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Physical activity among nursing students
Authors: Cilar Leona , Preložnik Nina , Štiglic Gregor , Vrbnjak Dominika , Pajnkihar Majda 
Published: June 2017

Abstract

Introduction. Nurses need to encourage patients to lead a healthy lifestyle, hence it is important that as nursing students they are already aware of the importance of physical activity. The purpose of the study was to investigate the physical activities of nursing students.

Aim. The aim of the study was to find out in what state physical activity of nursing students is and to find out what are their main reasons for lack of physical activity.

Material and methods. We conducted a cross-sectional observational study using a mixed methods design. The quantitative data was collected using the survey method with a convenience sample of 123 students and used descriptive and inferential statistics for the analysis. For the qualitative data we used a Grounded Theory Method with semi-structured interviews on purposive samples of four students.

Results and conclusions. In the quantitative part of this study we found a significantly higher proportion of outdoor physical activity in comparison to indoor physical activity (p < 0.001). The qualitative part contains the main categories of physical activity implementation, as well as three sub-categories: attitude to physical activity, barriers and incentives. Nursing students do not do physical activities regularly due to lack of time, obligations at the university, time of the year and finances.
Bleeding in anesthesia – Warsaw, 4 March 2017
Authors: Tarczoń Elżbieta 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
On the 4th March, 2017 in Warsaw, the 4th Educational Conference “Clotting Disorders in Practice based on Clinical Cases” took place. The topic of the meeting was “Patient on anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents in case of surgical procedure”. At the conference, the latest knowledge on the effects of anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents in patients during perioperative period was presented. A practical guidance on treating patients based on clinical cases was demonstrated. The conference was very popular among representatives of medical professions from all over Poland.
Activated carbons prepared from hazelnut shells, walnut shells and peanut shells for high CO2 adsorption
Authors: Lewicka Katarzyna 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Research treats about producing activated carbons for CO2 capture from hazelnut shells (HN), walnut shells (WN) and peanut shells (PN). Saturated solution of KOH was used as an activating agent in ratio 1:1. Samples were carbonized in the furnace in the range of temperatures 600°C–900°C. Properties of carbons were tested by N2 adsorption method, using BET equation, DFT method and volumetric CO2 adsorption method. With the increase of carbonization temperature specific surface area of studied samples increased. The largest surface area was calculated for samples carbonized at 900°C and the highest values of CO2 adsorption had samples: PN900 at 0°C (5.5 mmol/g) and WN900 at 25°C (4.34 mmol/g). All of the samples had a well-developed microporous structure.
Cobalt-lanthanum catalyst precursors for ammonia synthesis: determination of calcination temperature and storage conditions
Authors: Zybert Magdalena , Tarka Aleksandra , Mierzwa Bogusław , Raróg-Pilecka Wioletta 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
A thermal decomposition of a cobalt-lanthanum catalyst precursor containing a mixture of cobalt and lanthanum compounds obtained by co-precipitation were studied using thermal analysis coupled with mass spectrometry (TG-MS). Studies revealed that the calcination in air at 500°C is sufficient to transform the obtained cobalt precipitate into Co3O4, but it leads to only partial decomposition of lanthanum precipitate. In order to obtain Co/La catalyst precursor containing La2O3 the calcination in air at the temperature about 800°C is required. However, it is unfavorable from the point of view of textural properties of the catalyst precursor. A strong effect of storage conditions on the phase composition of the studied cobalt-lanthanum catalyst precursor, caused by the formation of lanthanum hydroxide and lanthanum carbonates from La2O3 when contacting with air, was observed.
Patients’ expectations of general practitioners
Authors: Warchoł-Sławińska Ewa , Furtak-Niczyporuk Marzena , Sławińska Marta , Włoch Krzysztof , Kos Marek , Wójcik Karolina 
Published: June 2017

Abstract

Introduction. General practitioner (GP) plays an important role in the health care system as he is the first person that a patient turns to with his health related problem. The crucial role of the primary health care system is to control risk factors contributing to civilization diseases such as cancer, diabetes or cardiovascular diseases.

