Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023): Nurse and Holistic Care

Vol. 3 No. 3 (2023) Nurse and Holistic Care

This issue features diverse studies focused on advancing healthcare practices and nursing interventions for various patient populations. The articles include the development and validation of the Adolescents' Knowledge about Stress and Depression Questionnaire (AKSDQ), providing a reliable tool to assess adolescents' understanding of mental health. A comparative study examines the impact of exclusive versus non-exclusive breastfeeding on the body weight of infants aged 6 to 12 months, offering insights into maternal and child health practices.

Nursing care analyses are also highlighted, including the use of effective cough techniques and chest physiotherapy in tuberculosis patients to improve respiratory function, and the application of thermotherapy for managing acute pain in acute coronary syndrome patients in ICU settings. Additionally, the issue explores the use of audiovisual methods for educating pregnant women on anemia prevention through iron tablet consumption and the application of simple inhalation therapy for pulmonary TB patients to enhance airway clearance.

These studies demonstrate innovative approaches and practical solutions for improving health outcomes, contributing valuable knowledge to nursing and healthcare practices.

The articles in this issue were contributed by authors and co-authors from Indonesia