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Foot Massage as an Alternative to Improve Sleep Quality of Elderly Patients Sari, Yeni Kartika; Romadhon, Wimar Anugrah; Wahyuni, Tri; Diana, Meli
Journal of Ners and Midwifery Vol 12 No 3 (2025)
Publisher : STIKes Patria Husada Blitar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26699/jnk.v12i3.ART.p186-193

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A high proportion of elderly in Indonesia experienced poor sleep quality. The psychological impact of poor sleep quality is decreased cognitive function, decreased immunological function, and negative and more emotional changes in thoughts. Foot massage  can induce deep relaxation, alleviate anxiety and pain, and enhance sleep quality. This research aimed to determine the impact of foot massage on the sleep quality of elderly patients. This was quantitative research, a type of pre-experimental research. The design used a group pre-test and post-test design. The number of respondents was 20 elderly patients with a composmentis who were treated in the inpatient ward of the Budi Rahayu Catholic Hospital and were taken using purposive sampling—data collection using PSQI questionnaires before and after foot massage. The research indicated that the average sleep quality score was 8.4 before the foot massage, and decreased to 4.85 after the  massage. The Wilcoxon signed ranked massage test results obtained a p-value of 0.000. It can be concluded that there is a notable difference in sleep quality score before and after foot massage in elderly patients. Nurses are encourage to utilize foot massage as an independent intervention to enhance the sleep quality of elderly patients. Nurses can educate the patient’s family on foot massage techniques to enhance the quality of the patient’s sleep and help speed up the healing process.
The Love My Breast Android Application as Educational and Early Detection of Cancer Kusnianto, Maratus Sholichah Fitriah Hajar; Romadhon, Wimar Anugrah; Handayani
Journal of Ners and Midwifery Vol 12 No 3 (2025)
Publisher : STIKes Patria Husada Blitar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26699/jnk.v12i3.ART.p230-141

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Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death in women worldwide. Lack of information and awareness about women's health problems results in delays in early detection, diagnosis, and treatment, and worsens the prognosis. In this digital era, practical and flexible educational media are needed as an effort to increase public knowledge. This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of educational media and early detection of breast cancer through the use of the Love My Breast Android application in women of childbearing age. The method was Research and Development (RnD). The population was women of childbearing age (20-49 years). The sampling technique used purposive sampling. In this study, there were two test groups: a limited trial group of 10 respondents and 30 respondents in the broad trial group with Wilcoxon Signed Rank test Analysis. The instruments used the Love My Breast Android application as an educational medium and a questionnaire to measure respondents' attitudes, knowledge, and behavior. The results of this study obtained the application is suitable for use as an educational medium and early detection of Breast Self-Examination. Based on the data, the Love My Breast Android application educational media is effective in increasing respondents' knowledge, attitudes, and behavior. Early detection is an effort to identify abnormalities or diseases that are not yet clinically apparent. The development of easy, practical, and flexible application media is necessary in this digital era to support proactive and preventative efforts in health issues, particularly breast cancer.
Reducing Complaints of Itching for the Comfort of Pruritic Elderly With Garra Rufa Care Breathing Relaxation (Gc-Br) Based on Kolcaba's Comfort Nursing Theory Romadhon, Wimar Anugrah; Noviasari, Ita
Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research Vol 5 No 4 (2023): Indonesian Journal of Global Health Research
Publisher : GLOBAL HEALTH SCIENCE GROUP

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37287/ijghr.v5i4.1250

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Coronavirus Disease 2019 can cause systemic infections that significantly affect the immune response and hemostatic conditions. A biomarker is needed to predict patients in the severity of the disease or severe complications or when doing triage upon admission to the hospital, providing early intervention, so as to reduce mortality. Changes in levels of lymphocytes, neutrophils, leukocytes can predict the risk of worsening Covid-19 patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of lymphocytes, neutrophils and leukocytes on the outcome of Covid-19 patients at Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan. This study uses an observational analytic design with a retrospective approach. The population of this research is medical records of Covid-19 confirmed positive by real-time Polymerase chain reaction (rt-PCR) from the Laboratory of Haji Adam Malik General Hospital Medan for the period January-December 2021. Sampling using purposive sampling as many as 175 medical records. The test used to determine the relationship of lymphocytes, neutrophils and leukocytes to the outcome of Covid-19 patients is the Spearman correlation test. The results showed that there was a weak and positive relationship between lymphocytes (p = 0.006; r = 0.208) and the outcome of Covid 19 patients, there was a moderate and positive relationship between neutrophils (p = 0.000; r = 0.276) and the outcome of Covid 19 patients. moderate and positive relationship between leukocytes (p = 0.000; r = 0.350) and the outcome of Covid 19 patients. It is recommended to conduct a study in a large group by comparing the severity of the disease and the length of stay.
Cardiovasculer Emergency Nursing: A Case Report Khasanah, Diana Maidhotul; Wulandari, Ning Arti; Romadhon, Wimar Anugrah; Oqui, Maximiano
Health Gate Vol 4, No 2 (2026): April, 2026
Publisher : Dewan Pimpinan Daerah Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia Kota Blitar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70111/hg4209

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Cardiovascular emergencies are diseases caused by heart and blood vessel failure. The cardiovascular system is a vital system in the human body. Therefore, diseases affecting this system can directly affect a person's survival. Researchers found several complaints, including shortness of breath, weakness, chest pain, and fatigue. Overlying diagnoses for patients with cardiovascular emergencies included decreased cardiac output, ineffective breathing patterns, and acute pain. Interventions for patients with cardiovascular emergencies were tailored to the diagnosis of bleeding. Evaluation of patients with cardiovascular emergencies was conducted for approximately 6 hours in the Emergency Department to determine the underlying issues. Most problems were unresolved and required further treatment, including hospitalization.