Aim. The aim of the research was the assessment of the selected aspects of patients’ satisfaction with a GP’s care. Conducted study provided answers to questions about the level of patient’s satisfaction, his expectations and needs in the field of doctor’s care within the primary health care system.

Material and methods. Diagnostic poll was used as a method to study public opinion. The poll was based on the research technique in the form of the original questionnaire consisting of 23 closed-ended questions. Study group consisted of 99 primary health care patients from lubelskie voivodship.

Results. The majority of the studied group assessed the quality of general practitioners’ services both in cities and rural areas as high. Respondents declared their satisfaction with the availability of diagnostic tests (73%), quality of information about health condition and treatment provided by the doctor (80%), information about how the medicine should be taken and about further treatment (65%) and respect for privacy and dignity (82%). Minority of the researched group was dissatisfied with the quality of general practitioner’s services mainly because of the limited access to diagnostic tests (27%), low quality of information provided by the doctor about method of taking medicine (35%), short time of the doctor’s visit (38%), suggested method of treatment (36%), disrespect for privacy and dignity of a patient (18%) and limited access to medical documentation (24%).

Conclusions. There is a need to implement actions that will increase patients’ satisfaction with the medical services provided by general practitioners, especially in the following fields: length of the doctor’s visit, quality of information provided by the doctor, improvement in the patient – doctor relation, full access to medical documentation and promotion of health by doctors.
Analysis of the level of depression in perimenopausal women according to sociodemographic characteristics
Authors: Kanadys Katarzyna , Wiktor Krzysztof , Bucholc Marzena , Robak-Chołubek Dorota , Wiktor Henryk 
Published: June 2017

Abstract

Introduction. Historically, perimenopausal period was thought to be associated with mood disorders. Despite many studies, the relationship between menopause and depressed mood has not been fully explained.

Aim. The objective of the study was analysis of the level of intensity of depression among women at perimenopausal age according to sociodemographic characteristics.

Material and methods. The study covered 268 perimenopausal women who reported to outpatient departments in the city of Lublin. The criteria for the qualification of women into the study group were: age 45-55 years, lack of mental disorders and lack of diseases requiring hospitalization during the period of study. The study was conducted with the method of a diagnostic survey with the use of the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) and a questionnaire designed by the authors in order to collect demographic data.

Results. The mean BDI values obtained in the presented study according to respondents’ age and monthly income showed the lack of depression or mild depression in the group of the women examined. In addition, the mean level of depression according to marital status confirmed the lack of depression in the group of married women, whereas mild depression in the group of those who were single.

Conclusions. Analysis of the results of the study indicated that age and marital status were not related with the respondents’ level of depression. Women who possessed a university education had a lower level of depression, compared to those who had elementary/elementary vocational or secondary school education level. Women whose material standard was higher had a lower level of depression. Women who have a poor material standard and lower level of education should be covered by a special psycho-prophylactic care.
Psychiatric health care center and nursing home – differences and similarities
Authors: Siejko Krzysztof , Drop Bartłomiej , Kos Marek , Dubas-Ślemp Halina , Książek Piotr , Tylec Aneta 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
The authors will try to introduce the subject and provide arguments that will show the differences and similarities between psychiatric health care center and nursing home, as Polish society often wrongly use those two different types of institutional support interchangeably.
Both, health care center and nursing home offer round-the-clock services, but they differ in scope of activity. The knowledge of the profile of institutional units should be an essential argument when choosing the type of institution. The basic criterion for admission to the health care center (psychiatric or somatic) are medical condition, the presence of the disease and the need for continued treatment. While the cause of referring to the nursing home is, or in many cases should be, the life incapability, the lack of support of the home environment or homelessness.
Awareness to the highest quality of care and support should be an overarching value of all institutions, both health care and social welfare and the standards of care and support should contribute to changing society’s attitude to this type of institutions.
Children road traffic injuries in Poland
Authors: Goniewicz Krzysztof , Goniewicz Mariusz , Pawłowski Witold , Fiedor Piotr 
Published: June 2017

