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The Influence Functional Status on The Quality Life Post Patients Stroke Tiur Romatua Sitohang; Herlina Evi Yanti Manik
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 6, No 2 (2024): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v6i2.21814

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Stroke is a functional brain disorder that occurs suddenly and is characterised by clinical symptoms both vocal and global which persist for a period exceeding 24 hours. These symptoms are caused by disorders affecting the blood circulation system. In patients who have suffered a stroke can result in difficulties for carrying out activities of daily living and in the development of motor skills. The research design was a correlational observational study with a cross-sectional approach. The study sample comprised 30 post-stroke patients. Inclusion criteria were patients post-stroke one year or more, seeking outpatient treatment at the Neurology Clinic from June to August 2024. Sampling was conducted using the purposive sampling technique. Spearman rho test for bivariat analysis is used to assess the impact of functional status on the quality of life of post-stroke patients. The research instrument was a questionnaire. The Functional Status Questionnaire employs the Barthel Index scale. The respondent indicated that they were fully independent. The quality of life questionnaire employs the Short Form Stroke-Specific Quality of Life Scale (SSQOL). P-value for the spearman correlation test is 0.046 (<0.05) indicates that there is a statistically significant influence between functional status and the patient's quality of life. The correlation coefficient value is r=0.368, indicating that the influence between functional status and quality of life is moderate to strong. These positive results indicate that as an individual's functional status improves, so does their quality of life one year after stroke. Consequently, the functional status of these patients can be improved through stroke rehabilitation, which is designed to enhance quality of life. Keywords: Functional Status, Stroke, Quality of Life
The Effectiveness of the Active Cycle of Breathing Technique and Peppermint Aroma Therapy on Reducing Shortness of Breath in Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients at Sidikalang Regional General Hospital, Dairi Regency Jojor Silaban; Perak Maruli Asi Roha Hutagalung; Tiur Romatua Sitohang; Risdiana Naibaho
Contagion: Scientific Periodical Journal of Public Health and Coastal Health Vol 7, No 3 (2025): CONTAGION
Publisher : Universitas Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara, Medan

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.30829/contagion.v7i3.25856

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Tuberculosis (TB) has been a health problem in Indonesia and many countries, and it is included in Goal 3 of the  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Breathing pattern disorders caused by TB are a major problem that can lead to complications. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Active Cycle Breathing Technique (ACBT) and peppermint aromatherapy on reducing shortness of breath in patients with Pulmonary TB. The study was carried out in the Sidikalang Regional Hospital Polyclinic in patients with pulmonary TB. This study used a quasi-experimental design with a pre-post test. The number of samples in each case and control group was 35 people. Data analysis used the independent T-test at a significance level of 95% (α = 0.05). The results of the independent T-test showed a significance 0,008  (<0.05), which means that ACBT and peppermint aromatherapy are effective in reducing the scale of shortness of breath in Pulmonary TB patients at Sidikalang Regional Hospital. This study reveals that ACBT and peppermint aromatherapy can be integrated into clinical guidelines for the management of patients with respiratory disorders. The findings suggest that ACBT combined with peppermint aromatherapy may serve as an alternative therapy for alleviating shortness of breath. This procedure is relatively easy and inexpensive to perform and can be done independently at home without supervision. Keywords: ACBT, Peppermint aromatherapy, Shortness of breath, Pulmonary TB.
Co-Authors HERLINA EVI YANTI MANIK Jojor Silaban Perak Maruli Asi Roha Hutagalung Risdiana Naibaho