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Depressive Symptoms As A Predictor Factor Of All-Cause Mortality Within Six Months In Elderly Hemodialysis Patients, Langgeng Perdhana, Shofa Chasan, Yudo Murti Mupangati, Siti Nuraini
Depressive Symptoms As A Predictor Factor Of All-Cause Mortality Within Six Months In Elderly Hemodialysis Patients, Langgeng Perdhana, Shofa Chasan, Yudo Murti Mupangati, Siti Nuraini
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia
Introduction. Depression is a mental disorder that is often found in the elderly and hemodialysis patients, resulting in bad effects on patients. There is no study on the relationship between depression and all-cause mortality risk in elderly hemodialysis patients in Indonesia. This study aimed to determine the role of depression as a predictor factor of all-cause mortality within 6 months in elderly hemodialysis patients. Methods. A prospective cohort study was conducted from February to August 2020 at the hemodialysis unit of Roemani Muhammadiyah Hospital, Semarang. The inclusion criteria were elderly patients (aged ≥60 years), undergoing hemodialysis ≥3 months, hemodialysis frequency …
Correlation Between Polypharmacy And Length Of Stay Geriatric Patient In Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Hospital, Iswadi Tanzil, Nur Riviati, Irsan Saleh
Correlation Between Polypharmacy And Length Of Stay Geriatric Patient In Mohammad Hoesin Palembang Hospital, Iswadi Tanzil, Nur Riviati, Irsan Saleh
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia
Introduction. Geriatric patients have multipathological characteristics, low physiologic reserves, atypical clinical signs and symptoms, decreased functional status, and nutritional disturbances. This situation is a risk factor for polypharmacy. Polypharmacy is closely related to drug side effects, drug interactions, and patient compliance. Polypharmacy is thought to have a relationship with the length of stay in geriatric patients. The purpose of this study was to determine the correlation between polypharmacy and length of stay in geriatric patients at Moehammad Hoesin Hospital Palembang. Methods. This was a cross-sectional study with a correlation test design conducted at Dr. Mohammad Hoesin Hospital (RSMH) Palembang from …
Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy Combined With Topical Treatment For Vitiligo In 2 Geriatric Patients, Rinadewi Astriningrum, Lili Legiawati, Vivianne Chandrakesuma, Department Of Dermatology And Venereology, Faculty Of Medicine Universitas Indonesia – Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central General Hospital Jakarta, Indonesia Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya
Narrowband Ultraviolet B Phototherapy Combined With Topical Treatment For Vitiligo In 2 Geriatric Patients, Rinadewi Astriningrum, Lili Legiawati, Vivianne Chandrakesuma, Department Of Dermatology And Venereology, Faculty Of Medicine Universitas Indonesia – Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo National Central General Hospital Jakarta, Indonesia Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya
Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia
Background: Narrowband ultraviolet B (NB-UVB) become the mainstay of widespread vitiligo therapy due to its great efficacy and safety compared with other modalities. The use of NB-UVB for vitiligo has been widely studied in adult patients, while studies on geriatric patients specifically are still very limited. This report aims to show the immediate response after the initial treatment, side effects of therapy, and other problems that were encountered during therapy in two geriatric patients with vitiligo who have been followed up for more than 12 months.
Case Illustration: We reported two geriatric patients with vitiligo treated with NB-UVB …
Length Of Stay Of Geriatric Patients With Gram-Negative Bacteremia: An Analytical Observation, Czeresna Heriawan Soejono
Length Of Stay Of Geriatric Patients With Gram-Negative Bacteremia: An Analytical Observation, Czeresna Heriawan Soejono
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia
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Venous Ulcer, Irene Dorthy Santoso, Hanny Nilasari, Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya
Venous Ulcer, Irene Dorthy Santoso, Hanny Nilasari, Shannaz Nadia Yusharyahya
Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology & Venereology Indonesia
Leg ulcers one common problem in the adult population to geriatric with a prevalence about 1-2%. The pattern of life which tends to be sedentary, less activity, obesity, increased the incidence of leg ulcers. The duration of healing and recurrence occurs in majority of patients contributed the decline in quality of life for patients with venous ulcers. Diagnosis, latest treatment and prevention are essential to discuss.
The Effect Of Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use On Frailtysyndrome In Elderly Patients, Stephanie Dewi, Purwita W. Laksmi, Ari Fahrial Syam
The Effect Of Long-Term Proton Pump Inhibitor Use On Frailtysyndrome In Elderly Patients, Stephanie Dewi, Purwita W. Laksmi, Ari Fahrial Syam
Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia
Introduction. Frailty syndrome, the newest elderly health predictor, associated with higher morbidity and mortality. PPI are often used in elderly due to presence of upper gastrointestinal complaints, and relates with polypharmacy as one of the risk factor for frailty syndrome. There is no study of the relationship between long term PPI use and frailty syndrome in elderly. Methods. A case control study included subjects 60 years and above with good cognitive status. All subjects with history of hypersensitivity of PPI were excluded. Elderly who were frail based on FI-40 item were defined as cases, while individuals that were not frail …