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Hubungan Diabetes Melitus Dengan Hipertensi Pada Populasi Obesitas Di Indonesia (Analisis Data Ifls-5 Tahun 2014), Crysti Mei Manik, Sudarto Ronoatmodjo

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Prevalensi obes di dunia tinggi. Data 2016 menunjukkan bahwa prevalensi obes meningkat 3 kali lipat yakni lebih dari 650 juta orang. Penderita diabetes melitus (DM) dan hipertensi banyak ditemukan pada populasi obes dan hal ini kemungkinan menunjukkan bahwa ada hubungan antara DM dengan hipertensi pada populasi obes. Di Indonesia prevalensi obes adalah 15.4%, DM 6.9% dan hipertensi 26.5%. Penelitian ini bertujuan melihat apakah ada hubungan DM dengan hipertensi pada populasi obes di Indonesia dengan menggunakan dataThe Indonesian Family Life Survey kelima(IFLS-5) Tahun 2014. Desain penelitian adalah cross sectional dengan jumlah sampel 712 orang dan analisis data menggunakan Cox regression.Dari 712 …

Gender And Hypertantion (Data Analysis Of The Indonesia Basic Health Research 2007), Krisnawati Bantas, Dwi Gayatri

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

The objective of this study was to examine whether there was a gender difference in the occurrence of hypertension in Indonesian people, after controlling for individual and environment factors. Data were ob tained from the Indonesia Basic Health Research 2007 and a cross sectional design was used. Samples consisted of 13.262 men and women age 15 years or more. A multilevel logistic regression was used to ana lyze the data. There was a statistically significant association between gender and hypertension. Women were less likely to have hypertension than men (OR 0.86 P value < 0.0033). There was an interaction between variable of gender and variable of age. It suggested that the probability of having hypertension in women and men was varied by the strata of age. In the strata of age more than 60 years, women were more likely to have hypertension than men (OR 1.25, P value 0.0065); in strata of age 30-59 years, there was no difference of having hypertension between women and men (P value > 0.05); in strata of age <30 years, women were less likely to have hypertension than men (OR 0.67 Pvalue 0.0000). Among women, there was an increased of having hypertension with age. Age of e” 60 years was the highest risk of having hypertension. Among men, there was an increased of having hypertension with age, but at in the age of e” 60 years the increased risk of having hypertension was not as high as in women.

Karakteristik Pasien Tuberkulosis Lost To Follow Up Dari Empat Rs Di Kota Bandung, Azizah Muthiah, Noormarina Indraswari, Budi Sujatmiko

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Jumlah kasus tuberkulosis (TB) yang tidak terlaporkan dan tidak terdeteksi di Indonesia sebelum pelaksanaan sistem pengawasan TB nasional pada tahun 2017 mencapai 47% dari total kasus, termasuk di dalamnya kasus TBlost to follow up atau hilang dari pengamatan. Pasien yang termasuk dalam kelompok ini akan meningkatkan risiko perburukan klinis, kambuh, gagal pengobatan, dan menjadi resistan terhadap obat, selain itu mereka juga akan mejadi sumber penularan di masyarakat. Tujuan penelitian ini yaitu untuk mengetahui karakteristik pasien rawat jalan TB yang hilang dari pengamatan dari empat rumah sakit terpilih di Kota Bandung. Penelitian ini menggunakan studi deskriptif dengan rancangan potong lintang. Sampel …

Determinan Yang Meningkatkan Risiko Terinfeksi Hiv Pada Wargabinaan Lembaga Pemasyarakatan Dan Rumah Tahanan Di Indonesia: Studi Tinjauan Pustaka 2007-2017, Mondastri Korib Sudaryo

