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An observational study on blood pressure measurement discrepancies between left and right arms among Indonesian nursing students Safira, Ekatiara Siva; Sarwono, Bambang; Kriswoyo, Pramono Giri
Innovation in Health for Society Vol 4 No 2 (2024): July - December
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ihs.11754

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Blood pressure is crucial in healthcare, and measurement deviations can lead to diagnostic errors and incorrect treatment. Additionally, blood pressure helps detect various cardiovascular diseases. Most people measure blood pressure in only one arm, neglecting the other. However, blood pressure readings can vary due to many factors. This research aims to measure differences in blood pressure between the left and right arms, specifically systolic blood pressure (SBP), diastolic blood pressure (DBP), and mean arterial pressure (MAP). The study employed a quantitative approach with a comparative observational analysis design. Probability sampling, specifically proportional stratified random sampling, was used for sample selection. A digital blood pressure monitor was utilized for measurements. Data analysis was performed using the Wilcoxon surrogate test. The statistical Wilcoxon test showed a mean difference of 0.002 (p<0.05) in the SBP measurements, indicating a significant difference between right and left-arm SBP measurements. The systolic blood pressure in the right arm was 102.37 mmHg, which was 1.66 mmHg higher than that measured in the left arm. While there is a difference in the average systolic, diastolic, and MAP results between the left and right arms, it is insignificant. However, the right arm's systolic blood pressure (SBP) is notably higher than the left. Keywords: Blood pressure measurements; hypertension; health assessment; innovation; healthcare delivery
Penerapan Familiar Auditory Sensory Training Pada Pasien Stroke Dengan Masalah Penurunan Kesadaran di Intensive Care Unit Safira, Ekatiara Siva; Widigdo, Dwi Ari Murti; Sunarmi, Sunarmi; Sarwono, Bambang; Roatib, Ali
NUTRIX Vol 8 No 2 (2024): Volume 8, Issue 2, 2024
Publisher : Fakultas Ilmu Keperawatan Universitas Klabat

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37771/nj.v8i2.1146

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Stroke dapat menyebabkan penurunan kesadaran bahkan bisa berakibat fatal atau kematian. Pasien stroke dengan tingkat kesadaran yang rendah memerlukan penatalaksanaan nonfarmakologi tambahan yakni dengan memberikan stimulasi sensori berupa stimulasi sensori auditori. Salah satu terapi stimulasi sensori auditori yaitu dengan metode Familiar Auditory Sensory Training (FAST). Penelitian ini menggunakan desain studi kasus yang disajikan dalam bentuk deskriptif mulai dari pengkajian hingga evaluasi. Setelah dilakukan terapi FAST menunjukkan hasil adanya perubahan tingkat kesadaran pada seluruh pasien dari hari pertama hingga hari ketiga dari skor GCS terendah 5 (sopor) sedangkan tertingginya 9 (somnolen) menjadi terendah 8 (somnolen) sedangkan skor tertingginya adalah 14 (composmenstis). Selain itu, tanda-tanda vital pasien pun berada dalam batas normal. Dalam mengelola pasien dengan penurunan tingkat kesadaran khususnya pada pasien stroke, perawat perlu melakukan terapi FAST. Terapi ini membantu mempercepat pemulihan tingkat kesadaran. Pasien stroke dengan penurunan kesadaran sebaiknya diberikan terapi FAST.