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Estratégias de ensino na graduação em enfermagem: abordagem das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis
Authors: Maestri Eleine , Jussara Gue Martini  , Daniele Delacanal Lazzari  , Julia Valéria de Oliveira Vargas Bitencourt  , Julyane Felipette Lima  , Jeane Barros de Souza Lima  , Heloisa Schatz Kwiatkowiski
Published: December 2021

Objetivo: identificar as estratégias utilizadas para ensinar doenças crônicas não transmissíveis em um curso de graduação em Enfermagem. Métodos: estudo exploratório e documental, de abordagem qualitativa, desenvolvido no período de janeiro a março de 2016. O cenário foi um curso de graduação em Enfermagem de uma universidade pública na região Sul do Brasil. Participaram da pesquisa 15 estudantes e 11 professores por meio de entrevistas. Os dados documentais foram obtidos no Projeto Pedagógico do Curso e em 11 planos de ensino. A ordenação e organização dos dados seguiram a proposta de análise de conteúdo. Resultados: apontaram duas categorias: Prioridade no uso de metodologias tradicionais e Aproximações com as metodologias ativas de aprendizagem. Existem ações pontuais para a introdução de metodologias ativas em sala de aula, no entanto as metodologias tradicionais ainda são predominantes. As abordagens de ensino-aprendizagem ainda estão centradas no professor, direcionadas por conteúdos, com exposição e domínio dos conhecimentos dos docentes. Considerações finais: as mudanças esperadas nos cursos de graduação em Enfermagem são incipientes no que se refere à utilização de metodologias ativas de ensino.
Fortalezas e fragilidades no ensino das doenças crônicas não transmissíveis no curso de enfermagem
Authors: Maestri Eleine , Gue Martini Jussara , Delacanal Lazzari Daniele , Monteiro da Conceição Vander , Savi Geremia Daniela , Schatz Kwiatkowiski Heloisa , Massaroli Aline
Published: December 2021

Objetivo: analisar as fragilidades e fortalezas no processo de formação profissional do enfermeiro perante o cuidado de pessoas com Doenças Crônicas Não Transmissíveis. Métodos: trata-se de uma pesquisa qualitativa, estudo de caso, analítico e exploratório. A coleta de dados foi no curso de graduação em Enfermagem de uma universidade na região Sul do Brasil. Realizaram-se entrevistas com estudantes e professores, bem como análise documental do Projeto Político Pedagógico do Curso e de Planos de Ensino. Resultados: entre as fragilidades, identificaram-se as subcategorias: organização da matriz curricular como fator limitador nos cenários de aprendizagem da prática e invisibilidade da família no contexto de cuidado. Como potencialidade, identificou-se a subcategoria: atividades de pesquisa e extensão relacionadas às doenças crônicas. Conclusão: implementar um curso em consonância com as Diretrizes Curriculares Nacionais para os Cursos de Graduação em Enfermagem constitui tarefa desafiadora. Conclui-se que há um movimento em prol da articulação entre ensino, pesquisa e extensão visando atender às demandas do setor saúde e, principalmente, de viabilidade para que ampla maioria dos discentes consiga participar. Conquanto, é fundamental a revisão do Projeto Pedagógico do Curso para se adequar às diretrizes e às próprias práticas que já vêm sendo desenvolvidas no curso.
Percepção de usuários e cuidadores sobre a gestão de doentes crônicos na saúde suplementar
Authors: Ferreira Patricia Chatalov , Marcon Sonia Silva , Batista Vanessa Carla , Lino Iven Giovanna Trindade , Santos Rubia Mariana de Souza , Seguraço Ricardo de Souza Campos , Prado Eleandro do
Published: December 2021

Objetivo: elucidar a percepção dos beneficiários de uma Operadora de Saúde e seus cuidadores a respeito do programa de Gestão de Doentes Crônicos. Método: estudo descritivo de abordagem qualitativa. Os dados foram coletados em maio e junho de 2019 por meio de entrevista semiestruturada com nove beneficiários participantes do programa de Gestão de Doentes Crônicos e sete cuidadores. A apreciação dos dados sucedeu por análise de conteúdo modalidade temática. Resultado: da análise das entrevistas emergiram duas categorias: Rede de apoio mediante o gerenciamento da condição crônica e Limitações experienciadas. Na primeira categoria, constatou-se que o Gerenciamento da condição crônica por um Gestor de caso é visto pelos participantes e cuidadores como refúgio e amparo durante o adoecimento e, dessa forma, contribui na diminuição dos encargos e sobrecarga para ambos os grupos. Já na segunda categoria, depreende-se que as limitações decorreram por entraves administrativos inerentes dos serviços de saúde e pelo desconhecimento de estarem realizando a Gestão de Caso. Considerações Finais: Com essa estratégia houve a diminuição da sobrecarga do paciente e do cuidador, contudo tais resultados poderão ser potencializados com a solidificação e aperfeiçoamento da equipe, realização de discussões de casos, elaboração de planos de cuidados e, principalmente, ao se implantarem visitas domiciliares no programa.
REALIDADE VIRTUAL NA PRÁTICA DE MINDFULNESS EM PSICOTERAPIA: UMA REVISÃO NARRATIVA
Authors: Bengel de Paula Dirce Maria , Fernández Moretti Luciana
Published: December 2021