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Wargabinaan pemasyarakatan (WBP) diduga berisiko terinfeksi HIV selama tinggal di lembaga pemasyarakatan (lapas) dan rumah tahanan (rutan) akibat menyuntik narkotika dan perilaku berisiko lainnya. Studi ini bertujuan mengetahui determinan yang meningkatkan faktor risiko terinfeksi HIV di kalangan WBP di lapas/rutan di Indonesia. Rancangan studi adalah tinjauan pustaka sistematik (systematic literature review) yang merangkum dan membandingkan hasil studi dari 12 artikel yang diterbitkan sejak 2007 2017 di jurnal nasional/internasional berbahasa Inggris/Indonesia mengenai karakteristik dan determinan infeksi HIV pada populasi WBP yang tinggal di lapas/rutan di Indonesia. Karakteristik demografis WBP: umumnya laki laki; usia rata-rata 30 tahun (rentang: 21-51 tahun); sebagian besar <=SMU; setengahnya menikah. Prevalensi HIV di kalangan WBP di beberapa lapas: 10%-56%. Tiga survei nasional tahun 2011, 2013, 2015 menunjukkanprevalence rate antara 1,2% – 3%. Proporsi perilaku berisiko: menyuntik narkotika (antara 5% - 66%), berbagi jarum suntik (28%-47%), kontak seksual tidak aman dengan sesama WBP (2%-13%), atau dengan WPS (96%), pakai tattoo (2%-56%), atau tindik (5%-13%), minum alkohol (47%). Dari 3 survey yang sama tingkat prevalensi Sifilis antara 2,1%– 5%. Determinan/faktor risiko terinfeksi HIV: menggunakan narkotika suntik (OR antara 11,4 - 104,8), pakai tatoo (OR: 1,7 -2,4), pakai tindik (OR = 4,4), seks tidak aman (OR=1,9), terinfeksi Sifilis (OR=4,2). Faktor-faktor penting yang meningkatkan risiko terinfeksi HIV di kalangan WBP di lapas/rutan adalah penggunaan narkotika suntik, berbagi jarum suntik tidak steril, kontak seksual dengan sesama WBP &/ WPS, terinfeksi Sifilis dan memakai tato/tindik.

Epidemiologi Deskriptif Kematian Ibu Di Kabupaten Serang Tahun 2017, Suyanti Suyanti, Tri Yunis Miko Wahyono

Jurnal Epidemiologi Kesehatan Indonesia

Angka Kematian Ibu (AKI) merupakan indikator kesejahteraan masyarakat suatu negara. Sasaran RPJMN 2015-2019 di Indonesia AKI ditargetkan menjadi 306 pada tahun 2019. AKI di Kabupaten Serang tahun 2017 adalah 195/100.000 KH, atau 58 kasus dengan jumlah kelahiran hidup sebanyak 29.787 jiwa. Dari 58 kasus kematian ibu, 14 orang persalinan ditolong dukun (24,14%). Tujuan penelitian ini adalah eksplorasi deskriptif epidemiologi kematian ibu di Kabupaten Serang tahun 2017. Penelitian ini menggunakan studicase seriespada 58 kasus kematian ibu hasil dari AMP (Audit Maternal Perinatal). Lokasi penelitian di 24 puskesmas wilayah Dinas Kesehatan Kabupaten Serang. Kematian ibu di Kabupaten Serang tahun 2017 berdasarkan tiga …

Determinan Cakupan Imunisasi Dasar Lengkap Pada Penerima Program Keluarga Harapan, Wulansari Wulansari, Mardiati Nadjib

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Poverty is a multidimensional social problem and related to the problems of health, education and other social welfare. National Basic Immunization Coverage (IDL) reached 57.9%, with 32.9% was incomplete and 9.2% were not immunized, while national coverage indicators were at least 90%. This study aims to determine the determinants that affects basic complete immunization coverage for babies receiving the Family Hope Program (PKH). The study design used was cross sectional. The research was located in 34 provinces. The total population is 9,205 respondents using secondary data from the National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas) in 2017. The research shows that the achievement …

Determinan Sosial Ekonomi Konsumsi Minuman Berpemanis Di Indonesia: Analisis Data Susenas 2017, Widi Astutty Casimira Daeli, Atik Nurwahyuni

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSBs) are added liquids with various of sugar. Consumption of SSBs contributes to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) such as weight gain, increasing the risk of type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular diseases. NCDs can be prevent ed as early as possible by reducing the consumption of calories in sugar. WHO recommends adults and children to reduce sugar intake to less than 10% of total energy intake and continue to less than 5% of total energy intake. This study aims to determine the socio-eco nomic factors consumption of SSBs. We employed secondary data from the 2017 National Socio-Economic Survey (Susenas) …

