PLHIV AT SUKARAJA PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER BANDAR LAMPUNG 2023
Quality of life is important for identifying the conditions of HIV sufferers in living their lives. The infection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) has caused quite a problem in infected individual The study type used quantitative. The design in this study used a cross- sectional design. Population in this study included people with HIV (PLHIV) who were on ARV for ± a year at Sukaraja Primary Health Center, Bandar Lampung in 2023, as many as 59 respondents. The sampling technique used purposive sampling. The study results indicated that the education level was 0.980 or p-va lue> α value (0.05) that there weren’t a correlation between education level and quality of life. Family support was obtained p-value 0.003 or p-value <α value (0.05) that there were a correlation between family support and quality of life. It was obtained p-value 0.003 or p-value < α value (0.05) that there were a correlation between social support and quality. It’s also obtained p-value 0.066 The study results indicated that the education level was 0.980 or p-va lue> α value (0.05) that there weren’t a correlation between education level and quality of life. Family support was obtained p-value 0.003 or p-value <α value (0.05) that there were a correlation between family support and quality of life. It was obtained p-value 0.003 or p-value < α value (0.05) that there were a correlation between social support and quality. It’s also obtained p-value 0.066 or p-va lue > α value (0.05) that there were a correlation between support for spirituality and quality of life.
THE CORRELATION OF SELF EFFICACY AND SELF MANAGEMENT TO MEDICATION ADHERENCE OF ARV DRUGS IN PWHA AT SIMPUR PRIMARY HEALTH CENTER BANDAR LAMPUNG 2023
The data at Simpur Primary Health Center in Bandar Lampung in 2022 till March 2023 PWHA patients reached 326 people The incidence of HIV-AIDS continues to increase, nationally and globally. The purpose of this study determined the correlation of self-efficacy and self-management with medication adherence of ARV drugs medication in PWHA at Simpur Primary Health Center, Bandar Lampung. This study was a quantitative, analytic survey method with a case control approach, that explained the correlation of variables through hypothesis test. The population of this study were PWHA patients at Simpur Primary Health Center, Bandar Lampung as many as 326 people. Based on the results of statistical tests, ρ-value <α value (0.05) was obtained, self-efficiency (0.001), and self-management (0.037) indicated that there was correlation with self-efficacy and self-management to medication adherence of ARV drugs in PWHA at Simpur Primary Health Center Bandar Lampung, 2023. It is expected that PWHA can increase self-efficacy, self-management and satisfaction in taking ARV (Antiretroviral) drugs. Data at the Simpur Inpatient Health Center in Bandar Lampung City, from 2022 to March 2023, ODHIV patients reached 326 people. The incidence of HIV-AIDS continues to increase, both nationally and globally. One of the control measures taken is the administration of ARV (Antiretroviral) drugs.
APPLICATION OF PHYSIOTHERAPY PROCEDURES IN CHILD PATIENTS WITH IN EFFECTIVE AIRWAY CLEAN: LITERATURE REVIEW
Ineffective airway clearance is the inability to remove secretions or airway obstruction in order to maintain the airway and maintain a clean airway. If not treated immediately, it can cause serious problems such as shortness of breath, respiratory failure and even death. One of the nursing care provided by nurses is chest physiotherapy, which is a therapeutic action carried out by means of postural drainage, clapping and vibrating to help clear the airway naturally by reducing or preventing airway obstruction from secretions. This literature review uses the literature review method with 10 research journals as sources of literature. This study discusses in depth the concept of ineffective airway clearance, the effect of chest physiotherapy procedures in an effort to remove secretions. From 10 journal articles that have been analyzed, physiotherapy has a significant effect on sputum production in children and maintaining airway patency. Physiotherapy affects sputum production in children with ineffective airway clearance.
APPLICATION OF WATER TEPID SPONGE THERAPY PROCEDURES IN CHILD PATIENTS WITH FEVER FOR LOWERING BODY TEMPERATURE: LITERATURE REVIEW
Fever is one of the most common signs when the body is fighting an invading infection. The fever that happens to a child needs a quick and proper hand. One of the independent and secure action of children is nonpharmacological action of water tepid sponge. Water tepid sponge USES a warm compression technique that combines block compresses in supervisor blood vessels with seka to increase body heat loss control to bypass evaporation and conduction. The method used is the literature review method which aims to identify, evaluate and synthesize previous research journals with appropriate topics and titles. The results of this literature review analysis from ten journals said that the water tepid sponge had a significant effect in reducing the body temperature of children with fever. Based on the results of ten journals that have been reviewed, it is said that the water tepid sponge is the right action because it has a large enough effect on reducing the temperature of children with fever. This study recommends water tepid sponge therapy as an action in handling children with fever.