A associação entre mindfulness (MF) e Realidade Virtual (RV) é recente. O MF vem sendo utilizado na psicoterapia em razão dos efeitos terapêuticos observados. Entretanto, não são todos os pacientes que conseguem obter o benefício desse recurso, sendo a RV uma via para o trabalho com o MF por facilitar o sentido de presença. Este artigo teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão narrativa da literatura sobre a utilização terapêutica da RV na prática de MF. Foram analisados 23 artigos completos, sendo os principais focos de pesquisa: o aprimoramento dos ecossistemas imersivos e dos recursos terapêuticos no contexto do MF em relação à experiência do usuário; o desenvolvimento de recursos tecnológicos econômicos; material de fácil manuseio para facilitar a experiência do usuário. Concluímos que a RV pode ser facilitadora como ferramenta no tratamento de pacientes cujo perfil se enquadra em terapia mediada por MF, embora sejam necessários estudos controlados que permitam compreender as especificidades da RV e as variáveis com valor terapêutico.
CONCEPÇÕES DE GÊNERO E PROFISSIONAIS DO CENTRO DE REFERÊNCIA DE ASSISTÊNCIA SOCIAL
Authors: Graff Greice , Strey Marlene Neves , Habigzang Luísa Fernanda
Published: December 2021

Para uma atuação técnica qualificada nas políticas públicas é fundamental que as/os profissionais atentem às suas concepções de gênero. Essas influenciam suas práticas e interferem no relacionamento com as/os usuárias/os, podendo ser discriminatórias e reforçar desigualdades sociais. Gênero refere-se às construções sociais que normatizam a subjetividade e a sexualidade. Investigações sobre atuação profissional com viés de gênero na assistência social que abordem localidades menores são escassas. Este estudo objetivou compreender as concepções de gênero de profissionais de nível superior que trabalham no Centro de Referência de Assistência Social. Para isso, foram feitas entrevistas semiestruturadas, submetidas à análise temática, com 14 profissionais da psicologia e do serviço social que atuam em municípios do interior do Rio Grande do Sul. Os resultados indicaram práticas que reforçam a família e o espaço doméstico como atribuições da mulher, e dificuldade das participantes na identificação e intervenção em situações de violência contra a mulher. Sugere-se, portanto, que sejam feitas pesquisas sobre a atuação técnica e intervenções abordando a temática de gênero e violência.
ANÁLISE HISTÓRICO-CONCEITUAL DA IMAGEM CORPORAL EM FONTES CIENTÍFICAS DE PSICOLOGIA (1900-1935)
Authors: Nazareth Ana Clara de Paula , De Castro Thiago Gomes
Published: December 2021

As pesquisas em imagem corporal creditam ao neurologista Paul Schilder (1886-1940) a definição do termo em 1935. A análise da composição do conceito pode contribuir para o entendimento de sua disseminação em uma comunidade de linguagem. Através de uma análise conceitual em fontes primárias buscou-se identificar a circulação do conceito na literatura de psicologia no início do século XX. Foram revisados artigos publicados em periódicos científicos de Psicologia e livros de Psicologia entre 1900 e 1935. Foram acessadas fontes nos idiomas espanhol, francês, inglês e português. Apenas dois artigos apresentaram referência explícita ao termo imagem corporal, enquanto os outros artigos tangenciaram ideias relativas à imagem do corpo. Já os textos dos livros de psicologia não apresentaram referências explícitas ao conceito, mas descreveram teorias alinhadas às pesquisas em percepção corporal pela literatura de processos psicológicos básicos. A compreensão geral de imagem corporal herdada pela literatura em psicologia foi antecedida por definições associadas ao esquema corporal, como a percepção de movimento e a propriocepção.
TRAJETÓRIA DE MIGRAÇÃO DE MULHERES HAITIANAS EM PORTO ALEGRE: UM ESTUDO QUALITATIVO
Authors: Queiroz Telmo Romano Alice , Pizzinato Adolfo
Published: December 2021

O presente artigo visa abordar a recente imigração haitiana no estado do Rio Grande do Sul, explorando o significado do fenômeno migratório para mulheres haitianas. Na introdução é traçado um panorama sobre a feminização da migração, em especial da imigração haitiana. Os objetivos desta pesquisa são: (1) conhecer as diferentes trajetórias de migração de mulheres haitianas e (2) compreender como ocorrem as relações de gênero no processo migratório. Foram realizadas entrevistas narrativas com dez imigrantes, cujas perguntas se reportavam à trajetória de migração. A partir da análise das entrevistas busca-se compreender como é a trajetória de migração dessas mulheres e o que foi encontrado de semelhanças e diferenças com o que vem sendo publicado sobre migração de mulheres haitianas. Algumas questões, como idioma, família e trabalho, tiveram destaque e foram aprofundadas. Em suas falas foi observado como ser haitiana encontra-se vinculada vivência de migração. Também foi visto que suas trajetórias são marcadas por protagonismo ao decidirem migrar sozinhas para outros países. Os achados desta pesquisa oferecem um panorama ainda circunscrito e delimitado da realidade das mulheres haitianas em Porto Alegre, mas que pode servir de suporte para pensar políticas públicas e intervenções que visem tanto conscientizar a população brasileira sobre esse tema tão emergente, quanto apresentar possibilidades de acolhimento e fomentação de direitos humanos para a população imigrante e refugiada.
Outcomes of active surveillance for clinically localized prostate cancer in a middle eastern tertiary care center
Authors: Hout Mohammad , Merhe Ali , Heidar Nassib Abou , El-Asmar Jose M. , Wazzan Wassim , Bachir Bassel , Jaafar Rola , El-Hajj Albert , Bulbul Muhammad
Published: December 2021