Penghitungan Biaya Satuan Pada Instalasi Rawat Jalan Di Rumah Sakit X Jambi Menggunakan Metode Step Down, Susilo Wulan, Ade Herman Surya Direja, Dian Reflisiani

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Hospital has a responsibility to provide quality and affordable health care to the community. Therefore, determining tariffs by calcu lating the actual cost is very important, especially for internal stakeholders in undergoing cost analysis, performance evaluation and decision making, including tariff negotiation with external stakeholders. This research objective is to calculate unit costs and compar atively analyzing costs between units in an outpatient installation using the step-down method. This research used a partial economic evaluation which only portrays the description of cost object without comparing the output from the analyzed unit. The stages of data analysis include identifying the resource …

Ekuitas Layanan Rawat Inap Rumah Sakit Di Indonesia, Devi Senja Ariani, Pujiyanto Pujiyanto

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

In order to encourage the achievement of UHC in Indonesia, the government organized National Health Insurance (JKN) program. One of the objectives of the JKN program is the improvement of access and equity utilization of health services. This study aims to analyze Equity of Inpatient Utilization in Health Service in second and third year of JKN program implementation in 2015 and 2016. This study uses secondary data of SUSENAS in 2015 and 2016 with analysis using concentration curve and concentration index. The results showed that the Utilization of inpatient services in hospitals in the JKN group of participants increased in …

Influences Of Brand On Hospital Performance And Patient Behavioral Expectations, Yuliani Yuliani

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Increasing number of Hospital in Asia at the present triggers hospital to build a marketing strategy. Hospital branding is one of the choosen way for marketing which giving benefits for internal and externals. This study aims to identify the influences of brand on hospital performance and patient behavioral expectations. The research method is literature review with 7 included studies. Research related to branding in the field of healthcare services was searched using valid keywords, including hospital branding, hospital, patient combined with keywords such as the effect dan the influence,dan melalui berbagai database. (mis. Google Scholar, Emerald, Scopus). A total 7 …

Computerized Physician Order Entry (Cpoe) In Reducing Medication Error: A Narrative Review, Natalya Angela, Wiku Bakti Bawono Adisasmito

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

Medication error leads to death and injury every day, causing lower quality of life and spend almost 1% of total global health expenditure. One of the solution of to prescribing error is using technology such as Computer Physician Order Entry (CPOE). This study purpose is to assess the use of CPOE in reducing medication error. The research method is a review of the narrative literature using systematic research, with 14 included studies. CPOE systems in hospitals were found to be capable of reducing medication errors especially in prescribing and administrative stage. However, CPOE system can be associated with new types …

Strategi Pemasaran Rsud H Abdul Manap Kota Jambi, Anastasia Yekti Anastasia Yekti Heningnurani

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

In this case study, the formulation of the marketing strategy draft of the H Abdul Manap Hospital was carried out, taking into account the situation analysis obtained from all external and internal factors. With SWOT analysis opportunities and threats can be determined, as well as existing strengths and weaknesses. From these results it is known that the position of the HAM Hospital is in the quadrant in quadrant 2, which is hold and maintain. By paying attention to the suitability of the existing long-term road map of the hospital by analyzing the situation and position obtained, so that it can …

Pengaruh Penerapan Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee Terhadap Kejadian Infeksi Saluran Kemih Terkait Penggunaan Kateter, Wendy Isman Sitepu

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

An estimated 0,2-4,8 Catheter-associated Urinary Tract Infection (CAUTI) cases 1.000 catheter-days affected around the world. CAUTI not only has affected the patient but also has became a burden on hospital. Many prevented CAUTI guidelines has developed, one of them is issued by Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committe (HICPAC). The study aimed to evaluate HICPAC guideline decreasing CAUTI rate. A quasi-experimental study was performed to ass’s effectiveness HICPAC guidelines with two group pretest-posttest approach patients with catheter 150 samples each. Before implementation, all medic staff was explained and trained about the guideline. All medical staff was assessed their knowledge, attitudes, …

Analisis Keterlambatan Pengajuan Klaim Obat Kronis Bpjs Kesehatan Di Rumah Sakit Balimed Karangasem, I Nyoman Satria Wijaya

