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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'...
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,...
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...
Factors accompanying the grieving process in the perception of widowed elderly womenSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Martina Černá, Jana Gabrielová
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.061
Aim: The aim is to describe the factors that accompany the grieving process following the loss of a partner, from the perception of widowed elderly women. Theoretical base: Grieving is a taboo topic in the Czech environment. Grieving people are misunderstood by those around them, who often do not know how to behave towards them, what communication strategies to choose, and which aspects of everyday life are burdensome. Methods: Accompanying factors were described based on an analysis of 15 interviews with widowed elderly women whose partner died as a result of a serious illness. The grieving process in these cases differs in many aspects to that of...
Social and emotional determinants of death anxiety in the context of health careOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Norbert Domonkos, Kornélia Helembai, István Vingender
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.062
Introduction: Health care professionals (HCPs) often meet terminal patients in the course of their work, which potentially poses psychological and existential challenges. The identification of individual and social factors associated with fear of death (FoD) is crucial for prevention. Objective: The objective of the study was to explore the psychological and social variables related to FoD levels among HCPs. Methods: In a quantitative, cross-sectional study, the Multidimensional Fear of Death Scale was applied (N = 500). Data were analysed with Mann-Whitney, Spearman's, and Kruskal-Wallis tests. Results: The mean FoD score was 129.76 points....
Transforming menopausal health: an experimental study on the impact of an empowerment programOšetřovatelství - původní práce
S Ramyashree, Jacintha Veigas, K S Dileep, Shishir Kumar
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.001
The study aimed to determine how well the empowerment program works to raise the general standard of living for menopausal women. Thirty participants were used in a real experimental design that took a comprehensive approach to health outcomes. The participants were randomly assigned to a control and an intervention group, and baseline data were collected using biophysical indicators. The results showed that the intervention group's mean age was 51 years, and the majority of participants were from nuclear families. The mean post-test score for menopausal symptoms was 15.9 + 3.08, which is significantly less than the average pre-test score of 22.4 +...
Nursing students' beliefs and attitudes towards mental illness: stigmatization, discrimination, and professional influencesOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Behiye Dilmen Bayar Bayar *, İbrahim Dağ
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.002
Background: It is important that individuals with mental illness are not stigmatized by health professionals. Purpose: This descriptive correlational study aimed to determine the relationship between nursing students' beliefs about mental illness and their attitudes toward people with mental health problems. Methods: The study was conducted with 200 nursing students using the Descriptive Characteristics Form, Beliefs about Mental Illness Scale (BMI), and Community Attitudes Towards Mentally Ill Individuals Scale (CAMI). Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, t-test, Anova, and pearson correlation analysis. Results: The mean BMI total...
The role of mindfulness programs in reducing student anxiety and stressSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Adelina Kakija *, Denalda Bashota
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.003
Introduction: In recent years, mindfulness programs have gained increasing attention as effective interventions for managing anxiety and stress among students. The aim of the study is to explore the impact of mindfulness-based practices on student mental health, with a focus on reducing anxiety and stress levels in educational settings. Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of various mindfulness interventions, including Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), and to identify the mechanisms through which mindfulness influences mental well-being. Methods: The methodology involves a mixed-methods study,...
The relationship between happiness at work and organizational commitment: a study of medical secretariesSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Betul Sari, Hilal Ekim Kiratli, Halil Can Aydemir
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.004
Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between happiness at work and organizational commitment among medical secretaries and to determine the extent to which happiness at work influences organizational commitment. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted between January and May 2025. The research included 394 medical secretaries employed in public and private sector institutions in Mersin, Turkiye, who voluntarily agreed to participate. Data were collected using the Descriptive Information Form, the Happiness at Work Scale (HWS), and the Organizational Commitment Scale (OCS). Results: The mean HWS score of the participants...
Substance abuse in occupational therapy: a questionnaire survey among Czech occupational therapistsSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Lenka Hormandlová, Petra Sládková
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.005
The aim of the study was to map the awareness, attitudes, and experiences of occupational therapists in the Czech Republic regarding substance abuse among clients/patients in occupational therapy. The research focused on the frequency of contact with these clients, the impact on therapy, the availability of professional education in this area, and attitudes towards prevention and interventions. Emphasis was also placed on the importance of multidisciplinary cooperation. Data were collected through an online questionnaire created by the authors, distributed among members of the Czech Association of Occupational Therapists (CAE) and disseminated through...
Transforming disability assessment in Albania: progress and challenges of the biopsychosocial modelSociální vědy ve zdraví - přehledový článek
Xhulia Musta, Rudina Rama, Edita Fino
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.006
Introduction: Disability assessment in Albania has traditionally relied on a medical model that conceptualises disability as a personal deficit arising from individual impairment. This model has been widely criticised for its stigmatising nature, inefficiency, and limited capacity to improve quality of life for persons with disabilities (PwDs). In 2019, Albania initiated a policy shift towards the biopsychosocial model, which recognises disability as the outcome of complex interactions among biological, social, and psychological factors. Aim: This article reviews the progress of the biopsychosocial model's implementation in Albania since its inception,...
The position of social workers within the Slovak healthcare system in relation to overwork and coping with stressful situationsSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Martina Mojtová, Elena Gažiková, Ján Gabura
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.007
Aim: Determine the perception of the position of social workers in Slovak healthcare in relation to overwork and coping with stressful situations. Methods: This research study has a quantitative design with the use of a self-made questionnaire. The research sample consists of 59 social workers working in various healthcare facilities in the Slovak Republic. Results: The results show that the vast majority of respondents agree with codifying the legal status for social workers in healthcare into law. The results also point to the work overload of social workers in healthcare and statistically don't significantly differ with respect to their years of...
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....
Sedentary behavior as a discriminator of functional disability among older adults: a cross-sectional study
Daniele Pereira de Santana, Lucas dos Santos, Italo Emmanoel Silva e Silva, Paulo Gonçalves Júnior, José Ailton Oliveira Carneiro, Thaís Alves Brito, Rafael Pereira, Marcos Henrique Fernandes, Lucimere Bohn, Jorge Mota, Raildo da Silva Coqueiro
Kontakt X:X | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2026.009
Objectives: To investigate the association between sedentary behavior and functional disability in instrumental activities of daily living among older adults, and to determine the accuracy and optimal cutoff point of sedentary behavior for the discrimination of functional disability. Methods: This is a population-based, cross-sectional epidemiological survey of 318 older adults (mean age: 74.6 ± 9.7 years old) from Northeastern Brazil. Functional disability in instrumental activities of daily living was assessed using the Lawton scale (presence or absence). Sedentary behavior time was quantified using the International Physical Activity Questionnaire....