Background: The aim of our study was to evaluate the outcome of active surveillance (AS) for prostate cancer for a cohort of patients at our institution. Methods: A total of 43 patients with low risk prostate cancer were enrolled in an active surveillance pilot program at our institution between 2008 and 2018. Follow up protocols included: periodic prostate specific antigen (PSA), digital rectal examination (DRE), multiparametric MRI, and prostate biopsy at one year. Pertinent parameters were collected, and descriptive statistics were reported along with a subset analysis of patients that dropped out of the protocol to receive active treatment for disease progression. Results: Out of 43 eligible patients, 46.5% had a significant rise in follow up PSA. DRE was initially suspicious in 27.9% of patients, and none had any change in DRE on follow up. Initially, prostate MRIs showed PIRADS 3, 4, and 5 in 14%, 37.2%, and 11.6% respectively, while 23.2% had a negative initial MRI. 14% did not have an MRI. Upon follow up, 18.6% of patients had progression on MRI. Initial biopsies revealed that 86% were classified as WHO group 1, while 14% as WHO group 2. With regards to the follow up biopsies, 11.6% were upgraded. 20.9% of our patients had active treatment; 44.4% due to upgraded biopsy results, 22.2% due to PSA progression, 22.2% due to strong patient preference, and 11.1% due to radiologic progression. Conclusions: For selected men with low risk prostate cancer, AS is a reasonable alternative. The decision for active treatment should be tailored upon changes in PSA, DRE, MRI, and biopsy results.
Does Holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) still have a steep learning curve? Our experience of 100 consecutive cases from Turkey
Authors: Gürlen Güçlü , Karkin Kadir
Published: December 2021

Aim: The aim of our study is to examine the learning curve of HoLEP and to discuss our results in the light of the literature. Methods: 100 patients who had LUTS resistant to medical treatment and complicated BPH to whom HoLEP procedure had been administered regardless of the size of the prostate in the last 1 year were analysed retrospectively. To evaluate the learning curve, the patients were classified into 4 main groups of 25 consecutively operated patients beginning from the first case. The 4 main groups were divided into 2 subgroups including patients who had prostate volume below or above 80 grams. Results: The mean age of the 100 patients who had HoLEP was 64.5 years. The mean prostate volume was 99.1 cc (45-281 cc). When those with prostate smaller than 80 g are examined, Enucleation efficiency was 0.76 g/min (0.46-0.97 g/min) and Morcellation efficiency was 3.07 g/min (3.34-4 g/min). When those with prostates larger than 80 g are examined, Enucleation efficiency was 0.89 g/min (0.66-1.04 g/min) and Morcellation efficiency was 4.01 g/min (3.93-4.25 g/min). These two parameters were statistically and significantly different in all the 4 groups (p < 0.05). Conclusions: HoLEP still has a steep learning curve. It is necessary to reach the number of cases of 25-50 to reach fundamental experience.
Ensuring smooth implementation of attitude, ethics, and communication module in medical colleges: SWOT analysis
Authors: Shrivastava Saurabh , Shrivastava Prateek
Published: December 2021

A successful medical practitioner is not only measured by the knowledge about the subject, ability to apply the learned knowledge, and the skillset, but also by their ability to communicate, empathize, and offer tender care and support to the patients and their caregivers. To prepare the medical practitioner to effectively discharge their roles, it is a must that active interventions are being taken during the period of medical training. In a targeted attempt to strategically bridge the existing gaps, the regulatory body in India has recommended to all the medical colleges to introduce attitude, ethics, and communication (AETCOM) module in the undergraduate training period. However, it is always nice to understand the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats (SWOT) involved in the implementation of training modules so that the intended learning outcomes can be accomplished in the due course. In conclusion, the decision to systematically introduce and expose the students to AETCOM module is a historical one in the undergraduate training period. It is the need of the hour that every medical institution performs the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis of their own setting and then devises a flexible plan to derive maximum benefit for the students.
Charity starts at home: Emerging Journals should receive “positive discrimination” by their regional academia
Authors: Beshyah Salem
Published: December 2021

Scientific journals are published by commercial, no-profit, or society publishers. Most of these publishers and journals are based on the West, with the resulting gap between North and South in research work and literature productivity. This situation has resulted in a falsely perceived doubt about the value and validity of the submissions to international journals from developing regions. However, a recent increase in scientific productivity resulting from some countries' investments made into research was associated with developing many emerging national or regional journals. These journals aim to overcome barriers facing authors from producing regions to get their scholarly work published. They also aim to increase the research capacity and foster a culture of South-South collaboration. However, emerging journals face many challenges including a lack of recognition on their grounds. In this personal paper, the challenges facing emerging journals are highlighted, and the proposed urgent need for “positive discrimination” for emerging journals by regional academia is argued.
One-year analysis of trends of COVID-19 in Libya: Cases, deaths, and laboratory testing
Authors: Elmehdawi Rafik , Glessa Sara , Elfakhri Amal , Elhaddad Ahmed , Elhassi Ahmed
Published: December 2021

