The incidence of Alzheimer’s disease continues to increase and has become one of the major neurodegenerative disorders characterized by a decline in cognitive function, memory, and behavioral changes in the elderly population. Current Alzheimer’s therapy generally relies on synthetic drugs that may cause adverse effects; therefore, safer alternative therapies based on natural products are n…
Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a chronic condition that requires long-term therapy, in which treatment adherence plays a crucial role in achieving optimal therapeutic outcomes. Low adherence among CHD patients is often associated with low self-efficacy, which may be influenced by inadequate health education. This study aimed to analyze the effect of leaflet-based education on therapy adherence…
Low back pain (LBP) is one of commonly encountered musculoskeletal disorders and may lead to physical function limitations and decreased quality of life. Pharmacological therapy commonly used in the management of LBP includes combinations of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) with Paracetamol or muscle relaxants as adjuvant therapy. This study aimed to analyze the differences in phy…
Latar Belakang: Penggunaan obat antijamur pada anak baik topikal maupun sistemik cenderung meningkat seiring bertambahnya kasus infeksi jamur, terutama pada pasien dengan kondisi immunocompromised. Penggunaan antijamur yang tidak rasional dapat meningkatkan efek samping, resistensi, dan biaya perawatan. Data mengenai pola penggunaan antijamur pada populasi anak di Indonesia masih terbatas sehin…
Typhoid fever is a common infectious disease in Indonesia and may lead to serious complications if not managed appropriately. This study aimed to evaluate the rationality of drug therapy in hospitalized typhoid fever patients based on eight parameters of appropriateness. This research employed a prospective descriptive analytical design. Data were obtained from patients’ medical records and d…
Anak tunagrahita merupakan kelompok individu dengan hambatan perkembangan intelektual dan keterbatasan dalam mengenali, mengekspresikan, dan mengendalikan emosi sehingga sering menunjukkan respons emosional yang kurang adaptif dan berdampak pada proses pembelajaran serta interaksi sosial. Kondisi tersebut menegaskan perlunya intervensi terapeutik yang aplikatif dan sesuai karakteristik anak unt…
Thrombosis is a condition in which a blood clot (thrombus) forms in a blood vessel. Treatment involves antithrombotic agents such as anticoagulants, and researchers developed silver-magnetite nanoparticles (Ag-Fe₃O₄) using a green synthesis method using robusta coffee bean extract (Coffea canephora) containing chlorogenic acid as a natural reducing, stabilizing, and thrombolytic agent. The …
Thrombosis caused by blood clot formation can lead to serious complications. Conventional therapies carry a risk of bleeding, making photothermal therapy based on optical-magnetic nanoparticles such as AgNO₃ and Fe₃O₄ a safer alternative. These nanoparticles are synthesized via green synthesis using butterfly pea flower (Clitoria ternatea L.) extract, which contains flavonoids and anthocy…
Kecombrang flower (Etlingera elatior) are plant from the Zingiberaceae family which has potential as an antioxidant. Kecombrang flowers have a distinctive smell and sour taste. The orally dissolving film (ODF) formulation which uses a combination of HPMC polymer and maltodextrin was able to eliminate the unpleasant taste of kecombrang flowers. Orally dissolving film (ODF) preparations was made …
Critically ill children have complex nutritional needs and require intensive nutritional support to prevent organ dysfunction. This study evaluated differences in gastrointestinal tolerance to intermittent and bolus enteral nutrition rates in children on mechanical ventilation. A single-blind, randomized, controlled trial was conducted from May 2024 to March 2025 at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital…
The prevalence of academic stress among nursing students is relatively high due to intensive academic demands. Academic stress that is not appropriately managed may adversely affect students' psychological well-being and academic performance. Efforts to reduce academic stress can be implemented through non-pharmacological interventions, one of which is positive affirmation therapy. This study a…
Anxiety is a psychological problem commonly experienced by elderly individuals as a result of physical, social, and emotional changes that may disrupt comfort and reduce quality of life. Thought stopping therapy is a non-pharmacological intervention aimed at interrupting negative thoughts and replacing them with positive ones. This study aimed to determine the effect of thought stopping therapy…
Background: De Quervain’s Syndrome (DQS) is an inflammatory condition of the tendons controlling thumb movement, often caused by overuse and repetitive activities, such as mobile gaming. With the increasing use of smartphones, this study aims to identify the impact of mobile gaming duration on the risk of DQS among medical students at the Faculty of Medicine, Sriwijaya University. Methods: Th…
