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Belitung Nursing Journal
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BNJ contributes to the advancement of evidence-based nursing, midwifery and healthcare by disseminating high quality research and scholarship of contemporary relevance and with potential to advance knowledge for practice, education, management or policy. BNJ welcomes submissions of evidence-based clinical application papers, original research, systematic review, case studies, perspectives, commentaries, letter to editor and guest editorial on a variety of clinical and professional topics.
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WHAT ROLES DO INDONESIAN NURSES PLAY IN THE EARLY IDENTIFICATION AND INTERVENTION OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES? A QUALITATIVE STUDY Mardiyanti Mardiyanti; Lesley Cuthbertson; Paul Jewell
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): March - April
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1039

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Background: Developmental delays can be a basis for identifying children who may experience a disability. Accordingly, developmental screenings and monitoring are implemented to facilitate early identification of developmental disabilities Objective: To explore Indonesian’s community nurses’ perceptions regarding their roles in the early identification and intervention of developmental disabilities Method: This was a descriptive phenomenological study. Eleven community health nurses participated in a multiple semi-structured interview. Thematic analysis was used to analyse data. Findings: Four themes of nursing roles emerged, these include parents’ expression of need, a focus on curative management, provision of nursing care and being alert to discuss a possible developmental delay. Indonesian nurses describe their roles as focusing on curative management and include monitoring child growth and nutritional status because they perceive these roles as the main program of the centres and as to fulfilling parents’ expressions of needs, however they will raise concern when it is suspected or observed, that the child has delayed development. Conclusion: Child’s developmental surveillance has been implemented in developed countries as the basis to identify developmental disabilities earlier in children, however Indonesian nurses focus more on nutrition and eradicating communicable diseases rather than child’s developmental monitoring. More investigation is needed to find barriers of implementation of developmental screenings.
BONDING AND ATTACHMENT EXPERIENCE AMONG POSTNATAL MOTHERS WITH SPONTANEOUS CHILDBIRTH Fauziah H Wada; Yayi Suryo Prabandari; Elsi Dwi Hapsari
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 1 (2020): January - February
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.779

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Background: Bonding is an emotional bond between a mother and a baby that develops gradually and immediately after birth until it is formed into an attachment. Bonding is considered important to ensure the baby’s protection. However, bonding remains challenging for mothers with spontaneous childbirth because they are most likely to focus on themselves. Objective: To explore the bonding and attachment experience among postpartum mothers with spontaneous childbirth. Methods: This was a qualitative study with a phenomenological approach. Data were collected from nine participants using semi-structured interviews and observations. Data were analyzed using Colaizzi’s analysis method. Results: Five themes emerged, namely 1) feeling relieved and happy with the birth of the baby, 2) bonding and attachments are important, 3) stimulating the baby’s sense, 4) the need of social supports in bonding and attachment, and 5) internal and external factors of bonding and attachment. Conclusion: Bonding and attachment are very important that should be done by the mothers to the baby. However, it takes time and needs the supports from the husbands, parents, relatives, and health workers. Therefore, nurses or midwives should pay attention to this process to create the better bonding and attachment between the mothers and the babies.
‘WASH YOUR HAND!’: THE OLD MESSAGE FROM FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE TO BATTLE COVID-19 Siripattra Juthamanee
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): March - April
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EXTENT OF HEMODIALYSIS NURSES’ PRESENCE AS PERCEIVED BY PATIENTS Ma. Almira Pliego Nebres; Clarence Bien Ladion Nebres; Bienvisa Ladion Nebres
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 3 (2020): May - June
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Background: Nursing presence is an essential nurse caring behavior of being with the patient. This is particularly true for those with chronic renal disease and who regularly undergo maintenance hemodialysis treatment in the hospital setting. When nursing presence is perceived by patients in a nurse-patient relationship, it is more likely to result in enhanced satisfaction with the quality of nursing care. Thus, it is important for hemodialysis nurses to be aware of the relevance of nurse-patient interactions in planned care considering that these interactions are integral to the extent to which nursing presence is experienced and perceived by patients.Objective: This study aims to determine the hemodialysis nurses’ extent of nursing presence as perceived by patients undergoing hemodialysis treatment in two hospitals in Iligan City, Philippines.Methods: Utilizing the descriptive research design, the study was conducted in two hospitals in Iligan City, Philippines.  A total of 121 hemodialysis patients were purposely selected to determine their perception as to the extent of hemodialysis nurse’s nursing presence utilizing the 25-item Presence of Nursing Scale (PONS) instrument. Descriptive statistics were used for data analysis.Result: The overall rating by the hemodialysis patients in both hospitals was “always" on the hemodialysis nurses’ extent of nursing presence with an average mean score of 4.47 in all 25 items of the PONS. The highest rated item which reflects that the nurse cares for the patient as a person had an average mean score of 4.63 (always) while the lowest rated item indicating that the nurse is meeting the spiritual needs of the patient had an average mean score of 4.23 (always).Conclusion: The nurse-patient relationship is enhanced by the presence of nurses who are more responsive and interactive with the patients, resulting in patients who are more satisfied with nursing care. Thus, it is suggested that nurses in dealing with patients of varying backgrounds should consider their unique needs when giving information, explanations, health education and nursing care.
