https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2024.11752

Enhancing self-care in elderly patients: the impact of WhatsApp reminder messages at the Heart and Vascular Center

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Submitted: 11 September 2023
Accepted: 27 May 2024
Published: 16 July 2024
Heart failure, non-communicable disease, reminder, self-care, WhatsApp
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Hidayatus Sya’diyah
Nursing Professional Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Hang Tuah Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Dewi Purnama Sarira
Bachelor of Nursing Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Hang Tuah Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Diyan Mutyah
diyanmutyah@stikeshangtuah-sby.ac.id
Diploma in Nursing Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Hang Tuah Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Ayu Citra Mayasari
Bachelor of Nursing Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Hang Tuah Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.
Sukma Ayu Candra Kirana
Bachelor of Nursing Study Program, Sekolah Tinggi Ilmu Kesehatan Hang Tuah Surabaya, Surabaya, Indonesia.

The importance of reminder messages lies in improving self-care among heart disease patients. At the Heart and Vascular Center, many patients, both those under ongoing care and those recently treated, do not consistently engage in self-care activities. Reminder messages can encourage adherence to medication regimens. This study aimed to investigate the effectiveness of WhatsApp reminder messages on the self-care of elderly patients at the Heart and Vascular Center. The research employed a quasi-experimental design with a two-group pre- and post-test control design. Using a probability sampling technique with simple random sampling, the study required 16 new patients in each group. The instrument used was the Self-Care Heart Failure Index (SCHFI) questionnaire, consisting of 22 questions. Data analysis was performed using the Mann-Whitney test. The results indicated that WhatsApp reminder messages are effective in enhancing patient self-care at the Heart and Vascular Center at Premier Hospital Surabaya (p-value<0.001). The Mann-Whitney test results post-intervention showed a p-value of 0.013, confirming the effectiveness of WhatsApp reminder messages in improving self-care among patients. This study demonstrated a significant positive influence of WhatsApp reminder messages on the self-care of elderly patients at the Heart and Vascular Center. These messages are an effective tool for improving patient self-care practices at Premier Hospital Surabaya.

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Sya’diyah, H., Sarira, D. P., Mutyah, D., Mayasari, A. C., & Kirana, S. A. C. (2024). Enhancing self-care in elderly patients: the impact of WhatsApp reminder messages at the Heart and Vascular Center. Healthcare in Low-Resource Settings. https://doi.org/10.4081/hls.2024.11752
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