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The role of nurse leaders in bridging research and clinical practice Akbar, M Agung
Indonesian Journal of Health Services Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025): January - March
Publisher : Science Center Group

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63202/ijhs.v2i1.82

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Postoperative pain following cesarean section is a common clinical problem that may affect Nurse leaders play a strategic role in bridging the gap between research findings and clinical practice in healthcare services. The integration of research evidence into evidence-based nursing practice is essential for improving healthcare quality and patient safety. This editorial article aims to discuss the critical role of nurse leaders in facilitating the implementation of evidence-based practice within clinical settings. The discussion highlights the leadership function of nurse leaders as connectors between researchers and practitioners, translators of research findings into practical clinical guidelines, and drivers of organizational change in healthcare institutions. Nurse leaders also contribute to fostering collaborative cultures between academia and clinical practice, ensuring the availability of resources to support research implementation, and developing policies that promote evidence-informed clinical decision-making. In addition, nurse leaders serve as role models in the adoption of evidence-based practice and encourage nurses to engage in research and quality improvement initiatives. Strong nursing leadership can therefore enhance the effective integration of research and clinical practice, ultimately improving healthcare quality and advancing the nursing profession.
Perceptions of a peaceful death among Indonesian muslim nurses: A qualitative study Akbar, M Agung
Indonesian Journal of Health Services Vol. 2 No. 4 (2025): October - December
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63202/ijhs.v2i4.124

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Background: Nurses, as frontline healthcare providers, play a pivotal role in shaping patients’ end-of-life experiences. In Indonesia, where Islam is the predominant religion, nurses’ perceptions of a peaceful death are closely intertwined with religious and cultural values. However, empirical evidence exploring peaceful death from the perspective of Indonesian Muslim nurses remains limited. Objective: This study aimed to explore in depth the perceptions of a peaceful death among Indonesian Muslim nurses within the context of end-of-life care. Methods: This study employed a qualitative exploratory descriptive design. Participants were Muslim nurses with experience in caring for terminally ill patients and were recruited using purposive sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews and analyzed using thematic analysis. Trustworthiness was ensured through credibility, dependability, confirmability, and transferability strategies. Results: Four main themes emerged from the data analysis: (1) acceptance of death as a divine decree, (2) peaceful death as freedom from unnecessary suffering, (3) the central role of family and interpersonal relationships, and (4) the professional role of nurses in facilitating a dignified death. These themes illustrate that a peaceful death is perceived as an integration of spiritual, physical, emotional, relational, and professional dimensions of care. Conclusion: Indonesian Muslim nurses perceive a peaceful death as a holistic process emphasizing spiritual acceptance, patient comfort, family support, and dignified nursing care. These findings highlight the importance of culturally and spiritually sensitive palliative nursing practices. 
NURSING CARE USING HANDHELD FANS (BASED ON ROY'S ADAPTATION MODEL) FOR PATIENTS WITH BRONCHOPNEUMONIA AND DYSPNEA KK, Indra Frana Jaya; Zulfikri, Ahmad; Pratiwi, Afrida; Ningsih, Deasy Kurnia; Cahya, Febriani; Ayunani, Sabrina; Akbar, M Agung
Cendekia Medika: Jurnal Stikes Al-Ma`arif Baturaja Vol. 11 No. 1 (2026): January - March
Publisher : LPPM STIKES Al-Ma'arif Baturaja

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Bronchopneumonia remains a common respiratory condition that frequently leads to impaired breathing patterns in pediatric patients. Dyspnea that is not properly managed may lead to hypoxia and increased respiratory workload. Simple, safe, and evidence-based non-pharmacological interventions are needed to alleviate dyspnea symptoms. One such intervention is handheld fan therapy, which works by stimulating trigeminal mechanoreceptors to improve breathing comfort and support physiological adaptation. This study aimed to implement and evaluate the effectiveness of handheld fan therapy based on the Roy Adaptation Model in managing impaired breathing patterns among patients with bronchopneumonia. This study employed a descriptive case study design. The subjects consisted of three pediatric patients diagnosed with bronchopneumonia who met the inclusion criteria. Data were collected through nursing assessment, clinical observation, physical examination, and medical record documentation. The handheld fan therapy intervention was administered twice daily for three consecutive days, with each session lasting 5–10 minutes. Nursing care implementation followed the Indonesian Nursing Diagnosis Standards (SDKI), Nursing Outcome Standards (SLKI), and Nursing Intervention Standards (SIKI). Data were analyzed descriptively to evaluate adaptive response changes in patients. The findings indicated that all patients presented with primary complaints of dyspnea and cough with a nursing diagnosis of impaired breathing pattern. Following three days of intervention, improvements in respiratory status were observed, including decreased respiratory rate, reduced dyspnea levels, decreased cough frequency, improved oxygen saturation, and increased patient comfort. Handheld fan therapy based on the Roy Adaptation Model is an effective non-pharmacological nursing intervention for reducing dyspnea and improving breathing patterns in patients with bronchopneumonia. This intervention has the potential to be integrated into evidence-based nursing practice for respiratory care management.
Development and Psychometric Evaluation of the Holistic Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale (HDSES) in Indonesia Saltar, La Ode; Sahar, Junaiti; Etty, Rekawati; Ayubi, Dian; Akbar, M Agung
Lentera Perawat Vol. 3 No. 2 (2022): Lentera Perawat
Publisher : School of Health Sciences Al-Ma'arif

