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Frontiers on Healthcare Research
Published by RSUP Dr M Djamil Padang
ISSN : 30327725     EISSN : -     DOI : https://doi.org/10.63918/fhr.v2.n2
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Health Professions Public Health
The principal aim of Frontiers on Healthcare Research is to catalyze advancements in healthcare research that directly inform and improve the efficacy of health system operations, enrich patient experiences, and guarantee fairness in health service access
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Nutritional Status and Cognitive Development in Children Aged 2-5: A Narrative Review Ismail, Fauziah; Fasrini, Ulya Uti; Harmen, Anggia Perdana
Frontiers on Healthcare Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63918/fhr.v2.n1.p44-52.2025

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Background: Meeting the nutritional needs of children is crucial for optimal growth and development. Children aged 2-5 years are in the preoperational stage, characterized by egocentric and intuitive thinking. Nutritional deficiencies can negatively impact their development, including cognitive abilities and learning capacity. Research worldwide has extensively studied the relationship between nutritional status and children's development, emphasizing the importance of proper nutrition for motor, speech, and behavioral skills essential for learning. This narrative review presents the results of relevant research from various countries on the relationship between nutritional status and the development of children aged 2-5 years in terms of motor skills, speech, and behavior. Methods: This review is a narrative review of relevant articles from the last decade, focusing on the discussion of the cognitive development process of children and its relationship to nutritional status. Results: Several studies have linked nutritional status with overall development, while some have specifically focused on motor or cognitive development. Although most results indicate a relationship between nutritional status and the development of children aged 2-5 years, the observed developmental levels and achievements are not entirely conclusive. Child development is also influenced by external factors. Conclusion: A total of 11 articles from 18 articles stated that there was a significant relationship between nutritional status and children’s cognitive development.
Characteristics of Cancer Patients Enrolled for Radiotherapy in Andalas University Hospital Hanggara, Muhammad Azzel; Hanum, Fathiya Juwita; Adrial
Frontiers on Healthcare Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63918/fhr.v2.n1.p15-23.2025

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Background: Cancer remains a significant global health burden, with radiotherapy being a crucial treatment modality. However, data on the characteristics of cancer patients undergoing radiotherapy in West Sumatra is limited. This study aims to analyze the demographic and clinical characteristics of patients receiving radiotherapy at Andalas University Hospital. Methods: A retrospective descriptive study was conducted on 510 cancer patients who underwent radiotherapy between 2019 and 2020. Data were collected from medical records, including demographics, cancer types, staging, and treatment history. Results: Breast cancer (42.5%) was the most common malignancy, with a higher prevalence in female patients (72.5%), particularly in the 45–64 age group. Stage IV (26.1%) was the most frequently recorded staging, though nearly 50% of cases lacked staging data, highlighting documentation gaps. The majority of patients were from West Sumatra (78.6%), with a significant number referred from other provinces, emphasizing Andalas University Hospital’s role as a regional referral center for radiotherapy. Conclusion: The findings underscore the high prevalence of late-stage cancer diagnoses and incomplete medical records, necessitating enhanced cancer registration systems and early detection programs. Strengthening data management and accessibility is crucial for improving cancer care and treatment outcomes in West Sumatra.
Occupational Risk of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in Healthcare and Non-Healthcare Workers Aulia, Zahra Katrina; Welong, Katherina; Arda, Anggi Mutia; Aulia, Wima; Ulfah, Eriane
Frontiers on Healthcare Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63918/fhr.v2.n1.p53-60.2025

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Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSDs) are among the most common occupational health issues worldwide, significantly affecting worker productivity and well-being. This study aims to assess the prevalence and risk levels of WMSDs among various professions at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital, Padang, highlighting high-risk occupations and proposing preventive strategies. Method: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 476 hospital staff using a proportional random sampling technique. The Nordic Body Map (NBM) Questionnaire was employed to identify musculoskeletal complaints, and data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Ethical approval was obtained from the institutional review board (IRB), and informed consent was secured from all participants.. Result: Among the respondents, 7 individuals (1.5%) were identified as having a high risk of developing WMSDs, with the most affected professions being nutrition processors (n=3), hospital orderlies (n=2), and nurses (n=2). Severe pain was reported primarily in the lower back (9 respondents, 1.9%) and right leg (9 respondents, 1.9%), followed by the left leg (8 respondents, 1.7%). Conclusion: WMSDs pose a significant occupational health challenge, particularly among high-risk hospital staff. To mitigate these risks, ergonomic interventions, such as improved workstation design and periodic stretching exercises, should be implemented. Future research should explore additional risk factors, including workload and psychological stress, to develop more comprehensive preventive strategies.
The Relationship Between Social Support and Self-esteem in People with HIV/AIDS Marlina, Marlina; Yolanda, Yola
Frontiers on Healthcare Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63918/fhr.v2.n1.p37-43.2025

