Background: Surgical area infections (IDOs) are a form of Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs) that often occur, especially in complex surgical procedures such as total thyroidectomy, which has a high risk of infection due to the long duration of surgery and involvement of vital structures. Prevention of IDO can be done through the implementation of infection prevention...
Introduction: Postoperative hypothermia that occurs in infants may cause several complications. The aspect of thermoregulation management, such as the active and passive warming in patients during the perioperative period, is essential to prevent postoperative complications. Therefore, this study aims to know the application of active and passive warming to patients with tongue...
Schizophrenia is a type of mental disorder characterized by distortions in thinking, perception, emotion, language, sense of self, and behavior which can be cured if given effective psychosocial treatment and therapy by improving life skills and social skills training. This article aims to find out what technology-based therapies can be given to people with schizophrenia to help...
Stroke can cause swallowing disorders (dysphagia) which have an impact on the patient's quality of life. This study aims to analyze the effect of shaker workout therapy on swallowing ability in stroke patients with dysphagia. The RAPIDS scale (Royal Adelaide Prognostic Index for Dysphagia Stroke) was used to measure the level of swallowing difficulty before and after therapy...
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a condition that gradually and irreversibly changes the role of the kidneys, resulting in elevated urea and electrolytes and the inability of the body to maintain fluid and electrolyte balance. Hemodialysis (HD) is an effective therapy for kidney failure disease. Physical changes will inevitably occur in CKD patients who are on...
Age-related physical decline increases the risk of various diseases, including degenerative conditions, such as osteoarthritis (OA). OA is a chronic, progressive, multifactorial joint disorder characterized by cartilage deterioration, leading to chronic pain, stiffness, and impaired joint mobility. Knee OA significantly reduces patients' quality of life owing to functional...
During the first six months of life, newborns are only given breast milk, which is called exclusive breastfeeding. Breast milk helps improve the baby's immunity, meets the baby's nutritional needs, and reduces mortality and the risk of disease in them. This study aims to determine the relationship between maternal knowledge and attitudes about family lactation management with...
Pregnancy changes that result in looseness and instability of joints in the third trimester of pregnancy often cause lower back pain in mothers. This certainly disturbs the mother's discomfort and causes anxiety. Progressive muscle relaxation is a combination of deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation techniques by stretching and relaxing the muscles systematically. The...
Response time provided by health workers in the emergency room is very helpful for patients and families because it can help reduce medical costs, but the speed and accuracy of health services provided by health workers to patients must be in accordance with standards that have been determined in accordance with the competence and abilities of medical personnel in order to...
Congestion experienced by pregnant women can cause various negative impacts on their mental and physical health. High anxiety often contributes to mental disorders, such as depression, which can disrupt a mother's mood and emotional well-being. In addition, the stress response that arises from anxiety can result in physical problems, such as headaches, sleep disorders, and...
Stroke is a non-communicable disease with the second highest incidence worldwide and the third leading cause of death. Globally, more than half are ischemic strokes. In Indonesia, especially Tanjungpinang City, the incidence of stroke is also increasing. Appropriate treatment needs to be carried out to prevent death and get a good prognosis. Results of field studies that have...
Shivering after anesthesia is a recovery mechanism in the body due to negative side effects such as discomfort and pain due to stretching of the surgical scar, and increased muscle activity following increased oxygen demand. When a client experiences shivering, it is necessary to warm the body with heat therapy given to clients whose temperature is ? 36?C. A hot-pack is a closed...
Chronic kidney failure is a progressive and irreversible kidney dysfunction in which the body's ability to maintain metabolism, fluid and electrolyte balance is disrupted, resulting in uremia or azotemia. Hemodialysis is a form of treatment for patients with chronic kidney failure, in which the patient's blood is diverted out of the body through a dialyzer, which occurs through...
Background: Myofascial Pain Syndrome is a common health problem where the main cause is repetitive injury. Various interventions can be performed to reduce pain and symptoms from MTrPs, one of which is dry needling (DN) and muscle energy technique (MET). Purpose: of this study is to determine the effect of DN, MET, and combination of DN+MET on pain at MTrPs m.upper trapezius...
Anemia is a condition in which the number of red blood cells or the concentration of hemoglobin in them decreases from normal levels. This study aims to determine hemoglobin levels in postpartum mothers before giving green bean juice and hemoglobin levels in postpartum mothers after giving green bean juice. In conducting this research, the research used a quantitative research...
Primigravida mothers are mothers who are experiencing pregnancy for the first time. Primigravida mothers are usually not ready to face pregnancy because it is something new to experience. The unpreparedness of primigravida mothers occurs both physically and psychologically. Anxiety is a feeling of discomfort manifested by restlessness, worry or fear. This is a manifestation of...
Atherosclerosis occurs when plaque accumulates and hardens within the arterial walls, leading to blood vessel blockages and increasing the risk of coronary heart disease (CHD). The extracts of butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea L.) and roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) contain flavonoids that possess strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. This study aims to assess the...
Following childbirth, moms will undergo emotional fluctuations characterized by mood swings, anxiety, dizziness, and feelings of despair. Impaired maternal understanding of infant care can lead to psychological issues that impact the mother's physical well-being, including disrupted sleep patterns and reduced appetite. Failure to promptly manage anxiety in postpartum mothers can...
Background: Patients in the intensive care unit are individuals who are in critical condition due to failure of function of one or more organs, with hemodynamic instability. They require special care and intensive monitoring, in the hope that their condition can improve through appropriate medical action (Setiyawan, 2016). The incidence of stroke is increasing every year, there...
Background: Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a form of non-invasive brain stimulation with the capacity to modulate cortical excitability. Low-frequency TMS (1 Hz) inhibits regional brain activity and allows contralateral cortical excitability through modulation of interhemispheric inhibition. Until now, research on low-frequency TMS that shows its inhibition on...
Background: Improper use of the foot can cause problems when walking and even endanger a person's health. The arch of the foot helps withstand impact pressure and provides stability when standing or walking. Flatfoot is a deformity related to the foot, such as medial longitudinal arch disorders of the foot, valgus deformity of the heel, and forefoot abduction. The exercise...
Background: Advances in science and technology continue to develop rapidly, including in the use of the National Health Insurance (JKN) Mobile application. Mobile JKN is a digital innovation developed by BPJS Kesehatan. With this application, people can easily access comprehensive health services. Mobile JKN is a progressive step in ensuring equal access for everyone. In addition...
Background: As many as 2.5% of children out of 1000 live births in the world have a higher risk of developing CP, and as many as 70% of CP occurs if the baby's birth weight is low, infections during pregnancy and the child's growth and development, obstruction of the birth canal, and stress experienced by the mother. causes the baby to experience CP. Objective: The case study...
Asymptomatic forward head posture is a chronic condition without symptoms. Improvement in neck alignment can be enhanced by adding a pressure biofeedback unit to forward head exercises. The aim of this study was to determine if the addition of a pressure biofeedback unit to forward head exercises is more effective in improving neck alignment in high school students with...
Background: The growth and development of children aged 0-12 years are individuals who experience a very rapid growth and development process. However, in this modern era, technological developments have resulted in children becoming very lazy and reluctant to do physical activity. This can affect the development of motor skills. Muscle strength is a crucial aspect in human...