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Differences in the subjective quality of life among individuals with physical disabilities based on sports activity - in the Slovak context
Lucia Tóthová *, Kristína Kudláčová
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):288-294 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.036 
Background: Individuals with physical disabilities face numerous limitations in daily life. Physical activity offers proven benefits. In this context, the text focuses on the role of sports in enhancing the quality of life for individuals with physical disabilities, while also linking these areas to social work. It draws upon the ideas of Jane Addams and Samuel Barnett, who viewed sports as a tool for addressing social issues. Aim: The study aims to assess differences in quality of life between individuals with physical disabilities who engage in adapted sports and those who do not. Methods: The WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire was used to measure quality...
The role of education in supporting the well-being of gender-diverse individuals
Karel Pavlica, Kristina Kalitová, Kath Khangpiboon
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):282-287 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.031
Introduction: Gender-diverse individuals are under severe social stress, which has a significant negative impact on their well-being. By identifying key areas for improvement, this paper aims to contribute to a more informed and inclusive society where gender-diverse individuals can live with dignity, respect, and equal opportunities. Objectives: This paper focuses on identifying factors that influence the well-being of gender-diverse individuals. Methods: For data analysis, we used qualitative thematic analysis. The data were collected through semi-structured interviews conducted online. A total of six expert interviews were conducted. Results: The...
The relationship between illness acceptance, psychological well-being, and anxiety in individuals with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional study
Hamza Siğirci, Şerife Güzel
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):274-281 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.034
The study aims to examine the relationship between illness acceptance, psychological well-being, and anxiety in individuals with chronic diseases. Data were collected from 510 participants through face-to-face surveys. The data collection instruments included a personal information form, the Illness Acceptance Scale, the Anxiety Scale, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. Analyses were conducted using SPSS 26 software. Since the data showed a normal distribution, parametric tests were employed. The majority of participants were female, under 45 years of age, had completed primary education, and were married. Circulatory system diseases were the...
Vulvovaginal health - preferred practices in women's intimate hygiene
Simona Kelčíková, Ema Fabianová, Nika Štekláčová, Nora Malinovská, Lucia Mazúchová
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):266-273 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.037
Background: Intimate hygiene (IH) plays a significant role in women's quality of life. The aim of the study was to investigate women's preferred daily care practices in relation to vaginal discomfort (VD) and vulvovaginal health. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted on a sample of 201 women with a mean age of 25.85 years (± 6.25). A self-constructed questionnaire with pilot testing was used for data collection. The data were analysed using descriptive and inductive statistics. Results: The majority of women preferred using cleansing products (61%) or washing with water (47%) for IH. As many as 80% of respondents had experienced...
The impact of vision loss on quality of life, anxiety, and loneliness in older adults
Radka Kozáková *, Radka Horáková, Radka Bužgová
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):259-265 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.026
Objectives: The aim of our research was to determine the impact of vision loss on quality of life, anxiety, and loneliness in older adults. Methods: Empirical data was gathered through a series of questionnaires and a personal data form. The assessment tools included the UCLA Loneliness Scale, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Y, and the World Health Organization Quality of Life - BREF questionnaire. The study involved a total of 149 older adults. Results: Our research findings confirm that seniors with visual impairment experience a reduced quality of life across all studied areas compared to the general population. Women with visual impairment only...
Postgraduate nursing students' reflection on safe clinical practice: a descriptive qualitative study
Dominika Kohanová, Veronika Šulajová, Dana Zrubcová, Ľuboslava Pavelová, Andrea Sollárová
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):252-258 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.041
Introduction: Patient safety is a critical component of nursing practice, yet the integration of safety competencies into postgraduate nursing education remains inconsistent. As future nurse leaders, postgraduate students must be equipped not only with clinical skills but also with the ability to identify, reflect on, and address safety risks in complex care environments. Objective: To explore how postgraduate nursing students perceive, experience, and interpret the provision of safe nursing care during clinical placements. Methods: A descriptive qualitative design was carried out between June 2024 and August 2024. Semi-structured interviews were conducted...