AbstractRoad traffic injuries are the leading cause of child mortality in Poland, resulting in more deaths than cancer or birth defects. We present the main problems of road safety and the nature of the causes and consequences of accidents among children based on the World Health Organization Report. Children injuries are one of the main problems in modern medicine requiring vigorous and preventive actions. Children of all ages should be intensively involved in the educational activities related to road safety. Raising awareness concerning the risks associated with children’s participation in traffic as well as the awareness of parents and carers can greatly reduce the number of accidents.
Green methods for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles using biogenic reducing agents: a review
Authors: Vaseghi Zahra , Nematollahzadeh Ali , Tavakoli Omid 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Metal nanoparticles are being extensively used in a variety of sectors, including drug delivery, cancer treatment, wastewater treatment, DNA analysis, antibacterial agents, biosensors and catalysts. Unlike chemically produced nanoparticles, biosynthesized metal nanoparticles based on green chemistry perspectives impose limited hazards to the environment and are relatively biocompatible. This review is therefore focused on green methods for nanoparticle synthesis by emphasizing on microbial synthesis using bacteria, fungi, algae, and yeasts, as well as phytosynthesis using plant extracts. Furthermore, a detailed description of bioreducing and capping/stabilizing agents involved in the biosynthesis mechanism using these green sources is presented.
Synthesis and structure of large 24-mer and 36-mer oxamate-based macrocycles
Authors: Weheabby Saddam , Abdulmalic Mohammad A. , Kataev Evgeny A. , Shumilova Tatiana A. , Rüffer Tobias 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
Poly(cyclic) oxamates represent novel and potentially multidentate ligands for coordination chemistry. To obtain them, the treatment of 2-nitroaniline with two equivalents of oxalyl chloride afforded N,N′-bis(2-nitrophenyl)oxalamide (1), and by reduction of 1 with [NH4][CO2H] and Pd/C, N,N′-bis(2-aminophenyl)oxalamide (2, bapoxH6) was synthesized. After the addition of an equimolar amount of oxalyl chloride to a THF solution of 2 and aqueous work-up the 24-membered macrocycle H8L2 was obtained. In analogues experiments, the addition of ethoxalyl and oxalyl chloride to 2 afforded the 36-membered macrocycle H12L3. The addition of Cu(OAc)2·H2O and NaOH to 2 gave rise to the formation of [Cu2(bapoxH4)(OAc)2] (4). The identities of 1, 2 and H8L2 were determined by elemental analysis, IR, NMR spectroscopic studies and by mass spectrometry. The solid state structures of H8L2, H12L3 and 4 have been determined by single-crystal X-ray diffraction studies. Macrocycle H12L3 forms chains through intermolecular hydrogen bonds, while packing of 4 consists of layers held by intermolecular dispersion and hydrogen bond interactions. 24-mer H8L2 forms a cavity with a diameter of about 7.5 Å corresponding to an accessible volume of about 120 Å3 according to the well-established 55% solution and was found to bind bromide and iodide anions selectively.
Synthesis of benzodiazepines catalyzed by CoFe2O4@SiO2-PrNH2 nanoparticles as a reusable catalyst
Authors: Miri Naiereh Sadat , Safaei-Ghomi Javad 
Published: June 2017

Abstract
CoFe2O4@SiO2-PrNH2 nanoparticles have been used as an efficient catalyst for the preparation of benzodiazepines by multi-component reactions of 1,2-phenylenediamine, dimedone, different aldehydes or Meldrum’s acid and isocyanides. This method provides several advantages including mild reaction conditions, the applicability to a wide range of substrates, the reusability of the catalyst and low catalyst loading.
Efeito de configuração no apoio ao casamento de pessoas do mesmo sexo em universitários brasileiros
Authors: Costa Angelo Brandelli , Catelan Ramiro Figueiredo , De Araujo Camilla Lima , Da Silva Joilson Pereira , Koller Silvia Helena , Nardi Henrique Caetano 
Published: June 2017

