Post-Sympathectomy Care in Patients with Incessant Ventricular Tachycardia: A Case Study.

Introduction: Incessant Ventricular Tachycardia is a condition characterized by multiple episodes of Ventricular Tachycardia (VT) in 24 hours, persisting despite efforts to stop the arrhythmia. In this condition, sympathectomy as the surgical procedure is considered a permanent intervention and the last resort when medications prove ineffective. This procedure comprises the cutting or clamping of sympathetic nerves to prevent the transmission of nerve signals.

Do pharmacists counsel customers on the disposal of unused or expired household medications? A national survey among 1,596 pharmacists in Indonesia.

Introduction: Pharmacists play a vital role in counseling customers on proper medication disposal, yet their consistency in providing such information is often lacking. This study aimed to assess pharmacists' awareness of appropriate disposal practices for unused and expired household medications. Additional objectives included evaluating whether pharmacists offer disposal information during counseling, measuring their willingness to receive medication waste from the public, and identifying associated factors.

Peritoneal Dialysis Patient Training Program to Enhance independence and Prevent Complications: A Scoping Review.

Background: Peritoneal dialysis (PD) training is essential to ensure patient independence and prevent life-threatening complications, such as peritonitis. The International Society for Peritoneal Dialysis (ISPD) recommends that every PD unit worldwide implement local PD training programs with the goal of improving self-care capabilities. This scoping review aims to give an overview of recent literature and recommendations on PD training programs aiming to improve the quality of care and outcomes for PD patients.

Care Dependency of Hospitalized Stroke Patients Based on Family Caregivers' and Nurses' Assessments: A Comparative Study.

Stroke impacts care dependency, and thus the patient needs home care after suffering a stroke. This study was carried out to investigate similarities and differences between the assessments made by family caregivers and nurses regarding the care dependency level of stroke patients in Indonesian hospitals. This study was a comparative study of the care dependency of stroke patients.

Change in Care Dependency of Stroke Patients: A Longitudinal and Multicenter Study.

Purpose: The study was conducted to investigate the change of care dependency in stroke patients from inpatient wards and outpatient units in Indonesia.

Methods: This study is longitudinal and multicentered. One hundred and nine patients were included from four hospitals on the island of Java.