This study focuses on particular teaching strategies that is a suitable and relevant teaching approach for all educational levels especially for senior high school. Its main concept is to link students' experiences with their school environment and encourage them to gain new knowledge. The aim of this study is to determine whether Project-Based Learning is an effective teaching method for impro…
Electrical burns are injuries caused by electric current passing through the body, which can burn tissues and disrupt the function of internal organs. Although electrical burn incidents are less common than other types of burns, they can lead to death and severe complications despite having a small burn area. This highlights the need for greater attention to electrical burns. This study is a de…
Upper Tract Urothelial Carcinoma (UTUC) is a malignant tumor that arises from urothelial cells lining the upper urinary tract from the renal calyces to the ureteral orifice. Several risk factors that can cause UTUC include smoking, excessive use of analgesic drugs, exposure to arsenic, arachidonic acid, and exposure to chemicals in the workplace such as hydrocarbons, coal, and carbonated drinks…
Informed Consent is a medical procedure consent form given to the patient or their family after receiving complete explanatory information regarding the medical procedures to be performed on the patient. The informed consent form serves as a legal guarantee if any inconsistencies occur during the procedure. The researcher found that many informed consent forms were not filled out completely. Th…
Death is the permanent loss of all signs of life, where death is an event that will be experienced by all humans. The death that occurs will result in the loss of social and legal rights and obligations, in this case a letter is needed as proof of a deceased person, namely a Death Certificate. SKK must be made in accordance with the format and provisions listed in the guidelines for filling …
Burns are tissue damage caused by contact with high-temperature objects that can lead to temporary or permanent disability, death, and rank third among the causes of mortality due to trauma worldwide. Children are a vulnerable population for burn injuries due to the immaturity of their functional development and immune system against diseases. This study is a descriptive research using a cross-…
Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF) was an infectious disease transmitted through the mosquito vector Aedes spp. Based on data from the Siak District Health Service, West Perawang Village had been identified as the location with the highest number of dengue cases in the Siak District. The population density of Aedes spp. larvae was urgently needed to support efforts in preventing the transmission of…
Toddlers aged 12-36 months are in a critical growth and development phase, often referred to as the "golden period." This stage requires focused attention due to rapid growth in physical, psychomotor, mental, and social aspects. The SDIDTK program supports comprehensive child development through early stimulation, detection, and intervention. Kampung Pinang, a foster village under the FK UNRI�…
Knowledge is everything that is known about something that is obtained from experience and information that will increase and then be interpreted by the senses and will greatly affect a person's attitude. Teenage pregnancy is a pregnancy that occurs at a young age which is very risky for all aspects of a person's life, be it health, economic, social, to psychological aspects. This study aims to…
Evidence Based Medicine (EBM) is a crucial component of modern medical education. To facilitate mastery of this topic, accessible learning media is essential for all students at the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Riau. This study aims to evaluate the usability of an EBM module developed using a Learning Management System (LMS). A mixed-method sequential explanatory approach was employed, comb…
The life of an individual begins with birth and ends with death. Death is the permanent cessation of life signs, which is followed by a series of administrative procedures and handling of the deceased, one of which is the issuance of a death certificate. The death certificate (SKK) has been regulated in the 2016 Death Certificate Filling Guidelines issued by the Ministry of Health. The purpose …
Burkholderia pseudomallei is a pathogenic bacterium responsible for melioidosis, often associated with high mortality rates. Biofilm formation is a key factor in bacterial persistence and resistance to treatment. This study aims to investigate the relationship between biofilm detection and antibiotic susceptibility patterns in clinical isolates of B. pseudomallei in Riau Province. An experiment…
Sexual violence is an act that violates human rights and applicable legal norms. Sexual violence is a sexual crime characterized by forced intercourse involving violence and threats against a woman. This study aims to identify the profile of women victims of sexual violence with physical violence during the period of 2019- 2023 at Bhayangkara Hospital of Pekanbaru. The research design used was …
Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disease involving various anatomical and physiological changes in joint tissues, including cartilage degradation, bone remodeling, and osteophyte formation. Which if left untreated can cause joint dysfunction, pain, stiffness, and functional limitations. Objectives To determine the general functional profile and capacity of hip osteoarthritis patients a…
Radiculopathy is a common cause of neck and low back pain. NCS is an attempt to diagnose radiculopathy. This study is a descriptive study to determine the NCS description of cervical and lumbar radiculopathy cases at Arifin Achmad Hospital, Riau Province. The total sample of this study was 13 cases. The majority of cases were ≥40 years old (69.2%), female (61.5%), lumbar radiculopathy (61.5%)…
Informed consent is a form of patient approval after receiving a comprehensive explanation of the medical procedure to be performed. In cases of sexual violence, informed consent becomes crucial to protect the rights of the victim and ensure that medical actions are conducted with lawful consent, as well as to influence the quality of hospital services. This study aims to describe the completen…
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease caused by the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. Most of the bacteria are commonly found infecting the lung parenchyma, leading to pulmonary TB. To date, TB remains the leading cause of death from infectious diseases worldwide. Indonesia ranks second in the world for the highest number of TB cases, yet the results of TB treatment have not reached the …
Burns are tissue damage caused by friction, exposure to heat, chemicals, electricity, or radiation. Burns are a type of trauma with high morbidity and mortality rates, and the age group most likely to die from burns is the productive or adult age group. This study is a descriptive study using a cross-sectional method to examine the profile of burn patients in adults, burn characteristics, morta…
This study explores spatial modeling of hypertension cases n the Meranti Islands Regency from 2020-2023. Using Geographic Information Systems (GIS), the study maps the spatial distribution of hypertension across sub-districts to identify sociodemographic risk factors sucsh as age, gender, and population density. The result indicate a significant increase in hypertension prevalence, with Tebing …
Background: Maternal mortality remains a critical global health issue, with approximately 287,000 deaths reported worldwide in 2020. High maternal mortality rates are influenced by several factors, including severe postpartum bleeding, infections, and notably, preeclampsia. Preeclampsia affects 2-10% of pregnancies globally and is associated with increased cardiovascular risk in later life. Chr…