Exploring the impact of health belief model-based nutrition education on promoting preventive nutritional behaviors in women with polycystic ovary syndrome in Jordan: a randomized controlled trial
Mohammed O. Ibrahim
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):245-251 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.039
Background: Endocrinologists consider polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) the most complex disorder among women of reproductive age. Objective: The purpose of the study was to explore the effect of a nutrition education intervention based on the Health Belief Model (HBM) in promoting preventive nutritional behaviors among women with PCOS. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted between February 2024 and August 2024. Participants were recruited from eight obstetrics and gynecology private clinics in Amman, Jordan. Participants were randomized into two groups: an intervention group (n = 58) and control group (n = 58). In addition...
Enhancing sleep quality in hospitalized children and adolescents
Špela Čuš, Barbara Kegl, Petra Klanjšek
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):239-244 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.043
Background: Sleep is vital for maintaining a child's well-being, health, and brain development. During hospitalization, it is disrupted by external and internal factors. The purpose of this review article is to investigate possible ways and interventions to improve sleep quality in hospitalized children and adolescents. Methods: We conducted a literature review, using databases such as PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, and ScienceDirect, following PRISMA guidelines. We used the descriptive method. Data synthesis involved content analysis. Results: Of the 279 identified studies, 12 were included in the final analysis. The identified subcategories for...
Application of ICF grading nursing management in functional exercise and rehabilitation of patients with spinal cord injury
Shi Xiaohui, Peng Ruqi, Chen Yueying *
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):232-238 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.032
Purpose: Develop an International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF)-based tiered nursing protocol for spinal cord injury (SCI) rehabilitation and evaluate its clinical impact. Methods: In a randomized trial, 122 SCI patients were divided into control (standard care) vs observation groups. The observation group received ICF rehabilitation set (ICF-RS) assessments and tiered nursing interventions. Outcomes (therapeutic efficacy, pain progression, quality of life) were longitudinally evaluated at postoperative intervals for comparative effectiveness analysis. Results: The observation group showed significantly higher rates of...
Tissue adhesives in the prevention of phlebitis and migration of PICC catheters in adults: a randomized prospective study
Iveta Constantine, Magda Michaliková, Andrea Polanská, Zuzana Figurová, Adéla Kondé
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):226-231 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.030
Aim: Tissue adhesives (TA) have been reported to improve the stability of various types of catheters. TA use for peripherally inserted central venous catheters (PICCs), however, remains largely unstudied. Here, we aimed to evaluate the effects of TA use on the development of phlebitis, bacterial colonization, and catheter migration in PICCs inserted in adult patients. Methods: This prospective randomized trial was conducted over a 43-month period from May 2021 to December 2024. Patients were divided into treatment group (PICC secured with TA) and control group (no TA). Signs of phlebitis (evaluated using CLISA scale) and catheter migration were recorded...
Behavioral perception impacts daily activities in non-hemorrhagic stroke patients: a cross-sectional study
Aisyah Lahdji, Mega Pandu Arfiyanti, Lukman Faishal Fatharani
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):221-225 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.035
Introduction: Non-hemorrhagic stroke has a high mortality rate. It is important to prevent its impact and complications. Motor and sensory disturbances are among the common effects, and can influence various aspects, such as a patient's daily physical activities and psychological state. Preventive measures play a crucial role in reducing these issues, particularly by helping patients change how they see their own behavior. Objective: This study aims to analyze behavioral factors and daily physical activities in non-hemorrhagic stroke patients. Methods: Quantitative research was conducted on 80 non-hemorrhagic stroke patients at K.R.M.T Wongsonegoro...
Czech doctors' views on the prestige and workload of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
Aleš Chrdle, Sylva Bártlová, Ivana Chloubová
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):214-220 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.020
Introduction: To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on nurses, we asked doctors how the pandemic affected the prestige of the nursing profession, what impact it had on nurses in their workplace, and how nurses are prepared for a possible future pandemic. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted using a non-standardized questionnaire with 1,203 physicians. The sample of physicians in the Czech Republic was representative regarding gender, age, and region. Results: According to doctors, the prestige of the nursing profession increased significantly during the pandemic from 6.65 +/- 1.99 SD to 8.08 +/- 1.78 SD on a ten-point...
