The Association between Drug-Related Problems and Length of Stay of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients.

Introduction: Drug-related problems (DRPs) are treatment-related occurrences that affect therapeutic efficacy. In a previous study, approximately 279 out of 330 (84.5%) patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) had experienced at least one DRP, including non-optimal drug effects ( = 240, 52.

Impaired health-related quality of life due to elevated risk of developing diabetes: A cross-sectional study in Indonesia.

Background: This study investigated the association between elevated risk of developing diabetes and impaired health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in the Indonesian population.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,336 Indonesians from the general population who had no previous diagnosis of diabetes. Utility score to represent HRQoL was measured using the EuroQol 5-dimension, while the risk for developing diabetes was determined using the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) instrument.

The impact of mobile health applications on the outcomes of patients with chronic kidney disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Chronic kidney disease is one of the main causes of mortality worldwide. It affects more than 800 million patients globally, accounting for approximately 10% of the general population. The significant burden of the disease prompts healthcare systems to implement adequate preventive and therapeutic measures.

Role and challenges of community pharmacists in managing mental health care in Indonesia: A mix-method study.

This research aims to explore roles and challenges faced by Indonesian community pharmacists in mental healthcare management. A sequential mixed method study was conducted. This study found that drug counselling as a pharmaceutical care service that is often given to patients with mental disorder.

Impact of a mobile-app assisted self-management educational intervention on the scores of asthma control test (ACT) questionnaire among young asthmatic patients.

Background: Mobile phone apps have reached almost all sectors of everyday modern human life, including health promotion and patient education intervention. Regarding asthma self-management programs, apps are considered to be a potential learning medium for patients with asthma, especially young patients, due to their effectiveness in improving patients' knowledge and, consequently, the level of asthma control.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of the AsmaDroid® mobile app, as compared with conventional educational methods, as a self-management educational intervention tool for improving asthma control among young patients.

Development of a Drug Management Performance Application: A Needs Assessment in Indonesia.

Objectives: This study assessed the current state of pharmacy management information systems in Indonesia and systematically determined the improvements needed from the stakeholders' perspective.

Methods: This descriptive study used focus group discussions and observations in 13 institutions, and 17 respondents were selected by purposive sampling. The PIECES (performance, information, economy, control, efficiency, service) framework was used to help identify needs.

Factors Associated with Willingness to Pay for Cost-Sharing under Universal Health Coverage Scheme in Yogyakarta, Indonesia: A Cross-Sectional Survey.

Background: National Health Insurance (NHI) in Indonesia requires an appropriate cost-sharing policy, particularly for diseases that require the largest financing. This study examined factors that influence willingness to pay (WTP) for cost-sharing under the universal health coverage scheme among patients with catastrophic illnesses in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study using structured questionnaires through direct interviews.

Translation and performance of the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score for detecting undiagnosed diabetes and dysglycaemia in the Indonesian population.

A diabetes risk score cannot directly be translated and applied in different populations, and its performance should be evaluated in the target population. This study aimed to translate the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) instrument and compare its performance with the modified version for detecting undiagnosed type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and dysglycaemia among the Indonesian adult population. Forward and backward translations were performed and followed by cultural adaptation.

The efficient use of smartphone apps to improve the level of asthma knowledge.

Patient education is one of the important aspects of improving knowledge and quality of asthma control. In this digital era, it can be made with the support of an app - or known as mHealth. Unfortunately, implementing applications for patient education is relatively new among asthmatic patients in Indonesia.

Asthma self-management app for Indonesian asthmatics: A patient-centered design.

Background: A proper education on asthma self-management helps asthmatics to improve health outcomes, such as better asthma knowledge and self-efficacy, increased frequency of symptom-free days, reduced unscheduled healthcare visits and absence from school or work days. In this modern digital era, the use of smartphone apps is increasing rapidly and reaching almost all aspects of our life, including health promotion and patient education on asthma self-management. Studies found that the apps make it easier for asthmatics to receive the education.

Knowledge, empathy, and willingness to counsel patients with HIV among Indonesian pharmacists: a national survey of stigma.

This study aimed to assess the level of HIV treatment knowledge, empathy, and HIV stigma of pharmacy students and pharmacists working with patients as well as potential factors associated with stigma. This survey included 250 hospital pharmacists within 33 provinces and 1013 final-year pharmacy students from Java, the most populated island in Indonesia. The data were collected via Qualtrics® and distributed by WhatsApp.

Developing Consensus Indicators to Assess Pharmacy Service Quality at Primary Health Centres in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Background: There have been no existing performance indicators to measure the overall quality of pharmacy services, including the aspects of drug management and clinical pharmacy services, at primary health centres in Indonesia. This study aimed to obtain these indicators based on a consensus of experts.

Methods: The modified Delphi method was used to obtain the consensus.

Comparison of Real Cost Versus the Indonesian Case Base Groups (INA-CBGs) Tariff Rates Among Patients of High- Incidence Cancers Under the National Health Insurance Scheme.

Background: The national health insurance of Indonesia has implemented the Indonesian Case Base Groups (INA-CBGs) tariff rates for healthcare payment. However, there is still problem of difference between the real cost of healthcare and the INA-CBGs tariff rates. This study aimed to evaluate the real cost of healthcare in comparison with the INA-CBG’s tariff rates and to analyze factors associating with the real cost.

National Burden of Cancers Attributable to Secondhand Smoking in Indonesia.

Background: The high prevalence of smokers in Indonesia is also increase the number of people as secondhand smokers. Secondhand smoke causes many health problems, including cancer. Thus, Indonesia will bear large number cancer burden of disease, but research on cancer related to secondhand smoking in Indonesia still does not exist.

Knowledge, Perception, and Acceptance of HPV Vaccination and Screening for Cervical Cancer among Women in Yogyakarta Province, Indonesia.

Objective: To determine knowledge, perception, and acceptance related to cervical cancer, HPV vaccination and screening for cervical cancer among Indonesian women, particularly in Yogyakarta province. Methods: A convenience sample of 392 women consists of 192 young women, 100 mothers of girls aged 12 – 15 years, and 100 adult women in Yogyakarta province, Indonesia was participated in this study. A self-administered paper-based questionnaire was used to determine demographics characteristics of respondents, as well as their knowledge – perception – acceptance related to cervical cancer, HPV vaccination, and screening for cervical cancer.