Gambaran Kunjungan Pasien Stroke di Wilayah Puskesmas Kabupaten Pekalongan

Abstract

Stroke is a serious condition that occurs when blood flow to the brain is disrupted, leading to damage and loss of function.  Regular visits to healthcare facilities are crucial for stroke patients after they are discharged from the hospital, as this helps ensure their safety, monitor their progress, and provide ongoing support for optimal recovery.  Community Health Centers play a vital role in this post-stroke management, providing ongoing rehabilitation services. This study aimed to understand the demographics and visit patterns of stroke patients at two Community Health Centers in Pekalongan Regency, which have the highest number of stroke cases.  The study, conducted in 2023, found that 58 stroke patients visited the Kedungwuni 2 Community Health Center, with ages ranging from toddlers to the elderly.  The Tirto 1 Community Health Center saw 62 stroke patients, also with a wide age range starting from 26 years old.  A concerning finding was that approximately 50% of patients from both centers only visited once.  Only a small percentage of patients (32.8% at Kedungwuni 2 and 30.6% at Tirto 1) made two or three visits.  This low number of repeat visits requires further investigation to understand if it reflects improvement in their condition or other underlying factors.  The research highlights the crucial need to address the issue of low return visits, particularly considering the finding that stroke is now impacting not only adults and the elderly but also infants and school-aged children