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

The BPJS Health payment scheme to hospitals uses the INACBG and non INACBG payment schemes. One non-INACBG payment scheme is used for chronic drug services. BaliMed Hospital Karangasem as one of the BPJS Health partners also serves chronic medicine services to be paid by BPJS Kesehatan with a non-INACBG payment scheme. In September 2018, the hospital has not collected chronic drug claims that have been served despite the amount in the previous year the chronic drug claim bill did not exceed 10% of the total claim for one year but this must still be billed to reduce the burden of …

Gastroesophageal Reflux Risk Factor Analysis At Saiful Anwar Hospital In Malang, Ricky C. Tarigan, Bogi Pratomo

Jurnal Penyakit Dalam Indonesia

Introduction. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a pathological condition as a result of reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus with various symptoms that arise due to the involvement of the esophagus, larynx, and airways. The prevalence of GERD has increased lately. In Indonesia, 22.8% cases of esophagitis were reported. Analysis of the risk factors for GERD is very important in reducing the prevalence of GERD. This study aimed to identify the most influential risk factors for GERD patients so that it could become a reference to reduce the prevalence of GERD in the following year. Methods. This study was …

Safety And Efficacy Of Combined Antegrade And Retrograde Endoscopic Dilation For Complete Esophageal Obstruction: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Mahendran Jayaraj, Babu P. Mohan, Harneet Mashiana, Rajesh Krishnamoorthi, Douglas G. Adler

School of Medicine Faculty Research

Background Complete esophageal obstruction (CEO) due to occlusive proximal stricture occurs after chemoradiation for head and neck cancers. A combined antegrade and retrograde endoscopic technique with controlled recanalization and dilation (CARD) has been shown to be an effective and safe method for regaining and maintaining esophageal luminal patency in the short term. Methods We conducted a comprehensive search of multiple electronic databases and conference proceedings, including PubMed, EMBASE, and Web of Science databases (from inception through November 2018), to identify studies that reported the outcomes of CARD. The primary outcomes were the pooled rates of technical and clinical success, specifically …

Recurrent Perianal Wart Therapy With 90% Trichloroacetate (Tca) Solution In Aids Patients, Sri Linuwih Sw Menaldi, Ika Anggraini, Hanny Nilasari

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Being the most commonly found sexually-transmitted infection (STI), anogenital warts are mainly caused by human papilloma virus (HPV) type 6 and 11. These infections are often recurrent, leading to loss of time and medical expenses. Various therapeutic modalities can be chosen singularly or in combination with varying results. Treatments with less responsive results usually occur when acquired comorbidities are present, such as HIV infection.

Case Illustration: A 28-year-old homosexual male was reported to have a recurrent perianal wart for the duration of eight months. He was also diagnosed with AIDS and pulmonary tuberculosis. Initially, patient was treated …

The Effect Of Face Washing Frequency On Acne Vulgaris Patients, Rini Hastuti, Etty Farida Mustifah, Imroatul Ulya, Muhammad Risman, Prasetyadi Mawardi

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Patients with acne often wash their faces twice a day, but there are not many studies supporting this practice.

Methods: A single-blind randomized clinical trial was conducted in 38 subjects, divided into three groups based on face washing frequency (once, twice, and thrice a day). All groups used the same cleanser. The acne vulgaris severity and the number of lesions were assessed prior to study. After eight weeks, we re-assessed the acne severity, the number of lesions, the adverse event and patient’s self-evaluation. SPSS 17 was used to analyze the face washing frequency and the number of …

Dapsone Hypersensitivity Syndrome Overlaps Reversal Reaction In Leprosy Patient, Chesia Christiani Liuwan, Medhi Denisa, M Yulianto Listiawan

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Leprosy is a chronic granulomatous infectious disease that primarily involves the skin and peripheral nerve and is caused by Mycobacterium leprae. Clinical features may vary depending on the patient’s immune response. Reversal reaction due to increased immunity is common after treatment in patients with borderline leprosy. Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS) is an adverse effect from dapsone therapy that may occur in 5-6 weeks to 6 months after initial treatment.

