Funda Ertas-Spantgar, Sona Korabova, Alexander Gabel, Ina Schiering, Sandra Verena Müller
{"title":"Guiding patients with traumatic brain injury through the instrumental activities of daily living with the RehaGoal App: a feasibility study.","authors":"Funda Ertas-Spantgar, Sona Korabova, Alexander Gabel, Ina Schiering, Sandra Verena Müller","doi":"10.1080/17483107.2022.2080290","DOIUrl":"10.1080/17483107.2022.2080290","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>Individuals with traumatic brain injuries (TBI) often experience executive function impairments that impact activities of daily living. Assistive technologies can help overcome these disabilities and Goal Management Training (GMT) provides an effective therapeutic approach for treating such impairments. To capture the benefits of GMT with assistive technology we developed the RehaGoal App. In this study, we investigate whether combining a modified GMT (mGMT) with the RehaGoal App is feasible in terms of study design, and preliminary evaluation of the attainment of self-defined goals. We also examine if the app produces useful metrics data, tests its usability, and gauges its potential for improving goal attainment.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>We used a case study design to evaluate four individuals with impairments in executive functions after TBI. They underwent an 8-week mGMT and RehaGoal App intervention to achieve a self-defined goal. To investigate the intervention's feasibility, we collected Goal Attainment Scale (GAS) scores at two-time points, neuropsychological data at study start, System Usability Scale (SUS) scores at study end, and metrics data throughout the study period.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Participant retention and compliance rates were high. All participants improved on GAS. Metrics data was collected successfully and revealed different participant usage behaviours. Overall, the SUS scores of the participants indicated excellent app usability.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The intervention was feasible but the study design should be modified. Preliminary evaluation of GAS, SUS, and metrics data provided useful insights on user behaviour, app usability, and its role in achieving self-defined goals. The app received overall positive participant ratings.IMPLICATION FOR REHABILITATIONMetric data can be useful as it can give therapists additional opportunities to gain more information about the realization of intervention tasks between the therapy sessions allowing them to use this information to adjust therapy elements.RehaGoal App in combination with a modified GMT may be able to support participants with impairment in executive functions in completing the task of daily living.The study shows that the RehaGoal App is feasible in rehabilitation for a small sample size and that it may be scaled up in the future larger randomized controlled trial.</p>","PeriodicalId":43209,"journal":{"name":"Kesmas-National Public Health Journal","volume":"8 1","pages":"254-265"},"PeriodicalIF":2.2,"publicationDate":"2024-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"89900957","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
M. Herawati, Dasuki Dasuki, D. Lolong, Mirna Widiyanti, Betty Roosihermiatie, Ria Yuda Permata, Raflizar Raflizar, Ferry Ahmadi, Hadi Supratikta, M. Veruswati
{"title":"Utilizing Rapid Molecular Tests (RMT/RIF) in Tuberculosis Drug-Sensitive/Resistant Discovery in Indonesia: A Pilot Study","authors":"M. Herawati, Dasuki Dasuki, D. Lolong, Mirna Widiyanti, Betty Roosihermiatie, Ria Yuda Permata, Raflizar Raflizar, Ferry Ahmadi, Hadi Supratikta, M. Veruswati","doi":"10.21109/kesmas.v18isp1.6875","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v18isp1.6875","url":null,"abstract":"The underdiagnosis and underreporting of tuberculosis (TB) indicators are unresolved problems. The rapid molecular test (RMT) is one of the breakthroughs for TB case finding by using safer and more sensitive equipment; it is even believed to help find drug-resistant TB. The results of several webinars held regularly by a TB program as well as its evaluation and the use of RMT formed the basis of this study. This initial pilot study aimed to provide an overview of case finding for both drug-sensitive and drug-resistant TB using RMT. A cross-sectional study was conducted on samples in several provinces in Indonesia that have used RMT, both in remote or non-remote island borders areas and fiscal capacity. Regarding the use of RMT for drug-sensitive TB case finding, the largest contributors were males aged above 15 years, while in the drug-resistant TB case finding group, the biggest contributor was the use of RMT in 2017 and 2018. Overall, the findings could only describe the situation in the study area. The use of RMT in drug-sensitive TB case finding would be maximized if the detected cases are males aged above 15 years, while RMT can help find cases of drug-resistant TB.","PeriodicalId":43209,"journal":{"name":"Kesmas-National Public Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41505781","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Editorial","authors":"Al Asyary","doi":"10.21109/kesmas.v18isp1.7201","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v18isp1.7201","url":null,"abstract":"Not available.","PeriodicalId":43209,"journal":{"name":"Kesmas-National Public Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-09-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46156678","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Comparison of Prevalence and Associated Factors of Multisystem Health Symptoms Among Workers in the Gas Station Area, Thailand","authors":"Chan Pattama Polyong, Anamai Thetkathuek","doi":"10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.6924","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.6924","url":null,"abstract":"This cross-sectional study aimed to compare the prevalence of multisystem health symptoms (MHS) of workers in gas station areas before and after their employment and examine the factors affecting the MHS of workers. Data were collected by an interview