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Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Aspects of Prescription Completeness at Hospital X in Lampung

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Prescription completeness is an essential component of pharmaceutical services as it is closely related to patient safety and the accuracy of drug therapy. Prescriptions that lack adequate pharmaceutical information may increase the risk of errors during the preparation and administration of medications. This study aimed to evaluate the completeness of prescriptions based on pharmaceutical aspects among outpatients at Hospital X in Lampung Province. A descriptive quantitative study with a cross-sectional design was conducted using secondary data from outpatient prescription records in October 2025. A total of 247 prescriptions were selected using a random sampling technique. Data analysis was performed using univariate analysis to describe the frequency distribution and percentage of completeness for pharmaceutical components, including drug name, dosage form, drug dose, quantity of drugs, and directions for use. The results showed that all prescriptions included the drug name (100%), while the quantity of drugs was documented in 99.2% of prescriptions. However, completeness in other components was still suboptimal, with drug dose documented in 62.8% of prescriptions, dosage form in 43.7%, and directions for use in only 23.5% of prescriptions. These findings indicate that although some pharmaceutical components have been documented, several essential prescription elements remain incomplete and may potentially affect the accuracy of pharmaceutical services. Therefore, improving adherence to prescription writing standards is necessary to support patient safety and the quality of healthcare services.

Implementation of Diabetes Self Management Education (DSME) Towards Reducing Blood Glucose Levels in Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus in the Wijaya 4 Room of X

Laikha Meyda Sari, Shindi Hapsari — Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Diabetes mellitus type II is a chronic metabolic disease characterized by elevated blood glucose levels and requires effective self-management to prevent complications. This study aimed to describe the effect of Diabetes Self-Management Education (DSME) on reducing blood glucose levels in patients with type II diabetes mellitus in the Wijaya Kusuma 4 Ward of RSUD Dr. Adhyatma, MPH, Central Java Province. A descriptive case study design was used involving two patients with type II diabetes mellitus. Data were collected through interviews, observations, blood glucose measurements, and the Diabetes Knowledge Questionnaire (DKQ-24). DSME was implemented in four structured sessions over three days. The results showed a decrease in blood glucose levels in both patients and an improvement in knowledge after the intervention. These findings indicate that DSME is effective as a non-pharmacological nursing intervention to reduce blood glucose levels in patients with type II diabetes mellitus

Inhalation of Water Vapor and Eucautious Oil to Improve the Clearance of the Airways of Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients

Nining Trikusumawati, Shindi Hapsari — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Pulmonary tuberculosis remains a major health problem and is often accompanied by ineffective airway clearance due to excessive sputum production. This case study aimed to describe the effectiveness of warm steam inhalation combined with eucalyptus oil in improving airway clearance among patients with pulmonary tuberculosis. The study involved three patients treated in the Mawar Ward of Dr. Adhyatma, MPH Regional General Hospital using a nursing process approach based on SDKI, SLKI, and SIKI standards. Nursing interventions included warm steam inhalation with eucalyptus oil, semi-Fowler positioning, effective coughing techniques, and adequate fluid intake. The results showed consistent clinical improvement in all patients, indicated by increased oxygen saturation, decreased respiratory rate, reduced dyspnea, and more effective sputum expectoration. These findings suggest that warm steam inhalation combined with eucalyptus oil is an effective non-pharmacological nursing intervention to support airway clearance in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis.

Implementation of Family Emotional Support on the Level of Compliance With a Low Salt Diet in Elderly Hypertension

Rahmawati Rahmawati, Sonhaji Sonhaji — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Background: Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a common non-communicable disease and a leading cause of illness and death worldwide. One way to manage hypertension is through diet, one of which is adopting a low-salt diet. Consuming too much salt can cause high blood pressure. Emotional support from family is crucial in helping the elderly. This support can take the form of attention, affection, empathy, motivation, and moral encouragement provided by family members. Objective: To describe nursing care with the Implementation of Family Emotional Support with the Level of Low Salt Diet Compliance in Hypertensive Elderly at Health Center, Semarang City. Method: Descriptive case study was used as the following type of research, with elderly subjects Mrs. K 71years old female and Mrs. S 75 years old female. Data were collected by conducting interviews, physical examinations and observations, as well as data collection based on documentation studies. Results: Based on the analyzed study on the provision of interventions with a diagnosis of acute pain related to physiological injury agents of hypertension, knowledge deficit related to lack of exposure to information and sleep pattern disorders related to pain and anxiety, there was a significant decrease in high blood pressure in Mrs. K; Pretest: 174/95 mmHg and Posttest 152/82 mmHg, in Mrs. S; Pretest: 184/92 mmHg and Posttest 160/78 mmHg which was carried out for 15 minutes in one meeting. Conclusion: can overcome high blood pressure levels in Mrs. K and Mrs. S with hypertension.