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Basic Training on Patient Fall Risk Assessment to Improve Patient Safety at Pamela Tebing Tinggi Hospital
No full textPatient safety is key indicator of hospital service quality, one of which related to tprevention falls, which are still common in inpatient units. Falls can cause injury, prolong the length of stay, and increase service costs, thus requiring systematic prevention efforts. One of the main prevention strategies assessing risk of falling patients using standardized instruments, but its implementation is highly dependent on the competence of healthcare workers. This community service activity aims to improve the knowledge and skills of nurses in conducting fall risk assessments through basic training at Pamela Hospital, Tebing Tinggi. The activity method uses an educational training design with a one-group pretest–posttest approach. The activity was carried out through interactive lectures, discussions, and simulations using the Morse Fall Scale, with 30 inpatient nurses participating. Evaluation was carried out using pre-tests and post-tests to measure knowledge gains, as well as practical observations during the simulation. The results of activity showed significant increase in knowledge, where good knowledge category increased from 20% (6 people) in pre-test to 73.3% (22 people) in post-test. Conversely, knowledge category decreased from 33.3% (10 participants) to 0%, and the knowledge category decreased from 46.7% (14 participants) to 26.7% (8 participants). Furthermore, participants demonstrated improved skills and confidence in systematically assessing patient falls. Basic training in patient falls risk assessment has been shown to effectively improve nurse competency and has the potential to support improved patient safety. This activity is recommended ongoing implementation as part of the hospital's quality and patient safety program
HUBUNGAN POLA HIDUP DENGAN HIPERTENSI PADA PASIEN HIPERTENSI DI LINGKUNGAN III SEI PUTIH TIMUR II WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS RANTANG MEDAN
No full textPatterns and lifestyles in the community such as being overweight due to lack of exercise, smoking at the age of 40 years into the causes of impaired blood pressure so it does not smoothly circulate throughout the body. It becomes the cause of high blood pressure or hypertension is often referred to. The purpose of this study to determine the relationship of lifestyle with hypertension in patients with hypertension in the Environment III Sei East White II Puskesmas Rantang Medan 2014. This research is analytic survey with cross sectional design. The population in this study were all patients with hypertension in the third as many as 30 people. The samples in this research is to use a total sampling of 30 people. The results of the study based on the age of the calculation results obtained are X²hitung 8.892> 5.591 X²tabel then Ha accepted. Based on the results of the calculation of the weight gained is X²hitung 0.436 <X²tabel 5.991, then Ha rejected. Based on the obtained results of the calculation are smoke X²hitung 18.182 <X²tabel 16.919, then Ha accepted. The conclusion is that there is a relationship between the age and rerokok against hypertension and no correlation between body weight against the occurrence of hypertension in the Environment III Sei East White II Puskesmas Rantang Medan Year 2014. It is expected for the elderly in order to improve healthy lifestyles and exercise reduce fatty foods in order to prevent the occurrence of hypertension
The Effectiveness of Nutrition Education by Health Workers on Improving Knowledge and Attitudes of Pregnant Women in Stunting Prevention
Full text linkBackground: Stunting remains a major public health issue in Indonesia, with long-term effects on children’s development. Nutrition education for pregnant women is a crucial early intervention strategy for stunting prevention. Objective: This study aimed to analyze the effectiveness of nutrition education by health workers in improving pregnant women’s knowledge and attitudes toward stunting prevention. Research Methods: A quantitative study with a cross-sectional approach was conducted among 96 pregnant women in the Lubuk Pakam Health Center area. Data were collected through questionnaires and analyzed using chi-square tests and multivariate logistic regression. Results: Most participants received good nutritional education (60.42%), had high knowledge (54.17%), and showed positive attitudes (64.58%). Good nutrition education significantly increased the odds of having high knowledge (OR = 2.90; p = 0.004) and positive attitudes (OR = 3.29; p = 0.002). Conclusion: Nutrition education is effective in improving knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women regarding stunting prevention. Structured and accessible nutrition education should be strengthened in antenatal care services
Perilaku Masyarakat dalam Pencegahan Penyakit Demam Berdarah Dengue di Puskesmas Medan Johor Kota Medan Tahun 2009
