International Medical Journal

Journal ID : IMJ-13-04-2020-417

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Title : EFFECT OF PIE BASED ON FERMENTED BLACK GLUTINOUS RICE AND SWEET PURPLE POTATO TO FREQUENCY OF DEFECATION IN ADOLESCENTS WITH CONSTIPATION

Abstract : Less fiber consumption will cause constipation. Dietary fiber has the ability to bind water in the colon to make the volume of feces bigger and will stimulate the nerves in the rectum The aim of the study was to determine the effect of pie product from fermented black glutinous rice and sweet purple potato to frequency of defecation in adolescent with constipation. The experimental research design used two groups pre and posttest with control experimental design. The population in this study were adolescents who lived around the Poltekkes Bandung. The number of samples is 19 people in each group. The study was conducted for 14 days. The intervention group was given 2 pieces of pie product from fermented black glutinous rice and sweet purple potato and a high-fiber diet education. The control group was educated on a high-fiber diet. Statictical analysis used was Wilcoxon and Mann Whitney test. Statistical tests with Wilcoxon showed a significant difference in the frequency of defecation at the beginning and end of the study with a value of p <0.001 (p≤0.05). The Mann-Whitney test showed that there was an effect of pie product from fermented black glutinous rice and sweet purple potato to the increased frequency of defecation in adolescents suffering from constipation with a value of p <0.001 (p≤0.05). It is necessary to socialize the importance of consuming fermented black glutinous rice as an alternative snack to prevent constipation.
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International Medical Journal

Journal ID : IMJ-12-04-2020-414

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Title : RETROSPECTIVE STUDY: CORECTION ANGLE AFTER DEFORMITY CORRECTION IN ADULT IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS AT PROF DR. SOEHARSO HOSPITAL

Abstract : Defined as a complex three-dimensional deformity of the spine and trunk, which appears in healthy children is the definition of scoliosis according to Society on Scoliosis Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation. Classified through Lenke classification as gold standard to measure pre and post-operative deformity correction. Total sampling, non eksperimental retrospective study from subject diagnosed as Scoliosis and have been treated with deformity correction from January 2016 to Decemebr 2017. Total subject included in this research is 42 patients, with most severe angle is 120O in Lenke type II and 65O in Lenke type V. Through posterior pedicle screw operative method achieve 58O of correction deformity in average. Highest prevalence in AIS Lenke I with 16 subject (37%). Treatment in early deformity provide best result.
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International Medical Journal

Journal ID : IMJ-11-04-2020-412

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Title : Seminal Biochemical Markers and Serum Fertility Hormones in Men with or without Infertility/Basrah-Iraq

Abstract : We aimed to evaluate the seminal biochemical markers and serum fertility hormones in men with or without infertility in province of Basrah-Iraq. From 113 men volunteers, 57 were with primary and 56 had secondary infertility, while 50 fertile men were taken as controls. Their fasting BMI, serum, LH, FSH, PRL, Ts, seminal fluid resistin, NAG, and total protein were determined by ELISA methods. Seminal fluid citric Acid, fructose and ACP were measured by standard colorimetric methods. Compared with normal controls, the results indicated that patient’s men with 1o IM and 2o IM had significantly higher levels of FSH (p<0.01), LH (p<0.05), PRL (p<0.01), resistin (p<0.05), ACP (p<0.01), and fructose (p<0.01), and significantly decreases in Ts (p<0.01), NAG (p<0.01) and CA (p<0.01) and total protein (p<0.05), while BMI levels were not significantly different (p>0.05). In conclusion, the findings further demonstrated that determination of serum reproductive hormones and seminal fluid biochemical parameters may give a useful information for clinical studies in the status of men infertility as well as can be used as a biomarker for detection of early-stage of infertility and treatment success of men fertility disorders.
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International Medical Journal

Journal ID : IMJ-11-04-2020-410

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Title : Development and Validation of Indonesia Hospital Service Performance Measurement Questionnaire (IHSPMQ): A Pilot Study in Yogyakarta

Abstract : Most of the service marketing literature believes that service quality is an essential for business performance and patient satisfaction, the questionnaire development is needed to measure the performance of hospital services in Indonesia. This type of research uses observational research with cross-sectional study design. The sample selection technique uses purposive sampling. The total of 148 valid questionnaires were analyzed. Data analysis uses Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) with Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) approach. The results of this study show that Hospital Service Performance Measurement Questionnaire (IHSPMQ) declared valid and reliable. In addition, this study provides evidence that the structural model proposed meets goodness of fit. The questionnaire consists of 41 indicators divided into eight dimensions. The eight dimensions are physical aspects (9 items), quality of medical care (6 items), quality of pharmaceutical care (8 items), administrative procedures (5 items), personnel quality (6 items), social responsibility (3 items), health insurance (2 items), outcome quality (2 items). The hospital managements can use the Indonesia Hospital Service Performance Measurement Questionnaire (IHSPMQ) as source of information and a part of service quality assurance system. This instrument can ease the problems identification, monitored and evaluate performance in each service dimension continuously.
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International Medical Journal

Journal ID : IMJ-11-04-2020-409

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Title : EVALUATION OF ORAL MEDICATION PREPARATION AND ADMINISTRATION THROUGH ENTERAL FEEDING TUBES

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Context: Drug delivery through enteral feeding tubes (EFT) is complex and prone to errors. Aims: To identify errors of oral medication preparation and administration in adult patients with nasogastric tube (NGT) and their associated factors on blockage of the tube. Settings: A cross-sectional study was performed in March–June 2018 in six units at a tertiary level hospital in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Methods: Seventy-nine patients with 106 oral therapy preparations following administrations via EFT, which were carried out by nurses, nursing assistants, and caregivers, were prospectively observed. The evaluation of errors used a standard checklist. Blockage of feeding tube was observed in the NGT hose. Data of patient characteristics were analyzed by descriptive analysis. Data of the association between variables were examined using bivariate analysis by chi-square test, whereas multivariate logistic regression was used to identify possible factors associated with feeding tube blockage. Results: The patients were mostly female (51.9%), middle-aged with age range of 41–64 years (49.4%) and with NGT bore size of 16 French (97.5%). Non-dilution with water of commercially available liquid forms of drugs (71.43%) was the most common preparation deviation from the guidelines. The most frequent improper administration involved not flushing the NGT with water between drug administrations (91.51%). An association was observed between occluded NGT and the incidence of preparation error, which involved crushed tablets or capsules, with p value < 0.05. Conclusions: Successful drug delivery through EFT requires the consideration of physicochemical drug and dosage form properties

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