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Motivation, expectations, and needs of foster parentsSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Roman Pospíšil, Adéla Klementová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.038 
Introduction: In the Czech Republic, there is a lack of research examining the motivations and expectations of foster parents, as well as how foster care fulfils their needs. One of the main reasons why we are addressing this issue is that institutional care for children under the age of 3 was abolished at the end of 2024 and replaced by family care. Objectives: The paper aims to examine the experiences of individuals in the process of providing foster care. Methods: The research was carried out using a qualitative research strategy. The research population was foster parents from the Moravian-Silesian region. The data were collected through a semi-structured...
Satisfaction and professional quality of life of midwivesOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Lucia Mazúchová, Zuzana Škodová, Natália Černigová, Simona Kelčíková, Nora Malinovská
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.040
Introduction: To retain midwives in the profession, it is necessary to address their job satisfaction and professional quality of life, which was the focus of our study. Methods: A cross-sectional study design was chosen. The research sample consisted of 156 midwives. A questionnaire was used, the first part of which included questions focused on demographic data, job satisfaction, and positive and negative factors of professional quality of life. The second part incorporated the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL), which consists of three subscales: Compassion Satisfaction, Burnout, and Secondary Traumatic Stress. Results: The lowest satisfaction...
Child clients' perspectives on the continuity of professional care for children and adolescents with mental illness
Klaudie Němečková *, Alena Hricová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.044
The study focuses on the experiences of children and adolescents with mental health problems in the context of continuity of professional care in the Czech Republic. Using a qualitative methodology, 33 in-depth interviews with young people aged 11-18 who had personal experience with various forms of psychiatric, psychological, or social intervention were analysed. The aim was to capture their perceptions of transitions between institutions, barriers in the system, and needs that were not met during care. Data analysis through reflective thematic analysis revealed six key areas influencing the experience of continuity of care: layered trauma, experience...
Understanding healthcare professionals' perspectives on factors influencing public decisions to donate organs after brain death: a qualitative studyOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Mirko Prosen, Anet Rožnik
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.045
Introduction: Organ transplantation is often the only effective and successful treatment for end-stage organ failure, but it still faces many challenges today, one of which is the shortage of donors after brain death. The aim of the study was to determine the attitudes and beliefs of healthcare professionals about people's willingness to donate organs after brain death. Methods: A qualitative research method was used. Six focus groups were conducted in February and March 2024 with a purposive quota sample of 24 healthcare professionals. The data collected was analysed using thematic analysis. Results: Six themes were identified: (1) healthcare professionals'...
The impact of professional identity and preparedness for hospital practice among undergraduate nursing students: a cross-sectional studyOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Santhi Muttipoll Dharmarajlu, Anuratha M D
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.046
Background: Professional identity is central to nursing preparedness, reflecting the internalization of values, norms, and roles of the profession. A strong identity fosters confidence and supports students in navigating clinical complexities. This study examines the impact of professional identity on undergraduate nursing students' preparedness for hospital practice, considering predictors such as Grade Point Average and clinical experience. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 60 undergraduate nursing students at Farasan University College. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire assessing professional identity and preparedness....
Oral care in patients with airway management: a prospective interventional studyOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Simona Saibertová, Nikol Vlachová, Andrea Pokorná
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.047
Purpose: The study aims to analyse the current nursing practice of oral care in patients with invasive airway management in intensive care units (ICU). Methods: A prospective three-phase interventional study was conducted for five months (10/2024 to 01/2025) in the acute ICU of a regional hospital in the Czech Republic. The first phase was observation and evaluation of oral care quality (nine-criterion audit tool, including an 11-item knowledge questionnaire for healthcare professionals). The second phase included familiarisation with best-practice recommendations and an increase in knowledge (professional education, informational materials). The third...
