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Developing A Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs In Elderly Nursing Home: A Brief Descriptive Analysis, Melinda Harini, Dosmaria Dosmaria, Herry Herry, Lisa Emilda, Listyani Herman, Nelfidayani Nelfidayani, Putu K. Mahardini, Shynta D. Hantogo, Widya Meiliana, Ikhsan Johnson, Peggy Peggy, Wanarani Aries, Widjajalaksmi Kusumaningsih, Luh K. Wahyuni Dec 2021

Developing A Community-Based Rehabilitation Programs In Elderly Nursing Home: A Brief Descriptive Analysis, Melinda Harini, Dosmaria Dosmaria, Herry Herry, Lisa Emilda, Listyani Herman, Nelfidayani Nelfidayani, Putu K. Mahardini, Shynta D. Hantogo, Widya Meiliana, Ikhsan Johnson, Peggy Peggy, Wanarani Aries, Widjajalaksmi Kusumaningsih, Luh K. Wahyuni

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

The need for rehabilitation services in nursing homes (NH) for the elderly is increasing each year, and this need is fulfilled both with ordinary clinical rehabilitation center visits, as well as community-based rehabilitation (CBR) inside the facility. However, a proper situation analysis is needed to establish a well-delivered CBR program in the NH, a niche to be fulfilled in this study. This study used a descriptive measurement and cross-sectional design to target the elderly who are living in the NHs. Consecutive sampling was done in the largest NH in Jakarta, in Cipayung District. Participants who were dependently ambulated were assessed …


Enhancing Healthcare Professional Practice In The Philippines Toward Asean Integration Through The Continuing Professional Development Law, Kevin T. Crispino, Ian Christopher N. Rocha Dec 2021

Enhancing Healthcare Professional Practice In The Philippines Toward Asean Integration Through The Continuing Professional Development Law, Kevin T. Crispino, Ian Christopher N. Rocha

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

The Republic Act 10912, otherwise known as the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Act of 2016, was passed into law to promote and upgrade the practice of healthcare professions in the Philippines. Since the establishment of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Economic Community (AEC), CPD has been considered an area of development through which Filipino professionals are trained to become globally competitive. The Philippine government upholds several agreements made among ASEAN member-states, including recognizing professionals in every ASEAN country, facilitating the mobility of professions within the region, exchanging expertise on standards and qualifications, promoting best practices, and providing valuable …


A Multidimensional Welfare Status Of Leprosy Patients Living In A Suburban Area, Yunia Irawati, Sri Linuwih Sw Menaldi, Melinda Harini, Luh Karunia Wahyuni, Wanarani Alwin, Astari Dwiranti, Adhityawarman Menaldi, Sonny Tirta Luzanil, Qaishum Matsurah, Dadun ., Rico Kurniawan, Ida Ruwaida, Gunawan Wicaksono, Muhammad Hidayat Sahid, Febrina Rahmayanti, Florentina Priscilia, Anis Fitriana, Tri Rahayu, Made Susiyanti, Gitalisa Andayani, Anna Puspitasari Bani, Hisar Daniel, Yeni Dwi Lestari Jul 2021

A Multidimensional Welfare Status Of Leprosy Patients Living In A Suburban Area, Yunia Irawati, Sri Linuwih Sw Menaldi, Melinda Harini, Luh Karunia Wahyuni, Wanarani Alwin, Astari Dwiranti, Adhityawarman Menaldi, Sonny Tirta Luzanil, Qaishum Matsurah, Dadun ., Rico Kurniawan, Ida Ruwaida, Gunawan Wicaksono, Muhammad Hidayat Sahid, Febrina Rahmayanti, Florentina Priscilia, Anis Fitriana, Tri Rahayu, Made Susiyanti, Gitalisa Andayani, Anna Puspitasari Bani, Hisar Daniel, Yeni Dwi Lestari

ASEAN Journal of Community Engagement

Leprosy has a high incidence of physical complications that will impact directly the physiological, economic, and social status of patients. Indonesia has a high burden of the disease, and several leprosy settlements are still spread in the country. Neglasari Village, Sitanala, Tangerang serves as one of the places of residence of people who have had leprosy. A health service initiative known as Identifikasi Tanda-Tanda Mata, Ekstremitas, dan Kulit pada Kusta (KATAMATAKU) was launched as a collaboration of health services among multi-departments (ophthalmology, dermatovenereology, and medical rehabilitation). Sitanala has a relatively high incidence of people who have had leprosy with disabilities …