Efeito de configuração refere-se ao impacto que a forma de apresentar um tópico tem sobre a opinião. Esta pesquisa investigou o efeito de configuração no endosso ao reconhecimento legal das uniões de pessoas do mesmo sexo em uma população universitária brasileira composta por pessoas com diferentes níveis de preconceito. Foram usados três diferentes configurações: homoafetivo, homossexual e pessoas do mesmo sexo. Oito mil e oitenta e dois estudantes universitários do sul do Brasil responderam a um questionário sociodemográfico, escala de preconceito contra diversidade sexual e de gênero e randomicamente deram sua opinião sobre o tópico em questão. Não foram encontradas diferenças no nível de endosso às configurações. No entanto, grupos historicamente associados a menor apoio à diversidade sexual e de gênero e pessoas com atitudes mais negativas em relação à diversidade sexual e de gênero endossaram menos essas uniões. Portanto, a maneira como a questão é enquadrada não influencia o endosso à reivindicação da união de pessoas do mesmo sexo.
Violência conjugal: mapeamento do fenômeno no Rio Grande do Sul
Authors: Falcke Denise , Boeckel Mariana Gonçalves , Wagner Adriana 
Published: June 2017

Os dados sobre violência conjugal costumam ser imprecisos devido a diversos fatores. Entre eles, o fato de retratarem, preponderantemente, a violência visível (física ou sexual), serem obtidos em delegacias e basearem-se na visão de apenas um dos parceiros; sendo que muitos casos não são denunciados. O objetivo deste estudo foi mapear a violência conjugal no Rio Grande do Sul, em relação à presença de coerção sexual, agressão física e psicológica. Participaram 751 casais de distintas regiões do Estado. Os instrumentos foram: questionário de dados sociodemográficos e Revised Conflict Tactics Scales (CTS2). Os resultados evidenciaram índices elevados de violência mútua e simétrica entre os casais, ou seja, cometida por ambos os parceiros. Identificou-se que a idade, a escolaridade, a renda e o tempo de relacionamento estiveram associados aos níveis de violência conjugal em suas diferentes dimensões (p < 0,05). Ressalta-se a necessidade de se repensar as intervenções com casais em situação de violência.
Elective appendicectomy for chronic right lower quadrant pain: a clinical study
Authors: Maharaja P. , Mohanty Alok , Ganesh T. , Baruah Tridip Dutta , Smile Robinson 
Published: June 2017

Background: Chronic right-lower-quadrant abdominal pain is a frequent problem among growing population. The purpose of this study is to implement that persistent or recurrent right lower quadrant pain can be treated successfully by elective appendicectomy in properly selected cases. And to detail the outcome of management of these patients with appendectomy.Methods: This observational study was done in Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute, Pondicherry, India between 2014-16 in patients with clinical diagnosis of chronic RLQ pain and undergoing appendicectomy. Routine laboratory investigations included hemoglobin percentage, serum leukocyte count and differential count, ESR, urine microscopy, random blood sugar, blood urea, serum creatinine, abdominal ultrasound (USG), and histopathological examination (HPE) of removed the appendix. The primary outcome measure was pain scored by the patient at 6th week and 12th week after surgery. Postoperative histopathology report was compared with the clinical improvement. The analysis of primary outcome was performed on an intention-to-treat basis. P<0.050 was considered statistically significant.Results: Eighty-two cases of chronic RLQ pain, who met the inclusion criteria, were included in the clinical study. Elective appendicectomy was performed in all 82 patients and sample analysed by HPE. Out of 82 (100 %) patients who underwent appendicectomy, 45 (54.90 %) were male and 37 (45.10 %) were female. About 79 cases (96.34%) of the patients were completely pain free, and only 3 (3.66%) patients did not improve after elective appendicectomy. There was no mortality. Out of 82 patients, 52 (63.41%) patients had pathological signs of appendicitis and 30 (36.59 %) patients showed the normal appendix.Conclusions: Elective laparoscopic appendicectomy in patients with chronic RLQ pain may be an effective therapeutic procedure in properly selected cases. Histopathology of the removed appendix does not contribute to the diagnosis. However, there appears to be definite scope for a much longer duration of follow-up study of the patients with chronic RLQ pains.
A randomized controlled study to compare the efficacy of hughes abdominal repair with conventional abdominal closure-to reduce the incidence of incisional hernias in Indian population
Authors: C. Rajasekaran , K. Vijaykumar , M. Arulkumaran , S. S. Meera 
Published: June 2017

