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Psychometric properties and nursing students' perceptions of patient safety using the Health Professional Education in Patient Safety Survey: a cross-sectional validation studyOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Daniela Bartoníčková, Lenka Mazalová, Eva Reiterová, Klára Brišová, Peta Jane Greaves, Alison Machin, Dominika Kohanová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.008 
Introduction: Despite increasing emphasis on patient safety in nursing education, valid culturally adapted instruments in Central Europe remain scarce. Nursing students' perceptions of safety competencies is essential for enhancing patient-centred care. Aim: The study aimed to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Czech version of the Health Professional Education in Patient Safety Survey (H-PEPSS) and to assess nursing students' self-reported competencies in patient safety. Methods: A purposive sample of 496 nursing students participated. Psychometric properties included face and content validity, confirmatory factor analysis, and internal consistency....
Possibilities for using the DOORS tool in social work in the Czech Republic: Inspiration from Australia and SwedenSociální vědy ve zdraví - přehledový článek
Petra Vašinová, Adéla Mojžíšová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.011
The aim of this scoping review is to map the use of the FL-DOORS (Family Law Detection of Overall Risk Screen) screening tool in the context of family law disputes in Australia and Sweden, and to assess its applicability in Czech social and legal child protection. The FL-DOORS tool was developed in Australia as a three-level system for the early detection of risk factors in families, with an emphasis on child safety, the occurrence of domestic violence, and the mental health of parents. In Sweden, this tool was piloted in interdisciplinary projects that highlighted its potential and limitations, particularly in the expert interview phase. The overview...
Assessing the quality of life of shift-working nurses based on their chronotypesOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Hana Locihová, Monika Pačísková, Kateřina Greplová, Jiřina Hosáková
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.013
Introduction: Nurses' quality of life (QoL) may be influenced by chronotype, reflecting individual circadian preferences. Objective: To assess the agreement between subjective chronotype perception and MEQ classification, examine associations with age, gender, and shift work, validate the Czech NQOLS, and evaluate the effects of chronotype and ward type on QoL. Methods: A single-center cross-sectional study was conducted among nurses from several departments of a Czech university hospital. Chronotype was assessed using the Morningness-Eveningness Questionnaire and QoL using the NQOLS. Results: A strong association was found between subjective chronotype...
Mental health stigma across healthcare levels: a mixed methods case studySociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Vesna Zupančič, Karmen Erjavec
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.014
Introduction: Stigma among healthcare professionals remains a major barrier to accessible, high-quality mental health care. This study explores attitudes of Slovenian healthcare workers across different care levels toward people with mental disorders. Methods: Using a mixed methods design, the study combines a survey of 223 professionals, the Opinion of Mental Illness Scale, and qualitative data from three focus groups and 20 interviews. Results: Primary and tertiary care workers report fewer social restrictions and greater openness to integration than those in secondary care. Primary care workers showed the strongest willingness to include individuals...
Diabetes management in patients in primary careOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Gal Fanedl, Barbara Kegl *
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.015
Introduction: Diabetes is a chronic disease that demands continuous management and poses a major public health challenge. Its rising prevalence and treatment costs highlight the need for holistic, non-pharmacological approaches. Registered nurses play a key role in diabetes care, particularly through patient education. This article analyses nursing interventions in diabetes management and evaluates their effects on clinical outcomes and patient satisfaction. Methods: A systematic review of the scientific literature was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane Library, and ScienceDirect. Source selection was guided by a PRISMA diagram, after which we conducted...
Striving for autonomy: the transition of persons with disabilities from family to independent lifeSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Martina Hrozenská *, Nina Rakovická
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.017
Aim: Identify the most problematic situations that people with disabilities have had to deal with in becoming independent, and highlight the structural challenges and barriers they encounter in the process of becoming independent from their original family. Theoretical base: The philosophy of independent living for people with disabilities means equal opportunities. Physical disability or any health disability should not be an obstacle to living life according to one's own wishes. Methods: The problematic situations that people with disabilities had to deal with were identified based on an analysis of interviews with five deliberately selected participations...
Psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the MISSCARE Survey-PatientOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Elena Gurková Elena Gurková, Mária Sováriová Soósová, Katarína Žiaková
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.018
Background: Understanding patient-perceived missed nursing care is essential for improving patient-centred care, safety, and quality of nursing services in acute care settings. Although missed nursing care has been widely examined from nurses' perspectives, instruments capturing patients' experiences require further cultural adaptation and validation. Aim: This study aimed to adapt the Slovak version of the MISSCARE Survey-Patient and to evaluate its psychometric properties in adult medical and surgical inpatient settings. Design: A cross-sectional, correlational study. Methods: A convenience sample of 319 adult inpatients from medical and surgical...
Validation of the HLS-Child-Q15 questionnaire in Czech primary school childrenOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Sylva Bártlová, Iva Brabcová, Věra Hellerová, Milena Mágrová, Alena Machová, Olga Dvořáčková
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.019
Aim: To evaluate the psychometric properties of the Czech version of the HLS-Child-Q15 questionnaire among children aged 9-10 years. Design: Cross-sectional validation study. Methods: The study included 1,333 fourth-grade pupils from three regions of the Czech Republic. The translation process followed forward-backward translation procedures with expert panel review and pilot testing. Internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach's alpha and split-half reliability. Construct validity was examined using exploratory factor analysis (principal axis factoring with Promax rotation). Criterion validity was evaluated through logistic regression analyses...
The impact of community-based elderly schools on quality of life and health literacy among older adults in Indonesia: a cross-sectional studySociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Dwi Endah Kurniasih, Sri Mulyani, Fatwa Sari Tetra Dewi
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.020
Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate the influence of participation in a community-based elderly school program on the quality of life (QoL) of older adults. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical survey involved 303 adults aged ≥60 years from 10 sub-districts, selected through random sampling and grouped by elderly school attendance (≥4 sessions/12 months). Quality of life was assessed using the Indonesian WHOQOL-BREF (good ≥60; poor <60). Variables included education, ADL independence, and sociodemographic and health factors. Associations were analyzed using Chi-square tests and binary logistic regression. Results: Overall,...
Nutrition and social determinants of healthy ageing in the Czech Republic: a narrative reviewSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Romana Klášterecká, Petra Pičmanová, Miroslav Kopecký, Zuzana Svobodová, Tereza Schovánková
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.021
Aim: To synthesise empirical evidence on the relationship between nutrition and social determinants of health among older adults in the Czech Republic and to outline implications for practice and research. Methods: A narrative review focusing on community-dwelling adults aged 65 years and older was conducted. A structured literature search (2014-2024) was performed in national and international databases using predefined inclusion criteria, double screening, and thematic analysis. Nineteen Czech studies of various designs were included. Results: The evidence indicates a coexistence of overweight or obesity and the risk of undernutrition, together with...
Disability in the context of prehabilitation in oncogynecological patients: a pilot studySociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Petra Sládková, Marie Tichá, Kateřina Kotrbová, Michaela Švábenická, Darina Ševčíková, Michal Zikán, Markéta Polková, Martin Zubek, Markéta Janatová, Tomáš Brtnický
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.022
Introduction: Surgical interventions for malignant oncogynecological diseases represent a significant disruption to patients' functional status and commonly result in disability. Prehabilitation serves as a preparatory process enhancing patients' resilience prior to major surgery. Goal: To compare disability-related changes before and after a three-week intensive multimodal prehabilitation, assessed through selected functional evaluation tools. Methods: This prospective pilot study was conducted over 15 months and involved patients diagnosed with malignant oncogynecological disease. Participants underwent intensive multimodal prehabilitation, aimed...
Field survey of the health status of residents in excluded localities in the Moravian-Silesian RegionSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Markéta Svobodníková, Klára Jarešová, Nikol Gottfriedová, Petra Macounová, Iveta Bryjová, Hana Tomášková, Ivan Tomášek
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.023
Introduction: Individuals living in socially excluded localities (SEL) generally have worse health compared to the control group. This is caused by a combination of various risk factors. Goal: The aim of this study was to compare specific health parameters collected during field research focused on a population facing social exclusion. Methods: The group of 937 individuals consisted of 67% (n = 630) from SEL and 33% (n = 307) from a control area in the Moravian-Silesian Region. During the field work, volunteers filled out a questionnaire and had their blood pressure, body measurements, and total cholesterol levels checked. The data were...
