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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN REGULAR ACUPUNCTURE SESSIONS AND DIETARY PATTERN CHANGES IN OBESE PATIENTS Dwi Binuko, Raafika Studiviani; Agustina, Tri
Proceeding of the International Conference Health, Science And Technology (ICOHETECH) 2023: Proceeding of the 4th International Conference Health, Science And Technology (ICOHETECH)
Publisher : LPPM Universitas Duta Bangsa Surakarta

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47701/icohetech.v4i1.3421

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The research addresses the issue of understanding the potential influence of acupuncture sessions on dietary choices in obese patients. While acupuncture's effects on various health aspects have been explored, the direct link between acupuncture frequency and dietary patterns remains relatively underexplored, especially within the context of obesity. The primary objective is to determine whether there exists a significant relationship between the frequency of acupuncture sessions and shifts in dietary consumption patterns. Additionally, the study aims to identify any potential moderating factors, such as individual patient characteristics or demographic variables, that might impact this relationship. A quantitative methodology is employed to measure and analyze the aforementioned relationships. Data is collected from a sample of obese patients who undergo routine acupuncture sessions. The variables of interest include the frequency of acupuncture sessions, changes in dietary factors (such as protein, fat, fiber, and sugar intake), and any alterations in physical activity levels. A multiple regression analysis is utilized to assess the strength and significance of the relationship between acupuncture session frequency and dietary pattern changes while controlling for potential confounding factors. results indicate a statistically significant positive correlation between the frequency of acupuncture sessions and the number of attended sessions, suggesting that patients who engage in more frequent sessions tend to attend more of them. However, the influence of other variables like dietary factors and physical activity on session attendance appears limited. These findings suggest that acupuncture session frequency plays a pivotal role in influencing patient participation, potentially overshadowing the impact of other factors within this context.
The Evaluation of The Effectiveness of Nosocomial Infection Control Strategies on Antibiotic Resistance at Hospital X Studiviani Dwi Binuko, Raafika; Sutrisna, Em; Masyita Dewi, Listiana; Diana Risanti, Erika
Proceeding of the International Conference Health, Science And Technology (ICOHETECH) 2024: Proceeding of the 5th International Conference Health, Science And Technology (ICOHETECH)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47701/icohetech.v5i1.4133

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The primary issue in this study is the high incidence of nosocomial infections, indicating the need to evaluate the effectiveness of infection control strategies. The objective of this study is to analyze the relationship between various infection control strategies and the incidence of nosocomial infections, along with other related factors. The method used is a correlation analysis between infection control strategies, the incidence of nosocomial infections, antibiotic resistance rates, hygiene standards, patient age, patient gender, and the number of beds. The analysis results show a perfect positive correlation between infection control strategies and the incidence of nosocomial infections (r = 1.00), indicating that the implementation of effective strategies can significantly reduce nosocomial infections. A moderate positive correlation was found between infection control strategies and antibiotic resistance rates (r = 0.50) as well as hygiene standards (r = 0.52), suggesting that good strategies can also reduce antibiotic resistance and improve cleanliness. Conversely, the correlation between infection control strategies and the number of beds (r = 0.06) and patient age (r = -0.09) is weak, indicating that these factors do not significantly influence the effectiveness of the strategies. These findings underscore the importance of focusing on hygiene and infection control policies to reduce nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance.