cover
Contact Name
Joko Gunawan
Contact Email
jokogunawan2015@gmail.com
Phone
-
Journal Mail Official
editorbnj@gmail.com
Editorial Address
-
Location
Kab. belitung timur,
Kepulauan bangka belitung
INDONESIA
Belitung Nursing Journal
ISSN : 2528181x     EISSN : 24774073     DOI : -
Core Subject : Health,
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.
Arjuna Subject : -
Articles 655 Documents
ARE INDONESIAN NURSES READY FOR HEALTHCARE ROBOTS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC? Feni Betriana; Tetsuya Tanioka; Rozzano Locsin; Hema Malini; Devia Putri Lenggogeni
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 3 (2020): May - June
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1114

Abstract

Healthcare robots are used in Indonesia and other countries to combat COVID-19 pandemic. This article was aimed to describe a perspective about healthcare robots, and to recommend ways for Indonesian nurses to engage with healthcare robots during the COVID-19 pandemic. One view hindering healthcare robot appreciation as partners of nurses is its threat to their practice. However, with the current environment of COVID-19 ‘frontline’ situations, increasing infections of patients with SARS COV2, limited personal protective equipment, and the fastidious nature of maintaining social distancing and mask-wearing, it may be best to view healthcare robots as significant partners to facilitate safety, and ease the demands of nursing care activities in order to safeguard human lives while enhancing human well-being. Educating healthcare practitioners about healthcare robot programming and assurance of its safe and secure use can advance robot appreciation as partners in healthcare. These goals, challenges, and recommendations can provide Indonesian nurses some pathways-to-readiness towards a partnership involving healthcare robots, particularly during this COVID-19 pandemic, and in the future.
ERRATUM TO: FACTORS RELATED TO DEPRESSION AMONG OLDER PEOPLE LIVING IN CIMAHI, WEST JAVA PROVINCE, INDONESIA Kiki Gustryanti; Sunanta Thongpat; Sonthaya Maneerat
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 4 (2020): July - August
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (431.226 KB) | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1141

Abstract

After publication of the article (Gustryanti et al., 2017), it has been brought to our attention that the wrong title was used on initial publication. The correct title of this article is “Factors related to depression among older people living in Cimahi, West Java Province, Indonesia”. The original version of the article has been updated to reflect this. In addition, the reference format in this article has also been updated. The publisher apologizes for the minor errors. The corrected article can be seen in the following doi: https://doi.org/10.33546/bnj.50
THE ROLE OF CHLOROQUINE AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT IN A PATIENT WITH COVID-19: A CASE REPORT IN INDONESIA Ade Dilaruri; Ira Rahmawati
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 3 (2020): May - June
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (966.592 KB) | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1132

Abstract

Background: COVID-19 is caused by the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019nCoV) which was identified on 7 January 2020 by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) from the throat swab sample of a patient. This novel coronavirus is phylogenetically similar to the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV) that caused SARS outbreak in 2002. Objective: To describe a case of a COVID -19 patient in a hospital in Indonesia. Case Report: A 55-year-old male was admitted to the Emergency Department of Arifin Achmad Hospital on 31 March 2020. He was transferred from a private hospital after three days of hospitalization. Previously, he came to another hospital complaining palpitation, cough, having difficulty of breathing, and intermittent fever. He then was advised to be admitted and tested for a COVID-19 test. At first, he did not admit to having traveled recently. After three days, the pharyngeal swab test was received confirming that he was contracted with COVID-19. The patient was then transferred to our hospital and hospitalized for ten days. Discussion: The patient was fully recovered after ten days of treatment with antiviral drug namely Oseltamivir 75 mg orally twice a day and chloroquine phosphate 500 mg twice a day orally. The combination of both drugs showed an immune-modulating activity which might increase its antiviral effects. Therefore, the use of this agent in COVID-19 patients might be worthwhile. During hospitalization, reducing patient anxiety was also one of our main goals as many studies has found that anxiety is associated with poor immune system. Conclusion: This case report demonstrated the current situation in Indonesia where people become reluctant to fully disclose their symptoms or travel history to the health care workers, which may put many others on the risk of being transmitted with the virus. Although the proven efficacy of chloroquine is still lacking, it has become the favorable choice at this moment as indicated in our study. Reducing the patient’s anxiety towards the disease may help to speed the patient’s recovery. Also, we need to educate public that COVID-19 might be a life-threatening disease but it is also a treatable disease.
FACTORS INFLUENCING COMPETENCY DEVELOPMENT OF NURSES AS PERCEIVED BY STAKEHOLDERS IN VIETNAM Do Thi Ha; Khanitta Nuntaboot
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 4 (2020): July - August
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | Full PDF (619.197 KB) | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1119

