Background: Type 2 diabetes significantly affects patients' quality of life (QOL). The "Create Sensitivity" model, integrating cognitive restructuring, patient discharge planning, self-care, and hope cultivation, offers a holistic approach to address these patients' psychological and emotional challenges. Purpose: This quasi-experimental study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the "Crea…
Background: Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS) is a severe complication of dengue fever that can lead to life-threatening conditions such as thrombosis and acute kidney injury (AKI). These rare complications highlight the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management to improve clinical outcomes. Purpose: This case study aims to report and discuss the clinical management and outc…
Background: Irresponsible feeding behavior is the cause of being overweight in early childhood. Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the dietary habits of preschool-aged children residing in a suburban region of Indonesia characterized by a significant prevalence of obesity among children aged five and below. Methods: This study was a case study design conducted in South Tangerang, Ba…
Background: Sexual abuse is a significant issue for adolescent girls in the Philippines. This study explores the experiences of survivors, focusing on their journeys of healing and resilience. Methods: This Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis study aimed to understand the lived experiences of Filipino adolescent girls who survived sexual abuse through four key questions, namely: 1) How …
Background: Depression is the most common psychological condition among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Although psychoeducational programs (PEPs) based on the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) have shown promise for psychiatric patients, their application among individuals with medical conditions, particularly cardiovascular disease, remains limited—especially in Indonesia. Purpose…
Background: Tuberculosis has an impact not only on physical health but also on psychological well-being and economic and social status, as well as causing stigma, which results in a decreased quality of life. Quality of life assessment can improve nurses’ understanding of patients’ burdens, disease processes, and needs during treatment, which will he…
Background: Disaster triage faces significant challenges due to definitional conflicts and ambiguities. Conducting a concept analysis of disaster triage is essential for clarifying its meaning, improving decision-making, ensuring effective training, and enhancing disaster preparedness for healthcare professionals. Thus, this study aims to define the concept of disaster triage and identify its a…
Background: Anemia remains a critical public health issue among adolescents, particularly in developing countries such as Indonesia. Poor nutritional knowledge and limited awareness of anemia-related symptoms, etiology, and prevention exacerbate this condition. Mobile health (mHealth) technologies have the potential to address these gaps through accessible, engaging, and scalable education tool…
Background: Beyond the pandemic, synchronous online learning was found to be a reliable approach in undergraduate nursing education. The students' self-directed learning readiness and online self-efficacy are key to the successful implementation of this approach. Readiness determines the learner’s needs based on contextual education, while efficacy refers to the students' confidence when comp…
Repositioning is all nursing activities that aim to change the posture of bedridden patients from one side to another during the hospital stay to minimize the pressure load on bony prominences and prevent pressure ulcers or injuries from developing. This is a discussion paper based on nursing and healthcare quality literature references. This paper describes the importance of repositioning prac…