The role of nurses in interprofessional pharmaceutical care: a qualitative descriptive study of international expert perspectives
Marko Petrović, Mirko Prosen
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):205-213 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.042
Introduction: Pharmaceutical care has evolved from a pharmacist-led model to an interprofessional approach involving doctors, pharmacists, and nurses. Effective collaboration is key to patient safety and treatment optimisation, yet it is often hindered by hierarchical systems, unclear roles, and poor communication. A lack of formalised frameworks further limits collaboration. Aim: This study explores interprofessional collaboration in pharmaceutical care, focusing on the role of nurses, their involvement in collaborative practice, and the competencies essential for effective teamwork as identified by international experts. Methods: A qualitative study...
Risks of nurses administering medications and addictive substances
Hana Kubešová, Valérie Tóthová
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):197-204 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.015
Goal: The administration of medications, including those containing addictive substances, plays a fundamental role in healthcare. The administration of medication by nurses in hospitals is a critical yet high-risk process. This research aims to map the risks of medicine administration errors in a hospital, including medications containing addictive substances. Methods: The data were obtained using the standardized Medication Administration Error Survey (MAE) questionnaire, which was supplemented by a non-standardized section. A total of 500 questionnaires were distributed. The return rate of the questionnaires was 382 (76%). The sample consisted of...
Transforming 21st-century health and social sciences education through intersectionality
Juan M. Leyva-Moral
Kontakt 2025, 27(3):195-196 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.033
Referring clients to mental health centres after discharge from a psychiatric hospital
Kamila Vondroušová *, Petra Kociánová, Radka Lazarová
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):185-193 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.029
The study focuses on the use of follow-up social services by psychiatric patients following their discharge from a psychiatric hospital. The content solely addresses the issue of client referrals to mental health centres ("MHCs") in the Moravian-Silesian Region after discharge from the Psychiatric Hospital in Opava. The research aims to determine why follow-up social services are underused by individuals discharged from a psychiatric hospital, which factors primarily lead to the unsuccessful follow-up of the patient to an MHC after hospitalisation in a mental health facility, and the main reasons for rehospitalisation of persons with mental health...
Work-life harmony strategies of child protection authority workers
Jana Voldánová, Monika Punová
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):179-184 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.027
Introduction: The topic of work-life harmony of Child Protection Authority (OSPOD) workers is crucial, not only for their personal well-being, but also for the long-term sustainability of this demanding profession. This article focuses on developing a deeper understanding of the strategies that workers use to maintain work-life harmony, and provides insights into the role of organizational support in this process. Methods: The research was conducted through interpretive phenomenological analysis (IPA) and qualitative semi-structured interviews. Results: The results show that employees use a variety of individual strategies such as self-development,...
The physical and mental health consequences of bias victimization among people with disabilities
Benjamin Petruželka *, Václav Walach
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):171-178 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.024
Aim: Research on the health consequences of violent victimization of people with disabilities is lacking. This study aims to identify the factors that are associated with physical and mental health impacts of anti-disability bias victimization. Methods: The study drew on a unique sample of 331 self-identified people with disabilities, all over the age of 15, residing in Czechia. From this sample, 47 questionnaires were excluded. The respondents were asked about the most serious incident of anti-disability bias victimization in the last five years. A series of bivariate binary logistic regressions were performed - with the consequences of this incident...
Post COVID challenges in chronic neurological conditions: exploring perceived symptoms and the potential effect of individual physiotherapy
Klára Novotná, Kristýna Dandová, Ivana Knapová, Dominika Šťastná, Ingrid Menkyová, Eva Kubala Havrdová
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):164-170 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.019
Background: COVID is described as having not only medical but also wider social consequences for society. Individuals may experience persistent health problems after infection. We aimed to find out whether people with chronic neurodegenerative disease (multiple sclerosis - MS) still perceive any complications after this infection. And the secondary aim was to offer them a physiotherapy. Methods: In this single-centre study, people with MS who experienced COVID-19 between January and March 2022 were contacted and structurally asked about the occurrence of any post-COVID symptoms. Results: In March 2023, 251 (75 men) people responded to the survey. The...
