The Identification of Quality of Life in Glaucoma Patients at Balung Regional Hospitals
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Title
The Identification of Quality of Life in Glaucoma Patients at Balung Regional Hospitals
Subject
Glaucoma, NEI-VFQ 25, Quality of Life
Description
Glaucoma is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder of the optic nerve
characterized by an increased IOP and progressive. The main threat to
patients with visual impairment is the gradual loss of vision. Decreased vision
function in glaucoma patients and inability to adapt to changes in body
functions will have an impact on the ability to carry out daily activities and will
affect the quality of life. The aim of this study was to analyze the quality of
life in glaucoma patients at the Jember Regency Balung Regional Hospital.
This study used a quantitative descriptive with a cross-sectional approach. 97
respondent were treated at Poli Mata Hospital in Balung Regional Hospital,
Jember Regency obtained by purposive sampling technique. Collected data
using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ
25). Data analysis using univariate. The results of the study were 49
respondents (50,5%) had a qood quality of life and 48 respondents (49,5%)
had a less quality of life, near vision is the most problematic subscale in all of
domains. The quality of life of glaucoma patients is a good category, which
means respondents are satisfied with their health and vision condition does
not significantly interfere with daily activities. Respondents can still do their
daily activities in
characterized by an increased IOP and progressive. The main threat to
patients with visual impairment is the gradual loss of vision. Decreased vision
function in glaucoma patients and inability to adapt to changes in body
functions will have an impact on the ability to carry out daily activities and will
affect the quality of life. The aim of this study was to analyze the quality of
life in glaucoma patients at the Jember Regency Balung Regional Hospital.
This study used a quantitative descriptive with a cross-sectional approach. 97
respondent were treated at Poli Mata Hospital in Balung Regional Hospital,
Jember Regency obtained by purposive sampling technique. Collected data
using the National Eye Institute Visual Function Questionnaire-25 (NEI-VFQ
25). Data analysis using univariate. The results of the study were 49
respondents (50,5%) had a qood quality of life and 48 respondents (49,5%)
had a less quality of life, near vision is the most problematic subscale in all of
domains. The quality of life of glaucoma patients is a good category, which
means respondents are satisfied with their health and vision condition does
not significantly interfere with daily activities. Respondents can still do their
daily activities in
Creator
Zhindy Sinura, Siswoyo , Ana Nistiandani
Source
https://ebsina.or.id/journals/index.php/jkmi
Publisher
Universitas Jember
Date
August 2024
Contributor
Sri Wahyuni
Rights
EISSN 2502-2717
Format
PDF
Language
English
Type
Text
Files
Collection
Citation
Zhindy Sinura, Siswoyo , Ana Nistiandani, “The Identification of Quality of Life in Glaucoma Patients at Balung Regional Hospitals,” Repository Horizon University Indonesia, accessed February 21, 2026, https://repository.horizon.ac.id/items/show/11062.