questionnaire from 200 workers inside and outside refueling areas at eight gas stations in Rayong Province, Thailand. This study found that employees had a statistically significant increase in the prevalence of current MHS in comparison to before starting work (p-value<0.05), with 31.5%. Working overtime for more than 6 hours per week led to respiratory symptoms (OR = 2.63, 95% CI = 1.14–6.07) and psychological symptoms (OR = 2.69, 95% CI = 1.12–6.49). Wearing respiratory protective equipment for less than three hours affected ear/throat/nose systems (OR = 4.26, 95% CI = 1.43–12.65). Petrol refueling resulted in liver (OR = 2.32, 95% CI = 1.4–12.65) and eye symptoms (OR = 2.57, 95% CI = 1.10–5.39). Therefore, gas station owners should set up enclosed rooms to reduce the duration of fuel exposure, and workers should wear personal protective equipment when refueling or near the dispenser.","PeriodicalId":43209,"journal":{"name":"Kesmas-National Public Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47319598","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
R. A. Wulandari, Tria Rahmawati, Al Asyary, Fajar Nugraha
{"title":"Analysis of Climate and Environmental Risk Factors on Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever Incidence in Bogor District","authors":"R. A. Wulandari, Tria Rahmawati, Al Asyary, Fajar Nugraha","doi":"10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.7351","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.7351","url":null,"abstract":"Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) is transmitted through the bites of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes and is still becoming endemic in Bogor District. This quantitative correlation study with an ecological approach aimed to analyze how DHF incidence is influenced by climate factors, population density, Larvae Free Rate (LFR), and the area altitude factor. Secondary data were obtained from the Bogor Regency Health Office; the Central Bureau of Statistics of Bogor District; and the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency. In this study, the spatial analysis method was also used, but only on the area altitude factor. The study’s results showed a significant relationship between climate factors, such as air humidity at a Time Lag of 0 months (r=0.394) and the altitude factor (r=-0.350), and DHF incidence in the Bogor District from 2017 to 2022. Spatial data shows that in districts with lower altitudes, such as Cibinong, Cileungsi, and Gunung Putri, DHF incidence tends to be higher. The Bogor District Health Office, together with the community, may enhance efforts to prevent and control DHF, especially during seasonal transitions and in areas with lower altitudes. Cross-sector collaboration with the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency is also necessary to remain vigilant during climate fluctuations.","PeriodicalId":43209,"journal":{"name":"Kesmas-National Public Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47545391","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rudi Putranto, H. Shatri, W. Rajabto, Sumariyono Sumariyono, Edward Faisal, Sihwastuti Sihwastuti
{"title":"Effects of Early Hospital-Based Palliative Care Consultation on Length of Stay and Costs of Care at Indonesian Tertiary Hospital","authors":"Rudi Putranto, H. Shatri, W. Rajabto, Sumariyono Sumariyono, Edward Faisal, Sihwastuti Sihwastuti","doi":"10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.6936","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.6936","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the numerous benefits of palliative care for cancer patients, there have been few studies on palliative care services for terminal cancer patients, particularly near the end of life. This study aimed to evaluate whether there were differences in length of stay and cost of care associated with how early or late a patient received palliative care intervention. Another objective was to compare the length of stay and cost of care of those who received palliative care intervention and those who did not. This study used a cohort retrospective design at Hospital A, Jakarta, Indonesia, from January to December 2019. The diagnosis of terminal cancer was based on medical records. Data on length of stay and costs of care were based on medical records and finance billing. The hospitalized terminal cancer patients (392) were recruited by consecutive sampling. The length of stay and costs of care for patients with advanced cancer who received palliative care consultations were longer and higher than for patients who did not receive them. However, if palliative care consultation is provided early, the increase in length of stay and costs are less.","PeriodicalId":43209,"journal":{"name":"Kesmas-National Public Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43455476","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Workload and Stress Level in Non-COVID-19 Zoning Nurses at National Central Public Hospital Jakarta","authors":"Zakiyah Zakiyah, Ulfah Nuraini Karim, Aliana Dewi, Siti Nuraini, Aan Sutandi, Rony Darmawansyah Alnur","doi":"10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.7326","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.7326","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic has increased the workload for nurses directly handling COVID-19 patients and those working in non-COVID-19 zones. As the number of COVID-19 cases rises, nurses face psychological problems, including stress. This study aimed to determine the relationship between workload and stress levels in a non-COVID-19 zoning ward using a cross-sectional approach and Spearman’s correlation test conducted on 94 nurses at one hospital in Jakarta, Indonesia, selected through simple random sampling. The workload questionnaire with 15 items and the DASS 42 questionnaire were used to measure stress levels. The results indicated that most nurses (73.4%) experienced a heavy workload. Regarding stress levels, most nurses (66%) reported severe stress, while a small number experienced mild (2.1%) and moderate stress (2.1%). The Spearman’s test revealed a significant relationship between workload and stress levels in the non-COVID-19 zoning ward (p-value = 0.001). Based on these findings, hospitals are urged to effectively manage nurses’ workload during the COVID-19 pandemic and implement specific interventions for nurses experiencing occupational stress.","PeriodicalId":43209,"journal":{"name":"Kesmas-National Public Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43688985","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Wanchalerm Ritthimon, A. Thongprachum, ๋Jukkrit Wungrath