No full textSince the prevention of Dengue Hemorrhage Fever (DHF) is based on breaking the spreading chain of this disease, community's participation is needed very much to be able to increase the success in the implementation of breaking the spreading chain of DHF. This community's participation is influenced very much by the individual's knowledge and attitude. The purpose of this qualitative study with phenomenological method conducted in the working area of Medan Johor Community Health Center in Medan from February to May 2009 is to analyze the behavior of 6 (six) families in their attempt to prevent the DHF. The informants for this study were the fathers, mothers and the children belonged to the research subject, head of neighborhood, health cadres, and the health workers who were directly involved in the DHF prevention program. The data for this study were the obtained through observation and depthinterviews. The data obtained were analyzed through ?on-going analysis" technique. The result of the study shows that knowledge and attitude toward the DHF prevention in the activities of cleaning the house and its environment as well as using mosquito repellent. If any of the members of a family is suffering from DHF, fogging is regarded one of the activities that can kill the mosquitoes spreading the DHF. The knowledge and attitude belong to a family are still influenced by various factors that can impede the family to take action according to the knowledge they have. Community's participation supported by the involvement of health cadres, head of neighborhood, Family Welfare Education (PKK), public figures, religious leaders, and inter-sectoral relationship supports the success of DHF prevention program very much.Pecegahan penyakit demam berdarah didasarkan atas pemutusan rantai penularan penyakit ini. Peran serta masyarakat sangat diperlukan untuk dapat meningkatkan keberhasilan pelaksanaan kegiatan pemutusan rantai penularan penyakit DBD. Keterlibatan masyarakat sangat dipengaruhi oleh pengetahuan dan sikap yang dimiliki masing-masing individu. Penelitian ini dilakukan dalam bentuk penelitian kualitatif dengan metode fenomenologi pada enam keluarga yang pernah dan belum pernah menderita penyakit demam berdarah pada wilayah kerja Puskesmas Medan Johor Kota Medan. Adapun tujuan penelitian ini untuk perilaku keluarga dalam pencegahan penyakit demam berdarah dengue. Tehnik pengumpulan data dilakukan dengan cara pengamatan dan wawancara mendalam. Penelitian dilakukan selama Februari ? Mei 2009. Informan dalam penelitian ini ayah, ibu dan anak-anak dari subjek penelitian, kepala lingkungan, kader kesehatan, dan petugas kesehatan yang terlibat secara langsung dalam program pencegahan penyakit DBD. Penganalisisan data dilakukan dengan tehnik ?on going analysis?. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pengetahuan dan sikap tentang kegiatan pencegahan penyakit demam berdarah pada kegiatan membersihkan rumah dan lingkungan sekitar rumah serta penggunaan anti nyamuk. Jika ada anggota keluarga yang terkena penyakit ini, maka penyemprotan/fogging dianggap merupakan suatu kegiatan yang dapat mematikan nyamuk penyebab penyakit demam berdarah. Pengetahuan dan sikap keluarga masih dipengaruhi oleh berbagai faktor yang dapat menghambat keluarga untuk bertindak sesuai dengan pengetahuan yang dimilikinya. Peran serta masyarakat, dengan didukung oleh keterlibatan kader, kepala lingkungan, PKK, tokoh masyarakat, tokoh agama dan lintas sektor sangat menunjang keberhasilan program PSN-DBD.88 HalamanTesis Magiste
HUBUNGAN FAKTOR INTRINSIK DAN EKSTRINSIK DENGAN RISIKO JATUH LANSIA DI WILAYAH KERJA PUSKESMAS MEDAN SUNGGAL
No full textElderly people are prone to risk falling due to morphological changes in muscles, causing muscle functional changes. Elderly residing in the working area of Puskesmas Medan Sunggal at risk of falling can be influenced by intrinsic factors, namely the history of the disease and extrinsic factors such as the condition of the home environment. The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship of intrinsic and extrinsic factors with the risk of falling elderly in the working area of Puskesmas Medan Sunggal. This type of analytic research with cross sectional approach. The population is all elderly aged ≥60 years 143 people and and the sample is 60 people. The sampling technique was purposive sampling. Data were analyzed with the Spearman correlation test. The results showed intrinsic factors so that the elderly avoid the risk of falling are categorized as good (38.5%) and extrinsic factors are sufficient category (53.3%) and low risk of elderly falls (40%). The statistical results show that there is a relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic factors with the risk of falling elderly with a strong enough relationship, that is r = 0.483; r = 0.404 (Strong enough) and p values of 0.000 <0.05 and 0.001 <0.05. It can be concluded that relationship between intrinsic and extrinsic factors with the risk of falling elderly so that nurses provide education to the elderly and family about environmental conditions or a healthy and safe home page, the elderly's daily activities and maintaining and health care related to generative disease
Influence of Health Promotion on Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Behavior by Mothers of Toddlers
Full text linkBackground: Malnutrition in infants and young children, especially stunting, remains a major public health challenge in Indonesia. Health promotion is believed to improve appropriate Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices. Objective: To analyze the influence of health promotion on IYCF behavior among mothers of toddlers in the working area of Lubuk Pakam Health Center. Research Methods: This was a quantitative analytic study with a cross-sectional design. A total of 120 mothers with children aged 6–24 months were selected using purposive sampling. Data were collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using Chi-square tests. Results: About 70% of respondents had received health promotion, mainly through Posyandu (60.7%). Most mothers (62.5%) demonstrated good IYCF practices. A significant relationship was found between health promotion and IYCF behavior (p=0.0001). Conclusion: Health promotion significantly influences improved IYCF practices. Strengthening community-based health promotion, improving maternal nutrition literacy, and optimizing primary health care services are crucial for enhancing IYCF practices and reducing stunting rates
