The elderly have a fairly crucial developmental task, namely having to adapt changes physically, psychologically, socially and spiritually. Good adaptation will produce good quality of life as well. In the theory psychosocial development, be seen in their success achieving self-integrity or even despair (ego-integrity vs despair). This study discusses how at Panti Wredha Salib Putih Nursing Hom...

Muscle mass loss accompanies periods of bedrest and limb immobilization in humans and requires rehabilitation exercise to effectively restore mass and function. Although recent evidence points to an early and transient rise in muscle protein breakdown contributing to this decline in muscle mass, the driving factor seems to be a reduction in muscle protein synthesis, not least in part due to the...

Since the early days of human spaceflight it has been reported that extended exposure to gravitational unloading results in a myriad of neuromotor adaptations that, while appropriate for microgravity, are maladaptive upon return to Earth. If not countered, these adverse effects of microgravity can result in negative health consequences and place crewmembers at risk for injury. The most commonly...

Phlegmasia cerulea dolens (PCD) is an uncommon, severe form of lower extremity deep venous thrombosis characterized by extremity swelling, cyanosis, and pain. Progression of the thrombotic process may result in extremity gangrene, amputation, and death. The relative value of specific therapeutic regimens in the treatment of this disease remains uncertain. Twelve patients, 9 females and 3 males,...

OBJECTIVE Check if the Temporal flow response to Tilt could provide early hemodynamic pattern in the minutes preceding a syncope during the Tilt test performed after a 60-d head down bedrest (HDBR). METHOD Twenty-one men divided into 3 groups [Control (Con), Resistive Vibration (RVE) and Chinese Herb (Herb)] underwent a 60 day HDBR. Pre and Post HDBR a 20 min Tilt identified Finishers (F) and...

Considering the maternal risk for both shortand long-term disability imposed by activity restriction, it is of great concern that the antepartum symptoms of bed rest are still evident in the postpartum period. The benefits of bed-rest-exercise may alleviate or even prevent physiological distresses or deconditioning associated with activity restriction, thus, eliminating or stabilizing, factors ...

CMAJ • JULY 8, 2003; 169 (1) 35 The care of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is continually evolving. In the early 1960s, typical care involved primarily bedrest with few, if any, interventions. This was followed by an era of closer observation in coronary care units but still little in the way of beneficial medical interventions apart from prompt cardioversion o...

Comparison of patient satisfaction after laparoscopic and conventional day case inguinal hernia repair. The post-operative course of 60 patients subjected to laparoscopic hernia repair (TAPP) and conventional anterior hernia repair (Griffith) under general anaesthesia as day case procedures was analysed. Both groups (TAPP, n=30; Griffith, n=30) were comparable for age and gender. The operating ...