COMBINATION OF AUTOGENIC RELAXATION AND NATURAL SOUNDS TO REDUCE POST OPERATION PAIN
Surgery causes sores and pain in the patient's body. Pain after surgery usually lasts 24 to 48 hours, pain can last longer depending on the extent of the wound and the patient's pain response. Postoperative pain can prolong the wound healing process. The purpose of this study was to determine the combination of autogenic relaxation and natural sounds to reduce pain in postoperative patients. The research method uses pre-experimental research design with one group pretest posttest design. The sampling technique used purposive sampling totaling 50 respondents. The statistical test used in this study was Wilcoxon Signed Rank. The results of statistical tests showed that the -value was 0.000 (ρ-value 0.000 < 0.05) so it can be concluded that there is an effect of giving a combination of autogenic relaxation and natural sounds to reduce postoperative pain. It is hoped that the combination of Autogenic Relaxation and Natural Sounds can be used as input in applying non-pharmacological techniques to help reduce pain.
DIFFERENCES IN SLEEP QUALITY IN PREOPERATIVE PATIENTS BEFORE AND AFTER BEING GIVEN HYDRO-AROMATHERAPY IN THE INPATIENT ROOM
The surgical process can cause psychological stress, continued stress can lead to poor sleep habits. On average, preoperative patients experience disturbances in meeting their sleep needs, such as frequent awakenings in the middle of the night, anxiety about the surgery to be undertaken, and loud noises. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of hydro-aromatherapy techniques on poor sleep quality in preoperative patients at RSUD Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek, Lampung Province in 2020. The method used is a quasi experiment with a one group pretest posttest design. The sampling technique used was purposive sampling with a total of 46 respondents. The population in this study were preoperative patients, the statistical test used in this study was Wilcoxon Signed Ranked. The results showed that the average value of sleep quality before the intervention was 8.72 and the average after the intervention was 3.61. The p-value of 0.000 showed that there was an effect of hydro-aromatherapy on the sleep quality of preoperative patients at RSUD Dr. H. Abdul Moeloek Lampung Province in 2020. Researchers suggest nurses in overcoming poor sleep quality in preoperative patients can use hydro-aromatherapy as a companion to pharmacological therapy.
LITERATURE REVIEW: THE RELATIONSHIP OF KNOWLEDGE LEVEL OF ANEMIA PREGNANT WOMEN WITH CONSUMING IRON (Fe) TABLETS
Anemia is a condition in which the body has too few red blood cells (erythrocytes), where the red blood cells contain hemoglobin that serves to carry oxygen throughout the body's tissues. Knowledge is to include what a person knows is related to health and illness or ways of maintaining health. Pregnant women's knowledge of anemia, iron source foods as well as the need to take iron tablets (Fe) is relatively low. Knowledge is also related to the formation of one's behavior because knowledge is a very important domain in shaping behavior. The prevalence of anemia in pregnant women in Indonesia is 37.1%. Literature aims to find out how the relationship of knowledge level of pregnant women anemia by taking iron tablets (Fe). The method used in this study is a literature review with article data sources through Google Scholar and Mendeley (2013-2021) to retrieve the appropriate articles and published in Indonesian and English language. Related keywords are anemia, pregnancy, and iron tablets (Fe). Design inclusion studies using Literature Review. Literature review results from 8 journals show that there is a significant association between the knowledge of pregnant women anemia and taking iron tablets (Fe). Overall from the 8 journals it can be concluded that knowledge is an important factor in pregnant women in the behavior of taking iron tablets (Fe).