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.52235/lp.v3i2.756

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Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus requires consistent self-management, and successful disease control is strongly influenced by patients’ self-efficacy in performing daily care behaviors. Existing instruments mainly emphasize behavioral and treatment-related aspects and may not adequately capture broader holistic dimensions, including psychosocial adaptation and spiritual coping.Objective: This study aimed to develop and psychometrically evaluate the Holistic Diabetes Self-Efficacy Scale (HDSES) among individuals with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Indonesia.Methods: This methodological study followed four stages of instrument development, namely construct definition, item pool generation, scale design, and psychometric evaluation. The HDSES was conceptualized across six dimensions: nutrition, physical exercise, treatment adherence, blood glucose check, psychosocial adaptation, and spiritual coping. The initial questionnaire consisted of 30 items and was reviewed by three nurse lecturers specializing in diabetic care. Data were collected from patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in the working areas of public health centers in Kendari City using simple random sampling. The final instrument consisted of 28 items rated on a five-point Likert scale ranging from 1 (very uncertain) to 5 (very confident). Validity was assessed using Pearson correlation, and reliability was examined using Cronbach’s alpha.Results: The findings showed that all six HDSES dimensions demonstrated adequate item validity and good internal consistency. The dimensions of nutrition, physical exercise, treatment adherence, blood glucose check, psychosocial adaptation, and spiritual coping were all found to be valid and reliable for assessing holistic diabetes self-efficacy.Conclusion: The HDSES is a valid and reliable instrument for measuring holistic diabetes self-efficacy among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus in Indonesia. The scale may support more comprehensive nursing assessment, health education, and tailored interventions in primary care settings.
Co-Authors Agung Waluyo Ahmad Yamin Al Hakim, Abdul Rahman Amirudin, Ikhwan Anggraeni, Hesti Aprilia, Rike Aria Wibisana Astuti Yuni Nursasi Ayunani, Sabrina Aziyan, Nor Cahya, Febriani Cahyadi, Gabriel Ekoputra Hartono Chandra Rahmadi Charista, Rysha Citra Amelia Yulianti Dea Wahyuni, Elisa Dian Ayubi Efrianty, Novalia Elisa Dea Wahyuni Eni Folendra Rosa Erlika, Yesifa Esi Afriyanti Etty Rekawati Etty, Rekawati Fadhilah, Laila Fadhillah, Laila Fakhri Rizki Fakhri Rizki Fatin, Nurul Ferdi, Roni Fitriani Agustina Gupta, Prateek Harsanto, D Eka Harto, Toto Hema Malini, Hema Henny Suzana Mediani Ina Yatul Khoiriyah Indah Ambarwati Iraningrum INDRA FRANA JAYA KK Joni Siahaan Junaiti Sahar Khoiriyah, Ina Yatul KK, Indra Frana Jaya Lina Oktavia, Lina Lisa Novianti Utami Lisdahayati Lisdahayati Lisdahayati Lisdahayati, Lisdahayati Mahafira, Nesa Dwi Martadinata, Umar Hasan Mulia Ganta Saputri Nelly Rustiati Neti Juniarti Ni Ketut Sujati Ningsih, Deasy Kurnia Novalia Efrianty Nurul Fitriah Pome, Gunardi Prateek Gupta Pratiwi, Afrida Prawiti, Ayu Dwi Rafela, Sindi Ramadhona, Shinta Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika Ratu Ayu Dewi Sartika Rizki, Fakhri Roni Ferdi Roni Ferdi Rustiati , Nelly Rustiati, Nelly Rysha Charista Saltar, La Ode Samsuryadi Samsuryadi Saprianto Saprianto Saprianto, Saprianto Shinta Ramadhona Siahaan, Joni Siti Aulia Sukemi Sukemi Supangat Supangat Supangat Supangat , Supangat Supangat Marzuki Supangat Supangat Supangat Supangat Supangat Supangat Utami, Lisa Novianti Wang, Jing Jy Wati, Dwi Nurviyandari Kusuma Wibowo Apriandi Widyatuti Willy Astriana Wiwice Arianti Yesifa Erlika Yudi Budianto Yudi Budianto Zanzibar Zanzibar Zanzibar Zanzibar Zanzibar Zulfikri, Ahmad