Interventions to address the needs and requirements of families after intrauterine or perinatal child loss - a scoping reviewOšetřovatelství - přehledový článek
Lydia Bauernfeind, Yvonne Spyra, Fritz Sterr, Julian Siepmann, Karsten Gensheimer, Christian Rester
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.024
Aim: To provide an overview of existing research on interventions addressing the needs and requirements of families after intrauterine or perinatal loss of a child. Design: A scoping review Methods: We conducted a systematic literature search in Medline, Cochrane, and CINAHL without restrictions on the publication period. We only included original empirical studies that investigated interventions for families following intrauterine or perinatal child loss. After the title, abstract, and full-text screening, data was extracted and synthesized using an inductive approach. Results: Of the 3,502 studies obtained, a total of 25 were included in the scoping...
Perceptions of nurses' behaviour from the perspective of oncology patients and their familiesOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Jana Boroňová, Alena Dziacka, Diana Budzáková
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.025
Introduction: Nurses' moral behaviour, expressions of compassion, and support of hope represent important aspects of nursing care for oncology patients and may influence both patients' experience of their illness and the experiences of their family members. Aim: The aim of this study was to examine perceptions of nurses' moral and immoral behaviour, compassion, and support of hope from the perspective of oncology patients and their family members, and to analyse the relationship between these perceptions and respondents' age and the duration of treatment. Methods: A quantitative exploratory study was conducted from July 2024 to January 2025. The research...
Decision-making processes of nurses in clinical practice and their relationship with work motivation and perceived work effectivenessOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Helena Svobodová *, Sylva Bártlová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.026
Goal: This study aims to analyse the level of nurses' involvement in decision-making processes in clinical practice, and to identify the connections between job position, decision-making opportunities, and selected work characteristics, especially work motivation, subjectively perceived work effectiveness, and attitude towards organisational change. Methods: The study employed a quantitative design and a questionnaire survey. The research instrument was a self-administered questionnaire containing 23 items focused on decision-making competencies, work motivation, and perception of the work environment. The questionnaire was distributed among non-medical...
Exploring the experiences and perceptions of male Saudi nurses working in hospital clinical settingsOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Lemon Albores Bacalso*, Lovely Simon, Johanna Jacobs, Fawaz Hakami, Adel Kariri
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.027
Background: Nursing in Saudi Arabia has traditionally been a female-dominated profession, resulting in social stigma for Saudi male nurses. However, recent health system reforms have led to an increase in the number of male Saudi nurses, reflecting changing societal perceptions. Aim: To explore the experiences and perceptions of male Saudi nurses working in clinical hospital settings, focusing on the challenges and contributions they face in their roles. Methods: A qualitative design was used, involving semi-structured focus group discussions (FGDs) with seventeen Saudi male nurses from a tertiary hospital in Riyadh. Data collected between May and...
Navigating lifelong care: experiences of mothers caring for adult offspring with autism spectrum disorderSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Miriam Slaná*, Katarína Molnárová Letovancová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.028
Background: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition that often requires intensive parental caregiving. While research has focused on children with ASD, experiences of parents caring for adult offspring remain underexplored. Aim: This study aimed to explore parents' experiences of caring for their adult child with ASD. Methods: A qualitative study was conducted with ten mothers using in-depth semi-structured interviews. Data were analyzed through reflexive thematic analysis to identify key patterns and themes in participants' experiences. Results: Five main themes emerged: Non-Transferable Caregiving, Reduction of the...
Sleep and delirium in hospitalized patients: a four-day multicenter cross-sectional study in general wardsOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Hana Locihová, Karolína Šrámková, Jana Slonková, Renáta Zoubková, Klára Maternová, Darja Jarošová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.029
Introduction: Poor sleep quality is a risk factor for delirium in hospitalized patients. Objective: To assess the association between subjective sleep quality and delirium, and to analyze pharmacotherapy during hospitalization. Methods: A multicenter cross sectional study was conducted from June 2023 to March 2024 in seven general wards in the Czech Republic. The sample included 254 patients. Delirium was assessed daily using the Confusion Assessment Method short form. Sleep quality was evaluated on days 2 to 4 using the Richards-Campbell Sleep Questionnaire. Results: Patients with delirium had longer hospital stays (8.25 vs 7.12 days), higher alcohol...
