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Clinical Social Work and Health Intervention, 2019

Objective: The goal of the study was to compare the quality of life of patients with multiple scl... more Objective: The goal of the study was to compare the quality of life of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Eastern Slovakia Region from the point of view of support MS organizations.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2021

Background: Pressure ulcers (PU) remain a serious complication of immobile patients and a burden ... more Background: Pressure ulcers (PU) remain a serious complication of immobile patients and a burden for healthcare professionals. The incidence and prevalence remain alarming. Knowledge and attitudes of nurses play a fundamental role in prevention. The aim of this study was to determine the knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards the prevention of PU in selected Slovak hospitals and find relationships and differences among selected variables. Methods: A quantitative exploratory cross-sectional design was chosen. Validated instruments were used. From the 460 randomly selected nurses, 225 (49%) participated in this research. Results: Results showed insufficient knowledge (45.5%) and attitudes (67.9%) of nurses towards PU prevention. There was a significant positive correlation found between the knowledge and attitudes (ρ = 0.300; p = 0.000). Nurses´ knowledge was significantly different within the level of education (p = 0.031) and work department (p = 0.048). Conclusions: Results show...

Tehnicki Vjesnik, Apr 15, 2013

Subject review The paper deals with potential uses of water jet technology and its modification f... more Subject review The paper deals with potential uses of water jet technology and its modification for cutting of bone tissue and bio-materials. It summarises the present state of the art, defines problems from the technological and surgical point of view in order to increase the quality of treated clients. The paper represents an overview and the first step towards using water jet technique in orthopaedic surgery, during dissintegration of interface between bone and femoral stem.

Introduction Project TEMPUS IV – CCNURCA (Competency Based Curriculum Reform in Nursing and Carin... more Introduction Project TEMPUS IV – CCNURCA (Competency Based Curriculum Reform in Nursing and Caring in Western Balkan Universities) is currently under way in the international cooperation, which initiates European standards in order to innovation the content of training in nursing. The main objective of this paper is presentation of transforming education in European countries and supporting the modernization of higher education. It also focuses on the cooperation and modernization of higher education in partner countries in the wider neighborhood. Methods: Methodology for theoretical education in study program nursing includes working groups were created and questionnaire was implemented a survey in order to fulfill the objectives of the project. Results: The evaluation of a curriculum and the schedule of a study program of nursing were running in the theoretical level. The activity to support the education of teachers themselves, so-called program TOT (Training of Trainers), where ...

Mefanet Journal, 2015

The aim of this article is to present new teaching methods for prac - tical training in nursing w... more The aim of this article is to present new teaching methods for prac - tical training in nursing within the project Tempus IV - CCNURCA (Competency based Curriculum Reform in Nursing and Healthcare in Western Balkan Univer- sities) No. 544169-TEMPUS-1-2013-1-BE-TEMPUS-JPCR. Implementation of new practical teaching methods, such as learning with simulator mannequins, prac- tical workshop, nursing process, mind mapping, case studies and problem-based learning (PBL) in practical training could help to improve the quality of the edu- cational process in nursing at Universities of Western Balkan countries that have been involved in this project. The realistic conditions in simulation laboratories are reflecting real hospital and patientʼs care, communication with patient and hos - pital staff, discussion and analysis of all studentʼs activities. The methods of next nursing generation in practical training that can help nurses to get used to the rec- ognition and management of patients by ...

Mefanet Journal, 2016

Introduction: The university study programme of nursing in Slovakia is fully compatible with the ... more Introduction: The university study programme of nursing in Slovakia is fully compatible with the Directives of the European Commission (EC) and European Strategy of the World Health Organization for education of regulated professions. Nurse have applied and used authonomy in practice, decisionmaking and planning of nursing interventions. Objective: The aim of article is to present the nursing study programme (structure of programme) and credit system at universities in Slovakia according to applicable nurses competencies. Methodology: The methodology for this article was used literature review, legislative standards of the Slovak Republic and European Union, the Accreditation document of the Faculty of Health Care of University of Prešov and review of studies in science databases: EBSCO, Medline, ProQuest. Results and discussion: The main topics of core knowledge of the 1st degree of university studies are based primarily on the theory and practice of nursing. The study programme is...

Health Problems of Civilization, 2017

Background. The knowledge about the prevention of infections with TORCH pathogens, including Toxo... more Background. The knowledge about the prevention of infections with TORCH pathogens, including Toxoplasma gondii, Rubella virus and Cytomegalovirus, combined with the proper involvement in health educator's work may affect the creation of the correct attitudes and health promoting habits. Study objective-the evaluation of knowledge of nursing students of the State School of Higher Education in Biała Podlaska (Poland) and the University of Prešov (Slovakia) about the transmission routes and prevention of infections caused by T. gondii, Rubella virus and CMV in women during pregnancy. Material and methods. The study group included 158 nursing students from the State School of Higher Education in Biała Podlaska, and 240 students from the University of Prešov. An original questionnaire was used; it contained closed questions regarding the specific TORCH pathogens. Results. Correct answers to the question regarding the route of infection with T. gondii were provided by 43.5% of respondents from both universities; 42.5% knew the route of foetal infection with T. gondii, whereas 79.9% knew the methods to diagnose toxoplasmosis. Respondents knew consequences of infections caused by Rubella virus to the foetus (79.4%). Students of the State School of Higher Education (90.5%) and students of the University of Prešov (44.6%) were aware of the importance of rubella vaccination as a method of prevention of infection with Rubella virus. Conclusions. Nursing students are familiar with the methods used in the diagnostics of toxoplasmosis and the consequences for the foetus resulting from infections with Rubella virus. However, the awareness regarding the transmission routes of T. gondii and prevention of infections caused by Rubella virus and CMV was insufficient.

