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Optimizing nutritional education to improve quality of life in cancer patients Sukartini, Tintin; Zamroni, Asroful Hulam; Marina, Navy Sealsi Adinda Prisca; Syahri, Alfi; Ismail, Fachril; Tadi, Tadi; Qothrunnadaa, Azka; Tisel, Yulmira Maria; Tabik, Albertina Dete; Dorman, Johanes Eban B.; Damayanti, Elvi Kurnia
Community Empowerment Vol 10 No 7 (2025)
Publisher : Universitas Muhammadiyah Magelang

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31603/ce.13077

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Cancer remains a major contributor to morbidity and mortality globally. The disease itself and its treatments often lead to significant challenges that negatively impact patients' quality of life. The objective of this community service initiative was to enhance the knowledge and understanding of cancer patients regarding their nutritional needs through a focused educational program. The method employed was a health education approach that included demonstrations. The activity involved 30 cancer patients, all over 18 years of age, who were undergoing radiotherapy or chemotherapy. The results showed a significant improvement in the participants' quality of life, specifically in their knowledge and understanding of nutrition. The pre-intervention score of 50% increased to 87.3% post-intervention, representing a 37.3% improvement. This demonstrates that the application of education on nutritional management can effectively improve patients' nutritional status. A good nutritional status is expected to enhance the overall quality of life for cancer patients undergoing medical treatment, as they are better equipped to implement nutritional management strategies in line with their health conditions and medical recommendations.
Effect of Strength Training on Pain Reduction and Physical Function Improvement in Postoperative Prostate Cancer Patients Prakoso, Wisnu Guntur; Tadi, Tadi; Fauzi, Achmad; Marina, Navy Sealsi Adinda Prisca; Sukartini, Tintin
MAHESA : Malahayati Health Student Journal Vol 6, No 2 (2026): Volume 6 Nomor 2 (2026)
Publisher : Universitas Malahayati

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ABSTRACT Nursing has an important role in improving the health and prevention of complications of post-surgical patients. One of the nursing interventions that can be provided is Pelvic Floor Muscle Exercise (Kegel) which aims to strengthen the muscles that support the bladder and intestines, which are often affected after prostate surgery. To systematically explore the effect of strength training on reducing pain and improving physical function in postoperative prostate cancer patients. The method uses a search through 4 major databases namely PubMed, Scopus, Sciencedirect and ProQuest with a range of 5 years from 2020 to 2025. The literature search used keywords namely "strength training", "pain intensity", "physical function", "postoperative prostate cancer". The critical appraisal guidelines of the Joanna Briggs Institute were used for the appraisal review of the journal. Twelve articles were extracted regarding the effect of strength training on reducing pain and improving physical function in postoperative prostate cancer patients. Overall, the articles yielded several findings regarding differences in pain and physical functional ability with different types of strength training implemented using varying duration, frequency and intensity. Strength training has significant benefits in helping postoperative prostate cancer patients. It is effective in reducing pain, especially pelvic pain and pain related to urinary incontinence, as well as improving the physical function of patients Keywords: Pain Intensity, Physical Therapy, Prostate Cancer, Strength Training.