EFFECT OF PROGRESSIVE MUSCLE RELAXATION ON SLEEP QUALITY AMONG PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES: A LITERATURE REVIEW Syafa'atun Mirzanah; Sri Yona; Debie Dahlia
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): March - April
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Background: Sleep disturbance is prevalent among patients with chronic diseases. Thus, the use of non-pharmacological interventions is needed. Progressive muscle relaxation is considered effective to improve sleep quality, but its discussion is still limited. Objective: To investigate the effect of progressive muscle relaxation on sleep quality among chronic disease patients. Design: Literature review. Data Sources: Search was performed through the CINAHL, Science Direct, and ProQuest database from 2014 to 2019 for English-based, full-text research articles. Review Methods: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) methods was used to select articles. Critical Appraisal Skills Programme was used for quality assessment. Results: From the 644 articles yielded, six articles were included. Progressive muscle relaxation could be given alone or in combination with cognitive behavioural therapy. It also has been proven to improve sleep quality among patients with chronic diseases regardless their ages. Procedures in progressive muscle relaxation vary, but all studies reported significant improvements on sleep quality. Most of studies used audio as a medium for progressive muscle relaxation training. Conclusion: Progressive muscle relaxation significantly improves the sleep quality among patients with chronic diseases. It is recommended for future studies to compare the effectivity between 4 or 7 muscle groups and 16 muscle groups on sleep quality.
AN INTERVENTION PROGRAM TO IMPROVE NURSES’ COMPETENCIES IN DISASTER RESPONSE: A MIXED-METHODS STUDY PROTOCOL Cut Husna; Hajjul Kamil; Mustanir Yahya; Teuku Tahlil
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 3 (2020): May - June
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Introduction: Indonesia has the highest risk and vulnerability to both natural and non-natural disasters in the world. Aceh Province located on the confluence of two earth fault plates has been discovered to be exposed to a higher risk leading to significant physical, emotional, and psychological problems. Therefore, there is a need for immediate disaster response efforts to reduce the impacts, and nurses are the largest care providers with adequate competencies to ensure effectiveness. Objective: The study aims to develop a study protocol to measure the effectiveness of the intervention program to improve nurses’ competencies in disaster response. Methods: A sequential exploratory mixed-method study design will be used. A qualitative phase is to explore nurses’ competencies in disaster response according to nurses, disaster survivors, hospitalized patients, members of the Ulama Consultative Assembly of Aceh, and hospital policymakers using FGDs and in-depth interviews. The result of this phase is to develop intervention and instruments. Data are analyzed using a content analysis. A quantitative phase is to examine the effectiveness of the initiated intervention programs on nurses’ competencies in disaster response with a randomized controlled trial study design. There will be three groups in this phase, namely Evidence-Based Intervention (EBI) group, Islamic-Based Intervention (IBI) group, and Control Group (CG). The nurses’ competencies related knowledge, skill, and attitude will be measured using valid and reliable instruments. Data will be analyzed using independent t-test, and a repeated measure one way ANOVA. Discussion: The findings are expected to be the basis for the development of appropriate tools and better intervention in nursing practice and education in relation to evidence and Islamic-based disaster curriculum as well as a guide for future research. Trial registration: on process with request number ANZCTR 378930
NURSING THE NURSED: ADDRESSING COVID-19 PANDEMIC CRISIS IN THE CUEN THEORY PERSPECTIVE Joel Rey Ugsang Acob
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): March - April
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Caring as an unending expression of nursing holds true this very time of trials. Humanity is faced with a crisis in the COVID-19 however healthcare professionals are standing still to save the world. This document illustrates how CUEN theory is applied in the care of patients undergoing emerging infectious diseases and stipulates its contribution to the care of patients having infected with the disease.
