Critical Medical and Surgical Nursing Journal (CMSNJ)

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Muhammad Fikri Alfaruq — 2024-02-26

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Muhammad Fikri Alfaruq — 2024-02-26

The Effect of Health Education With Educational Video on Knowledge and Attitude of Community About Basic Life Support

Sriyono Sriyono — 2024-02-26

Introduction: Quick and appropriate help when met an unconscious person is important to providing Basic Life Support (BLS). Knowledge and Attitude about BLS are very important in order to provide quick assistance of cardiac arrest. The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of providing health education with video on people's knowledge and Attitude about BLS.

Methods: The study used a quasy-experimental design by intervening in a group and then observed. This research was conducted on the community who became Kader in Perak, Surabaya. Total sample of 64 respondents obtained through total sampling technique. The independent variable is video-based health education. Dependent variable is knowledge and attitude about BLS. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed by the Wilcoxon sign test and Mann whitney u test with a significance of p < 0.05.

Results: The results showed an increase in knowledge and Attitude in the intervention group after being given educational videos with (p = 0.001) and Attitude with (p = 0.006). The results of the test with Mann Whitney showed that there was an average difference between the intervention group and the control group with significant results in knowledge (p=0.000), attitude (p=0.000).

Conclusion: To improve people's knowledge about basic life support can be obtained from electronic media regarding knowledge about basic life support. It is hoped that it can provide knowledge of basic life support and can apply or assist in life-threatening emergencies in the home environment. It is hoped that the results of this research can be used as a reference for further research by adding other variables and before the research, researchers are expected to prepare research instruments according to the standards of the instruments that will be used, such as: phantom CPR according to standards.

The Effect of Health Education Using Uric Acid Diary Book (URICAB) on Dietary Compliance and Uric Acid Levels in Gout Arthritis Patients

Putri Maulinda Afandi — 2024-02-26

Introduction: Gout arthritis is a non-communicable disease that continues to increase. The prevalence of gout in Indonesia is 7.30% because the adherence to an unbalanced diet. Therefore, innovation is needed to overcome the problems in gout arthritis patients. The Uric Acid Diary Book (URICAB) is a modification of the booklet media in supporting health education. URICAB contains information related to uric acid, diet lists, and diet diary tables. This study aims to analyze the effect of health education on URICAB media on dietary compliance and uric acid levels in gout arthritis patients.

Methods: This study used the Quasy Experiment method pretest-posttest control group design with a population of 147 people and sample of 72 people. The independent variable is health education media URICAB, while the dependent variable is dietary adherence and uric acid levels in gout arthritis sufferers. The research instrument used blood samples and dietary compliance questionnaires. The data analysis used the Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test, Mann Whitney U Test, Paired Sample T Test, and Independent Sample T Test.

Results: The results of the Mann-Whitney U Test obtained a value of p = 0.046 indicate that there are increasing dietary adherence. The results of the Independent Sample T Test obtained a value of p = 0.025 indicate that health education in URICAB media affected the reducing uric acid levels.

Conclusion: URICAB media health education had significant effect to improve dietary adherence to the recommended diet and limiting high-purin diets and adherence to drinking as recommended by health workers and reduce uric acid levels.

The Relationship Between Knowledge and Social Support With Disaster Preparedness Behaviors in Surabaya

Kharisma NL — 2024-02-26

Introduction: Active faults in Surabaya move at 0.05 millimeters per year, causing earthquakes. Disaster preparedness is crucial for safety, reducing risks, enhance capabilities, and mitigate the impact of disasters. This study analyzes the relationship between knowledge, social support, and earthquake preparedness in Surabaya using the Precede-Proceed model.

Methods: The method used in this study was correlational design with a cross-sectional approach. The total population of the study was 11,062 Ngagel residents, and a sample of 386 respondents from the Ngagel district was selected through purposive sampling. The independent variables in this study were knowledge and social support, while the dependent variable was the disaster preparedness behaviors of the local residents in facing earthquakes. The data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed with logistic regression tests with a significance level of p≤0.05.

Results: The analysis results showed that there was a significant relationship between knowledge (p=0.000) and social support (p=0.000) with disaster preparedness behaviors.

Conclusion: Knowledge and social support have a positive relationship with disaster preparedness behavior, indicating a direct correlation. It is hoped that future researchers can conduct research with a wider range and add other factors that can initiate maladaptive responses.

Barriers and Strategies in the Implementation of Virtual Learning Modalities Amid COVID-19 among Students in Nursing Schools at Sulu Province, Philippines

Nursidar Mukattil — 2024-02-26

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic prompted a significant shift toward virtual learning modalities in nursing education. However, this transition has been marked by various challenges, including faculty and student unfamiliarity with online platforms and the need to adapt curricula rapidly. The purpose of this study to examine the barriers and strategies in the implementation of virtual learning among students in nursing schools at sulu province, philippines during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Methods: Quantitative research study with a focus on descriptive analysis was employed to collect and analyze data from 95 nursing students across three higher education institutions in the Sulu Province. A questionnaire was used to assess sociodemographic factors, technology usage, and barriers experienced during virtual learning. Data were analyzed using frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation.

Results: The results revealed that most participants were between 19 and 20 years old, with a higher percentage of females. The majority of students reported owning and using various online technologies, including online videos, social media platforms, mobile apps, and email. Key barriers to virtual learning included the absence of face-to-face interaction, poor internet connectivity, limited technical support, restricted access to clinical simulations, and distracting home environments. Language barriers, technical jargon in learning materials, limited access to required software, insufficient opportunities for collaboration, and privacy and security concerns were also identified as barriers.

Conclusion: The findings underscore the importance of implementing key strategies to enhance virtual learning modalities in nursing education. These strategies can significantly improve the quality and effectiveness of virtual learning in nursing education, especially in challenging contexts like the Sulu Province.

Development Model of Basic ECG Algorithm Interpretation based on Android Application to Increase Ability of Nurses

Nursalam Nursalam — 2024-02-26

Introduction: ECG interpretation ability by nurses is still not appropriate, thus affecting the accuracy and speed of the next action that will be given to patients to reduce mortality. This study aimed to develop the use of an Android system based ECG interpretation algorithm application to improve the ability of nurse.

Methods: Research development design to develop the Android system based ECG interpretation algorithm application. The sampling method used purposive sampling as many as 90 nurses in Universitas Airlangga Hospital, Surabaya, Indonesia. The independent variables were interpretation skills (rhythm, frequency, pacemaker, axis, extrasistole, block, enlargement of heart muscle, coronary heart disease, conclusion). The instruments that are used are ECG recording, ECG interpretation sheet, and focus group disscusion. The analysis used an independent t-test with a significance level of α ≤ 0.05.

Results: The results of developing an ECG interpretation algorithm application based on the Android system have received recommendations from experts and feasibility tests have been carried out. There was a relationship between basic ECG interpretation capabilities with the use of an android system based ECG interpretation algorithm application. Increasing the ability of nurses had p value of 0,000.

Conclusion: The application of an ECG interpretation algorithm based on an android system can improve nurses' abilities in interpreting basic ECG. For future researchers, it is necessary to develop and refine the Android system-based ECG interpretation algorithm application and this can be applied on a case-by-case basis.