It is a well-known fact that the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the work stressors of nurses, which were already a problem previously, causing great distress. Hence, the need for effective coping strategies has been realized to prevent such distress, especially if a pandemic recurs. Determining how the types of coping strategies used by nurses impact their distress level in COVID-19 Pandemic. Th…
Introduction: Hypertension is one of the leading causes of premature death worldwide. Hypertension is defined as a persistent increase in blood pressure, where systolic pressure exceeds 140 mmHg and diastolic pressure exceeds 90 mmHg. One of the therapies that can be used to lower blood pressure is Tera gymnastics, which is specifically designed for the elderly and individuals with hypertension…
Introduction: The ever-increasing adoption of smartphones globally has led to an increase in the use of apps for a wide array of health issues, resulting in favorable outcomes. Mobile apps can provide an easy and efficient method to track wound progression, such as pressure ulcers, using easy-to-use tools that organize information chronologically and visually. Objective: The purpose of this stu…
Introduction: Cancer in children is a life-threatening disease that has been steadily increasing over the past few decades. Parents are concerned about how to appropriately care for children due to the physical symptoms experienced by children with cancer. Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of Parent Education in Discharge Symptom Management (PED-SM) on parental re…
Introduction: Clinical manifestations in sepsis patients include high fever (hyperthermia). Interventions to reduce fever can be done through non-pharmacological therapy, including cold and warm compresses. Objective: This study was determine the effectiveness of warm and cold compresses on temperature changes in hyperthermic patients in the ICU. Methods: This study was a quantitative study wit…
Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a disease that is able to change a person’s level of consciousness and cause death with a case fatality rate (CFR) of 4.37%. In addition, the impact of these injuries can also cause cognitive damage and physical function. Giving sensory stimulation in the form of auditory stimulation as early as possible is very important for survival, quality of life and long-…
Fracture occurs due to the damage of the shape and function of the bone, and the fractured patients generally experience pain. One of the interventions to reduce pain intensity in fracture patients is cold compress. This study aims to identify the effectiveness of cold compress on pain intensity in fracture patients in H. Adam Malik Hospital Medan. This is a quantitative study with a quasi-expe…