bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Lifestyle of women and men with infertility
Authors: Kołpa Aleksandra , Stochmal-Czuryszkiewicz Daria , Kęsik Jan Jakub , Pilewska-Kozak Anna Bogusława 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. To assess lifestyles of women and men having difficulty conceiving a baby.

Material and methods. The study was carried out among 517 respondents (350 women and 167 men) suffering from infertility. The online diagnostic survey method was applied. The authors’ own questionnaire was used along with the standardised FANTASTIC Life Questionnaire.

Results. More than a half of the women researched (60.3%) had appropriate BMI and every second man (49.1%) suffered from obesity. Most of the respondents paid attention to the quality of food they had. Every third woman (30.3%) did exercise 3-4 times a week while most men (37.7%) once a week. The mean score of the FANTASTIC Lifestyle Questionnaire was 35.73 ± 6.94 points which means the group studied was characterised by a very good lifestyle.

Conclusions. The lifestyles of the resopndents was good or very good and only their physical activity, type of behaviour/personality traits or perception of themselves needed further improvement. Education of individuals who fail to conceive a baby is of great importance along with education of the entire society on the influence of lifestyle on reproductive health and the implementation of preventive measures to promote favourable health behaviours.
“Truly once in a lifetime opportunity”. An overview of nursing students experiences of study-to-work transition in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
Authors: Gotlib Joanna , Cieślak Ilona , Jaworski Mariusz , Witkowska-Zimny Małgorzata , Małkowski Piotr , Panczyk Mariusz 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. The outbreak of the SARS-CoV2 pandemic resulted in a paralysis of healthcare systems. The most important problem was the provision of an appropriate number of healthcare personnel. One of the ways was to enable final-year students of medical sciences to start professional work.

Aim. To analyse the available literature dealing with student study-to-work transition during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic outbreak.

Method. The resources of five databases: PubMed, Scopus, ProQuest, Web of Science, CINAHL Complete via EBSCOhost were researched. The inclusion criteria: 1) English language, 2) papers published in peer-reviewed journals, 3) type of publication, 4) papers published between 01.01.2020 and 31.12.2020. We have found 2,341 articles. The 17 papers were included in the final analysis.

Results. The analysis pointed to soft competences as one of the most important group of competences enabling efficient study-to-work transition (n=13). Students pointed to the ethical problems encountered at the start of work in the pandemic (n=8). Two important factors should be highlighted as crucial for the future formation of the professional identity of a group of students starting their professional career in the pandemic: the impact of the disturbed process of professional adaptation and the need to implement changes to the processes of education of students of medical sciences.
Factors affecting the quality of mother-infant first contact after vaginal delivery
Authors: Salamończyk Monika Waleria , Błachnio Mariola 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. The primary objective of this study was to assess the influence of various factors on the first contact of mother and her infant in Warsaw’s maternity facilities.

Material and methods. For this study, direct observation was performed. Research material was collected using original observation survey, specifically designed for this study. Study was conducted in 11 Warsaw’s maternity facilities of varied referral level.

Results. The contact was the longest (between 91 and 120 minutes) if there were fewer people present in the delivery room during birth (p<0.001). Infant was placed on mother’s chest immediately after delivery if there were fewer people present in the delivery room (p<0.001). Infant examination took place more than 2 hours after birth if there were fewer people present in the delivery room (p<0.001).

Conclusions. Mother-infant first contact was the longest and was initiated immediately after delivery if there were fewer people present in the delivery room and if a midwife was a sole provider of care.
Quality of life of patients with Parkinson’s disease and their families
Authors: Kozáková Radka , Bužgová Radka 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. The purpose was to determine the quality of life of Parkinson’s disease patients and their family members and to identify the factors that affect it.

Material and methods. The research sample included 183 patients with Parkinson’s disease and 78 family members. Quality of life was assessed using the Czech Quality of Life Questionnaire of Patients with Progressive Neurological Disease.

Results. Patients with a longer duration of the disease had a lower overall quality of life. The connection between higher dependence of patients on daily activities, and higher degree of motor disability was associated with a poorer quality of life in patients. In family members, an association was demonstrated between older age and a lower quality of life in the domain of normal daily activity, social and spiritual area. With older age, the higher burden of symptoms also increased and deteriorated overall quality of life. The connection between higher dependence of patients on daily activities and a worse quality of life of caregivers in the three domain was confirmed.