Introduction: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) epidemic in Libya started at the end of March 2020. Since then, the number of daily reported cases has progressively increased. Objectives: This study aims to analyze the trends and dynamics of the epidemic in Libya. Materials and Methods: The study analyzed the data reported daily by the Libyan national center of disease control. Results: The total number of tests performed per thousand people was 121.08 test/1000 people, which is a modest rate compared with countries categorized in the same income group. The overall positivity rate of all performed tests over 1 year was 18.1%. During most of the weeks, the positivity rate was far higher than the 5% rate indicating that the epidemic was out of control most of the year. The level of community transmission was moderate to substantial during most of the year, reflecting the weakness in applying the public health control measures. The calculated 1-year instant case-fatality rate of COVID-19 in Libya was 1.89%, comparable to that in other upper-middle-income countries. Conclusions: The number of performed tests in Libya during the 1st year of the COVID-19 epidemic is inadequate and must be at least doubled to increase the chances of diagnosing more potential cases. Based on the current positivity rate, the epidemic appears to be out of control since July 2021. This should urge the authorities to impose further enforcement of the standard public health measures.
Spirituality as intrinsic motivational factor and health related quality of life among hospitalized male patients practicing Hinduism in India
Authors: Nandika Suhasini Reddy , Nagalakshmi K.
Published: December 2021

Introduction:

Intrinsic motivation denotes doing an activity for itself and deriving pleasure and satisfaction from involvement. Intrinsic spirituality as the most important motive or driving factor in a person's life has a significant influence on the perception of one's own physical and psychological health, social relationships, and environmental health.

Aim:

The study aims to investigate the influence of intrinsic spirituality as a motivational factor on the dimensions of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among hospitalized patients.

Materials and Methods:

Three hundred and sixty-seven patients admitted to a tertiary hospital were selected by stratified random sampling from different medical and surgical wards. Patients comprised Hindu male patients, mean age 36 (standard deviation = 13.2) years suffering from either medical or surgical disorders of minor-to-moderate intensity. Measures of Intrinsic Spirituality Scale and WHOQOL-BREF were administered to assess their intrinsic spirituality and the four dimensions of HRQoL, namely physical and psychological health, social relationships, and environmental quality of life. Data of 325 patients (42 participants eliminated in data cleaning process) were analyzed using SPSS version 25 for Pearson's correlation, and regression analysis.

Results:

Higher scores on intrinsic spirituality were found to be positively impact overall quality of life and general health (r = 0.169, P = 0.002; ß =0.180, P = 0.001), psychological health (r = 0.149, P = 0.007; ß =0.151, P = 0.006), social relationships (r = 0.123, P = 0.026; ß =0.133, P = 0.016), and environmental health perception (r = 0.211, P = 0.000; ß =0.22, P = 0.000) and were not significantly correlated with physical health perception (r = 0.091, P = 0.10; ß =0.093, P = 0.094).

Conclusion:

Spiritual motivation significantly predicts better psychological, social, and environmental health perception among hospitalized male Hindu patients. Realistic perception with respect to physical health is also reflected in this study.
Hashimoto's encephalopathy with psychiatric presentation
Authors: Singh Apala , Verma Linkan
Published: December 2021

Hashimoto's encephalopathy is an uncommon neuropsychiatric syndrome with varied clinical presentations. It presents as an encephalopathy without central nervous system infection or tumor. Mostly observed ones are seizures, cognitive impairment, movement disorders, altered sensorium, and behavioral and psychotic symptoms. Treatment with steroids and immunosuppressants has led to excellent remission rates. Here, we report a case of a 55-year-old male who presented predominantly with psychiatric symptoms and rapidly progressing dementia. The patient was managed by intravenous steroids and low-dose oral risperidone. Prompt investigations and diagnoses helped in treating the condition. This case highlights that timely diagnosis can lead to an excellent prognosis in this condition.
Students’ perceptions on newly designed foundation course at MBBS entry level
Authors: Bhatnagar Kavita R , Oberoi Aroma
Published: December 2021

Background:

Selection of students to medical colleges is based on merit of candidate at written entrance examination which does not take care of nonscholastic abilities of the students. Medicine is a profession that requires not only mastery of large body of knowledge and clinical skills but also high standards of professionalism and appropriate attitudes.

Methodology:

A 1-month long foundation course was conducted for the fresh students admitted to MBBS course at Andaman and Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences, Port Blair, India. Seventy-four students had joined the course. The course was planned, arranged, and executed by the department of Medical Education Unit. It included six modules. Retrospective pre- and postevaluation was done for knowledge, skill, and attitude. Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for all pair-wise comparisons. Participants also completed a questionnaire (Likert scale and some open-ended items) about educational quality of sessions and utility of the course. Descriptive statistics and qualitative methods were used for data analysis.

Results and Conclusion:

Response rate was 100%. Students perceived foundation course as an excellent opportunity to acquire basic knowledge, attitude, and skills required for subsequent phases in MBBS course. This Foundation Course enhanced their orientation to the curriculum and campus, boosted confidence to cope up with the challenging syllabus, helped them develop time and stress management skills, and also sensitized them to achieve the highest standards of morale required to ensure ethical practice.
Efficacy of Computed Tomography-Guided Biopsy in Vertebral Lesions
Authors: Kumar Virender , Beniwal Rajpal , Kundu Zile Singh , Kundu Ankush , Naqvi Muhammad , Arora Kunal , Sihag Ravi
Published: December 2021

Background:

A wide variety of lesions involve spine, spectrum including vascular lesions, metabolic diseases, infections, and tumors. Magnetic resonance imaging with its multiplanar capabilities, high soft tissue, and contrast resolution plays a pivotal role in the characterization, diagnosis, and differentiation of these lesions. However, a definitive diagnosis based solely on radiological and laboratory investigations is not always possible, particularly in differentiating primary and metastatic tumors, specific and nonspecific infections, and metabolic diseases. Accurate diagnosis of spine lesions is important for its successful management. Therefore, a biopsy is generally necessary for accurate diagnosis.

