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Journal : The Journal of Society Medicine (JSOCMED)

The Effect of Providing Education on the Use of Inhalers on Asthma Degrees Based on the Asthma Control Test (ACT) in Patients at Tanjungpura Hospital Bayani, Sri; Tarigan, Amira Permatasari; Pandia, Pandiaman; Amelia, Rina; Jefri, Budi
Journal of Society Medicine Vol. 3 No. 10 (2024): Oktober
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47353/jsocmed.v3i10.168

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Introduction: The main goal of asthma treatment is to control symptoms and reduce emergency department (ED) visits due to acute exacerbations. Drug delivery through inhalation is an important component of asthma management. Patients with asthma should have a good knowledge of their disease to recognize signs of worsening that can be prevented by early detection. Asthma control can be evaluated using the Asthma Control Test (ACT). To determine the effect of providing education on the use of inhalers on the degree of asthma based on the ACT in patients at Tanjungpura Regional General Hospital. Methods: This quasi-experimental study conducted from March 2024 to May 2024, used a one-group pre-test and post-test design to evaluate the effect of education via smartphone applications on asthma control (ACT). Obtained 54 patients who were diagnosed asthma at Tanjungpura Regional General Hospital. The sample consisted of asthma patients using inhalers, selected consecutively based on inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: Most patients were female (64.8%) with ages 18-60 years (83.3%). The majority were housewives (46.2%). Post-test showed that 75.9% of patients had partial asthma control. All patients (100%) used inhalers correctly after education. There was a significant difference in ACT results before and after education (P-value 0.001) and an increase in ACT scores after the first and second education (P-value 0.002 and 0.001, respectively). Conclusion: Providing education on the use of inhalers has a positive effect on ACT scores in asthma patients, with an increase in the mean ACT score from 15.67 before education to 17.11 after the first education, and 20.96 after the second education.
Comparison of Symptoms and Lung Function in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Receiving Monobronchodilators and Dual Bronchodilators Lingga, Elfia Damaiyanti Br; Pandia, Pandiaman; Pradana, Andika
Journal of Society Medicine Vol. 3 No. 11 (2024): November
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47353/jsocmed.v3i11.169

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Introduction: In COPD treatment with a monobronchodilator or dualbronchodilator, can be assessed for the prognosis of therapy outcomes provided to monitor the impact of intervention and recovery of daily activities, prevent acute exacerbations, and improve the productivity of patient’s COPD. To determine the comparison between symptoms and lung function in patients with COPD disease receiving monobronchodilator and dual bronchodilator. Method: This study is a retrospective cohort study. The research sample consists of COPD patients undergoing treatment with monobronchodilator or dualbronchodilator for a minimum of 3 months or 3 treatment visits. Symptoms are measured using mMRC and lung function is measured using spirometry (FEV1). Results: The majority of patients are male (87.1%) and over 60 years old (62.4%), with the majority being smokers (84.7%), and the most common therapy being monobronchodilator (62.4%) and dual bronchodilator (37,6%). There are differences in symptoms and lung function in patients receiving monobronchodilator and dual bronchodilator. Conclusion: The dual bronchodilator is more effective in reducing mMRC values, improving by 96.3%, and increasing spirometry values. The average FEV1 value in spirometry for patients using the dualbronchodilator increased by 13,907%, while for the monobronchodilator, it decreased by 5.589%.
Blood Eosinophil Count as a Predictor of Asthma Exacerbation Damanik, Rizki amaliah; Pradana, Andika; Pandia, Pandiaman
Journal of Society Medicine Vol. 4 No. 2 (2025): February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71197/jsocmed.v4i2.197

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Introduction: Asthma is a heterogeneous disease characterized by chronic airway inflammation, where eosinophils play a crucial role. Eosinophil levels are often considered a biomarker for asthma severity and treatment response. However, their relationship with asthma exacerbation severity remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between blood eosinophil levels and the severity of asthma exacerbations in patients at Prof. Dr. Chairuddin P. Lubis USU Hospital. Method: This study employed an analytic observational design with a retrospective cohort approach. Data were collected from 25 asthma patients through medical records, including demographic characteristics, blood eosinophil levels, and asthma exacerbation severity. The relationship between eosinophil levels and exacerbation severity was analyzed using the Whitney test. Results: The majority of asthma patients were in the 26-50 age group (44%) and predominantly female (80%). Most patients had blood eosinophil levels <100 (84%), and severe exacerbations were the most common (72%). Statistical analysis showed no significant relationship between blood eosinophil levels and asthma exacerbation severity (p = 0.976). Conclusion: This study found no significant correlation between blood eosinophil levels and asthma exacerbation severity. Other factors, such as corticosteroid use, delayed immune response, and non-eosinophilic asthma, may influence exacerbation severity. These findings emphasize the importance of a multidimensional evaluation in asthma management, including the identification of different asthma phenotypes to guide more precise treatment strategies.
Analysis of Blood Eosinophil Levels as an Indicator of Controlled Asthma Classification at the University of Sumatra Utara Hospital Damanik, Rizki Amaliah; Pradana, Andika; Pandia, Pandiaman
Journal of Society Medicine Vol. 4 No. 3 (2025): March
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.71197/jsocmed.v4i3.198

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Introduction: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease of the airways characterized by variable airflow obstruction. Eosinophils play a crucial role in airway inflammation and may serve as a biomarker for asthma control classification. This study aims to analyze the relationship between blood eosinophil levels and asthma control classification in patients at the University of Sumatra Utara Hospital. Methods: This was an analytical observational study with a retrospective cohort approach based on medical records. A total of 25 stable asthma patients who had been receiving inhaled corticosteroid-long-acting beta-agonist (ICS-LABA) therapy for at least one year were included. Data were analyzed using SPSS version 26, and the Kruskal-Wallis test was performed to assess the relationship between eosinophil levels and asthma control classification. Results: The majority of patients were aged 26-50 years (44%) and female (80%). Most patients had eosinophil levels <100 (84%), while 8% had levels between 100-300 and another 8% had levels >300. Regarding asthma control, 46.7% of patients were fully controlled, 43.3% were partially controlled, and 10% were uncontrolled. Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between eosinophil levels and asthma control classification (p = 0.009), indicating that lower eosinophil levels are associated with better asthma control. Conclusion: The study found that lower eosinophil levels were associated with better asthma control. These findings suggest that blood eosinophil levels may serve as an indicator for assessing asthma control, though further research is needed to confirm this relationship.