Efektivitas teleMedika dalam mencegah multidrug-resistant pada pasien tuberkulosis paru

Abstract

Abstract Background: Multi drug resistance can occur when patients with pulmonary tuberculosis (TB), which is a chronic infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Transmission occurs if someone inhales droplets containing tuberculosis through the mouth or nose, upper respiratory tract, bronchi and reaches the alveoli. Tuberculosis treatment does not only involve MDR (Multidrug-Resistant) TB, but also has side effects from this disease, one of which is improving the quality of life. So, the effects of treatment for Multi Drug Resistance (MDR) include physical and mental conditions. Purpose: To determine the effectiveness of telehealth in preventing multidrug-resistant tuberculosis patients. Method: Quantitative research design with quasi experimental design with pretest posttest nonequivalent control group design. The study was conducted at the Grogol Health Center in February-March 2024, with a treatment population of 33 respondents. The sample used consisted of 15 respondents in the intervention group and 15 respondents in the control group. Results: The effectiveness of telehealth in preventing multidrug resistant tuberculosis patients is all in the good category and telehealth has been proven to be effective in preventing multidrug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis. It is known that the control group still obtained a quite lower category of multidrug resistant prevention compared to the experimental group, while the experimental group used telehealth. Things that need to be considered in homecare services using telehealth are that patients must be cooperative and committed to carrying out interventions independently at home Conclusion: That telehealth has proven effective in preventing multidrug resistance in pulmonary tuberculosis patients. Keywords: Multidrug-resistant; Telehealth; Tuberculosis.