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ACUPRESSURE AS A STABILITY OF BLOOD SUGAR IN PATIENTS WITH TYPE II DIABETES MELLITUS: A LITERATURE REVIEW Nuriya, Nuriya; Taufik, Agis
International Journal of Biomedical Nursing Review Vol 1 No 1 (2022): International Journal of Biomedical-Nursing Review (IJBNR)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu-ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.20884/1.ijbnr.2022.1.1.6530

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Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a chronic disease that is sweeping the world. More than 300 million people in the world suffer from this disease and the number is increasing rapidly. Management and treatment of diabetes involves both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. One of the non pharmacological methods is acupressure. Purpose: to find out the benefits of acupressure therapy in health practice and it is hoped that this study can be an illustration of alternative therapies to overcome health problems such as type II diabetes mellitus. Methods: This systematic review was carried out in accordance with the PICO model. The database or database search in this literature review was carried out in April 2022. The database used was Google. A total of 5 articles were used as research samples that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. Results: 4 out of 5 articles analyzed stated that acupressure was considered to help lower blood glucose levels. Meanwhile, in one article, it was stated that there was no significant difference between the mean glucose levels of the three groups before and after the intervention. Discussion: Self-acupressure at 4 points LIV 3, ST36 SP6 and KD 3 under controlled conditions can increase insulin levels. Acupressure therapy was carried out routinely at ST 36 points and Suzana's feet 3 times on the 6th day, 12th day and 18th day. Emphasis on points ST-36 and SP-6 can restore the balance of Yin and Yang and improve insulin secretory function in patients with non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus. Conclusion: Acupressure therapy can reduce blood glucose levels in type II DM patients. Acupressure therapy must be carried out according to the correct and regular procedure to avoid failure in acupressure therapy.
THE EFFECT OF AIUEO AND BLOWING-PIPE SPEECH THERAPY ON VERBAL COMMUNICATION DISORDERS IN STROKE PATIENTS: CASE REPORT Insani, Inas Nur; Upoyo, Arif Setyo; Taufik, Agis
International Journal of Biomedical Nursing Review Vol 5 No 1 (2026): International Journal of Biomedical Nursing Review (IJBNR)
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu-ilmu Kesehatan Universitas Jenderal Soedirman

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Introduction: Stroke is an acute clinical event in the form of a focal or global neurological disorder associated with cerebral circulation disorders that lasts more than 24 hours resulting in death without a known cause other than originating from the blood vessels. One therapy that can be given to stroke sufferers who experience speech disorders is speech therapy. Purpose: This case study aims to determine the effect of AIUEO speech therapy and blowing pipe therapy on verbal communication disorders in stroke patients. Methods: Implementation based on Evidence-based Nursing (EBN) refers to PICO by searching for related articles and journals from 2019-2023 using Google Scholar and it was found that AIUEO speech therapy and blowing-pipe are references that can be used for nursing interventions. AIUEO speech therapy intervention combined with blowing-pipe therapy was carried out one morning and one evening for 5 days. Evaluation of the results of the implementation of the therapy provided using Tikofsky's 50 Word Intelligibility Test instrument which was measured before and after therapy was given for 5 consecutive days. Keywords used: AIUEO speech therapy, blowing-pipe therapy, verbal communication disorders. Discussion: The evaluation results showed that there was a decrease in verbal communication disorders as evidenced by an increase in Tikofsky's 50 Word Intelligibility Test score from 48 to 66. This shows that the patient was able to pronounce more words clearly. Conclusion: There was a reduction in verbal communication disorders in patients after being given AIUEO speech therapy intervention and blowing pipe therapy.