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Journal : International Journal of Nursing and Health Services (IJNHS)

Laughter Therapy Card for Sleep Disorder Older Adults in Lubuklinggau City Dwi Ari Wibowo, Wahyu; Ulfa, Msy Hartina; Wijaya, Sapondra
International Journal of Nursing and Health Services (IJNHS) Vol. 6 No. 6 (2023): International Journal of Nursing and Health Services (IJHNS)
Publisher : Alta Dharma Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35654/ijnhs.v6i6.766

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Introduction: Sleep disorders affecting 40 to 70% of older adults manifest sleep disorders. Compromised sleep detrimentally impacts older adults, leading to daytime sleepiness, heightened fall risks, and cognitive decline. Demonstrates promising therapy in enhancing sleep quality and reducing fatigue through laughter therapy cards. Objective: The study aimed to construct and test the effect of laughter cards on improving the sleep quality of old adults in Lubuklinggau City, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Method: This quantitative study was conducted with a quasi-experimental approach. A total of 32 participants took part in this study, of which 32 participants attended laughter therapies with laughter therapy cards in 1 month by doing activities in laughter therapy four times in 1 month, each 45 minutes, before and after laughter therapies are assessed by PSQI score. The Cronbach's alpha coefficients used were 0.81. The paired t-test was used to determine the data statistically. Result: Before and after therapies showed different values of PSQI score. PSQI score of older adults before treatments (10.50), became (7.68) after therapies, and had a statistically significant p 0.001. Recommendation: Continuous laughter therapies are non-pharmacological therapy for older adults with a sleep disorder
Improving IV-Cath Insertion Knowledge Using Comics for Nursing Students at the Health Polytechnic of Palembang in Baturaja Wijaya, Sapondra; Ulfa, Msy Hartina; Wibowo, Wahyu Dwi Ari; Rohana, I Gusti Ayu Putu Desy
International Journal of Nursing and Health Services (IJNHS) Vol. 6 No. 5 (2023): International Journal of Nursing and Health Services (IJHNS)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.35654/ijnhs.v6i5.752

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Introduction: One of the most critical aspects that determine the growth of education is learning, which is a process of obtaining a lot of development, both in terms of knowledge, attitudes, and skills. One thing that needs to be improved is the knowledge and skills of IV-Cath insertion as a basis for nursing practice. One of the educational media to attract students' attention is comics. The advantage of the comic is that it is easy to understand with simple pictures plus words in daily language so that comics can be read easily. Objective: The study aimed to test the effect of the IV-Cath Comic on knowledge of IV-Cath Insertion in nursing students Baturaja, South Sumatra, Indonesia. Method: This research was a quantitative study with a quasi-experimental approach using pre and post-tests with a total sample of 78 nursing students from the Health Polytechnic of Palembang in Baturaja. Data analysis used the Wilcoxon test because the data was not normally distributed. Result: The results of the Wilcoxon analysis test obtained the value of Sig. (2-tailed) of 0.000 <0.05, an average difference exists between the pre-and post-test scores. Conclusion: In conclusion, there is an increase in knowledge of IV-Cath insertion after using comic media. Recommendation: This IV-Cath comic can be used as a practical learning media to increase students' knowledge about IV-Cath insertion. For further research, we suggest examining student motivation and enthusiasm for learning.