THE EFFECTIVENESS OF LOCAL WISDOM-BASED COUNSELING TO PREVENT IRON DEFICIENCY ANEMIA AMONG PREGNANT WOMEN: A PROTOCOL OF A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED TRIAL Darmawati Darmawati; Tongku Nizwan Siregar; Hajjul Kamil; Teuku Tahlil
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 3 (2020): May - June
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Background: Anemia during pregnancy is a health problem that often occurs in developing countries. Local wisdom-based counseling is considered a new approach in preventing iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women by integrating cultural beliefs into antenatal counseling. Objective: The study aims to measure the effectiveness of local wisdom-based counseling model among pregnant women to prevent iron deficiency anemia. Methods: This paper outlines the protocol of a randomized controlled trial method. Two intervention programs will be developed, the local wisdom-based program and health-based counseling intervention program, and will be tested among 150 pregnant women from nine public health centers in one district of Aceh Province. Sample selection will be completed through a simple random selection process. The effectiveness of the interventions will be assessed using a self-report questionnaire and a hemoglobin test. Data will be analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Discussion: The expected outcome in this study is a significant difference in hemoglobin levels between both intervention groups. It is also expected that there will be an increase in knowledge, attitude, and behavior in the group who will receive local wisdom-based counseling intervention than the other group who will receive health-based counseling intervention. A local wisdom-based counseling approach is expected to give an effective model to reduce the prevalence of iron deficiency anemia among pregnant women. The effectiveness of this model may suggest the further application in the other regions. Registration trial number: ACTRN12620000299909
LIVED EXPERIENCE OF NURSES IN CARING FOR PERSONS WITH OUT-OF-HOSPITAL CARDIAC ARREST IN RURAL AREAS OF EAST JAVA INDONESIA: A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY Janes Jainurakhma; Mochamad Soleh; Ni Luh Dewi Ayu Sita; Ika Yuli Astuti
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): March - April
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Background: Out-of-hospital cardiac arrest can occur anywhere, including in rural areas. Nurses are demanded to have skills for critical care to save lives. Objective: This study aimed to explore lived experience of nurses in caring for persons with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in the rural areas of East Java, Indonesia. Methods: This study employed a phenomenological research design. Five nurses were selected from five village health posts using a purposive sampling. A semi-structure interview was used to collect data. Colaizzi’s method was used for data analysis. Results: Four themes emerged, including (1) being fast and responsive, (2) needing a family trust, (3) feeling worried, and (4) lacking personnel and infrastructure. Conclusion: The role of nurses in saving lives of persons with out-of-hospital cardiac arrest is very important. It is suggested for the nurses to always improve the quality of knowledge management of persons with critical conditions, provide understanding of basic life support in community, increase the trust of family in nurses, and improve the collaboration between nurses and community. The government also need to provide better emergency equipment and add health personnel in community.
THE RELATIONSHIP OF EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE, WORKPLACE CULTURE, AND NURSE PERFORMANCE IN A PRIVATE HOSPITAL IN MEDAN INDONESIA Fajar Amanah Ariga; Jenny Marlindawani Purba; Mahnum Lailan Nasution
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 3 (2020): May - June
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Background: Nurse performance plays an important role in ensuring high quality care to achieve patient outcomes in hospitals. Therefore, factors related to the performance warrant investigation. Emotional intelligence and workplace culture are assumed to be related to nurse performance. Objective: To determine the relationship of emotional intelligence, workplace culture, and nurse performance at one of private hospitals in Medan Indonesia. Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional design with 126 associate nurses who were selected using a simple random sampling technique. Emotional intelligence, workplace culture, and nurse performance were measured using valid questionnaires. Spearman-Rank correlation test was used for data analysis. Results: Majority of nurses had high performance, emotional intelligence and workplace culture. There were significant relationships between emotional intelligence, workplace culture, and nurse performance, with a strong (r= .68; p= .01) and medium level (r= .30; p= .01), respectively. Conclusion: Nurses with high emotional intelligence and good workplace culture would show good performance in providing professional nursing care to patients. It is recommended for the hospital managers and nurse managers to improve emotional intelligence of nurses and create better workplace culture in order to improve the nurse performance.

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