Strategies to prevent or minimize missed nursing management as perceived by nurse managers: a nested, qualitative-descriptive studyOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Stefania Chiappinotto, Gulcan Taskiran Eskici, Francesca Miorin, Alvisa Palese
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.048
Introduction: The concept of Missed Nursing Management (MNM) - referring to the functions that nurse managers omit or postpone in their daily practice for various reasons - has recently emerged in the literature. However, no evidence has been published on strategies to reduce or mitigate this phenomenon. The aim of the study was to explore the strategies to avoid missed nursing management as perceived by Italian nurse managers (NMs). Methods: A nested, qualitative-descriptive study conducted in 2024 by interviewing a sample of 22 nurses. They worked as clinical nurses, nurse managers, nurse executives, nurse educators, and as members of nurse manager...
Are we in a global mental health crisis?Editorial
Katarína Molnárová Letovancová *, Miriam Slaná
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.049
A comparative study of prosocial attitudes towards homelessness among secondary school studentsSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Lenka Štefáková, Filip Gerec, Miroslav Špánik, Jaroslav Prílepok
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.050
Introduction: Negative stereotypes and prejudices towards people experiencing homelessness persist even in the adolescent population, which may influence their attitudes, behavior, and level of acceptance towards this marginalized group. Goal: To analyze prosocial attitudes and the level of willingness to help people without homes among students of different types of secondary schools in the Dolná Orava region, identify factors influencing their readiness to provide help, and verify differences in these attitudes by type of school, age, and gender. Methods: Quantitative research (N = 639; age 14-20 years old; 56.5 % girls) used the adapted Attitudes...
Motivation, job satisfaction, performance, and commitment of surface cleaning staff in a pediatric ICU: a cross-sectional studyOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Viviane Perbeline Gonçalves, Alvaro Francisco Lopes de Sousa, Helder de Pádua Lima, Daniel de Macedo Rocha, Winola Dafny Douglas de Oliveira, Verusca Soares de Souza, Luan Aparecido Alexandre Elias, Aires Garcia Santos Junior
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.051
Background: Surface cleaning and disinfection are vital to infection control in pediatric ICUs, yet those who perform them often receive little recognition, which may undermine motivation, satisfaction, performance, and organizational commitment. Aim: To assess these constructs among nursing professionals and outsourced cleaning staff in a Brazilian PICU. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 35 workers (23 nurses/technicians, 12 outsourced cleaners). Data were collected Nov/2023-Apr/2024 using self-administered questionnaires with sociodemographics and four validated scales (Motivation at Work, Job Satisfaction, Organizational Commitment, Work Performance)....
Czech occupational therapists' perspective on dark side occupationsSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Zuzana Rodová, Petra Hospodková, Kateřina Vondrová, Olga Nováková, Vladimír Rogalewicz, Yvona Angerová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.052
Background: Occupational therapists (OTs) mainly focus on productive and positive occupations leading to good health. Not all activities are healthy and productive, but can provide a sense of well-being when their meaning and significance (relaxation, celebrations, entertainment) are important for the client. Dark side occupations (those socially disapproved, legally questionable, or potentially harmful to health) include e.g., drinking alcohol, smoking, using addictive substances or excessive use of social networks. Aim: To explore the use of dark side occupations in the practice of Czech occupational therapists. Methods: A web-based questionnaire...
From expertise to empathy: multi-dimensional brand perception in Czech healthcareSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Zbyněk Stavař, Alena Hricová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.053
Background: Brand management in healthcare is becoming increasingly important due to marketization and rising patient expectations. However, the specific nature of this sector - including ethical norms and patient vulnerability - challenges the direct application of commercial branding models. Objective: The aim of this study is to identify key factors influencing brand perception among Czech healthcare users, and to analyze the impact of sociodemographic and lifestyle variables on this perception. Methods: A quantitative survey was conducted on a representative online panel of 502 Czech adults. The structured questionnaire focused on brand awareness,...
Enhancing mental health in primary school children: a review of social emotional learning interventions with acceptance and commitment therapy componentsSociální vědy ve zdraví - přehledový článek
Sheri Kingsdorf, Karel Pančocha *, Kateryna Ivanova
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.054
Background: A robust social-emotional learning (SEL) repertoire in children has the potential to reduce mental health-related challenges impacting conduct problems, emotional distress, and academic achievement. However, achieving consensus around the key components of SEL-based interventions in primary schools remains challenging. Methods: This scoping review aimed to investigate the applications and efficacy of evidence-based SEL practice, specifically acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) interventions, in primary school settings. A comprehensive literature search identified six studies that incorporated ACT-based interventions within primary school...
