Comprehensive Health Care

The Relationship Between Family Support and Elderly Independence Towards the Self-Concept of the Elderly in The Village Area Jatijajar City of Depok

Saka Adhijaya Pendit, Dayuningsih — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Aging is a natural process in the stages of human life that will affect their health status. Various problems that arise in the elderly are functional consequences of biological, psychological, social, and spiritual changes. Changes that occur in old age can cause dependence on their closest family, be it their spouse or grandchildren.Changes in the elderly, both physically, mentally and emotionally, require family support, because family support helps with elderly problems. In order for the elderly to enjoy life in old age so that they can be happy or feel happy, support is needed from people close to them. This support aims to ensure that the elderly can continue to carry out daily activities regularly and not excessively. This study aimsAnalyzing the relationship between family support and elderly independence towards the concept of elderly self in the Jatijajar Urban Village, Depok City. This type of research isdescriptive correlation research, using a cross-sectional design.The population in this study was all elderly people who were inJatijajar sub-district area of Depok city.The sample in this study was taken based on inclusion and exclusion criteria with a sample size of 78 people. The results of statistical tests using the chi square test showed a p-value = 0.000 smaller than the value of α = 0.05, which means that there is a relationship between family support and elderly independence with the self-concept of the elderly in the Jatijajar Village Area, Depok City.This research is expected to provide information to the general public and patient families that there are many factors such as family support and elderly independence that can influence the elderly's self-concept.

An Overview of Alternative Treatments for the Healing Rate of Fracture Patients in Bulukumba Regency

Nadia Alfira, Harida Asripa , Amirullah , A. Nurlaela Amin — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Background : Fractures (broken bones) are the most common occurrence in the productive age group. According to WHO, in 2020, fractures were recorded in around 13 million people with a prevalence of 2.7 % . Fractures are one of the causes of disability caused by trauma, namely accidents. Fractures can cause disability or even death if the fracture is not handled properly. Medical treatment of fractures is not the only option for people today.

Objective : To find out the picture of alternative treatments on the healing rate of fracture patients in Bulukumba Regency.

Method : This study used a qualitative research design with a descriptive-survey approach. Six participants were selected according to the criteria and subjected to observations and interviews.

Research result : The research results identified three themes, namely: (1) alternative medicine with the subthemes of alternative medicine therapists and forms of alternative medicine, (2) healing rate with the subthemes of fracture treatment, duration of treatment and fracture condition, (3) Coping mechanisms with the subthemes of understanding alternative medicine, perceptions of alternative fracture treatment, reasons for choosing alternative fracture treatment.

Conclusion and Recommendations : Alternative medicine therapists are often referred to as sanro or shamans in the community. Alternative treatments for fractures include massaging with oil, reciting prayers , and wrapping the fracture in cardboard. Reasons for choosing alternative medicine for fracture management vary, including low cost, faster healing, encouragement from family or parents, and proximity to alternative treatment facilities. The type of fracture experienced by patients who come for treatment with alternative medicine is a closed fracture. There are some whose fractures have not healed, but there are also some whose have healed. Researchers suggest that further research in the future could delve deeper into alternative fracture treatments for patients undergoing alternative fracture treatments.

Keywords : fracture, alternative medicine, healing rate

Overview of Nursing Diagnoses in Respiratory Emergency Cases at the Emergency Department of Andi Makkasau Regional General Hospital, Parepare City

Tue, 26 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Respiratory emergencies are very critical conditions and require rapid treatment in the Emergency Department (ER). An accurate nursing diagnosis is important to support patient safety and recovery. The purpose of this study was to determine the description of nursing diagnoses that are often made in patients with respiratory emergencies in the ER of Andi Makkasau Hospital, Parepare City. This study used a quantitative descriptive design with a total sampling technique. Data were taken from patient medical records throughout 2024 and analyzed univariately. The results showed that the three most common nursing diagnoses were ineffective breathing patterns (63.77%), impaired gas exchange (34.49%), and ineffective airway clearance (1.74%). Ineffective breathing patterns were the most common problem. Nurses in the ER are expected to continue to improve their ability to recognize and handle respiratory emergencies.