SCIENCE TEACHING WITH AUGMENTED REALITY APPLICATIONS: STUDENT VIEWS ABOUT ‘SYSTEMS IN OUR BODY’ UNIT

Many mobile applications have emerged thanks to the technological developments that have taken place today. One of these applications is the augmented (virtual) reality application used on smartphones and tablets. Some augmented reality applications are being prepared using 4D-technology and transforming the virtual environment into real life. The present research is to investigate the views of the students about the use of augmented reality applications with 4D-technology related to the ‘Systems in Our Body’ unit in our 6th-grade science class. This study was conducted using phenomenological method in the scope of qualitative research. In this study, the participants consisted of nine students who volunteered to participate in this research. The data were obtained from semi-structured interviews. The data of the interviews with seven students were recorded on voice recorder and then the data were transferred to the text. The interview data of two students who did not want to record their interviews were written with pen-paper and transcripted. The analysis of the data was carried out by content analysis using the NVivo 9 program. The findings obtained in this research showed that the result of the augmented reality application was that the systems in our body unit is effective in better understanding, increasing the motivation of the students to science lessons and making the lessons fun.

Persepsi Ibu Bayi atau Ibu Balita terhadap Posyandu (Studi Kualitatif Pendekatan Fenomenologi)

This research is a qualitative research with a phenomenological approach. Determining the number of informants used in qualitative research consists of two considerations, namely suitability and adequacy. The suitability in this case is that the researcher uses purposive sampling, where the researcher determines the informant according to the criteria, which means that the informant is able to provide information in accordance with the research objectives. Adequacy refers to the number of informants consisting of 5 to 8 participants, with a note that there are no more significant variations in answers from one source to another data source or saturation, if it does not reach saturation, then the selection of informants will continue. The data was collected by means of in-depth interviews using interview guidelines consisting of open-ended questions and a voice recorder as a tool to record all information that has been conveyed by the informants. Data processing and analysis were carried out by transcription, finding keywords, creating categories, grouping categories into sub-themes, formulating themes and continued by integrating the results of the analysis into descriptive form. Still not fully understanding about the posyandu program, it is necessary to strengthen the role of posyandu cadres by conducting intensive coaching and there needs to be adequate incentives for cadres in an effort to increase the cadres' motivation

Telemedicine Strategy to Rescue CPAP Therapy in Sleep Apnea Patients with Low Treatment Adherence: A Pilot Study

Patients with sleep apnea are usually treated with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). This therapy is very effective if the patient′s adherence is satisfactory. However, although CPAP adherence is usually acceptable during the first months of therapy, it progressively decreases, with a considerable number of patients accepting average treatment duration below the effectiveness threshold (4 h/night). Herein, our aim was to describe and evaluate a novel telemedicine strategy for rescuing CPAP treatment in patients with low adherence after several months/years of treatment. This two-week intervention includes (1) patient support using a smartphone application, phone and voice recorder messages to be answered by a nurse, and (2) daily transmission and analysis of signals from the CPAP device and potential variation of nasal pressure if required. On average, at the end of the intervention, median CPAP adherence considerably increased by 2.17 h/night (from 3.07 to 5.24 h/night). Interestingly, the procedure was able to markedly rescue CPAP adherence: the number of patients with poor adherence (<4 h/night) was considerably reduced from 38 to 7. After one month, adherence improvement was maintained (median 5.09 h/night), and only 13 patients had poor adherence (<4 h/night). This telemedicine intervention (103€ per included patient) is a cost-effective tool for substantially increasing the number of patients with CPAP adherence above the minimum threshold for achieving positive therapeutic effects.

Views of Academic Staff in Universities on Lifelong Learning and Adult Education

The general aim of this study is to find out the views of academic staff working at universities on lifelong learning and adult education. While finding out the views of academic staff, the 6 principles of Andragogy Approach, which includes the characteristics of adults about learning, were taken as basis and the professional or personal development trainings academic staff received were analysed separately within the framework of these principles. Interview technique, one of the most frequently used in qualitative research methods, was used in the study. Interviews were made with a total of 20 academic staff who had received training within the scope of adult education and lifelong learning. The interviews were recorded with a voice recorder and transcribed. The transcribed data were evaluated with descriptive analysis method and then they were coded. Interpretations were made by using the codes. As a result, it was found that the academic staff in general had received education on lifelong learning and adult education voluntarily and it was concluded that they received these trainings for professional or personal development, to increase their quality of life, to gain experience, to advance academically and for similar reasons.

Fenomenologi Trauma Geriatric di Kota Padang

Hampir di setiap negara maju, proporsi orang berusia lebih dari 60 tahun tumbuh lebih cepat dari kelompok usia lainnya, dilihat dari aspek biologis lansia tergolong usia dengan proses penuaan yang ditandai dengan turunnya daya tahan fisik, periset mengklaim bahwa setiap individu di atas 65 tahun pernah mengalami jatuh satu kali dalam setahun. Tujuan Studi ini mengeksplorasi pengalaman lansia yang pernah mengalami trauma atau jatuh serta hal yang mereka harapkan menggunakan metode fenomenologi interpretative yang dilakukan di Kota Padang. Pemilihan partisipan dengan cara memilih acak daerah di lingkup kota padang sebanyak 6 partisipan yang masuk kategori elderly menurut WHO. Metode Pengumpulan data melalui wawancara dengan menggunakan open ended interview dengan pertanyaan semi struktur selama 30-60 menit. Wawancara direkam dengan voice recorder serta bantuan field not untuk mencatat hal yang tidak dapat direkam. Berdasarkan hasil wawancara Lima tema telah teridentifikasi anatara lain, gambaran perasaan lansia tentang penurunan kondisi fisik, keadaan yang menyebabkan jatuh, penanganan utama pada saat kejadin trauma/jatuh, kemampuan mengkondisikan jatuh berulang, ketersediaan pelayanan kesehatan lansia. Simpulan tema-tema yang sudah ditemukan memperlihatkan bahwa tenaga kesehatan perlu memberikan pelayanan khusus kepada lansia yang mengalami penurunan fungsi, dan menyadari bahwa lansia yang mengalami trauma mempunyai keterbatasan dan kesulitan karena ketidakmampuan fisik sehingga membutuhkan penanggulangan dan promosi kesehatan agar trauma berulang dapat dihindari.

