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Journal : Proceedings Series on Health

A Report of Post-Concussion Syndrome in Post-Moderate Traumatic Brain Injury Patients Yuanita Eka Maulinda; Endiyono Endiyono
Proceedings Series on Health & Medical Sciences Vol. 2 (2021): Proceedings of the 2nd International Nursing and Health Sciences Universitas Muhammad
Publisher : UM Purwokerto Press

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (185.858 KB) | DOI: 10.30595/pshms.v2i.250

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Traumatic brain injury is the most common injury, especially in motorcycle riders who do not wear helmets or those who wear unsafe helmets. This injury can be fatal and result in death, but it can also be healed without any sequelae or with varying sequelae. The type of sequelae that commonly occurs after a traumatic brain injury is Post-Concussion Syndrome. Moreover, it has some symptoms such as headaches, impaired concentration, tiredness, anxiousness, dementia, and impaired cognitive function. Based on its onset, Post-Concussion Syndrome is classified into 3: acute (the symptoms appear less than one month after injury), subacute (the symptoms appear from 1 to 12 months), and chronic (the symptoms appear more than a year). The purpose of this research is to provide an overview of symptoms in cases of Post Concussion. Syndrome that occurs after 6 months after moderate head injury.The design of this study used a case report method in order to report cases in detail through interviews and direct observation on respondents. The results of Rivermead, Galveston Orientation and Amnesia Tests conducted 6 months after moderate traumatic brain injury, indicated that respondents experienced Post-Concussion Syndrome and Retrograde Amnesia. The conclusion of Post-Concussion Syndrome experienced by the respondents was subacute with several symptoms such as headache, dementia, impaired concentration, anxiousness, and memory loss of before injury.
The Effect of First Aid Education on the Level of Knowledge Regarding Syncope Management in the KSR PMI Unit of Universitas Muhammadiyah Purwokerto Erika Anggraeni; Endiyono Endiyono
Proceedings Series on Health & Medical Sciences Vol. 5 (2024): Proceedings of the 4th International Nursing and Health Sciences Universitas Muhammad
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30595/pshms.v5i.970

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Background: Syncope is an emergency condition characterized by sudden loss of consciousness due to inadequate blood flow to the brain, lack of oxygen and symptoms of other chronic diseases. The global incidence of syncope is estimated at 12 million cases per year. Syncope incidents on campus require help quickly and appropriately. The KSR PMI Unit of Muhammadiyah University Purwokerto is a volunteer corps organization that provides first aid for syncope. Objective: To determine the effect of first aid education on syncope management on the level of knowledge of members of the PMI KSR Unit, Purwokerto Muhammadiyah University. Method: This research uses quantitative research methods with a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test-post-test approach. The sample consisted of 35 respondents selected through total sampling technique. Results: The research results obtained a P value of 0.01, with an average knowledge score before being given the intervention of 8.46, with a minimum score range of 6 to a maximum score of 11. After receiving the intervention the average knowledge score increased to 14.29, with a minimum score of 11 and a maximum score of 15. Conclusion: There is an influence of first aid education on syncope management on the level of knowledge of members of the PMI KSR Unit, Purwokerto Muhammadiyah University.