This study aims to find out the students’ perceptions on the impact of Slowly Application to their writing skills. The participants of this study are the fourth-semester students of English Education Study Program of The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education, Sriwijaya University. This is a qualitative descriptive study that used questionnaire, interview, and documentation as its data col…
Introduction: Myocardial infarction (MI) is a leading cause of global mortality with reperfusion therapy as its the gold standard. However, the following myocardial ischemia-reperfusion injury (MIRI) still lacks effective pharmacologic treatment. Mapping protein interaction networks may help identify herbal-based therapeutic targets related to mitochondria which holds central role in energy met…
Background: Mangrove crab production produces crab shell waste as much as 75% of the total production. The chitin content in crab shells can be utilized as a raw material for chitosan. Chitosan combined with xanthan gum can be used as raw material for making periodontal films. Objective: To determine the characteristics of chitosan (Scylla serrata) film with xanthan gum thickener as a drug deli…
Latar Belakang: Halusinasi adalah gejala gangguan mental di mana pasien dapat mengalami perubahan, atau menerima pesan palsu dari persepsi sensorik. Pendekatan keperawatan pada pasien yang mengalami halusinasi difokuskan pada aspek fisik, intelektual, emosional dan sosio-spiritual. Salah satu terapi dalam penatalaksanaan pasien skizofrenia dengan halusinasi adalah dengan pemberian terapi musik …
Kemoterapi menjadi pilihan utama oleh pasien kanker untuk mengobati penyakitnya. Pasien yang menjalani kemoterapi tidak hanya mengalami masalah pada kondisi fisiknya akan tetapi juga pada keadaan psikologisnya, yaitu kecemasan. Terapi non-farmakologis yang dapat digunakan untuk mengurangi kecemasan pasien adalah expressive writing therapy. Expressive writing therapy merupakan sebuah proses tera…
Artritis reumatoid merupakan penyakit kronik yang menyerang berbagai sistem organ yang ditandai dengan kaku pagi hari, nyeri pada pergerakan, pembengkakan pada sendi dan terjadinya destruksi sendi progresif. Terapi utama adalah penggunaan obat anti inflamasi yang digunakan untuk mengurangi nyeri, meredakan peradangan, dan untuk mengubah perjalanan penyakit Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeta…
Joginta Muharli Hakim Lubis; 85 halaman 2006) Asma bronkial adalah penyakit saluran napas kronik yang penting dan merupakan masalah kesehatan masyarakat yang serius di berbagai negara di seluruh dunia. Oleh sebab itu penanganannya memerlukan perhatian yang serius. Pemberian obat secara polifarmasi pada pasien asma bronkial harus mempertimbangkan kemungkinan interaksi yang terjadi karena resep y…
Latar Belakang: Penatalaksanaan Space Occupying Lesions (SOL) adalah dengan operasi kraniotomi. Nyeri pasca operasi kraniotomi merupakan salah satu komplikasi umum yang terjadi setelah kraniotomi. Penanganan nyeri pasca operasi kraniotomi yang bisa dilakukan perawat yaitu penerapan Head Up 30. Tujuan: Menerapkan Head Up 30 dalam asuhan keperawatan pada pasien Space Occupying Lesion yang m…
Background: Hypertension remains one of the leading causes of mortality and morbidity in Indonesia. Data from the Ministry of Health (2018) states that the prevalence in Indonesia reached 34.1%. Therefore, early detection and proper long-term management are needed to prevent complications by pharmacological and non-pharmacological means. Non-pharmacological therapy that can lower blood pressure…
Hypertension in STEMI provoked reperfusion challenges and being associated with a significantly higher mortality rate. Apart from pharmacological or medical methods, an alternative method that has the potential to help lower blood pressure non-pharmacologically is slow stroke back massage therapy. This study aims to apply nursing care and the effect of slow stroke back massage intervention on r…
Background: Patients with Carcinoma Mamae (Ca Mamae) who undergo mastectomy often experience acute post-operative pain due to tissue damage and an inflammatory response. Unoptimally managed pain can hinder the healing process, reduce sleep quality,and trigger physiological and emotional stress. Non-pharmacological therapies such as slow deep breathing and lavender aromatherapy have been shown t…
The commones problem in Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is an excess fluid volume whichwill cause patients to suffer edema in the limbs. The edema in CKD patients occurs due to thelower albumin levels which can increase osmotic pressure in the tissues around thecapillaries. Applicable interventions to overcome hypervolemia nursing problems are acombination therapy ofankle pump and 30° leg elevati…
Background: The percentage of pneumonia in children in Indonesia in 2021 was 31.4%. The problem often experienced by children with pneumonia is ineffective airway clearance. Chest physiotherapy is one of the non-pharmacological therapies that can be applied to overcome ineffective airway clearance. Chest physiotherapy is a sputum removal action that is carried out so that there is no accumulati…
Oxygen is a basic human need. The body's inability to optimally meet oxygen needs can affect vital organ function and reduce quality of life. Oxygen therapy is the most common nursing intervention to meet oxygen needs. Clinical understanding and competence are crucial factors in patient safety during oxygen therapy. Improving understanding of oxygen therapy can be achieved through practical act…