SYNTHESIS Global Health Journal

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN KNOWLEDGE AND FAMILY SUPPORT AND COMPLIANCE WITH MEDICATION IN MENTAL DISORDER PATIENTS

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Background. Mental disorders are a form of deviant behavior patterns that occur in individuals and result in discomfort, stress pressure, body dysfunction, decreased quality of life, and their role in society. Treatment and care must be carried out continuously to prevent recurrence so that the patient can live their life. The purpose of this study was to identify the relationship between knowledge and family support with medication adherence in people with mental disorders at the Sanur health center.

Research Method. This study used a cross-sectional approach. Using Kendall's Tau bivariate test. The sampling technique used was total sampling with a sample of 33 respondents. The variables are knowledge, family support, and the use of the MMAS instrument.

Findings. The results of the analysis showed a relationship between knowledge and adherence to taking medication, which had a significance value of 0.044 < 0.05 and had a correlation coefficient value of 0.334. There is a relationship between family support and medication adherence, which has a significance value of 0.016 and has a correlation coefficient value of 0.407. While the closeness of the relationship shows that the variables of family support and knowledge have a correlation coefficient of 0.407, the knowledge variable has a correlation coefficient value of 0.334. Which means that the two variables have a strong, close relationship.

Conclusion. There is a relationship between knowledge and family support with adherence to taking medication in people with mental disorders at the Sanur health center, Nunukan Regency, North Kalimantan.

THE GOAL OF HPDSAR (HIGH PRECISION DENTAL SURGERY ASSISTING ROBOT) TO IMPROVE THE ACCURACY OF NON-INVASIVE ORAL CAVITY SURGICAL PROCEDURES

Goalbertus Goalbertus, Ho C.M. Brian — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Background. The High Precision Dental Surgery Assisting Robot (HPDSAR), a novel, miniaturised system designed to revolutionise oral and maxillofacial procedures with paramount precision and minimal invasiveness. HPDSAR's operational superiority is established through an integrated system comprising advanced robotic auxiliary instruments and a Digital AI component. The system initiates with high-resolution imaging via CBCT scans and intraoral imaging, which is processed through deep learning mechanisms, specifically Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN), to generate a single, accurate surgical diagnosis. This study aim to determine the goal of HPDSAR to improve accuracy of non-invasive oral cavity surgical procedures.

Research Method. This study used a scoping review approach to systematically map the scientific evidence related to the use of high-precision surgical robots (HPDSAR) in improving the accuracy of non-invasive surgical procedures in the oral cavity.

Findings. The system incorporates haptic feedback and force-sensing to enhance the operator's control and prevent tissue damage, thus ensuring adherence to safety standards. By enabling minimally invasive surgery and drastically improving the visual field and procedural efficiency, HPDSAR offers significant medical advantages, leading to faster patient recovery and a reduced risk of complications such as post-operative infection and nerve damage, which are frequently reported in conventional oral surgery.

Conclusion. In essence, HPDSAR represents a critical advancement, utilising a human-intelligence-mimicking system to deliver exceptional accuracy and performance in complex dental operative procedures.

THE DIFFERENCE EFFECT BETWEEN AUTO STRETCHING AND MYOFASCIAL RELEASE ON IMPROVING HIP RANGE OF MOTION IN PIRIFORMIS SYNDROME

Hilda Dea Revani, Dina Istiana, Firnanfa Erindia — Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Background. Piriformis syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder linked to tightness or spasms of the gluteal muscles, leading to hip pain and restricted range of motion (ROM). Physiotherapy methods like auto stretching and myofascial release (MFR) are frequently used to enhance hip ROM. This study aimed to determine difference effect between autostretching and myofascial release on improving hip ROM in piriformis syndrome.

Research Method. This study employed a quasi-experimental design involving 30 participants selected using a matching allocation technique. Subjects were divided into two groups, each consisting of 15 participants: Group I received auto stretching, and Group II received myofascial release. The interventions were conducted for four weeks, three times per week. Hip ROM was measured using a goniometer before and after the intervention. Data were analyzed using paired t-tests and independent t-tests with a significance level of p<0.05.

Findings. The Shapiro–Wilk test indicated the data were both normally and non-normally distributed, while Levene’s test showed homogeneity of variance. Hypothesis testing using paired sample t-tests demonstrated significant improvements in hip ROM in Group I (p = 0.000; p < 0.05) and Group II (p = 0.000; p < 0.05). Independent t-test analysis revealed a significant difference between the two intervention groups (p = 0.007; p < 0.05), indicating a statistically significant difference in outcomes.

Conclusion. Both myofascial release and self-stretching are effective in improving hip range of motion in cases of piriformis syndrome, but myofascial release results in a more significant improvement in range of motion in the short term.