Materials and Methods:

The present study was conducted in the Department of Orthopaedics in collaboration with the Department of Radiodiagnosis and Pathology, Pt. B. D. Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak. Eighty-seven patients of clinically and radiologically undiagnosed vertebral lesions will be underwent computed tomography scan-guided core-needle biopsy between July 2016 to May 2018.

Results:

Patients were of the age group from 38 to 90 years with the mean age of 56.69 ± 12.93 years with significant male preponderance. Posterolateral approach was most commonly used at dorsal and lumbar sites, whereas lateral approach was only used at sacral site. The most common approach used was posterolateral approach (51 patients), followed by transpedicular approach (33 patients), while lateral approach (3 patient) was least preferred. Transpedicular approach was found to be most accurate in our study irrespective of the spinal site ([dorsal – 83.33%], [lumbar – 100%]). Out of 87 biopsies, 66 were diagnostic and 21 were nondiagnostic (dorsal spine was the most common site to be involved). Out of 66 diagnostic cases, 18 were tuberculosis, 18 were metastasis, 9 were malignant (adenocarcinoma), and 6 were benign lesion (hemangioma), while chronic osteomyelitis, lymphoplasmocytic disorder, plasma cell dyscrasia, and nonspecific granuloma were three each. Twelve patients had the complication of local hematoma, whereas none of the patients had any kind of partial paresis and infection. Conclusion: For spinal lesions, CT guided core needle biopsy is an effective, economical, safe and minimally invasive procedure.
Comparison of Clinical and Functional Outcomes Between Intramedullary Nailing and Minimally Invasive Locking Plates for Closed Extra-Articular Distal Tibial Fractures
Authors: Thadiparthi Vijaya Kumari , Kunche Alekhya , Mecharla Soma Sekhar , Paka Varun Kumar , Shaik Jameer , Eleshwaram Naresh
Published: December 2021

Background:

Tibia is the main weight-bearing bone of the leg and accounts for 8-10% of lower limb fractures. Distal tibia fractures are prone to complications due to their subcutaneous nature. It is essential to preserve soft tissue and blood supply in this region to achieve good healing. Controversy exists with regard to use of intramedullary nailing (IMN) or minimal invasive locking plate for management.

Aim:

This study aims to evaluate and compare clinical and functional outcome of IMN and MIPO in the management of extra-articular distal tibial fractures.

Methods:

A total of 56 patients with extra-articular distal tibia fracture (OA type 43A1, A2, and A3) admitted to the orthopedic department of our institute between October 2017 and September 2020 were included in the study. One group was treated with intramedullary nail and the second group was treated with minimally invasive locking compression plate. Clinical and functional outcomes in the two groups were evaluated and comparisons were made.

Results:

The results were interpreted using the Olerud–Molander score according to which excellent outcome was noted in eight patients, good outcome in 45 patients, and fair outcome in 2 patients. One patient in the plating group recorded poor result.

Conclusions:

Intramedullary interlocking nailing can be considered a very effective modality of treatment indicated for closed extra-articular distal tibial fractures, but is technically demanding. Plating on the other hand can deliver satisfactory results when local soft tissue status is good.
The Surgical Treatment of Recalcitrant External Coxa Saltans by Ellipsoid-Shaped Segment Excision of the Iliotibial Band
Authors: Choudhary Rakesh , Ranjan Priya , Anand Rajeev
Published: December 2021

Introduction:

Snapping hip (coxa saltans) is an audible and sometimes painful disorder of the hip that occurs during activities that require repetitive flexion, extension, and abduction of the hip. Depending upon anatomic location of the offending structure, it may be external, internal, and intra-articular. The most common type is an external type in which structures external to the hip joint are primarily involved. This is usually the iliotibial band as it slides over the greater trochanter during repeated flexion and extension. Conservative therapy is the mainstay of treatment. For those cases who are refractory to conservative means, surgery can be considered.

Materials and Methods:

Only those patients undergoing operative intervention for symptoms refractory to conservative measures (>6 months) were included. Patients were excluded if they had concomitant diagnosis, prior fractures, childhood hip pathology, or prior surgical procedures. Ober test was performed to determine tightness of the iliotibial band. All patients underwent excision of an ellipsoid-shaped segment of iliotibial band over greater trochanter and removal of trochanteric bursae followed by Ober test.

Results:

Preoperative examination yielded an average hip flexion of 115.7°, extension of 7.14°, abduction of 43.6°, internal rotation of 16.4°, and external rotation of 34.3°. All seven hips demonstrated a palpable painful snap directly over the greater trochanter with flexion and extension with positive Ober test. Postoperative examination yielded an average flexion of 125.7°, extension of 13.6°, abduction of 52.1°, and internal and external rotation of 25° and 41.4°, respectively. The snap completely resolved and Ober tests were negative in all seven cases.