Background: Methodological limitations make comparison of various instruments difficult, although... more Background: Methodological limitations make comparison of various instruments difficult, although the number of publications on physical activity assessment has extensively increased. Therefore, systematization of techniques and definitions is essential for the improvement of knowledge in the area. Objective: This paper systematically describes and compares up-to-date methods that assess habitual physical activity and discusses main issues regarding the use and interpretation of data collected with these techniques. Methods: A general outline of the measures and techniques described above is presented in review form, along with their respective definition, usual applications, positive aspects and shortcomings. Results and Conclusions: The various factors to be considered in the selection of physical activity assessment methods include goals, sample size, budget, cultural and social/environmental factors, physical burden for the subject, and statistical factors, such as accuracy and precision. It is concluded that no single current technique is able to quantify all aspects of physical activity under free-living conditions, requiring the use of complementary methods. In not too distant future, devices will take advantage of consumer technologies, such as mobile phones, GPS devices. It is important to perform other activities, such as detecting and responding to physical activity in a real time, creating new opportunities in measurement, remote compliance monitoring, data-driven discovery and intervention.

Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, 2005

Clinical supervision is widely accepted as an essential prerequisite for high quality nursing car... more Clinical supervision is widely accepted as an essential prerequisite for high quality nursing care. This paper reports findings from a study that aims to identify the factors that may influence the effectiveness of clinical supervision for community mental health nurses (CMHNs) in Wales, UK. Two hundred and sixty (32%) CMHNs from an estimated total population of 817 completed the Manchester Clinical Supervision Scale (MCCS) and a demographic questionnaire. The MCCS is a 36-item questionnaire measuring the quality and effectiveness of the supervision received. Three-quarters of CMHNs reported having participated in six or more sessions of supervision in their current posts. Clinical supervision was more positively evaluated where sessions lasted for over one hour, and took place on at least a once-monthly basis. Perceived quality of supervision was also higher for those nurses who had chosen their supervisors, and where sessions took place away from the workplace. These findings have important implications for the organization and delivery of mental health nursing services.

Paper refers to possibilities of the water jet technology utilization during (re)implantations of... more Paper refers to possibilities of the water jet technology utilization during (re)implantations of total endoprostheses of large joints aimed at minimizing the bone losses and thermo-mechanical damage to the bone tissue. Outlined are main problems and potential improvement by application of progressive technique water jet. Paper summarizes up-to-date research of the team. Reason of the research is to develop surgical technique, without heat and mechanical damage of large joints, with minimal traumatizing effects on the patient and a maximum yield for the society.

ABSTRACT Abrasive water jet technology has been recently used mainly in industrial areas. This te... more ABSTRACT Abrasive water jet technology has been recently used mainly in industrial areas. This technology provides several advantages in comparison with conventional methods. At present, it is used in medicine. This paper discusses the possibility of using water jet technology in medicine. The paper describes the benefits and usage in orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, neurosurgery, dermatology, urology, and in dental surgery.

DAAAM International Scientific Book, 2013

The paper defines the current state of the art in the sphere of utilization of conventional and u... more The paper defines the current state of the art in the sphere of utilization of conventional and unconventional techniques of cutting and machining of the bone tissue in orthopaedic surgery and related issues. Paper refers to the possibilities of the water jet technology utilization during (re)implantations of total endoprostheses of large joints aimed at minimizing the bone losses and thermo-mechanical damage to the bone tissue. Outlined are main problems and potential improvement by application of progressive water jet technique. Paper summarizes up-to-date research of the team. Reason of the research is to develop the surgical technique, without heat and mechanical damage of large joints, with minimal traumatizing effects on the patient and a maximum yield for the society.

Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 2016

Aim: To assess the age of introduction of complementary food (CF) and the factors leading to earl... more Aim: To assess the age of introduction of complementary food (CF) and the factors leading to early introduction of CF (≤ four months). Design: Cross-sectional study. Methods: In the period October 2011 to April 2012 we conducted research on 405 mothers of infants living in the Slovak Republic, particularly in the regions of Prešov (56.0%) and Košice (20.5%). The questionnaire, of our own design, integrated 13 factors. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and logistic regression (95% CI). Results: The first CF was introduced at 5.5 months (M = 5.47; SD = 1.22; range 1.0 to 10.0). Early introduction of CF was identified in 24.2% of children. A significantly higher risk of early introduction of first CF was found in respondents with: lower maternal age (OR = 4.436), lower levels of education (secondary education without GCE/vocational qualifications-OR = 10.140), lower maternal awareness of healthy nutrition (OR = 2.996), lower levels of satisfaction with their financial situation (OR = 1.927), and in single mothers (OR = 5.143), and children receiving combined milk nutrition rather than purely breastfeeding (OR = 3.888). Conclusion: Recognition of the factors leading to early introduction of CF allows the implementation of effective prevention strategies by health professionals.

SUMMARY Education of diabetic patients is an integral part of effective treatment. In the present... more SUMMARY Education of diabetic patients is an integral part of effective treatment. In the present study, we compared the knowledge level of diabetes self-care in two groups of patients with diabetes mellitus type 2 on insulin treatment according to their having received/not received education on the disease and treatment by professionals. The sample included 289 patients with diabetes type 2 treated with insulin from Presov region. Patient knowledge was assessed by use of the standardized Diabetes Knowledge Test. Using the standardized Diabetes Care Profile questionnaire, Education section and guidance provided in Diet section on providing patient education by health professionals, the respondents were divided into two groups of patients with and without education. The level of knowledge related to diabetic self-care differed significantly between the two groups in favor of the patients having received education by professionals. However, the overall knowledge score of educated pati...