Case Illustration: A 47-year-old female complained of a spreading red patches on the skin of her trunk and extremities for three weeks duration. She also felt itchiness and …

Efficacy And Safety Of 5% Imiquimod Cream Compared To 10% Koh Solution For Elimination Of Molluscum Contagiosum Lesions In Adults, Marsha Bianti, Agung Muhammad Rheza, Arinda Marina, Rizka Farah Hilma, Sarah Mahri, Teffy Nuary, Rahadi Rihatmadja

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Molluscum contagiosum (MC) is a benign infection caused by the Molluscipox virus that most often affects children and sexually active adolescents. Various topical therapeutic options are available, however, no single intervention is convincingly effective. Potassium hydroxide (KOH) solution is widely used but its usefulness is hampered with adverse effects. Newer preparation, 5% imiquimod cream seems to be as, if not more, effective. However, it is not legally available yet in Indonesia.

Aim: To assess the efficacy and safety of 5% imiquimod cream in treating adult molluscum contagiosum.

Methods: Literature search was done through Pubmed, EBSCO, dan …

Influence Of Demodex Mites On Life Quality Of Patients With Acne And Rosacea, Anzhela Kravchenko

Journal of General - Procedural Dermatology and Venereology Indonesia

Background: Ulcus vulvae acutum, also known as Lipschütz ulcer, is a rare condition characterized by multiple, painful, and acute genital ulceration in young women without venereal infections, associated with systemic symptoms like malaise, fever, and inguinal lymphadenopathy.

Case Illustration: A 24-year-old woman developed multiple and painful vulvar ulcers that recurred for almost a year. The patient was primarily diagnosed and treated as genital herpes in several hospitals with only slight improvement and no complete healing. The patient came to our hospital for examinations to rule out sexually-transmitted infection (STI) (genital herpes, syphilis, HIV, and chancroid) and possibility of …

Medical Toursm Sebagai Stategi Pemasaran Rumah Sakit: Narrative Review, Peter Rusli

Jurnal ARSI : Administrasi Rumah Sakit Indonesia

To understand about the Medical Tourism as a part of Hospital Marketing Strategies in Tourism Area. Articles that included and assessed for the eligibility in this review was an article shown a Medical Tourism related to hospital marketing strategies in Indonesia. Medical Tourism is defined as the effort of the facility or tourist destination to attract tourists by promoting its health services and facilities, in addition to its regular tourist facilities, so that it emphasizes service providers. Hospitals as private businesses use various strategies to attract more patients / customers, such as creating therapeutic spaces in hybrid hotels (hospitals designed …

Perhitungan Biaya Satuan Pada Tindakan Intensive Unit Care Di Rumah Sakit X Di Jember Melalui Metode Activity Based Costing (Abc), Eri Witcahyo

Jurnal Ekonomi Kesehatan Indonesia

Hospital X in Jember is one of the government hospitals with C type status. In National Health Insurance (JKN) era, the payment scheme in hospital by using the INA CBG’s tariff package. Hospital could have profit or even loss, therefore health services effiency was needed. The objective of study was to identify service product and calculate of service product unit cost at Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Hospital X in Jember. The type of this research was observational descriptive with cross sectional approach. The unit of analysis was ICU at Hospital X in Jember. The unit cost calculation method is …

Quality Of Life Of Road Traffic Injury Survivors Aged 15-44 Years Suffered From Moderate And Severe Head Injuries In Karachi, Pakistan, S A. Abbasi, Tazeen Saeed Ali, Shafquat Rozi, Uzma Rahim Khan, Rashid Jooma

Community Health Sciences

Background: Most of Road traffic injuries are predicted to be the third leading contributor to the global burden of disease by 2020 and patients end up into head injuries which leave devastating impacts on individual and society. Quality of Life After Brain Injury (QOLIBRI) is a specific tool that measures quality of life in head injury patients.
Methods: This was a cross sectional study among 300 patients aged 15-45 years, attended emergency department of the Aga khan University Hospital. Structured questionnaire included demography, injury details, QOLIBRI, GOSE and WHO Disability Assessment Scale (WHODAS 12 items). Severity of injury was determined …

Realist Evaluation Of Ldcp Funded Health Equity Indicators, Shamiram Zendo Ms

Western Research Forum

Background: The Health Equity Indicators were developed by a group of public health practitioners, and academics to assist Local Public Health Agencies (LPHAs), across Ontario, Canada, determine whether their public health programs and activities meet the equity standards required by the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care (MOHLTC). The Health Equity Indicators have been designed to assess organizational internal practice and determine whether programs meet equity standards.

