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Electrical Muscle Stimulation in Swim Training: A Performance and Safety Evaluation In Novice Swimmers Al Ghumayda; Afianti Sulastri; Upik Rahmi; Boyke Maulana
Nursing Current: Jurnal Keperawatan Vol. 13 No. 1 (2025): June
Publisher : Universitas Pelita Harapan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.19166/nc.v13i1.9711

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Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) activates muscle fibers by applying electrical currents via electrodes to targeted muscles and is widely used by competitive athletes. Despite its board application, the specific effects of EMS on swimmere remain underexplored. This study evaluates the effectiveness of EMS Butterfly in enhancing speed and performance among novice swimmers compared to conventional training. A single-group pre-post experimental design was conducted with 21 beginer swimmers (treatment group: 14; control group: 7). The treatment group received EMS for 15 minutes before regular training, twice weekly for once month. Speed was assessed by timing a 50-meter freestyle swim using a calibrated digital stopwatch. Statistical analysis included paired t-test and Shapiro-Wilk for normality. All participants were matched for ability and fitness and supervised by coaches and sport nurses. The treatment group demonstrated a mean time reduction of 14.0 seconds (95% CI: 3.63, 21.85), which was statistically significant (p<0.05), whereas the control group improved by 3.7 seconds (95% CI: -7.87, 15.29; p>0.05). The difference between groups was stattiscally significant. These findings indicate that EMS Butterfly is effective for improving novice swimmers' performance, supporting its integration into training programs. Further research is recommended to evaluate long-term effects across performance levels.
Using Health Applications in Blood Pressure Monitoring on Hypertension Control in Hypertension Patients: Literature Review Kamalia, Annisa; Safitri, Destia; Aufa Suryana, Arriela; Sulastri, Afianti; Wahdini, Ridha; Salasa, Sehabudin; Sumartini, Sri
Jendela Nursing Journal (JNJ) Vol 9 No 2 (2025): DECEMBER 2025
Publisher : Poltekkes Kemenkes Semarang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31983/jnj.v9i2.12813

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Background: hypertension is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular disease and remains a major public health challenge worldwide. Patient adherence to antihypertensive therapy is often suboptimal, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies have emerged as promising tools to enhance medication adherence and support self-monitoring of blood pressure. Objective: this review aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mHealth applications in improving blood pressure control among hypertensive patients. Methods: a systematic literature review was conducted following the PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Relevant studies were identified through comprehensive searches of PubMed and Google Scholar using keywords such as “hypertension,” “telemedicine,” and “blood pressure.” Articles were screened based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria, and findings were synthesized descriptively to identify trends and outcomes across studies. Results: evidence indicates that mHealth applications integrating patient education, monitoring, and behavioral support are associated with improved medication adherence and reductions in blood pressure. However, results varied across studies due to differences in intervention design, duration of use, and patient characteristics. Conclusion: mHealth applications show potential as effective adjuncts to hypertension management, but further research is needed to optimize personalization, integration with health systems, and accessibility. Proper implementation of these technologies may enhance patient quality of life and contribute to reducing the global burden of cardiovascular disease.
Co-Authors Abidin, Muhamad Ibni Zaki Agni Laili Perdani Al Ghumayda Al Ghumayda Altamimi, Jidan Maulidin Amala, Riztia Nur Amelia Febrianti Ananda Tri Agustiyani Andria Pragholapati Anggraeni, Surti ariyanto, muhammad wahyu As-Sahla, Zulfathatul 'Ilmi Aufa Suryana, Arriela Boyke Maulana Budi Somantri, Budi Dadang Darmawan Darmawati, Irma Darmawati, Irma Dewi Cakrawati Dharmansyah, Dhika Dhika Dharmansyah Dhika Dharmansyah Dinda Sylvania Raisa Fadilla, Hasna Finardi, Kalamda Ilman Ghina Salsabilla Ginanjar, Moch Septian Abdul Hani Ruliyani Haryanti, Eka Hudzaifah Al Fatih Imam Tri Sutrisno Intsani, Risma Tiara Isnaini Nurul Jannah Jubaedah, Ade Kamalia, Annisa Kosasih, Chaerunnisa Kurnia, Karina Latiefah, Halwiyana Ziyanka Lena Rahmidar Lena Rahmidar Lestari, Puput Legia Lie, Sukirman Linda Amalia Lisna Anisa Fitriana, Lisna Anisa Maulana, Boyke Muhammad Naufal Abdurahman Muhammad Zaky Mustika Fitri Mustika Nuramalia Handayani Muttaqin, Hanan Siti Maulidah Nurul Nadhiroh, Wafda Safanah Nasution, Lina Anisa Natasya Natasya Nazahra Amani Hermawan Nazwa Alifa Abdurrahman NOVIA DWI ASTUTI Nugraha, Haira Azzahra Dwi Perdani, Agni Laili Pipit Pitriani Pitriani, Pipit Prasetya, Fika Indah Puspita, Asih Purwandari Wahyoe Putri, Wulandari Rahayu, Dwi Lestari Ray, Hamidie Ronald Daniel Revani Dea Sisila Rizka Amalia Ruliyani, Hani Safitri, Destia Salasa, Sehabudin Salsabilah, Insyafadya Sari, Dina P Sasmito, Priyo Sella Putri Herwadi Septian Andriyani, Septian Setiawan, Ivana Eugenia Siti Nisrina Raihani Slamet Rohaedi, Slamet Sri Sumartini Suci Tuty Putri, Suci Tuty Sukarman, Elma Nurfu’adina Tanesha, Josephine Tirta Adikusuma Suparto, Tirta Adikusuma Tresuwan, Khemapas Upik Rahmi Upik Rahmi, Upik Utami, Pradita Agna Wafda Safanah Nadhiroh Wahdini, Ridha Wahyoe, Asih Purwandari Wardany, Nadia Sintia Yatti Sugiarti, Yatti Zahra, Mutiara Alya Zahrani, Fadhila Aridinda