Assessment of the quality of care perceived by patients in clinical learning environments: a field trialOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Alessandro Delli Poggi, Giulia Pintus, Emanuele Brai, Carlos Saus Ortega, Paolo Ferrara, Federico Ruta, Alice Mannocci
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.055
Background: Patients' perception of quality of care is a central concept in the health context, reflecting the degree of satisfaction and confidence that users have with the services they receive. It is a subjective dimension, influenced by the patient's perception of various factors, including communication, humanistic care, comfort, and accessibility of services. Understanding this perception is crucial to improving the quality of care and ensuring a positive experience for users. The most important aspects include communication, humanisation of care, comfort and safety, accessibility, and continuity of care. Assessing the perceived quality of nursing...
Determinants of nurses' distress during organ donation after circulatory deathOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Jana Křivková, Jiří Šimek, Alena Lochmannová, Pavel Leden, Tomáš Karel
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.056
Background: Organ donation after circulatory death (DCD) poses ethical, emotional, and procedural challenges for nurses at critical junctures of the donation pathway. Despite its growing adoption to address organ shortages, determinants of nurse distress in DCD remain underexplored - especially in Central Europe. Aim: To quantify associations between nurse distress during key DCD phases and four factors: (1) perceived ethical dilemma, (2) level of personal participation, (3) perceived professional respect, and (4) cumulative DCD experience. Methods: A cross sectional survey of Czech ICU nurses used a bespoke questionnaire to rate discomfort at twenty...
The prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) in marginalised Roma populations: a quantitative analysis in three segregated settlements of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, HungaryOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Kinga Pauwlik, Gyöngyi Major, Krisztina Gebriné Éles, Anita R. Fedor
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.057
Objectives: This study examined the prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) among Roma women living in segregated settlements in Hungary and explored associated social and behavioural risk factors, with particular attention to health behaviours and access to antenatal care. Design and participants: A cross-sectional quantitative survey was conducted with 231 Roma women from three segregated settlements in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County. Data were collected through structured, face-to-face interviews in the participants' home environment. Methods: The questionnaire included sociodemographic, behavioural, and antenatal care variables. Data were analysed...
Breaking the silence: a qualitative study on older adults' perspectives and lived experiences of elder abuseSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Miroslava Tokovska, Vanessa Nolasco Ferreira, Jana Šolcová, Andrea Seberíni
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.058
Background: Elder abuse represents a significant social and public health challenge in Slovakia, yet little is known about older adults' experiences with this phenomenon. Objective: This qualitative study examined the perspectives and lived experiences of older adults regarding elder abuse. Methods: Asynchronous email interviews were conducted with 27 participants (15 female, 12 male) aged 65-81 years from urban and rural Slovakia. Data were collected between September-October 2023 and analyzed using systematic text condensation. Results: Three main themes emerged: (1) unfamiliarity with sources of help (85% reported lacking knowledge about available...
Insights into healthcare workers' views on the electronic hand hygiene monitoring systemOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Vanesa Chebenová, Veronika Bučková, Zuzana Škvarková, Andrea Botíková, Jaroslava Sokolová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.059
Aim: This study analyzed healthcare workers' attitudes towards an electronic digital hand hygiene (HH) monitoring system before and after its implementation at Trnava University Hospital (FNTT). Methods: A comparative before-and-after study was conducted using the NosoEx® electronic HH monitoring system (GWA Hygiene GmbH) in two clinics at FNTT, Slovakia. The study periods were 24.04.2023 - 31.12.2023 and 22.04.2024 - 31.12.2024. A total of 277 healthcare workers participated in the surveys. Results: After implementation, willingness to have behaviour monitored increased significantly at the clinic without transponders from 77.4% to 97.0% (p...