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Relationship Between Patient Knowledge Level And use Corticosteroid Drugs At Pharmacies X And Y Fadillah Noviyanti; Hidayah Apriliawan; Aprilia Puteri Santika
International Journal of Health Engineering and Technology Vol. 4 No. 6 (2026): IJHET MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55227/ijhet.v4i6.626

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Corticosteroids are a class of drugs widely used in healthcare services due to their anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and immunosuppressant effects. These drugs are often prescribed in healthcare facilities, including pharmacies. The use of corticosteroids requires a good understanding from patients for safe use. The level of patient knowledge regarding corticosteroid drugs can be influenced by various respondent characteristics, such as age, gender, and occupation. Therefore, it is necessary to conduct research to determine the relationship between respondent characteristics and the level of patient knowledge regarding corticosteroid drugs in healthcare facilities. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship between the level of patient knowledge and respondent characteristics (age, gender, and occupation) in healthcare facilities in pharmacies. This study is an observational analytical study with a cross-sectional design. Sampling was carried out using an accidental sampling technique on patients who obtained corticosteroid drugs at x Pharmacy and y Pharmacy in December 2025. The number of samples in this study was 100 respondents. The research instruments were a questionnaire on the level of patient knowledge and a questionnaire on respondent characteristics. The study showed that patients' knowledge of corticosteroids ranged from good (51.57%), sufficient (32.63%), and poor (15.78%). Chi-square test results showed no significant association between age, gender, and occupation with patients' knowledge of corticosteroids (p>0.05). There was no association between respondent characteristics (age, gender, and occupation) and patients' knowledge of corticosteroids at health care facilities in pharmacies.
Evaluation Of The Use Of Mdi And Dpi Inhaler Preparations In Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (Copd) Patients At Uns Hospital Reihan Rendika; Hidayah Apriliawan; Aprilia Puteri Santika
International Journal of Health Engineering and Technology Vol. 4 No. 6 (2026): IJHET MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55227/ijhet.v4i6.627

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Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a chronic lung disease characterized by progressive and not fully reversible airflow limitation. One of the main therapies for COPD is inhaled medication delivered through Metered Dose Inhalers (MDI) and Dry Powder Inhalers (DPI). The success of therapy is strongly influenced by the correctness of inhaler technique, as improper use can reduce drug deposition in the airways and affect clinical outcomes. This study aimed to evaluate the accuracy of MDI and DPI inhaler use and its relationship with the FEV₁/FVC ratio in COPD patients at RS UNS. This study employed a non-experimental design with a cross-sectional approach. A total of 100 COPD patients who met the inclusion criteria were selected using purposive sampling. Sociodemographic data and inhaler-use accuracy were obtained through direct interviews, while FEV₁/FVC values ​​were collected from medical records. The data were analyzed using the Chi-Square test with a significance level of α = 0.05. The results showed that most respondents were over 45 years old (80%) and female (56%). The level of correct inhaler use was low in both MDI users (22.2% correct) and DPI users (13.2% correct). There was no significant relationship between sociodemographic factors and inhaler-use accuracy (p > 0.05). However, a highly significant relationship was found between inhaler-use accuracy and achievement of the FEV₁/FVC ratio (p < 0.001), in which all patients with correct inhaler technique achieved the target FEV₁/FVC. In conclusion, appropriate inhaler technique plays a crucial role in achieving optimal pulmonary function outcomes in COPD patients. Therefore, continuous education and regular evaluation of inhaler technique are essential to support the success of COPD therapy.
Analysis Of The Relationship Between Pharmacists' Knowledge, Attitude, And Perception Levels Towards Telepharmy Implementation In Sukoharjo Regency Fiska Febriani Fikri; Kharisma Jayak Pratama; Hidayah Apriliawan
International Journal of Health Engineering and Technology Vol. 4 No. 6 (2026): IJHET MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55227/ijhet.v4i6.660

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The Covid-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of technology in healthcare services, including the implementation of telepharmacy. The success of telepharmacy implementation depends on the readiness of pharmacists in terms of their knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions. This study aims to analyze the relationship between the level of knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of pharmacists towards the implementation of telepharmacy in the Sukoharjo Regency. This study is a qualitative descriptive study with a cross-sectional approach. The study sample consisted of 30 pharmacists working in pharmacies and community health centers in Sukoharjo Regency, selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire that had been tested for validity and reliability, as well as in-depth interviews. Data analysis included univariate and bivariate analysis with chi-square. The results showed that the majority of pharmacists had a good level of knowledge (mean 76.7%), indicating that pharmacists had a good understanding. Pharmacists' attitudes were in the adequate category (mean 60%), and pharmacists' perceptions were in the adequate category (mean 70%). Statistical analysis using chi-square indicated that there was a significant relationship between pharmacists' knowledge and perceptions, with a p-value of 0.014 (p <0.05). There was a significant relationship between the variables of attitude and perception, as indicated by a p-value of 0.001 (p <0.05). The conclusion of the implementation of tele-pharmacy is not only in terms of knowledge, but also in strengthening positive attitudes through supportive infrastructure, technical training, and clear regulations.
Troponin Profile Of Clopidogrel And Ticagrelor With Old Generation PPIs In Myocardial Infarction Patients Erlisa Ika Yuni Pramesti; Kharisma Jayak Pratama; Hidayah Apriliawan
International Journal of Health Engineering and Technology Vol. 4 No. 6 (2026): IJHET MARCH 2026
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.55227/ijhet.v4i6.664

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Myocardial infarction is a leading cause of cardiovascular death in Indonesia with an increasing prevalence. The interaction of clopidogrel-ticagrelor with older-generation PPIs can affect antiplatelet efficacy and troponin levels. This study aims to describe troponin levels in the use of clopidogrel and ticagrelor with older-generation PPIs and their relationship to patient characteristics and lipid profiles. A retrospective descriptive observational method was conducted on 76 myocardial infarction patients at March eleventh University Hospital (November 2024-November 2025) using medical record data. Univariate (frequency, mean) and bivariate (Chi-Square, p<0.05) analyses were processed using SPSS. The results showed that the majority of patients were male (66%), aged 46-65 years (64%). There was no significant association between gender (p=0.542), age (p=0.415), clopidogrel-PPI (p=0.346), ticagrelor-PPI (p=0.368), and LDL (p=0.100) with troponin, but triglycerides were significantly associated (p=0.040). The average troponin of clopidogrel was 9.465 ng/L, higher than that of ticagrelor (3.879 ng/L). It was concluded that triglycerides significantly influenced troponin, while patient characteristics and the combination of antiplatelet-PPI did not.