Analisa Persepsi Verifikator Terhadap Kode Tindakan Medis Di RS Umum Citra Bunda Medical Center Padang

Based on the initial survey conducted by researchers, it was found that there were differences in perceptions between code verifiers and BPJS verifiers about medical action codes. In February, there were 15 disease codes with different perceptions, because the hospital had to follow the code based on the BPJS. The research objective was to analyze the perception of medical action codes by verifiers at Bunda Medical Center Hospital.This type of research is qualitative with a phenomonological approach. Research is conducted by in-depth interviews with 1 medical support person, 1 medical committee person, 1 code verifier, and 1 BPJS verifier, using a voice recorder and using interview guidelines. Data were analyzed using the Collaizzi method.The results showed that what hampered the implementation of the verification of medical action codes was that the doctor's writing was difficult to read by the verifier. There are differences in the perceptions of the verifier about the medical action code, where the verification of the medical action code is based on the number of resources used in the service, while the BPJS verifier thinks the medical action code is based on the level of severity or severity level. The conclusion in this study is that the educational qualifications between the BPJS verifier and the verification of medical action codes are not yet appropriate, then the BPJS verifier verifies the code based on the severity level it should be based on the most spent resources.

Antibiotic Dispensing Practice by Medicine Sellers in Dhaka City-A Cross-Sectional Study

Dispensing antibiotics without prescription is a potential source of inappropriate use. Improvement of antibiotic use is very important in developing countries like Bangladesh. This cross-sectional observational study was conducted in Dhaka city, Bangladesh among 100 purposively selected medicine shops to observe antibiotic dispensing practices of medicine sellers on request for the treatment of nonspecific Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI). Actual practice was assessed with simulated client visit (SCV) with 2 encounters in each medicine shops (a total of 200 encounters). Later self-stated practice was assessed through in-depth interviews with medicine sellers using a digital voice recorder. A total of 42 medicine sellers (42%) interviewed that they would have recommended antibiotics in response to a presentation of nonspecific URTI. In actual practice, antibiotics were dispensed in 108(54%) simulated visits. Total 5 drugs (tab ciprofloxacin, tab azithromycin, cap amoxicillin, cap cephradine, tab levofloxacin) was suggested by medicine sellers. Tab ciprofloxacin is the most preferable dispensed drug by medicine sellers in both actual and stated practices which were 73.15% (79/108 SCV) and 40.48 %( 17/42 medicine sellers) respectively. The most frequent question was "duration of disease" which was asked by medicine sellers in 76 %( 152/200) SCV. None of the medicine sellers asked about allergic history. Antibiotics were dispensed by medicine sellers in Dhaka city without prescriptions and appropriate indications. CBMJ 2020 January: Vol. 09 No. 01 P: 11-18

MIDWIFERY STUDENTS’S INTEREST ON MIDWIFERY PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION

Background: Midwifery education in Indonesia consists of D3, D4, S1 and professional education levels. Midwifery professional education is a midwifery education that was only established in 2008. The low interest in midwifery professional education makes it difficult for midwifery education in Indonesia to develop. This study aims to identify interest from another point of view as an effort to increase interest in midwife professional education. Methods: This study is a qualitative study with a phenomenological design. Determination of research subjects was done by purposive sampling technique and obtained 10 midwifery students from transfer class year 2019 Universitas Airlangga. The data was collected by online in-depth interviews with research instruments were voice recorder, notebooks, and interview guides. Data analysis was performed by using data reduction techniques, determining themes, presenting data descriptively, and drawing conclusions. Results: Midwifery students' interest in midwifery professional education was different, namely very interested, interested and in the between of interested not interested. This interest arises based on the factors of inner urge, the factors of social motive, emotional factors and awareness of the importance of midwife professional education. Conclusion: Based on the perceptions of midwifery students from transfer class about the picture of midwifery professional education, midwifery students think that it is necessary to increase graduates of midwifery professional education in Indonesia which shape the interest of midwifery students to take part in midwifery professional education.

Anxiety of Not Being Appointed: A Qualitative Study

This study aims to reveal the opinions of the senior students of education faculty about the anxiety of not being appointed. Phenomenological research design is used in this research. The convenience sampling method was used in the selection of the participants. The data of the study is collected through face-to-face individual interviews with the students. The research form consists of 2 parts. The questions in the first part are about the demographic information of the participants. The second part includes questions aiming to reveal the experiences of the participants regarding the anxiety of not being appointed. Each interview lasted 20 minutes on average. All interviews conducted within the scope of the research were recorded using a voice recorder with the permission of the participants. Descriptive analysis was used in the analysis of data. According to the findings, it was observed that family expectations affected all of the participants who had anxiety about not being appointed. All of the prospective teachers who experienced anxiety about not being appointed were found to catastrophize the situation. Five of the participants who had anxiety about not being appointed had physiological symptoms and that anxiety affected daily life. Three of the participants who experienced anxiety about preparation for appointment stated that they had no additional effort to be appointed. All of the participants stated that they used social support mechanisms for anxiety.