Kontakt, 2017 (vol. 19), issue 3
The future of GIS in social sciencesEditorial
Natallia Sianko, Mark Small
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e157-e158 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.08.001 
Quality of life of patients who suffer from rheumatic arthritisNursing - Original article
Jiří Kaas, Valérie Tóthová
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e159-e164 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.07.001
The goal of the presented study is to compare the quality of life of patients who suffer from rheumatic arthritis to the quality of life of the rest of the population in six domains. The data collection was carried out quantitatively with the use of the standardized questionnaire: WHOQOL-100. 200 people who suffer from rheumatic arthritis were questioned. The following comparison of the subjectively perceived quality of life of such patients to the population norms of the WHOQOL-100 was carried out using the SPSS programme (Statistical Package for the Social Science). The non-parametric Wilcoxon signed-rank test was used for the analysis. The results...
The role of the research nurse in clinical trialsNursing - Original article
Petra Búřilová, Andrea Pokorná
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e165-e170 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.05.002
Clinical trials are one of the important tools leading to progress in health care and a part of clinical practice. Indispensable support to research teams is provided by research nurses responsible for managing the care for subjects enrolled in clinical trials. The objective was to assess the actual job duties of general nurses participating in clinical trials and to identify the main obstacles and expectations from their point of view. A method of questionnaire survey administered to a selected group of respondents was used. Eight teaching hospitals and two specialized centres in the Czech Republic were approached that are currently carrying out clinical...
Nurses' perspective on procedural pain in childrenNursing - Original article
Anna Ovšonková, Karina Hudecová, Michaela Miertová, Juraj Čáp
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e171-e177 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.06.004
Purpose: The aim of the study was to determine the perception of painful invasive procedures in child patients such as venipuncture and parenteral drug administration from a nurse's point of view.Design: A quantitative cross-sectional study.Methods: The sample consisted of 50 pediatric nurses with the mean age of 38.54 ± 10.55 years and an average clinical practice duration of 16.44 ± 12.05 years. A self-designed questionnaire was used to collect empirical data. Based on the weighted arithmetic mean, descriptive statistics as well as evaluation of importance, feasibility of nursing interventions and nurses' competence/capability...
The usability of classification NIC interventions in ventilator-associated pneumonia preventionNursing - Original article
Jitka Hůsková, Petra Jureníková, Zdeňka Mikšová
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e178-e185 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.07.002
This survey is aimed at verifying the use of intervention activities of selected interventions of NIC classifications (Nursing Intervention Classification) in the prevention of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia.The Intervention Content Validity test (ICV test) was used to assess the applicability of intervention activities of selected interventions of NIC classification. The group of experts, 36 general nurses from clinical practice of the monitored area in intensive care, assessed the intervention activities of selected NIC interventions from class K Airway Management. For each evaluated item, the weighted score (ws) was calculated. Intervention...
Eating habits of adolescents and education by nurses on primary preventionNursing - Original article
David Kimmer, Sylva Bártlová
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e186-e191 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.07.004
The goal of the article is to present the results of the research which is focused on the eating habits of adolescents. These habits are the basis for education in the field of nursing and healthy lifestyle. The data collection was carried out using a nonstandardized questionnaire. The sample group of respondents consisted of 1130 people living in South Bohemia, who were 15-18-years-old (the average age was 16.8 years), of which 732 (64.8%) were girls and 398 (35.2%) were boys. The research was carried out among pupils of four-year high schools, middle schools of health (MSH), middle vocational schools and vocational school institutions in the study...
The use of teaching methods in communication training of nurses at universitiesNursing - Original article
Šárka Tomová, Andrea Botíková
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e192-e198 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.07.005
From the perspective of modern nursing as a regulated profession, the quality of provided care is evaluated not only with the focus on performance but also on communication skills, which increase this quality as well as the overall saturation efficiency of patient's needs. The application of modern teaching methods in the process of acquiring communication skills is essential in the professional preparation of nurses. This contribution has a cross-sectional quantitative study design based on a questionnaire survey. The aim of this paper is to present an overview of the use of teaching methods in the communication preparation of nurses at universities...
Selected aspects of health literacy in clients endangered by povertySocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Adéla Mojžíšová, Dagmar Dvořáčková, Alena Kajanová
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e199-e204 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.06.002
The aim of this research study was to map the factors influencing health literacy in people who are in an unfavourable social situation and who have a right to social benefits, i.e. benefits for persons in material poverty. Health literacy characterizes the attitude to health in each democratic society and is subject to some socioeconomic and demographic variables - age, education, and social status. Health and quality health care are important life aims and rights of citizens. Qualitative research, the question method and the semi-structured interview method were used to gain the research data. The questions were asked with respect to the following...
School nutrition program about fruits and its impact on knowledge, fruit preference and fruit intake in 8-10 year old Slovak childrenSocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Slávka Mrosková, Alena Schlosserová, Martina Reľovská, Ľubomíra Lizáková
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e205-e210 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.06.001
Introduction: Fruit plays an important role in the prevention of various diseases. Eating fruit in Slovak children is not entirely adequate. Nutrition programs include the possibility of improving children's eating habits.Study design: Non-randomized controlled trial.Aim: To create a nutrition education program, implement it and analyze its effectiveness on children's eating habits.Methodology: The school nutrition program was focused on fruit and fruit intake for health. We assessed the knowledge level of fruit, fruit preference and fruit intake in an intervention and control group. Before the nutrition program children reported their...
The stigmatization of people living with HIV/AIDS in the Czech Republic - from their own perspectiveSocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Monika Bjelončíková, Alice Gojová
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e211-e219 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.06.003
The issue of HIV/AIDS is on the front burner in the Czech Republic because the number of newly diagnosed cases has been rising dramatically. One of the essential problems is late diagnosis of the disease. Another typical trend is longer life expectancy for those with HIV, including people with HIV who live to retirement age or start a family. HIV/AIDS is considered to be a so-called stigmatizing disease. In this context, there is no scientific evidence of the social impacts of the disease that could serve as a basis for social assistance provided to this target group. This article offers partial results of a qualitative research conducted in 2016....
Labour market opportunities of women with young children after childbirthSocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Anita R. Fedor, Andrea Toldi
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):e220-e226 | DOI: 10.1016/j.kontakt.2017.07.003
A survey of 427 women which focussed on attitudes and factors affecting decisions concerning childcare leave (and a return to the workforce) was conducted in Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg County, Hungary in 2014. Previous studies have shown that Hungarian women raising children are less employed (40%) compared to the EU28 average of 63%. In this empirical study of Hungarian women with young children, two sub-groups were identified: those who had returned to work following childcare leave, and those still on childcare leave. Both groups preferred to be exclusively a mother for the first 3 years of the child's life. Those still on childcare leave plan to return...
Editorial BoardVaria
Editorial board
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):i | DOI: 10.1016/S1212-4117(17)30045-4
Recenze na knihyReviews
Jan Vitoň, Aneta Marková
Kontakt 2017, 19(3):244-246