Conclusions. Regular assessment of the impact of Parkinson’s disease on the quality of life of patients and their family and the identification of factors that affect it can help prioritize the treatment planning phase.
Assessment of patient satisfaction with nursing care with the Newcastle scale
Authors: Tomaszewska Katarzyna , Majchrowicz Bożena , Serwin Andrzej 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Improving the quality of provided services and increasing patient satisfaction in medical facilities is an undoubted challenge for health care institutions in Poland. A high level of nursing care increases the efficiency of the treatment process, reduces the costs of health care units and affects the patient’s sense of satisfaction and contentment.

Aim. The aim of this paper was to assess the level of satisfaction with nursing care using the Newcastle scale.

Material and methods. The study included 117 patients hospitalized in the cardiac rehabilitation unit. The research tool used in the study was the standardized Newcastle questionnaire to assess patients’ overall satisfaction and experiences with nursing care at the unit level.

Results. The respondents’ experience of nursing care was rated at a medium level, while their level of satisfaction with nursing care was rated at a high level. The above rating was influenced by the age and educational level of the patients.

Conclusions. Patients of cardiac rehabilitation units rate the experience of nursing care well, while their level of satisfaction with this care is high.
Care for pregnant and postpartum woman with cerebral palsy
Authors: Pilarska Natalia Magdalena , Szablewska Anna Weronika 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Disabled women are often overlooked when it comes to procreation plans and encounter social misunderstanding and lack of support. In addition, their sexual needs are often marginalized. It means that education and professional care of midwives and doctors are necessary to put flesh on problem.

Aim. The aim of the work is to present knowledge and familiarize with the subject of perinatal care for a woman with a disability based on an individual case study.

Method. For the purposes of this study, the qualitative research method “study case” was used, containing a description of the patient’s obstetric and clinical condition, aimed at its in-depth analysis and assessment. The patient’s informed consent to participate in the study was obtained. C-Hobic care outcome indicators were also used to describe the case. ICNP® reference terminology was used to develop care plans.

Summary. Taking care of a patient with cerebral palsy, the midwife undertakes numerous interventions in the field of education of both the woman and the whole family. The overriding goal is to increase the woman’s independence, increase her confidence that she will be able to take care of a newborn and improve her competence in self-care. Due to the constant progress in maternal-fetal medicine, further research is needed on preconception and perinatal care for patients with CP.
Midline catheters – what could be done better? A retrospective evaluation of clinical registry
Authors: Latos Maciej , Sadownik Bartosz , Sak-Dankosky Natalia , Stach Orest , Becler Robert , Barabasz Aleksandra , Małyszko Maciej , Zawadka Mateusz , Andruszkiewicz Paweł , Kosson Dariusz 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Midline catheters (MCs) are an option for vascular access alongside the commonly used short peripheral intravenous catheters, centrally and peripherally inserted central catheters.

Aim. The aim of this study was to evaluate the solution implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic in a centre where MC access had not been used before.

Material and method. It was an observational retrospective evaluation of the 98 medical registries of adult patients.

Results. The mean time from hospital admission to midline catheter insertion was 15 days. The most common indications for the catheter implementation were: difficult intravenous access (83%) and expected time hospital stay >6 days (17%). The mean dwell time of the catheters was 9 days. The most common reasons for removal were: the end of intravenous therapy (44%) and catheter blockages (36%).

Conclusions. A high level of prematurely removed catheters was observed, despite the existence of a hospital protocol. The high percentage of MCs removed before the end of intravenous therapy may be indicative of the poor quality of care and the need for continuous education of medical staff. The results obtained should be confi rmed in a prospective study planned on their basis in order to identify interventions which are necessary to improve the quality of vascular access care.
Religious needs of hospitalized patients
Authors: Kristová Jarmila , Bachratá Zuzana 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Meeting the religious needs of hospitalized patients is an essential part of nursing care. Their timely identification by nurses and subsequent satisfaction may lead to an easier adaptation to the hospital environment and illness, and contribute to the overall comfort of the patients.

Aim. The aim of the study was to determine the religiosity of selected hospitalized patients in the premorbid and morbid period and the participation of nurses in meeting religious needs.

Material and methods. To achieve the goals, we chose a qualitative method – a case study. A Spiritual Screening Tool for Older Adults and a questionnaire by Canda and Furman were used to assess spirituality and religiosity implicitly and explicitly. The respondent sample consisted of three patients hospitalized in inpatient wards of medical facilities with different gender, diagnoses and duration of the disease.

Results. According to Spiritual Screening Tool for Older Adults, we found positive spiritual health in patients A, M and R. Religious needs during hospitalization were partially satisfied in patient A and fully satisfied in patients M and R, but only through individual activities (prayer, visiting the hospital chapel and others). None of the patients had their needs met by nurses.

