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Effects Of Laxatives On Postoperative Intestinal Sound Recovery Wahyuni, Eko Sari; Hamarno, Rudi; Arif, Taufan; Astuti, Erlina Suci; Septiasih, Rossyana
Health Frontiers: Multidisciplinary Journal for Health Professionals Vol. 2 No. 1 (2024): Health Frontiers
Publisher : Tarqabin Nusantara Group

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.62255/mjhp.v2i1.124

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Intestinal sound is produced by muscle movements in the digestive tract. The return of intestinal sound after surgery is an important indicator for patients to return to eating and drinking normally. This study aimed to determine whether the administration of laxatives before surgery can speed up the recovery of intestinal sound in patients undergoing surgery with general anesthesia. The study involved 30 patients divided into two groups: a laxative group and a control group. The laxative group received laxatives before surgery, while the control group did not. Intestinal sound recovery time was measured in both groups. The sampling technique uses purposive sampling with the Mann Whitney statistical test. The results showed that the administration of laxatives before surgery had a significant effect on intestinal sound recovery time in postoperative patients under general anesthesia (p < 0.05). The laxative group showed faster recovery of intestinal sound than the control group. From this study it can be concluded that the administration of pre-operative laxatives can be beneficial for postoperative patients under general anesthesia to accelerate the recovery of bowel function. So that suggestions to the next researcher are advised to conduct research respondents who are given more varied laxatives
Family Support Education for Hypertension Patients: A Case Study of Blood Pressure Reduction Septiasih, Rossyana; Prastiwi, Swito; Wahyuni, Eko Sari
Health Gate Vol 4, No 2 (2026): April, 2026
Publisher : Dewan Pimpinan Daerah Persatuan Perawat Nasional Indonesia Kota Blitar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.70111/hg4213

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Lack of family support in patients with hypertension is often influenced by family perceptions and limited knowledge regarding hypertension management. This condition may lead to inadequate attention to patients and poor adherence to treatment and preventive measures. In contrast, family attention, empathy, and involvement in patient care can positively influence patient behavior and improve psychological well-being. This study aimed to identify the level of family support among patients with hypertension before and after the implementation of family support education. This research employed a descriptive case study design involving two research subjects. Data were collected using a family support questionnaire covering emotional, informational, instrumental, and appraisal support. The findings showed that before the educational intervention, subject 1 had not met family support in all four aspects, with informational support being the lowest due to limited access to health information. Meanwhile, subject 2 showed the lowest score in instrumental support due to economic limitations. After the implementation of family support education, both subjects demonstrated improvements and fulfilled all four aspects of family support. It is recommended that families maintain these four aspects of support to enhance patient care, and future researchers are encouraged to conduct separate assessments between family members and patients to obtain more comprehensive results.