PENYULUHAN TENTANG POLA HIDUP SEHAT DI KELURAHAN TANJUNG GUSTA
No full textA healthy lifestyle is the effort of everyone who wants to be healthy, namely by paying attention to a healthy lifestyle so that the body is always protected from various diseases. But also have to practice it. With a healthy lifestyle, your body will always be healthy and look fresh and fit. The general objective of this counseling is to help people improve their health status by instilling a healthy lifestyle. The method used in the activity goes through a series of stages, including counseling / education. This program is very useful and brings results for people, especially those who have not implemented a healthy lifestyle. The results achieved by this program began with data collection, deliberations with community leaders and also checking the location to continue to motivate the community to keep the spirit of improving their health. Many people support this program so that it motivates them to improve their health
Correlation of Education Level with Mother's Knowledge About the Nutritional Status of Stunted Toddlers
No full textChronic malnutrition due to prolonged malnutrition resulting in stunted growth and development. Educated and knowledgeable mothers have a big influence on the pattern of regulating balanced food needs for the growth and development of toddlers. The research was directed at determining the correlation between educated and knowledgeable mothers on the nutritional status of stunted toddlers in the Namorambe Community Health Center work area. Quantitative descriptive research was conducted cross-sectionally. The population was 32 mothers who had stunted toddlers (0-59 months) and the total was the sample. Univariate and bivariate analyzes were carried out to describe the frequency distribution of respondents' characteristics and determine the correlation between educated and knowledgeable mothers regarding the nutritional status of stunted toddlers. The results showed that mothers ranged from 20-30 years old and had upper secondary education as many as 25 (78.1%) and 21 (65.6%); toddler age 37-60 months, male gender, stunted toddler, and poor maternal knowledge were 16 (50%), 17 (53.1%), 22 (68.8%) and 23 (71.9%); and as many as 21 (65.6%) and 12 (37.5%) respondents had high school education and poor knowledge; as well as the Chi-square analysis results of p-value = 0.038, respectively. In the research, there was a correlation between educated and knowledgeable mothers on the nutritional status of stunted toddlers in the Namorambe Community Health Center work area
Respon Tubuh dan Saraf terhadap Olahraga di Puskesmas Helvetia Medan
No full textThe human body is an extraordinary machine in which perfectly coordinated bodily activities occur simultaneously. These bodily events enable complex bodily functions such as hearing, seeing, breathing and processing information without conscious effort. This physical activity is a complex process in which the trainer needs to monitor changes in the subject every minute of the activity. Therefore, if a person wants to be an athlete, he or she needs to have a higher level of physical activity than the normal population. Purpose: This program teaches participants a lot about how the body and nerves respond to sports. Methods: The method used in the activity went through a series of stages, including counseling / education, training, and mentoring. Conclusion: Based on the results of the evaluation of outreach activities on the importance of physical activity for health, there is an increase in the average value of knowledge before and after the extension. Community knowledge is the beginning to increase community motivation so that they do physical activity. So that it is expected that physical activity is a necessity
Promosi Kesehatan Pemberian ASI Eksklusif terhadap Pengetahuan dan Sikap Ibu Hamil
Full text linkStunting is a disruption of physical development that has passed with decreasing in the growth rate of children. Puskesmas Pancur Batu conducts stunting prevention through health promotion to increase knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women about exclusive breastfeeding. The number of mothers giving exclusive breastfeeding only reached 44.9% (target 80%). The purpose of the study was to analyze the effect of health promotion with leaflet media about exclusive breastfeeding on the knowledge and attitudes of pregnant women in stunting prevention. The study design was quasi-experimental with a sample of 40 pregnant women. The study was conducted in October 2019 in Puskesmas Pancur Batu. The sampling technique is done purposively. Data were analyzed using independent t test. The results showed that before the pre-test, the average score of knowledge variables from the intervention group 6.60 and the comparison group 6.22, after the post-tes increased to 10.30 and 8.34. The average score of attitude variables from the intervention group was 4.04 and the comparison group was 4.44, after the post-test increased to 5.80 and 4.84. The results of the statistic test showed that health promotion influences the knowledge and attitude of pregnant women in preventing stunting before and after the intervention with p = 0.005 and p 0.028 <0.05. It is recommended that Puskesmas staff conduct health promotion through the distribution of leaflets to facilitate pregnant women in understanding the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding in an effort to prevent stunting
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