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Background: People with HIV/AIDS experience both physical and emotional challenges. The existence of stigma and discrimination significantly affects their self-esteem. However, limited research has explored the direct relationship between social support and self-esteem within healthcare settings, particularly in Indonesia. Understanding this relationship is crucial for developing effective psychosocial interventions. This research aims to determine the relationship between social support and self-esteem in people with HIV/AIDS at VCT Polyclinic RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang Methods: This study used a cross-sectional design conducted between January and August 2024. Data collection took place from June 3 to June 26, 2024, at the VCT Polyclinic of RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang. The population consisted of 400 people, with 200 participants selected through an accidental sampling technique. The research instruments included the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) for social support and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES) for self-esteem. Ethical approval was obtained from the Health Research Ethics Committee of RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang. Data analysis was conducted univariately (frequency distribution tables) and bivariately using the chi-square test. Results: The research found that 49.5% of respondents had high social support, while 87.5% had high self-esteem. A significant relationship was observed between social support and self-esteem (p-value = 0.004). Respondents with higher social support were more likely to report higher self-esteem, indicating the importance of social interactions in shaping psychological well-being. Conclusion: These findings highlight the need for targeted psychosocial interventions to strengthen family and community-based support systems for people with HIV/AIDS. It is recommended that healthcare services actively involve families and close social networks to enhance self-esteem in affected individuals.
The Impact of Murottal Therapy, Eye Masks, and Earplugs on Sleep Quality in Intensive Care Unit Patients at a Tertiary Hospital Suryani, Lili; Sastra, Lenni
Frontiers on Healthcare Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63918/fhr.v2.n1.p24-29.2025

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Background: Patients in the ICU often experience poor sleep quality. The consequences of poor sleep quality include cognitive and mood disturbances, decreased immune function, and cardiovascular issues. Typically, pharmacological management for poor sleep quality involves the use of sedative medications. However, sedatives can cause side effect, such as altering sleep physiology and potentially prolonging mechanical ventilation. Therefore, additional non-pharmacological therapy is needed, such as combining murrotal therapy with the use of eye masks and earplugs this study aims to determine the impact of murottal therapy, eye masks, and earplugs on sleep quality in intensive care unit patients at a tertiary hospital. Methods: The study utilized a pre-experimental design with a one-group pre-test and post-test approach. The sample consisted of 17 ICU patients at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital in Padang, Indonesia selected through accidental sampling. Data were collected from May 6 to June 9, 2024, using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire (RCSQ). Data analysis included both univariate and bivariate analysis, with the bivariate analysis conducted using the Paired T-Test.   Results: The results showed that the mean sleep quality score before and after the intervention was 32.59 and 78.00, respectively. There was a significant effect of combining murottal therapy with eye masks and earplugs on sleep quality in ICU patients (P < 0.001). Conclusion: It is recommended that hospitals adopt the combination of murottal therapy with eye masks and earplugs as a standard procedure to enhance sleep quality in ICU patients.
Bilbliometric Analysis of Euthanasia in the Perspective of Medical Ethics Yuniarti, Elsa; Jessi Rizkanauli Simangunsong; Aditiya Ramadhani; Nabila Azzahra
Frontiers on Healthcare Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63918/fhr.v2.n1.p67-76.2025

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Background: Euthanasia has emerged as a critical topic of debate in society, encompassing both public discourse and private considerations within medical, legal, and ethical domains. The concept, which involves death with or without physician assistance, has gained significant attention due to its complex implications for human rights, medical ethics, and professional practice. The development of euthanasia policies in various countries has raised new challenges related to conscientious objection and medical practice adjustments. Methods: This study employed a bibliometric analysis approach using Scopus as the primary data source. The search query focused on "euthanasia in medical ethics perspective" for publications from 2016 to 2024. Data cleaning and transformation were conducted using OpenRefine, while VOSviewer software (version 1.6.6) was utilized for data analysis and visualization, generating network, overlay, and density visualizations to identify publication trends across various metrics. Results: The analysis revealed significant fluctuations in euthanasia-related publications from 1976 to 2024, with notable peaks in 1992, 1996, and 2000. The United States emerged as the leading country in publications, followed by significant contributions from the Netherlands and Belgium. Medical disciplines dominated the subject areas (45.2%), followed by nursing (9.7%) and social sciences (5.9%). The research identified three main clusters in global euthanasia research: one focusing on humanitarian and ethical aspects led by the United States, another centered on legalization progress led by Belgium and the Netherlands, and a third cluster examining death and legal aspects. Conclusion: Euthanasia research shows diverse disciplinary contributions, with medical perspectives dominating but requiring integration with nursing and psychological insights for comprehensive policy development that respects patient values.
Caring Behavior and Emotional Intelligence Among Nurses at Dr. M. Djamil General Hospital: A Cross-Sectional Study Dorisnita, Dorisnita; Hartati; Nuriyansyah, Melia; Azharman, Zefri
Frontiers on Healthcare Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63918/fhr.v2.n1.p61-66.2025