Determinants of use and perceived harm of combustible tobacco and electronic cigarettes among high school students in Prague
Vendula Pokorná, Adam Kulhánek, Kateřina Lukavská
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):158-163 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.013
Background: The use of tobacco products and electronic cigarettes is a growing public health concern, especially among children and adolescents. Understanding the factors that impact both the use, and the perception of the harm related to these products is essential for developing effective prevention strategies targeting young people. Objective: The aim of this study is to map the use of cigarettes and electronic cigarettes as well as the perceived risk of these products in a population of students from selected secondary schools in Prague. The partial aim was to determine whether the perceived harmfulness of the product, type of school, and gender...
Socioeconomic impacts on e-learning accessibility and health literacy in underserved communities: A meta-synthesis
Mirko Prosen *, Sabina Ličen
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):150-157 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.017
Introduction: Socioeconomic disparities continue to hinder full access to e-learning and digital health resources, making both educational and health equity elusive. This study addresses the research question: How do socioeconomic factors influence the accessibility and effectiveness of e-learning and consequently health literacy in underserved communities? Methods: A systematic meta-synthesis of qualitative studies was conducted following the process by Noblit and Hare. Studies focusing on health inequalities without a connection to educational access or e-learning were excluded to maintain coherence with the research aim. Results: The interpretation...
Coping strategies of older widows following the loss of a partner: A qualitative interview study
Jana Gabrielová *, Martina Černá, Olga Klepáčková
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):144-149 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.014
Aim: The aim of this article is to investigate and describe the coping strategies of elderly widows. Theoretical base: The grieving process is well described in the literature. However, in real life, it is always necessary to respect the uniqueness of the process for each individual. Most previous studies have focused on difficulties of the bereaved and their risk of dying. More recently, the strengths of the bereaved and how they develop have also been emphasised. A dual-proces model of coping with bereavement was used. It is based on loss-oriented and restoration-oriented strategies and the oscillation between them. In the Czech context, there is...
Development of the nutrition risk assessment tool for older adults
Jelena Pavlović, Natalija Hadživuković, Srđan Živanović, Olivera Kalajdžić
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):136-143 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.028
Background: Malnutrition is a lack of proper nutrition associated with different chronic diseases, comorbidities, frailty, and a higher prevalence of morbidity and mortality. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the most appropriate items that reflect nutrition status in this population group and incorporate them into the nutrition risk screening and malnutrition assessment tool. Methods: A cross-sectional validation study was conducted in Bosnia and Herzegovina among 300 individuals older than 65 years. An eight-step approach that included correspondence analysis, generation of the pool item, content validity, internal consistency, construct...
Nurses' knowledge of central venous catheter care
Andrea Botíková, Oľga Kabátová, Marianna Hlavinková
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):131-135 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.025
Introduction: The central venous catheter (CVC) and its use represents a step forward in patient treatment, but involves numerous potential complications. Applying nursing standards to clinical practice achieves high-quality nursing care. Design: Cross-sectional quantitative study using a questionnaire. Methods: Quantitative research using questionnaire technique was conducted to examine nurses' knowledge of nursing care for central venous catheters and adherence to nursing standards. The research sample consisted of 256 nurses in selected regional hospitals in the Slovak Republic. The criterion for including nurses in the sample was the provision...
Assessment of nursing students' perceptions of professional competencies in providing medical care to patients with intellectual disabilities: An international pilot study of students from the Czech Republic and Poland
Zdzisław Kazanowski, Monika Parchomiuk, Agnieszka Żyta, František Dolák, Valérie Tóthová, Katarzyna Ćwirynkało
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):123-130 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.018
Background: Individuals with intellectual disabilities experience inequalities in healthcare. Aim: In this cross-sectional study, we aimed to analyse the perceived professional competencies of nursing students from two countries: the Czech Republic and Poland in relation to providing medical care for patients with intellectual disabilities. Methods: Two closed self-report questionnaires were used to examine the relationships between students' competency, their attitudes toward keeping a social distance from individuals with intellectual disabilities in healthcare, and their participation in training related to this issue. The sample consisted of 208...
