Journal of Hospital Administration and Management

IMPLEMENTATION OF DIJKSTRA'S ALGORITHM IN THE DESIGN OF A HEALTH SERVICE SEARCH INFORMATION SYSTEM IN HOSPITALS

Abdul Zaky, Akmal Darman Putra, Muhammad Nurhadi — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Technology plays a crucial role in supporting life in various aspects, including social, economic, and healthcare sectors within the community. The development of technology in the healthcare field covers several aspects, such as patient services, internal hospital information systems, hospital management, and patient information systems. Some hospitals have implemented online-based information systems for patients. Through these systems, patients can access information related to service schedules, service availability, and types of services offered. However, access to these systems remains limited, generally only available through hospital websites or kiosks located within the hospital. This still restricts patients from obtaining detailed information regarding service availability and travel distance to hospitals based on their specific needs and required treatments. Although travel distance information can already be accessed through various available applications, such information is not yet integrated with the availability of hospital services. Therefore, there is a need for a service and information system that patients can use in the form of an application providing integrated data on service availability and travel distance. The proposed application is Android-based and accessible to the general public, given that most people are already familiar with and capable of using this operating system. The application will provide several input fields that users can fill in, such as patient name, gender, age, address, and medical complaints. These inputs will be processed by the application system to provide information on hospitals that offer the services needed by the patient, along with the travel distance from the patient’s location to each service-providing hospital. The application will also display the fastest route from the patient's location to the selected hospital. The determination of the fastest route utilizes Dijkstra’s Algorithm. Dijkstra’s Algorithm is a mathematical algorithm widely used for optimizing problem-solving conditions. Several similar applications have been developed previously; however, those applications generally only provide information about healthcare locations and general routes in the area. This application, however, is more specifically developed to allow patients to simply input the required healthcare services and their current address or location, which the system will then quickly process to deliver the nearest healthcare solutions and the fastest route to reach them.

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN NUTRITIONAL STATUS AND SPORTS ACTIVITY WITH PHYSICAL FITNESS LEVEL AT SMAN 6 PEKANBARU

Sherly Mutiara, Wiwik Suryandartiwi Anggarawati, Faiz Ilham, Lisvia Najla — Sat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Physical fitness is an essential factor in supporting students' health and academic performance. Nutritional status and sports activity play a role in determining a person's level of physical fitness. This study aims to analyze the relationship between nutritional status and sports activity with the physical fitness level of students at SMAN 6 Pekanbaru. This study employs a cross-sectional design with a quantitative approach. The sample consists of students from SMAN 6 Pekanbaru selected using the purposive sampling method. Nutritional status was measured using Body Mass Index (BMI), sports activity was assessed through a physical activity questionnaire, and physical fitness was evaluated using the Indonesian Physical Fitness Test (TKJI). Data analysis was conducted using statistical correlation tests to determine the relationships between the study variables. The results showed a significant relationship between nutritional status and sports activity with students' physical fitness levels (p < 0.05). Students with normal nutritional status and higher sports activity levels exhibited better physical fitness compared to those who were less active or had non-ideal nutritional status. Therefore, maintaining a balanced diet and engaging in regular exercise is crucial for improving students' physical fitness.

THE ROLE OF PHYSIOTHERAPY IN PREVENTING OVERUSE INJURIES IN MARATHON RUNNERS

Marliana, Rezki Amalia Nurshal, Muhammad — Thu, 29 Dec 2022 00:00:00 +0700

Overuse injuries are common among marathon runners due to high training loads and repetitive movements. Physiotherapy plays a crucial role in preventing overuse injuries through rehabilitative and preventive approaches, including strength training, stretching techniques, and proper biomechanical education. This study aims to analyze the role of physiotherapy in preventing overuse injuries in marathon runners. This research adopts a qualitative descriptive design using in-depth interviews and observations with marathon runners undergoing preventive physiotherapy programs. The sample consists of professional and amateur marathon runners experiencing early symptoms of overuse injuries. Data were analyzed to identify the most effective physiotherapy interventions in reducing injury risks. The results indicate that physiotherapy programs incorporating core and lower limb strengthening exercises, dynamic stretching, and biomechanical correction techniques significantly reduce the risk of overuse injuries in marathon runners. Additionally, education on training load management and recovery contributes to long-term injury prevention. Therefore, physiotherapy should be an integral part of marathon runners' training programs to maintain optimal performance and prevent injuries.