Conclusions. We recommend using the tools aimed at assessing patients’ religiosity and continue with the planning and implementation of nursing interventions accordingly. Active cooperattion with “spiritual assistants” and integrating the issue of religious needs into the content of education of future nurses are also recommended.
Medical simulation as a method of practical training in the opinion of nursing students
Authors: Tomaszewska Katarzyna , Majchrowicz Bożena , Trojnar Patrycja , Boratyn Beata 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Covid-19 pandemic has necessitated changes in practical training of nursing students. Classes previously conducted in a hospital environment were moved to a medical simulation center.

Aim. The purpose of the study was to discover opinions of undergraduate nursing students on practical training using the medical simulation method.

Material and methods. A total of 317 undergraduate nursing students participated in the survey. The research tool was authors’ own diagnostic survey. Participation in the study was anonymous and voluntary. It was conducted between April and May 2022. All correlations were assumed to be statistically significant when p≤0.05.

Results. When it comes to 76.7% of respondents, they claimed that medical simulation classes developed their soft skills and 89.3% of respondents believe that participation in medical simulations facilitated their ability to perform patient care tasks during practical classes. Higher sense of self-efficacy is correlated with higher evaluation of the classes.

Conclusions. Through the classes at the medical simulation center, a completely new environment was created to support the practical learning of nursing students. Results of the study highlight positive effects of learning that solidify students’ knowledge and improve their skills.
Empowering patients to self-control and self-management of anticoagulant therapy
Authors: Bukovšek Andreja Hrovat , Filej Bojana 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Empowerment is a process that allows patients to perform self-control and self-management of anticoagulant therapy, while allowing them to influence the process and the outcomes of their treatment.

Aim. Assessment of the level of empowerment of patients on anticoagulant treatment before and after the education.

Material and methods. A quantitative study with structured instrument was used. The number of 46 patients with antiphospholipid syndrome treated in the anticoagulation clinic at the general hospital participated in the study, and 37 patients were subsequently enrolled in the training. Data were collected to determine their level of empowerment.

Results and conclusion. We divided the patients into four categories of empowerment. We found that after education, patients had statistically significant higher levels of empowerment. After the education, all 37 patients were classified into the fourth category, indicating high patient participation. Empowered patients make their own decisions about their health, they have a better relationship with health professionals, they follow instructions, take greater responsibility for their health, and reduce the need for hospitalisations and urgent care.
The instruments for evaluation the quality of nursing work life
Authors: Mišovičová Katarína , Tomagová Martina 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. To provide an overview of valid and reliable tools focusing on the assessing the quality of nursing work life, and to compare the tools with their psychometric characteristics, and use in clinical nursing practice.

Material and methods. Licensed databases were used: SCOPUS, Web of Science and ProQuest in January 2022. Key words were: assessing/measuring the quality of nursing work life, quality of nurses working life, instrument, hospital nurses.

Results. A total of 129 documents were identified. Based on selection criteria, 25 studies were included to final analysis. The following instruments were used for assessing the quality of nursing work life: Brooks Quality of Nursing Work Life, Quality of Work Life, Work Related Quality of Life scale, Professional Quality of Life scale, and The World Health Organization Quality of Life.

Conclusions. The instruments demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties. However, their use in a specific sociocultural environment requires testing their validity and reliability on a representative sample of respondents in this environment.
Access to information on the requirements to work as a nurse in Poland, provided to Ukrainian refugee background nurses by nursing self-government institutions. Word Wide Web Content Analysis
Authors: Cieślak Ilona , Panczyk Mariusz , Jaworski Mariusz , Theofanidis Dimitrios , Gotlib Joanna 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. The aim of the study was to determine whether the National Chamber of Nurses and Midwives (NIPiP), as well as the District Chambers of Nurses and Midwives (OIPiP), undertake activities to inform Ukrainian war refugees - nurses (UKR-Ns) about the simplified work permit procedure.

Material and methods. We analysed work permit related information for UKR-Ns available on the NIPIP and OIPIP websites. The research was conducted in two stages: 1) content analysis of information for UKR-Ns posted on the official NIPiP website 2) quantitative and qualitative analysis of information for UKR-Ns on official OIPIP websites.

Results. The analysis of information on work permits demonstrated that its content and the way in which this information was communicated varied greatly over time. Seven OIPIs did not publish any information on the procedure of obtaining work permits by UKR-Ns and for three OIPIPs, access to information was modified and/or removed from the website at the time of the observation undertaken. The vast majority of OIPIPs provided information that could only be considered as partly relevant.