{"title":"A Qualitative Exploration of Exclusive Breastfeeding Practices Among Karen Ethnicity Mothers in Northern Thailand Remote Rural Areas","authors":"Wanchalerm Ritthimon, A. Thongprachum, ๋Jukkrit Wungrath","doi":"10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.6662","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.6662","url":null,"abstract":"Low exclusive breastfeeding rates among the Karen ethnic group in Northern Thailand's remote rural areas underscore the need to understand knowledge, attitudes, and social support to develop targeted interventions. This qualitative study examined exclusive breastfeeding practices and the factors influencing breastfeeding behavior among 14 Karen Ethnicity Mothers (KEMs) in Northern Thailand. A structured interview was used to collect the data, a triangular method to determine the data's validity, and a content analysis method to examine the data revealed seven themes and 14 subthemes. This study identified three key factors for successful breastfeeding: self-motivation, social support, and effective problem management, which included overcoming the family's anti-breastfeeding beliefs. Conversely, unsuccessful breastfeeding stemmed from four issues: inadequate maternal knowledge and misconceptions, family beliefs and culture, maternal health problems, and economic constraints. Therefore, the success of breastfeeding was heavily influenced by both personal and environmental factors. As a result, every KEM should be encouraged to recognize the importance of breastfeeding and to exclusively breastfeed for at least six months, especially those living in remote rural areas and have a different way of life than the natives.","PeriodicalId":43209,"journal":{"name":"Kesmas-National Public Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43671084","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sharren Shera Vionnetta, Tommy Nugroho Tanumihardja, Kevin Kristian
{"title":"Healthy Lifestyle Behaviors and Sociodemographic Characteristics Among Medical Students in Indonesia During the New Normal Era: A Cross-Sectional Study","authors":"Sharren Shera Vionnetta, Tommy Nugroho Tanumihardja, Kevin Kristian","doi":"10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.7128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.7128","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to identify medical students’ healthy lifestyle behaviors during the new normal era and to determine its relationship with sociodemographic factors, bearing in mind that, as future physicians and health role models, medical students play an important role in adopting and promoting healthy lifestyle behaviors to reduce the risk of future health problems as well as optimize communities’ health status. This cross-sectional study was conducted at the School of Medicine and Health Sciences of Universitas Katolik Indonesia Atma Jaya, with 111 medical students selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using sociodemographic characteristics (sex, residence, year of study, and participation in health promotion training) and the Health-Promoting Lifestyle Profile-II (HPLP-II) questionnaire and analyzed using descriptive and bivariate analyses. The results showed a moderate total HPLP-II score (2.46± 0.37). Interpersonal relations had the highest mean score, and health responsibility had the lowest. A significant difference in the total HPLP-II scores was identified between students participating in health promotion training and those who did not (p-value = 0.049). Further study is needed to explore other factors influencing healthy lifestyle behaviors among medical students.","PeriodicalId":43209,"journal":{"name":"Kesmas-National Public Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45067072","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ivans Panduwiguna, Rani Sauriasari, R. Sartika, Woro Riyadina, Fransiskus Samuel Renaldi
{"title":"Development of a Medication Compliance Determinant Instrument for Low-Middle Literate Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus","authors":"Ivans Panduwiguna, Rani Sauriasari, R. Sartika, Woro Riyadina, Fransiskus Samuel Renaldi","doi":"10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.7129","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.21109/kesmas.v18i3.7129","url":null,"abstract":"Diabetes, a leading cause of 6.7 million deaths in 2021, poses a significant challenge despite existing interventions. Non-adherence to treatment remains a barrier to diabetes management. However, a comprehensive instrument to assess medication adherence determinants in diabetes patients’ population in Indonesia with low-medium literacy levels and following the sociocultural characteristics of Indonesian society has been lacking. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a valid and reliable instrument for measuring medication adherence in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients based on the Borg and Gall model. Through the input of an expert panel, a valid and reliable instrument was developed, which comprised 21 questions and encompassed all medication adherence determinants, with a CVR and CVI value of 1 and a final Cronbach’s alpha value of 0.731. This instrument is still being tested and needs to be implemented in the right and wider population to obtain more accurate results.","PeriodicalId":43209,"journal":{"name":"Kesmas-National Public Health Journal","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2023-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44033213","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}