Abstract: The quality of sputum specimens is a critical determinant of the accuracy of cytological and bacteriological examinations. Inadequate collection practices, including saliva contamination, insufficient volume, and improper handling, may compromise diagnostic interpretation. This hospital-based health education program aimed to increase awareness of proper sputum collection techniques among healthcare professionals and hospital visitors at Martha Friska General Hospital, Medan, Indonesia. Two educational sessions were conducted on March 9 and March 16, 2026, involving healthcare professionals and hospital visitors, respectively.
Suriany, Rahmadani Sitepu (2026);
Improving Sputum Specimen Quality Through a Hospital-Based Educational Intervention on Proper Sputum Collection for Cytological and Bacteriological Examination;
International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications (IJSRP)
16(7) (ISSN: 2250-3153),
DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.29322/IJSRP.16.07.2026.p17519
Authors: Suriany, Rahmadani Sitepu, Benny Sihombing, A community education program on bronchoscopy was conducted at the Pulmonary Outpatient Clinic of Sembiring General Hospital to increase public awareness of its diagnostic role in pulmonary disease. T
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