Conclusions. The information for UKR-Ns, regarding the process of obtaining work permits, published by the NIPiP and OIPiPs on their official websites requires modification, both in terms of content and form.
Experiential methods in ethical education of nursing and midwifery students
Authors: Kosicka Bogumiła , Ozdoba Patrycja , Dziurka Magdalena , Boczkowska Sylwia , Machul Michał , Chrzan-Rodak Agnieszka , Dobrowolska Beata 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Nursing, midwifery ethics education has been changing over the years. The necessity to reduce the knowledge-practice gap has been highlighted, consequently, modern training methods - based on experience - have been introduced.

Aim. To present the importance of empirical teaching methods in the formation of ethical competence of nursing and midwifery students and and the objectives of the project implemented under the ERASMUS + program, KA220-HED entitled “Strengthening the ethical competence of future nurses and midwives: An inter-professional action-learning project on experiential training methods (ETHCOM)”.

Material and methods. A non-systematic literature review was performed using databases (PubMed, CINAHL Complete). The analysis included 38 articles published between 2010 and 2023 in Polish and English.

Results. In traditional methods of ethical education, the teacher plays the main role, while in those based on experience – the student. Among the experiential methods of learning ethics by nursing and midwifery students that are eff ective in acquiring and development of ethical competence can be distinguished, e.g. learning through games, storytelling, simulation etc. The selection of an educational method in the process of training ethical competence among nursing and midwifery students is important so that future students are able to face contemporary ethical problems.
Assessment of Mobility in Working Age Stroke Patients during the Covid-19 pandemic
Authors: Bosacka Małgorzata Grażyna , Bączyk Grażyna 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Aim. Early neurological rehabilitation is essential to regain functional efficiency and achieve an optimal level of independence, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The objective of the work was to assess the functional performance of patients of working age after hemorrhagic or ischemic brain stroke admitted to the neurological rehabilitation unit and to assess additional factors aff ecting the eff ectiveness of neurological rehabilitation.

Material and methods. The study group included 89 patients admitted to the neurological rehabilitation unit. The eligibility criterion for the treatment group was the age of 25-55 years (professionally active people) and the suff ered hemorrhagic or ischemic brain stroke. The functional performance assessment was performed using the Barthel Index and the NHPT (Nine Hole Peg Test) test. Socio-demographic data were obtained from the analysis of medical records. The survey was conducted on the fi rst and last day of stay.

Results. There was a signifi cant impact of age on the type of stroke, with people with an ischemic stroke being indeed statistically older than those with hemorrhagic stroke (50± 5 years), compared to those with hemorrhagic stroke (46± 8 years). It has been established that the time spent in a unit is dependent on the age of the patient, the older the patient the longer the hospitalization lasts. The tests assessing the functionality of the hands have showed statistically signifi cant improvements in the study group. It has been demonstrated that the improvement of functional performance depended on gender. People with diabetes performed statistically worse (Me=28 vs. Me=21).

Conclusions. 1. Older people after stroke need more time to rehabilitate. 2. There is a need for more rehabilitation in people with diabetes. 3. Longer rehabilitation for men is advisable regardless of the type of stroke.
Quality of health care and interdisciplinary collaboration from the perspective of employees and patients
Authors: Šimec Mateja , Krsnik Sabina , Erjavec Karmen 
Published: November 2023

Abstract

Introduction. Cooperation in an interdisciplinary team is an important aspect of ensuring the quality and safety of patient care, although the interaction of individuals from different disciplines in the clinical environment can also be hampered by inadequate communication.

Aim. This study attempts to fill the research gap and identify professionals’ perceptions of interdisciplinary collaboration and quality measures, the impact of interdisciplinary collaboration on the quality of care in a general hospital and clarify the perspective of patients and healthcare professionals.

Material and methods. The case study was conducted using a survey of healthcare professionals (N = 150) and a qualitative approach by interviewing healthcare professionals (N = 47) and patients (N = 20).

Results and conclusions. The results of the survey show that the nurses rated all the criteria of interdisciplinary cooperation and individual quality criteria the highest, and the quality of care in general the worst, as they were not satisfied with the implementation due to the lack of staff. The exchange of information did not affect the quality of care because organizational and national authorities did not sufficiently consider the views of staff. In in-depth interviews, patients rate teamwork as poor because they do not get enough explanation and do not feel treated as equal members of the medical team. In in-depth interviews, patients and healthcare professionals are aware of the lack of teamwork among themselves, as well as of the quality of care due to staff shortages in general and especially during the pandemic.