Abstract

Background: Competency of nurses is vital to safe nursing practice as well as essential component to drive quality of nursing services. Competency development is a continuous process of improving knowledge, attitudes and skills, and is influenced by a numerous of factors. Purposes: This study aims to explore factors that influence the development of competencies of nurses working in clinical settings in Vietnam. Methods: A descriptive qualitative research was conducted in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam with a purposive sample of twenty-seven participants including nurses, nurse managers, administrators, nurse teachers, medical doctors, and other health care providers.  Data collection was by in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. Content analysis was used to analyze the data. Findings: The research participants described numerous of factors that influence the journey of developing nurses’ competencies. The identified factors were relevant to nursing education and training system in Vietnam; working environments of nurses; public image and values of nursing profession; characteristics of nurses themselves; Vietnamese nursing profession; sociocultural-economic and political aspects in Vietnam; and global contexts. Conclusion: The derived knowledge would greatly benefit clinical nurses, administrators, nursing educators, health care services managers, policy makers as well as other relevant health care stakeholders in proposing of solutions to promote nursing education, nursing workplace environments, and the appropriate regulations in order to enhance the nursing competency and quality of nursing services in Vietnam.
Symptom experience of adverse drug reaction among male and female patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis in Thailand Apichaya Thontham; Rapin Polsook
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 7 No. 3 (2021): May - June
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1337

Abstract

Background: Patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis often suffer from adverse drug reaction symptoms, which leads to the automatic discontinuation of anti-tuberculosis drugs. Thus, understanding symptom experience of adverse drug reactions is necessary. Objective: This study aimed to examine differences in symptoms experienced in four dimensions: presence, frequency, severity, and distress of adverse drug reactions, between male and female patients. Methods: This was a quantitative survey with a cross-sectional design, with data collected between January and April 2020. A total of 394 patients with newly diagnosed pulmonary tuberculosis was selected through a purposive sampling technique. The symptom experiences of adverse drug reactions were measured using a validated instrument. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and independent t-test. Results: The most commonly reported symptom was itchiness (24.1% in males and 34.9% in females). Vomiting occurred as the most frequent symptom among males (x̅ ± SD = 2.73 ± .88), and fatigue was found to be the most severe and distressing symptom across male patients (x̅ ± SD = 2.50 ± 1.61 and 2.06 ± 1.30, respectively). In contrast, yellowing of the eyes and skin was most frequent and severe among females (x̅ ± SD = 3.17 ± .75 and 3.83 ± 1.47, respectively). In addition, flu-like symptoms were evaluated as the most distressing symptom for female patients (x̅ ± SD = 2.80 ± 1.09). The symptom burdens of the females ranged significantly and reached higher than those of the male patients at a p-value of .05 (t = 3.33). Conclusion: Females taking anti-tuberculosis drugs should be carefully monitored to deal with adverse drug reaction symptoms. This finding would help to decrease the severity of disease and improve their quality of life.
APPRECIATING POSITIVITY OF COVID-19 Joel Rey Ugsang Acob
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 6 (2020): November - December
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1214

Abstract

This article aims to decipher the effects of COVID-19 on humans, thus maintaining the equanimity of life. Ecclesiastes continually radiates its significance these trying times with the operation that everything has its season under heavens. Only an undesirable and existential peril like COVID-19 steered to such profound transformation vastly. The portrayal is considered some of the many obvious outgrowths of the COVID-19 plague. Compared to 2019, levels of pollution have significantly subtracted to 50% because of the measures to ensure the virus is contained. Recognizing health-wealth worth took place when the world watches someone busy picking up the pieces of their lives amidst helpless speculators. In the busyness of life, most, if not all, rarely spend time to slow down, stay home, and go inward. The pandemic teaches us lessons about relationships. The invisible lines that divide people into strata - religion, sex, age, and country have all disappeared as humanity is confronted with this menace as people.
Violence against nurses: A serious issue in Indonesia Ramadhan Tosepu; Hasanuddin Nuru; Tri Hari Irfani
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2021): March - April
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1491

Abstract

N/A
THE MENTAL HEALTH CARE MODEL TO SUPPORT THE COMMUNITY DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN THAILAND Onpicha Ketphan; Siripattra Juthamanee; Sarah Jane Racal; Dussanee Bunpitaksakun
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 6 No. 5 (2020): September - October
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1193

Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused people worldwide, such as in Thailand, to be frightened of being infected from the coronavirus. Exposure to media - including unreliable news sources - trigger people's stress and anxiety. This leads to increased mental health problems and psychiatric disorders in the population, resulting in higher suicide rates. Furthermore, this also affects medical and public health care staff working until emotional exhaustion and physical health deterioration. The ongoing fight against the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus increases the likelihood of pressure, stress, and anxiety. Therefore, a mental health care model for the people of Thailand is necessary. With the appropriate format for people to receive correct information, people will be more likely to accept changes, think logically and positively, not be discouraged, and be ready to improve themselves and their mental health.
The development of Need–Threat Internal Resiliency Theory in COVID-19 crisis utilizing deductive axiomatic approach Jonaid Mustapha Sadang; Daisy R Palompon
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 7 No. 2 (2021): March - April
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1300