Background: Incisional hernia forms the most common delayed morbidity following midline laparotomy surgeries- causing mental trauma to the patient impairing their quality of life and scars the name and fame of the surgeon. So, the need for possible attributes on surgeon’s aspect to prevent the incisional hernia is the need of the hour. We planned a randomized controlled trial to compare two different abdominal closure techniques to reduce the incidence of Incisional hernia following midline laparotomy incisions. We advocated Hughes abdominal repair which includes a series of two horizontal and two vertical mattresses within single suture whereby the tension load of suture is distributed both along and across the suture line.Methods: 1:1 Randomized controlled trial in which the patient is blinded and obviously operating surgeon is non-blinded. Evaluating examiner and radiologist are blinded.100 patients who underwent emergency and elective midline laparotomies were enrolled in the study and intra-operatively randomized into two groups in 1:1 pattern. Ethical clearance obtained from the Institutional ethical committee. The primary outcome measure is the incidence of burst abdomen at the end of 15 days by the evaluating surgeon (non-operated surgeon who is blinded). The secondary outcome is the incidence of incisional hernia at the end of one year-evaluated by detailed clinical examination with radiological proof using CT abdomen.Results: The incidence of incisional hernia is significantly low in Hughes abdominal repair than conventional abdominal closure.Conclusions: Hughes abdominal wall closure is superior to conventional closure in both emergency and elective laparotomy cases, in prevention of wound dehiscence and Incisional hernias later. Present study encourages us that Hughes abdominal wall repair is comparable to mesh repairs. This study needs to be continued further to a vast sample size to perfectly assess the statistical significance.
Efficacy of sub-occipital muscles decompression techniques in restoring functional walking capacity in hemiplegic cerebral palsy children
Authors: Azam Ahmed M. 
Published: June 2017

Background: This work was carried out to investigate the efficacy of sub-occipital muscles decompression in restoring functional walking capacity in hemiplegic cerebral palsy children.Methods: Thirty children were enrolled in this study and randomly assigned into two groups; group A (sub-occipital muscles decompression techniques plus traditional physiotherapy program) and group B (Traditional physiotherapy program only). 6 minutes walking test (6MWT) was used to quantify, evaluate and follow functional walking capacity also flexibility tests were used to detect and follow hamestring and calf muscles elasticity. This measurement was taken before treatment and after 12 weeks of treatment for all patients. The children parents in both groups A and B were instructed to complete 3 hours of home routine program.Results: Data analysis was available on the 30 hemiplegic cerebral palsy children participated in the study. No significant difference was recorded between the mean values of all parameter of the two groups before treatment. By comparison of the two groups 'results after treatment there was significant improvement in functional walking capacity in favor of the study group. The difference between pre-and post-treatment results of each group was significant.Conclusions: According to the results of this study supported by the relevant literature it can be concluded that the combined effect of physiotherapy training program in addition to sub-occipital muscles decompression techniques can be recommended in restoring functional walking capacity in hemiplegic cerebral palsy children.