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Background: In carrying out their duties, nurses require social awareness and specific abilities that include intellectual, technical, and interpersonal skills, which are reflected in caring behavior. Caring behavior is essential in nursing practice, grounded in values of kindness, attention, and respect for patients' spiritual beliefs. Some patients at Dr. M. Djamil Padang General Hospital have reported that nurses do not fully address their complaints, feelings, and feedback, and are not responsive to patient calls. Emotional intelligence is considered important because of its role in providing attentive nursing care. Methods: This study used a quantitative design with an observational analytic and cross-sectional approach. The study population consisted of nurses at Dr. M. Djamil Padang General Hospital. Data collection was conducted using questionnaires measuring emotional intelligence and caring behavior. The emotional intelligence questionnaire used The Schutte Emotional Intelligence Scale and the caring behavior questionnaire used the Caring Behaviors Inventory (CBI). Results: The majority of nurses (56.3%) at Dr. M. Djamil Padang General Hospital exhibited high emotional intelligence. Most nurses (95.8%) demonstrated good caring behavior. The analysis showed a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and nurses' caring behavior, but with a weak and negative correlation (r = -0.216, p = 0.019). This means that the higher the nurses' emotional intelligence, the lower the caring behavior tends to be, even though the contribution of emotional intelligence to caring behavior was only 4.7%. Conclusion: Nurses at Dr. M. Djamil Padang General Hospital are mostly between 30-40 years old, female, and Ners graduates. The nurses possess high emotional intelligence and demonstrate good caring behavior. There is a significant relationship between emotional intelligence and nurses' caring behavior, but with a weak and negative correlation. This research suggests that other factors may have a more dominant influence on nurses' caring behavior at Dr. M. Djamil Padang General Hospital.
Nerve Conduction Study (NCS) in Patients with Cervical Radiculopathy at Arifin Achmad General Hospital, Riau Province Sukiandra, Riki; Putri, Azzahra Nur Aulya; Juananda, Desby; Maryanti, Yossi
Frontiers on Healthcare Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63918/fhr.v2.n1.p9-14.2025

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Background: Radiculopathy is one of the most common causes of neck pain in everyday clinical practice. Radiculopathy can occur in the cervical segment. The prevalence of cervical radiculopathy is lower than lumbar radiculopathy. NCS is an attempt to confirm the diagnosis of radiculopathy. This study aims to describe the NCS findings in cervical radiculopathy patients at RSUD Arifin Achmad, Riau Province. Methods: This descriptive quantitative study was conducted from January to September 2024 at RSUD Arifin Achmad, Riau Province, using total sampling. Data from NCS tests, including latency, amplitude, nerve conduction velocity (NCV), and F-wave parameters for motor and sensory nerves, were analyzed using descriptive statistics. Result: The majority of the results were ≥40 years old (69.2%), female (61.5%), and predominance of one extremity testing in cervical radiculopathy (60%). NCS of cervical radiculopathy motor, n.medianus latency was elongated (5.13 ± 2.22 ms), amplitude was normal (4.42 ± 3.03 mV), and KHS was decreased (46.50 ± 11.79 m/s). The n.ulnaris latency lengthened (4.49 ± 5.53 ms), amplitude shortened (5.02 ± 2.70 mV), and KHS decreased (46.44 ± 16.51 m/s). The n.radialis latency (2.34 ± 0.98 ms), amplitude (3.25 ± 0.98 mV), and KHS (78.91 ± 27.47 m/s) were normal. Cervical radiculopathy sensory NCS, n.medianus latency was normal (2.86 ± 0.51 ms), amplitude shortened (19.37 ± 19.38 µV), and KHS decreased (43.82 ± 20.27 m/s). In n.ulnaris, latency lengthened (3.30 ± 1.78 ms), amplitude was normal (17.13 ± 13.98 µV), and KHS decreased (42.62 ± 16.63 m/s). The n.medianus (26.47 ± 2.74 ms) and ulnar (24.83 ± 1.63 ms) F-waves were normal. Conclusion: NCS findings in cervical radiculopathy patients at RSUD Arifin Achmad reveal prolonged distal latency, decreased nerve conduction velocity, and reduced amplitude, suggesting demyelination and axonal loss. These results reinforce the role of NCS as a key diagnostic tool for cervical radiculopathy. Further research is needed to evaluate its correlation with clinical severity.
Socioeconomic Status and Healthcare Support on Anti-Tuberculosis Medication Adherence Among Pediatric Tuberculosis Patients Sari, Nissa Prima
Frontiers on Healthcare Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63918/fhr.v2.n1.p30-36.2025