Abstract

Resiliency for older people represents the capacity to return to equilibrium when difficulties arise and was found as integral predictor of their health status. This study aims to develop a theory that attempts to explain the older adults’ resiliency perspectives during crisis and how it has affected their well-being and quality of life as population group. Deductive theory generation using axiomatic approach was adopted resulting to five axioms that served as basis for the generation of three propositions such as: (1) An older person’s health needs have tendencies to develop into a health threat, (2) when the threat is perceived, older persons developed a sense of internal control and adaptation to the changes it creates known as internal resiliency, and (3) internal resiliency can influence the quality of life in old age. The evolved theory suggests that in times of crisis (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic), health needs develop into a health threat that compels older persons to develop internal resiliency in order to preserve their integrity, wellbeing and quality of life. This study widens the nursing perspectives in addressing older persons’ resiliency by the unique condition at which older clients are placed affecting both the pathological nature of the illness as well as the preventive interventions which the society is forced to implement.
Factors influencing readmission among Thais with myocardial infarction Rapin Polsook; Yupin Aungsuroch
Belitung Nursing Journal Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021): January - February
Publisher : Belitung Raya Foundation, Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.33546/bnj.1234

Abstract

Background: Readmission among patients with myocardial infarction is costly, and it has become a marker of quality of care. Therefore, factors related to readmission warrant examination. Objective: This study aimed at examining factors influencing readmission in Thai with myocardial infarction. Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with 200 participants randomly selected from five regional hospitals in Thailand. All research tools used indicated acceptable validity and reliability. Linear Structural Relationship version 8.72 was used for the data analysis. Results: The findings showed that the hypothesized model with social support, depression, symptom severity, comorbidity, and quality of life could explain 4% (R2 = 0.04) of the variance in readmission (c2 = 1.39, df = 2, p < 0.50, c2/df = 0.69, GIF = 1.00, RMSEA = 0.00, SRMR = 0.01, and AGFI = 0.98). Symptom severity was the most influential factor that had a positive and direct effect on the readmission rate (0.06, p < 0.05). Conclusions: These findings serve as an input to decrease readmission in patients with myocardial infarction by reducing the symptom severity and comorbidity and promoting a better quality of life.

Filter by Year

2015 2025


Filter By Issues
All Issue Vol. 11 No. 5 (2025): September - October Vol. 11 No. 4 (2025): July - August Vol. 11 No. 3 (2025): May - June Vol. 11 No. 2 (2025): March - April Vol. 11 No. 1 (2025): January - February Vol. 10 No. 4 (2024): July - August Vol. 10 No. 3 (2024): May - June Vol. 10 No. 2 (2024): March - April Vol. 10 No. 1 (2024): January - February Vol. 9 No. 6 (2023): November - December Vol. 9 No. 5 (2023): September - October Vol. 9 No. 4 (2023): July - August Vol. 9 No. 3 (2023): May - June Vol. 9 No. 2 (2023): March - April Vol. 9 No. 1 (2023): January - February Vol. 8 No. 6 (2022): November - December Vol. 8 No. 5 (2022): September - October Vol. 8 No. 4 (2022): July - August Vol. 8 No. 3 (2022): May - June Vol. 8 No. 2 (2022): March - April Vol. 8 No. 1 (2022): January - February Vol. 7 No. 6 (2021): November - December Vol. 7 No. 5 (2021): September - October Vol. 7 No. 4 (2021): July - August Vol. 7 No. 3 (2021): May - June Vol. 7 No. 2 (2021): March - April Vol. 7 No. 1 (2021): January - February Vol. 6 No. 6 (2020): November - December Vol. 6 No. 5 (2020): September - October Vol. 6 No. 4 (2020): July - August Vol. 6 No. 3 (2020): May - June Vol. 6 No. 2 (2020): March - April Vol. 6 No. 1 (2020): January - February Vol. 5 No. 6 (2019): November - December Vol. 5 No. 5 (2019): September - October Vol. 5 No. 4 (2019): July - August Vol. 5 No. 3 (2019): May - June Vol. 5 No. 2 (2019): March - April Vol. 5 No. 1 (2019): January - February Vol. 4 No. 6 (2018): November - December Vol. 4 No. 5 (2018): September - October Vol. 4 No. 4 (2018): July - August Vol. 4 No. 3 (2018): May - June Vol. 4 No. 2 (2018): March - April Vol. 4 No. 1 (2018): January - February Vol. 3 No. 6 (2017): November - December Vol. 3 No. 5 (2017): September - October Vol. 3 No. 4 (2017): July - August Vol. 3 No. 3 (2017): May - June Vol. 3 No. 2 (2017): March - April Vol. 3 No. 1 (2017): January - February Vol. 2 No. 6 (2016): November - December Vol. 2 No. 5 (2016): September - October Vol. 2 No. 4 (2016): July - August Vol. 2 No. 3 (2016): May - June Vol. 2 No. 2 (2016): March - April Vol. 2 No. 1 (2016): January - February Vol. 1 No. 1 (2015): November - December More Issue