Background: Dengue Shock Syndrome (DSS) is a severe complication of dengue fever that can lead to life-threatening conditions such as thrombosis and acute kidney injury (AKI). These rare complications highlight the importance of early recognition and multidisciplinary management to improve clinical outcomes. Purpose: This case study aims to report and discuss the clinical management and outc…
Background: Irresponsible feeding behavior is the cause of being overweight in early childhood. Purpose: This study aimed to investigate the dietary habits of preschool-aged children residing in a suburban region of Indonesia characterized by a significant prevalence of obesity among children aged five and below. Methods: This study was a case study design conducted in South Tangerang, Ba…
Background: Elderly in nursing homes are facing more mental health consequences due to the COVID-19 pandemic situation. Assessment of the appropriate intervention in declining the level of stress-related to pandemic situations among institutionalized elderly is critical. Purpose: this study was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of breathing relaxation on stress related to the COVID-19 …
Background: Pneumonia has become a scary disease since the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. The severity of pneumonia often causes sufferers to experience fear and causes the disease to worsen, resulting in the patient's hemodynamics becoming unstable, this condition need an intervention to make the condition better. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of spiritua…
Background: Limited dietary diversity among children is a critical public health concern across Indonesia, with Eastern Indonesia facing the most severe nutritional challenges among children. Purpose: This study aims to identify factors influencing children's dietary diversity in Eastern Indonesia. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was employed, utilizing data from the 2017 Indonesia Demo…
Background and Objectives: People with chronic illness tend to report multiple and complex symptoms that decrease their ability to meet their needs and quality of life (QoL). As an approach to address people with chronic illness, palliative care is still shortly focused on people with chronic malignancies in Indonesia. Eventually, that paradigm makes the spectrum of palliative care interpreted …
Background: Sexual abuse is a significant issue for adolescent girls in the Philippines. This study explores the experiences of survivors, focusing on their journeys of healing and resilience. Methods: This Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis study aimed to understand the lived experiences of Filipino adolescent girls who survived sexual abuse through four key questions, namely: 1) How …
Background: Depression is the most common psychological condition among patients with coronary heart disease (CHD). Although psychoeducational programs (PEPs) based on the Transtheoretical Model (TTM) have shown promise for psychiatric patients, their application among individuals with medical conditions, particularly cardiovascular disease, remains limited—especially in Indonesia. Purpose…
Background: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a global health issue causing nerve damage, blood vessel damage, and leg impairment. Foot exercises can improve risk factors for diabetic foot ulcers, neuropathy symptoms, pressure distribution, joint mobility, and strength in individuals with diabetes. Purpose: This study aimed to determine the effect of 12-weeks foot exercise on blood glucose levels, A…
Introduction: Families play a critical role in the care and support of individuals with schizophrenia. However, this responsibility often leaves caregivers with significant physical and psychological burdens. Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the family caregiver, patient, environmental factors, and family function as predictors of family caregiver burden in schizophrenia patients. M…