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The Effect of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy on Sleep Quality in Elderly Hypertensive Patients Irawan, Erna; Iklima, Nurul; Maidartati, M; Ningrum, Tita Puspita; Safira, Yulia
Journal Medical Informatics Technology Volume 2 No. 4, December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37034/medinftech.v2i4.66

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Hypertension causes sleep quality disturbances. A cost-effective and accessible intervention for sleep quality issues is progressive muscle relaxation therapy, a non-pharmacological approach that can improve sleep quality by alleviating negative feelings and promoting comfort and relaxation in the muscles. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of progressive muscle relaxation therapy on the sleep quality of elderly hypertensive patients at UPT Puskesmas Babakan Sari RW 14, Bandung City.   This study employed a quasi-experimental design with a one-group pre-post test. The population consisted of 118 hypertensive patients, and accidental sampling was used, resulting in 15 respondents visited at their homes. The sleep quality was measured using the PSQI questionnaire. Data analysis included univariate analysis using frequency distribution and bivariate analysis using the paired samples T-Test.  Results showed that the average PSQI score before the intervention was 9.93, which decreased to 4.0 after the intervention. The paired samples T-Test with T value of 6.615 (df=34) and a correlation of 0.770 and a significance level of 0.000 (P<0.05), indicating a significant effect of progressive muscle relaxation on sleep quality.   There is an effect of progressive muscle relaxation therapy on the sleep quality. Hypertensive patients are encouraged to continue practicing progressive muscle relaxation weekly to improve sleep quality and help control blood pressure.
Factors Affecting Nursing Students' Knowledge of Sports Injury Management Tasnim, Marwan; Fitriana, Lisna Anisa; Rohaedi, Slamet; Sumartini, Sri; Irawan, Erna; Maidartati, M; Iklima, Nurul
Journal Medical Informatics Technology Volume 2 No. 4, December 2024
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37034/medinftech.v2i4.70

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Knowledge about handling sports injuries is crucial for nursing students at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), who actively participate in various sports activities. This study analyzes the factors influencing students' knowledge in managing injuries. The influencing factors are categorized into internal factors—such as education, experience, age, and interest—and external factors, including mass media, socio-cultural influences, economic conditions, and environmental aspects. A cross-sectional research design was employed, involving 84 nursing students from UPI. Data were collected using a 90-item questionnaire, and analysis was conducted using the t-test. The results indicate that internal and external factors significantly influence students' knowledge of handling sports injuries, with a significance level of less than 0.05 (p < 0.05). This suggests that improvements in the internal and external factors correlated with enhanced knowledge among nursing students regarding sports injury management. These findings underscore the importance of enhancing both internal and external factors to improve nursing students' capabilities in sports injury management. Conversely, a decline in these factors corresponds with diminished knowledge levels. It is recommended that further research include a larger sample size to strengthen these findings.
Identifying Barriers to Optimal Pain Management in ICU Nurses: A Cross-Sectional Analysis Iklima, Nurul; Maidartati, Maidartati; Irawan, Erna; Nurlianawati, Lia; Nuryanti, Lisna
Journal Medical Informatics Technology Volume 3 No. 1, March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37034/medinftech.v3i1.67

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Pain is a sensitive indicator in the nursing process, so assessment and pain management are the key factors to determining the quality of care and patient satisfaction, especially in critical care areas. The poor handling of pain can have a negative impact on critical patients. Pain management is influenced by internal factors and external factors. Internal factors are knowledge and attitudes while external factors are factors of organizational support and professional authority. This study aims to analyze the factors associated with the implementation of pain management. This study is a quantitative study with an analytic correlation design. The total sample of 84 nurses was taken using the total sampling technique. Data were collected using five questionnaires, namely Regarding Pain Knowledge and Attitudes Survey questionnaire, Perceived Organizational Support, Nursing Autonomy, and Current Practice Related to Pain Assessment and Pain Management. The results showed that the implementation of pain management was quite optimal (51.2%), factors related to the value (p <0.005), The dominant factors contribution score (35.7% for knowledge). The implementation of pain management is quite optimal, but there are some obstacles related to the implementation of pain management including knowledge, attitudes, and professional authority. Nurses are expected to increase their knowledge and competence through education and training to maintain the quality of the implementation of pain management.
The Impact of Early Weaning on Nutritional Status of Children Aged 6–24 Months in Cinambo Maidartati, Maidartati; Iklima, Nurul; Irawan, Erna; Sari, Putri Puspita; Wijayanti, Anita Putri
Journal Medical Informatics Technology Volume 3 No. 1, March 2025
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37034/medinftech.v3i1.69

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The weaning period is critical as it marks the transition from breastfeeding to solid foods, during which infants are particularly susceptible to nutritional disorders. The optimal weaning age is generally around two years, as breastfeeding until this age significantly supports a child's growth. Factors influencing weaning include parental education, economic status, parental employment, and the age of weaning. The timing of weaning is related to nutritional status since a child's diet shifts from exclusively breast milk to a combination of breast milk and solid foods, with increased energy and nutritional needs. This study investigates the relationship between weaning age and nutritional status in children aged 6-24 months at Puskesmas Cinambo, Bandung City. Employing a cross-sectional analytical design, the population includes mothers of children in this age range, totaling 534 respondents. Accidental sampling yielded 118 respondents over one week. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using univariate and bivariate methods, with significance set at p<0.05. Results indicated that 52.5% of respondents had normal nutritional status, while 47.5% were undernourished. Most weaning ages were found to be inappropriate, with 66.1% weaning before the recommended age of 24 months. The Spearman Rank test revealed a significant relationship (p=0.020), confirming H1. In conclusion, there is a relationship between weaning age and nutritional status in children aged 6-24 months at Puskesmas Cinambo. Health services should provide regular education on appropriate weaning practices to enhance the nutritional status of this age group.