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES OF DIABETES MELLITUS PATIENTS AT DELIA GENERAL HOSPITAL, COMPLETE DISTRICT, LANGKAT REGENCY
The prevalence of people with Diabetes Mellitus (DM) in the world from year to year continues to increase. The results of the data at the Delia General Hospital (RSU) in Langkat Regency in 2020 there were 115 DM patients. Self care activity has an important role in the management of DM in controlling Blood Glucose Levels (KGD) and preventing complications of DM. Self care activity includes several domains, namely food selection, physical activity, proper drug intake and blood glucose monitoring. Self care activity is strongly associated with improving glucose control in patients with chronic diseases such as DM. The purpose of this study was to identify self-care activities for DM patients at Delia General Hospital, Langkat Regency. This study used a descriptive design with univariate analysis on 23 respondents who suffered from DM at RSU Delia. This study used a purposive sampling technique with a measuring instrument in the form of a SDSCA (Summary of Diabetes Self-Care Activities) questionnaire which had been tested for validity and reliability. The results showed that the majority of DM patients were aged 45-59 years, the average last education was high school, female gender with a job as a housewife and the average compliance of DM sufferers in undergoing self-care activities is 74%. It is hoped that nursing practice will further increase awareness and ability of DM sufferers in carrying out self-care activities.
LEVEL OF ELDERLY INDEPENDENCE AT TRESNA WERDHA SOCIAL ORIGINAL BENGKULU
Elderly are individuals aged 60 years and over. As you get older, in the Elderly phase, an individual will feel various biological changes. One of the problems experienced by the elderly is the setback in carrying out daily activities to fulfill the needs of their lives independently such as cleaning themselves, dressing, eating, moving and toileting. The elderly at the Tresna Wherda Social Institution live accompanied by nurses and other caretakers to check their health. This study aims to determine the level of independence of the elderly at the Tresna Wherda Social Home in Bengkulu City using descriptive research methods. The population in this study were 72 people and the number of samples was 67 respondents using total sampling technique. Data collection was done by using a questionnaire. The results showed that the level of independence in the elderly was mostly in the independent category of 75% and the most elderly age range was at the age of 70-79 years 51%. Based on the results of the study, it can be concluded that the elderly at the Tresna Wherda Social Home in Bengkulu City are in the independent category. For the elderly who are independent, it is hoped that they can improve their ability to maintain health and independence in daily activities.
MIRROR THERAPY IMPROVES EXTREMITY MUSCLE STRENGTH IN ISCHEMIC STROKE PATIENTS
Stroke is described as a state of acute neurological deficit caused by a sudden disruption of the cerebral blood vessels and causes signs and symptoms that correspond to the affected brain area. In general, the problems that are often experienced by stroke patients are physical mobility barriers with hemiparesis. One of the therapies that can increase the muscle strength of stroke patients is mirror therapy. The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of mirror therapy on upper extremity muscle strength. This type of research is quantitative, using a quasi-experimental design, non-randomized control group pretest posttest design. The population in this study were all patients with ischemic stroke who were treated at the Yukum Medical Center Hospital within a span of 2 months totaling 130 people, 26 samples were taken, 13 people in the intervention group and 13 in the control group using purposive sampling technique. using the independent t-test. The results of statistical tests showed that the average muscle strength of ischemic stroke patients in the pretest intervention group was 2.23±1.092, posttest 3.15±1.068, while for the control group the pretest was 2.08±0.954 and the posttest was 2.31±0.855. The results of the independent t test obtained a p-value of 0.036 (p<0.05). So it can be concluded that there is an effect of mirror therapy on muscle strength. With the results of this study, it is hoped that mirror therapy can be used as an alternative to increase muscle strength in ischemic stroke patients who experience hemiparase.
CHARACTERISTICS AND KNOWLEDGE OF MOTHERS ABOUT STUNTING AT THE ARGA MAKMUR PUSKESMAS NORTH BENGKULU
Stunting is a condition of malnutrition caused by insufficient nutrition for a long time and results in chronic malnutrition and growth disorders in toddlers such as lower or shorter height (short) than their age which, if left alone, is at risk for intellectual decline, stunting. mental and motor development and are more susceptible to infectious diseases. This study aims to determine the description of maternal characteristics and knowledge of mothers about stunting in the working area of Arga Makmur Health Center with a population of 60 people. The sample of this study was 38 respondents using the Random Sampling technique. Collecting data in this research using a questionnaire. The results of this study indicate that the majority of respondents aged 25-29 years or 17 respondents (44.7%) with job status do not work with a frequency of 20 respondents (52.6%), most of the respondents in this study with the last education of Elementary School as many as 11 people (28.9%). For the knowledge of mothers in the working area of the Arga Makmur Health Center, most of them have the category of Less knowledge with a frequency of 22 people (57.8%). Based on the results of this study, it can be concluded that the characteristics and knowledge of mothers in the working area of the Arga Makmur Health Center are still lacking.