Conclusion:

We concluded that excision of an ellipsoid-shaped segment of iliotibial band over greater trochanter and removal of underlying trochanteric bursae as the primary surgical modality for relief in the refractory yet symptomatic snapping hip due to a tight iliotibial band.
Spory wśród mieszkańców Krakowa o służebności gruntowe miejskie (mur środkowy i prawo widoku). W świetle orzecznictwa sądów cywilnych Wolnego Miasta Krakowa (1815–1846
Authors: Mataniak Mateusz
Published: December 2021

W artykule przedstawiono rozstrzyganie – na drodze sądowej – sporów pomiędzy mieszkańcami Krakowa, w okresie Rzeczypospolitej Krakowskiej (1815–1846), które dotyczyły służebności gruntowych miejskich (mur środkowy, prawo widoku). We wprowadzeniu wskazano na rzymski rodowód służebności, ich najważniejsze podziały (służebności naturalne, ustawowe, umowne) oraz główne sposoby korzystania z nich. W dalszej części artykułu analizie poddano 14 spraw sądowych, toczących się przed sądami Wolnego Miasta Krakowa. Podstawę źródłową stanowiły wyroki Trybunału I Instancji, Sądu Apelacyjnego i Sądu III Instancji, przechowywane w Archiwum Narodowym w Krakowie (zespół Archiwum Wolnego Miasta Krakowa), a także akta z Archiwum Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego poświęcone działalności orzeczniczej Wydziału Prawa UJ w latach 1817–1833. W pracy znalazły się liczne dane w przedmiocie stosunków własnościowych w Krakowie. Artykuł stanowi przyczynek do dziejów stosowania prawa francuskiego (Kodeks Napoleona, Kodeks Procedury Cywilnej) na ziemiach polskich w pierwszej połowie XIX w.

Disputes among residents of Krakow regarding easements of municipal property (central wall and right to a view). In light of the case law of the civil courts in the Free City of Krakow (1815–1846)

The article presents the settlement – in court – of disputes among the residents of Krakow, during the period of the Republic of Krakow (1815–1846), which concerned the easements of municipal property (central wall, right to a view). The introduction shows easements based on Roman rules, their most important divisions (natural, legal and contractual) as well as the ways of using them. Later in the article, there is an analysis of 14 court cases from the Free City of Krakow. The basis for this are the verdicts of the Tribunal of First Instance, the Court of Appeal and the Court of Third Instance, stored in the National Archives in Krakow (Archive of the Free City of Krakow), as well as records from the Jagiellonian University Archives, dedicated to the judicial activities of the Faculty of Law of Jagiellonian University, during the years 1817–1833. The work contains a great deal of information concerning property relations in Krakow. The article represents a contribution to the usage of French law (Napoleonic Code, Code of Civil Procedure ) in Polish land during the first half of the 19th century.
Jadwiga z Czarneckich Turkowska (1889–1982)
Authors: Czeppe Maria
Published: December 2021

Ważną postacią w powojennym nauczycielskim środowisku Krakowa była Jadwiga Turkowska z domu Czarnecka (1889–1982), nauczycielka matematyki w II Liceum Ogólnokształcącym im. Króla Jana III Sobieskiego. Znakomita pedagog, pracująca do 78. roku życia, wywarła wpływ na kilka pokoleń absolwentów krakowskich liceów. Córka zesłańców, była jedną z pierwszych kobiet, które zdobyły dyplom carskiego Uniwersytetu Petersburskiego. Odegrała też w okresie międzywojennym i w czasie II wojny światowej istotną rolę w szkolnictwie wileńskim. Udało się odnaleźć szereg informacji o rodzinie Jadwigi Turkowskiej, w tym omskie i wileńskie archiwalia, odtworzyć przebieg jej pracy zawodowej i zebrać wspomnienia o tej nietuzinkowej nauczycielce, z wdzięcznością zapamiętanej zarówno w kręgu rodziny i przyjaciół, jak i w gronie kolegów i uczniów z różnych etapów jej kariery.

Jadwiga Turkowska née Czarnecka (1889–1982)

An important figure in Krakow’s post-war teaching environment was Jadwiga Turkowska née Czarnecka (1889–1982), a mathematics teacher in the Jan III Sobieski High School. She was an excellent educator, worked until she was 78, and influenced a few generations of high school graduates in Krakow. The daughter of exiles, she was one of the first women to obtain a degree from Saint Petersburg Imperial University. She also played a significant role during the inter-war period and World War II in education in Vilnius. It was possible to find a wide range of information about the family of Jadwiga Turkowska, including archival materials from Omsk and Vilnius, recreate the course of her professional work and to collect memories regarding this extraordinary teacher, warmly remembered both among her family and friends as well as her colleagues and pupils from various stages of her career.
Peter Waterhouses literarische Verhandlungen der Flucht und Asylsuche: Die Auswandernden (2016)
Authors: Jaśtal Katarzyna
Published: December 2021

Artykuł dotyczy eksperymentu prozatorskiego Die Auswandernden austriackiego pisarza Petera Waterhouse’a i ilustratorki Nanne Meyer z 2016 roku. Książka zaliczana jest do kategorii tekstów literackich odzwierciedlających doświadczenia uchodźców i osób ubiegających się o status uchodźcy, które pojawiają się na niemieckim rynku wydawniczym od 2012 roku. Artykuł ma na celu opisanie strategii literackich stosowanych przez Waterhouse’a do przedstawienia sytuacji uchodźców. Bada ukryte wypowiedzi programowe autora, konstrukcję bohaterki jako postaci uchodźczyni i ubiegającej się o azyl oraz refleksje Waterhouse’a nad językiem, zwłaszcza językiem austriackiego sądownictwa.