Population patterns of temporal orientation in older adults: a cross-national analysis of SHARE Wave 9 in Central EuropeOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Hedvig Kiss, Péter Takács, Orsolya Nyilas, Zoltán Balogh
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.030
Background: Temporal orientation is a brief cognitive indicator widely used in clinical and population-based assessments. Impaired temporal orientation has been associated with functional decline and increased care needs, yet population-level evidence from Central Europe remains limited. Objectives: This study examined patterns of temporal orientation among adults aged 50 years and older in the Visegrád Four countries. Methods: Cross-sectional data from SHARE Wave 9 were analysed. Temporal orientation was assessed using four standard items and summarised as a total score and a binary indicator (perfect vs. non-perfect orientation). Ordinal and binary...
Risk factors associated with fear of childbirth among pregnant womenOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Stela Šegľová, Zuzana Škodová, Martina Bašková *
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.031
Aim: The aim of the study was to analyse the associations between selected risk factors and the level of fear of childbirth among pregnant women. Methods: The research sample consisted of 251 pregnant women, most commonly aged 25-30 years, in all stages of pregnancy. The level of fear was measured using the standardized Tokophobia Severity Scale (TSS) questionnaire, supplemented with demographic data and obstetric history information. Data were processed as a combined research design and analyzed using the Mann-Whitney U test and the Kruskal-Wallis test. Results: Statistically significant associations were found between the level of fear of...
The cornerstones of the ventilator-associated pneumonia preventive bundle in critically ill adults - a Czech national surveyOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Kateřina Rambousková, Šárka Línková, Kateřina Jiroutková, Veronika Šnorbertová (born Hložková), Veronika Dorazilová, Zuzana Klikarová, Johanka Hrdinová (born Pumprová), Barbora Havelková
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.032
Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is the most common hospital-acquired infection in the intensive care unit (ICU). Given that prevention is key, efforts to develop effective measures have been encouraged. In 2004, the first "ventilator bundle" was introduced, consisting of four components. Daily oral care with chlorhexidine was added in 2010. This issue remains a subject of ongoing debate. Aim: Identify current practices regarding the VAP bundle for invasively ventilated patients in ICUs in the Czech Republic, focusing on nursing intervention bundles, VAP incidence, VAP prevention education, and oral care protocols. Results: A questionnaire...
Resilience in older adults: the role of gender and social support in the transition to long-term careSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Freya Anastasia Molnar, Danijela Lahe, Suzana Košir*
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.033
The transition of older adults to long-term care facilities presents significant psychosocial challenges. This study examines gender-specific resilience mechanisms that influence transitions, focusing on social support, family cohesion, spirituality, and coping strategies. The study aims to understand how these factors contribute to resilience in institutional settings, emphasising gender differences. A mixed-methods approach integrated quantitative data from the Brief Resilience Scale (BRS) and qualitative insights from interviews with ten residents from two long-term care facilities in Slovenia. Quantitative analysis of ten participants (five men...
Early maternal-infant bonding and its related factorsSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Lucia Mazúchová, Réka Popovcová, Zuzana Škodová, Lucia Mužilová, Barbora Ďuríčeková
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.034
Introduction: Early maternal-infant bonding and maternal breastfeeding self-efficacy are key factors influencing maternal and neonatal health outcomes. The aim of this study was to assess the level of early bonding among mothers in the postpartum period and to examine its associated factors. Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study was conducted. The sample consisted of 303 women (age: 32.9 ± 5.10) at 3-4 days postpartum. Data were collected using a questionnaire that included the Mother-to-Infant Bonding Scale (MIBS) (Cronbach's alpha = 0.805) and the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale - Short Form (BSES-SF) (Cronbach's alpha = 0.946). Descriptive...
Elderly care in Bosnia and Herzegovina: the nexus of family and institutional careEditorial
Sanela Šadić*
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.035
Quality of work life as a conditional mediator between organizational factors and job performance in a decentralized health systemSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Muchti Yuda Pratama, Ida Yustina, Nurmaini Nurmaini, Zulkarnain Zulkarnain
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.036
Introduction: Quality of Work Life (QWL) is frequently conceptualized as a mediating mechanism linking organizational factors to employee job performance. However, empirical findings across health systems, particularly in decentralized settings, remain inconsistent. Objectives: This study investigates whether QWL mediates the relationships between organizational commitment, healthy work environment, motivational climate, career development, and job performance among health workers in decentralized primary health care systems. Methods: Data were collected from 320 health workers working in local government primary health care facilities in Aceh, Indonesia....