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Background: Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major public health challenge, particularly among children in low- and middle-income countries. Adherence to anti-tuberculosis (anti-TB) medication is essential for treatment success, but socioeconomic factors and healthcare support significantly influence adherence rates. This study examines the association between socioeconomic status (SES), healthcare support, and medication adherence among pediatric TB patients in Solok, West Sumatera, Indonesia.  Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 57 pediatric TB patients. Data on SES, healthcare support, and medication adherence were collected through structured caregiver interviews and medical record reviews. Statistical analysis included Chi-square to identify factors influencing adherence. Results: The study found that 73.7% of pediatric TB patients were adherent, while 26.3% were non-adherent. Children from higher SES backgrounds were 3.5 times more likely to adhere to treatment (OR = 3.5; 95% CI: 1.8–6.8, p = 0.003). Additionally, those receiving better healthcare support were 2.8 times more likely to adhere (OR = 2.8; 95% CI: 1.5–5.2, p = 0.041).  Conclusion: Socioeconomic status and healthcare support significantly impact anti-TB medication adherence among pediatric patients. Strengthening health policies, financial support, and community-based healthcare programs can improve adherence rates and treatment outcomes. Public health strategies should focus on targeted interventions for low-income families to reduce treatment default rates. 
The Impact of SIMCAR LASTRI Development on Team Communication in the Implementation of the Nursing Career Ladder at RSUD Tanjungpinang Asmeriyanty, Asmeriyanty; Arif, Yulastri; Putri, Zifriyanti Minanda; Dorisnita
Frontiers on Healthcare Research Vol. 2 No. 1 (2025)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.63918/fhr.v2.n1.p77-83.2025

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Background: The implementation of a career ladder system in hospitals is crucial for the professional development of nurses. However, communication barriers within nursing teams often hinder the effectiveness of this system. SIMCAR LASTRI was developed to enhance communication within nursing teams, ensuring a more structured and efficient career progression process. This study aims to analyze the impact of SIMCAR LASTRI on team communication in the implementation of the nursing career ladder at RSUD Tanjungpinang. Methods: This study employed a quantitative analytical approach with a quasi-experimental design, involving 76 nursing practitioners at RSUD Tanjungpinang. Data were collected using structured questionnaires and analyzed using the Wilcoxon signed-rank test to assess the impact of SIMCAR LASTRI on team communication in career ladder implementation. Results: The univariate analysis revealed that the majority of respondents were female (92.1%), aged 26-35 years (73.7%), with a vocational education background (84.2%) and 7-15 years of work experience (54%). Before the implementation of SIMCAR LASTRI, 43.4% of nurses were at the Pre-PK level, and 61.84% of respondents perceived career ladder implementation as suboptimal, with major obstacles in the credentialing process (50%), competency assessment (36.84%), and issuance of Clinical Assignment Letters (SPK) and Clinical Authority Details (RKK) (34.21%). The analysis showed that before SIMCAR LASTRI implementation, the mean team communication score was 34.09 (median 34.00, range 30-37), which significantly increased to 41.88 (median 42.00, range 39-42) after implementation. Bivariate analysis confirmed a statistically significant positive impact of SIMCAR LASTRI on team communication, with a p-value of 0.000, indicating that its implementation facilitated better coordination, improved information flow, and enhanced clarity in career progression for nurses. Conclusion: These findings suggest that SIMCAR LASTRI plays a crucial role in improving communication within nursing teams, thereby optimizing the implementation of the career ladder system in hospitals. Further research is recommended to explore its long-term effects on job satisfaction, professional development, and healthcare service quality.

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