The article focuses on the prose experiment Die Auswandernden by the Austrian writer Peter Waterhouse and the illustrator Nanne Meyer in 2016. The book falls in the category of literary texts reflecting refugee and asylum-seeker experiences1 that have appeared on the German book market since 2012. The paper aims to describe the literary strategies Waterhouse uses to represent the refugee condition. It explores the author’s implicit programmatic statements, the construction of the female protagonist as a refugee and asylum seeking figure and Waterhouse’s reflections on language, especially the language of Austrian judiciary system.
The Experimental Works of Stu Campbell: The Use of New Media in Creating Online Comics
Authors: Niewiadoma Elżbieta
Published: December 2021

Literature does not need to be solely confined to text, but can be accompanied by moving images, animation, sound, music, as well as a multi-linear narrative, which has become easier to integrate due to the use of hypertext and augmented reality (AR) technology. One author who readily uses such innovations is Stu Campbell, more widely known by his alias, Sutu. Aside from being a writer, Campbell is also an interactive designer and illustrator who combines art and technology in order to produce unique and experimental works. Campbell is inspired by multiple genres and formats through which he addresses poignant themes, such as memory and its loss, the imminent passage of time, as well as the meaning of identity and reality in our increasingly digital and fast-paced environment. Therefore, this paper discusses the selected works of Stu Campbell in the context of their experimental and technological nature drawing on Paola Trimarco’s discussion of “affordances,” a term originally derived from psychologist James L. Gibson, denoting the opportunities and limitations in certain environments. The works discussed are the following: Modern Polaxis, a multilinear comic in the form of a private journal which depends on AR technology to advance its narrative, Nawlz, a cyberpunk webcomic created on a horizontal interactive digital canvas, and These Memories Won’t Last, a semi-autobiographical webcomic which incorporates music, sound and animation. Eksperymentalna twórczość Stu Campbella. Użycie nowych mediów w tworzeniu komiksów online Literatura nie musi ograniczać się wyłącznie do tekstu, ale może towarzyszyć jej ruchomy obraz, animacja, dźwięk, muzyka, a także wieloliniowa narracja, która stała się łatwiejsza do zintegrowania dzięki wykorzystaniu hipertekstu i technologii rozszerzonej rzeczywistości (AR). Jednym z autorów, który chętnie korzysta z takich innowacji, jest Stu Campbell, szerzej znany pod pseudonimem Sutu. Oprócz bycia pisarzem Campbell jest także projektantem interaktywnych aplikacji i ilustratorem, który łączy sztukę i technologię, tworząc unikalne, eksperymentalne utwory. Campbell inspiruje się wieloma gatunkami i formatami o poruszającej tematyce, takiej jak pamięć i jej utrata, nieuchronny upływ czasu, a także znaczenie tożsamości i rzeczywistości w naszym, coraz bardziej cyfrowym i narzucającym szybkie tempo, środowisku. Dlatego w niniejszym artykule omówiono wybrane prace Stu Campbella w kontekście ich eksperymentalnego i technologicznego charakteru, odwołując się do refleksji Paoli Trimarco na temat „afordancji”, terminu wywodzącego się z dorobku psychologa Jamesa L. Gibsona, a oznaczającego możliwości i ograniczenia w określonych środowiskach. Artykuł omawia Modern Polaxis, wielowierszowy komiks w formie prywatnego dziennika, którego narracja opiera się na technologii AR, Nawlz, cyberpunkowy komiks internetowy stworzony na płaskim, interaktywnym, cyfrowym „płótnie”, oraz These Memories Won’t Last, na wpół autobiograficzny komiks internetowy, zawierający muzykę, dźwięk i animację.
Three Shades of Red: Power of Symbols or Soviet Legacy in Contemporary Inner Asian Capitals
Authors: Mikhalev Alexey V.
Published: December 2021

The paper focuses on Soviet symbols in Inner Asian capitals and the conflicts around socialist legacy. We analyze Ulaanbaatar, Kyzyl, and Ulan-Ude as three different models of transformation of political symbols in urban space. All three capitals in their names contain the word “red” semiotically associated with communist ideology. Correspondingly, we see three different models of symbolic struggle for urban space. Theoretically, the paper is based upon the model of symbolic politics. Empirically, the research is based on materials of our own observations, discourse analysis of media, and official municipal documents. In general, the research is an analysis of symbolic practices of power in the conditions of a number of complex changes in Inner Asia.
The Patterns of the Nomad in Buryat Urban Culture
Authors: Cendrowski Wojciech
Published: December 2021

The nomadic mode of life among Buryats no longer exists. It was devastated in the epoch of the Soviet Union by forced sedentarization and collectivization. However, the figure of the nomad is still present in the various arts. Contemporarily, the figure of the nomad has started to appear in pop culture. In this research article, I will prove the nomad i as a reference point for constructing a new urban identity among Buryats. I will focus mainly on lyrics, primarily in rap songs, because hip-hop is comprehended as urban phenomena. The challenge of revitalizing Buryat collective identity requires finding new symbols, that strongly impact on the people and allow them to self-identify with it. The Nomad, man of the steppe, fulfils these conditions. It connects past with present and demonstrates the Buryat affiliation to the Mongol Civilization. Additionally, everyone can be a nomad, contrary to national heroes who have defined personalities. Therefore, it is a good point of reference. The modern nomad is an effect of forming new Buryat identity in urban condition.
Labor market duality in Japan: A resilience perspective
Authors: Dzienis Anna Maria
Published: December 2021