Capturing lived experiences remotely: exploring the potential of audio diaries as an innovative qualitative data collection method in crisis contexts
Serena Brigidi, Juan Manuel Leyva-Moral
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):117-122 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.005
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted traditional qualitative research methods, necessitating innovative approaches to data collection that avoided physical contact. Aim: To introduce and reflect upon audio diaries as a novel qualitative technique for capturing healthcare workers' lived experiences in crisis contexts. Methods: Healthcare professionals in Barcelona, Spain, recorded their thoughts, reflections, and concerns using WhatsApp audio notes. The study was conducted in two phases: the first during the initial pandemic wave (March-July 2020) and the second during a less restrictive period. Results: In the first phase, seven healthcare professionals...
Psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the nine-item European Heart Failure Self-Care Behaviour Scale
Mária Sováriová Soósová, Renáta Suchanová, Peter Kolarčik, Ewelina Bąk, Elena Gurková
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):110-116 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.022
Introduction: The ability to self-care is considered essential in heart failure management. One of the valid and reliable instruments that allow the measurement of heart failure self-care behaviour is the European Heart Failure Self-Care Behaviour Scale (EHFScBS-9). Objective: To adapt and assess psychometric properties of the Slovak version of the EHFScBS-9. Methods: In this descriptive validation study, 122 Slovak heart failure patients completed the EHFScBS-9, the Cardiac Self-Efficacy Questionnaire (CSEQ), and Personal Well-being Index (PWI). Item analysis, confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), and convergent and discriminant validity were evaluated....
Health in the context of healthy ageing among people aged 65+ in South Bohemia
Věra Hellerová *, Sylva Bártlová, Iva Brabcová, Petra Bejvančická
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):103-109 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.012
Goals: This research aims to clarify the relationships between healthcare use and availability, preparation for active ageing and ageing, and involvement in the care of one's health among people aged 65 and over. Methods: Qualitative research (grounded theory) was used to achieve the goal. This study was conducted from the beginning of February to the end of April 2024. The informants were people aged 65 and over who lived in South Bohemia. Semi-structured interviews were used. Results: Health was the central category. Other categories were care availability, GP services, active ageing, alternative medicine, and hospitalisation. The connections found...
Factors influencing the feeling of shame in individuals with incontinence: The INCOTEST study
Giulia Villa, Pier Raffaele Spena, Ilaria Marcomini, Andrea Poliani, Debora Rosa, Danila Maculotti, Duilio Fiorenzo Manara
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):97-102 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.023
Introduction: Shame is defined as a negative emotion associated with intense distress and self-blame. It strongly manifests in conditions such as urinary or fecal incontinence. This study aimed to explore the feeling of shame experienced by individuals with incontinence when discussing their condition with others. Additionally, the study sought to identify factors associated with this emotion. Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted with 220 patients with incontinence who filled in a 17-item online survey. Multivariate linear regression analysis was used to identify factors related to shame. Results: A significant sense of shame was...
Clinical characteristics of burns in hospitalized children and adolescents: A multicenter retrospective study
Duška Jović, Darija Knežević, Nataša Egeljić-Mihailović, Daniela Dobrovoljski
Kontakt 2025, 27(2):91-96 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2025.016
Background: Burns in children represent a significant public health issue due to their high frequency and potential for severe physical and psychological consequences. This study aims to describe the clinical characteristics of burns in hospitalized children and adolescents in the Republic of Srpska between 2018 and 2020. Methods: A multicenter retrospective study was conducted, collecting data from the national e-base of the Agency for Certification, Accreditation and Quality Improvement of Health Care of the Republic of Srpska for patients aged ≤19 years hospitalized for burns. ICD-10 codes were used to identify burns, from which demographic...