Objective: A realist evaluation is currently underway to determine who these indicators work for and under what conditions, across the LPHAs in the province of Ontario.

Method: Realist methodology has been …

Dance As A Protective Measure Against The Cognitive And Physical Declines Associated With Aging: A Proposed Study, Sarah M. Schwanz, Jeffrey Holmes, Jessica Grahn

Western Research Forum

Background:

Dance is considered a multimodal activity in that it requires both physical and cognitive engagement. Combining physical activity with music may have a synergistic effect, enabling dance to enhance physical and cognitive functions more than music and physical activity alone. The positive changes attributed to dance training such as improved visuospatial and motor ability, high coordination, greater balance, and increased cognitive ability may also benefit individuals as they age.

Methods:

This proposed study will examine whether dance training has the potential to protect against age-related cognitive and physical decline by assessing the cognitive and physical domains that show decline …

Interpreting Patient Reported Outcomes In Orthopaedic Surgery: A Systematic Review, Shgufta Docter, Zina Fathalla, Michael Lukacs, Michaela Khan, Morgan Jennings, Shu-Hsuan Liu, Dong Zi, Dianne Bryant

Western Research Forum

Background: Reporting methods of patient reported outcome measures (PROMs) vary in orthopaedic surgery literature. While most studies report statistical significance, the interpretation of results would be improved if authors reported confidence intervals (CIs), the minimally clinically important difference (MCID), and number needed to treat (NNT).

Objective: To assess the quality and interpretability of reporting the results of PROMs. To evaluate reporting, we will assess the proportion of studies that reported (1) 95% CIs, (2) MCID, and (3) NNT. To evaluate interpretation, we will assess the proportion of studies that discussed results using the MCID or the effect sizes and how …

Public Policy Advocacy In The Canadian Context: A Review Of The Current Literature, Amy Lewis, Abram Oudshoorn, Helene Berman

Western Research Forum

Public Policy Advocacy in the Canadian Context: A Review of the Current Literature

Background: Public policy advocacy is an important competency for students from healthcare and social service programs to develop; however, integration of policy advocacy within university curricula remains inconsistent. Identifying the knowledge and skills that healthcare and social service professionals use in policy advocacy supports the development of educational competencies to achieve entry-to-practice objectives. A review of the literature published on the topic of public policy advocacy in higher education was undertaken to determine the current state of this evidence.

Methods: For this scoping review, CINAHL, Scopus, and …

Identifying The Enzyme Involved In Vacuolar Atpase Acetylation During Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiotoxicity, Rebecca Dang, Tianqing Peng

Western Research Forum

Doxorubicin is an established anticancer medication infamous for its bright colouration and extremely toxic side effects. Emerging studies support that the imbalance between acetylation and deacetylation disrupts the autophagic flux leading to doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity. Vacuolar ATPases are a family of electrogenic proton pumps present on the lysosomal membrane that create an acidic environment for proteases to degrade proteins. Our preliminary study found that acetylated Vacuolar ATPase subunit V₀ D1 levels increased in doxorubicin-injected mouse hearts. However, it is unknown how acetylation of subunit V₀ D1 is modulated and whether this modification plays a role in doxorubicin-induced cardiotoxicity.

The …

Does Improved Physical Function Following A Nustep® Seated All Extremity Exercise Intervention Reduce The Fear Of Falling And Improve Quality Of Life In Older Adults With Fear Of Falling Living In Community Care Homes?, Navjot Gill, Denise Connelly

Western Research Forum

Background:

Decreased physical activity associated with fear of falling invokes a dangerous cycle of more fear, reduced activity and falls. NuStep is a seated all-extremity recumbent cross trainer which provides safe and efficient exercise training.

Hypotheses/Objectives:

The objectives of this study are to:

i. improve physical function and mobility of older adults living with a fear of falling with a NuStep;

ii. assess change in self-reported fear of falling and quality of life before and after the exercise intervention; and

iii. determine whether there is a relationship between exercise-related improved physical function/mobility with change in fear of falling and/or quality …