W ciągu ostatniej dekady pogłębiała się dychotomia japońskiego rynku pracy między „odporną” formą zatrudnienia regularnego a wysoce elastyczną, ale wrażliwą formą zatrudnienia nieregularnego. Zjawisko to, w połączeniu z wciąż aktualnymi doświadczeniami kryzysu związanego z pandemią COVID-19 oraz nieustannie dokonującą się zmianą otoczenia powodowaną rosnącym postępem technologicznym, nasuwa pytanie o trwałość tradycyjnych japońskich praktyk zatrudnienia na całe życie. W artykule poddano analizie środowisko pracy w Japonii za pomocą modelu „odporności” rynku pracy, rozszerzonego o czynnik kulturowy, który pozwala na pełniejsze zrozumienie japońskiego systemu zatrudnienia. Zdaniem autorki ostatnie koncepcje co do zmiany organizacji zatrudnienia w Japonii oraz coraz głośniej i częściej podnoszona konieczność tych zmian mogą przyczynić się do długo oczekiwanej transformacji.
Polityka abenomiki jako odpowiedź na problemy gospodarcze Japonii
Authors: Przybysz Michał
Published: December 2021

The abenomics policy as an answer to Japan’s economic problems
The aim of the article is to present the so-called Abenomics policy and its results with regards to the economic stagnation and chronic deflation which persisted in Japan since early 1990s. Created by the new Prime Minister of Japan Shinzo Abe and based on the reflationism theory, its goal was first and foremost to stop the deflation, but also reinvigorate demand and boost economic growth via means of structural reforms. These three objectives became known as the “three arrows” of the plan.

The core of the program focused on the quantitative easing policy (QQE) led by the Bank of Japan, which consisted of massive purchase of bonds which would in turn raise their prices and inject money into the economy. Other measures included setting the goal of reaching 2% inflation in two years’ time, as well as enormous infrastructural investment and pension spending or numerous reforms regarding job market accessibility and deregulation. In the wake of the original plan’s middling results the Abenomics 2.0 plan was presented in 2014 and focused on Japan’s structural problems, which are rapidly aging population and shrinking workforce.

Critical examination showed that these new goals concerning projected GDP level or fertility rate were unrealistic from the onset and did not amount to much. Despite the country leaving the long-lasting deflation behind, it did not reach the set 2% inflation mark or GDP growth on the level of comparable economies.

Moreover, the debt level is still rising, partly because of the volume of the QQE policy. Adding to the situation is the recent economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which demanded a shift in government’s focus and caused all of the economic indicators to again worsen. Despite some successes along the way, the main goals of the Abenomics were unfulfilled during Shinzo Abe’s term of office, and Japan’s economic problems remain to be solved by the next governments.
Ochrona zabytków archeologicznych w prawie japońskim
Authors: Chmielowska Paula
Published: December 2021

Protection of archaeological sites in Japanese law
In popular perception Japan is often associated with cherry blossoms, the samurai, the geishas, rice fields and delicious ramen soup. However, each of these elements is relatively new. The country’s culture is rich and ancient, and the Japanese are very aware of their heritage and are eager to protect it. The Japanese government encourages universal public participation in supporting and appreciating artistic activities. The most important cultural goods are considered national treasures, which are particularly valuable to the world and to the Japanese nation. These can be works of art such as paintings, sculptures or architectural masterpieces, as well as other forms of artistic expression such as suiseki – art of artistic display of stones, chadō – tea ceremony, ikebana – flower arrangement, and even the artists themselves. The purpose of this article is to outline the Japanese heritage law with respect to protection of archaeological sites; the long history of the island nation means the Japanese archaeologists have plenty of sites to work on. Since 1945, archaeological research has become an important way of constructing the Japanese national identity. While the key goal of archeology in Japan is still about building national identity in relation to the past, there is a noticeable diversity in research goals and methodology used by the current generation of practicing archaeologists.
Marketing treści na tle wybranych ustaw
Authors: Kantorowski Piotr
Published: December 2021

Content marketing in the context of selected legal acts

The aim of this article is to locate content marketing in the context of legal regulations. Thus far, in the literature on the matter there have been statements analyzing this form of marketing activity only within the context of the press, and what is more, these considerations have been limited to the analysis of issues related to Internet blogs. However, due to the fast-growing audio and video messaging on the Internet, it is appropriate to consider the phenomenon of content marketing in comparison with its forms, which, particularly as of late, have been significantly gaining in popularity. The need for a broader analysis of issues related to content marketing is not restricted to the emergence of this form of promotional activities. It also seems warranted to analyze this phenomenon more comprehensively on the basis of law, due to the fact that it is not limited to the subject matter covered by the Press Law in Poland. Therefore, the purpose of this article is the legal analysis of the content marketing phenomenon with the consideration of its less discussed forms, i.e. audio and video. Such considerations seem necessary, as this type of content is becoming increasingly popular and yet its authors still lack the necessary legal awareness to assess whether they are obliged to comply with specific legal obligations in connection with their creations and publications. The purpose of this article is to determine whether, and if so – in what cases, the authors of such content must comply with certain legal conditions in order to legally distribute it, which in turn will help to identify the specific liability of its authors in a given case.
Przestępstwo znęcania się nad zwierzętami wolno żyjącymi (dzikimi)
Authors: Gądzik Zuzanna B.
Published: December 2021

Crimes regarding the abuse of free-living (wild) animals The article addresses the issue of criminal responsibility for the crime of abuse of free-living (wild) animals. It touches upon the issues related to the assessment of a legal interest – humanitarian protection of animals, which this crime targets. The aim of this protection is to counteract actions which involve the illegal infliction of gratuitous and excessive pain or suffering to animals. Moreover, the two-way nature of the aforementioned protection and the way in which wild animals are subjected to it are also highlighted. The article also includes the analysis of the elements of animal abuse crime, with particular attention put on its forms towards wild animals and game.