Kontakt, 2022 (vol. 24), issue 2
Stop the waves or learn to surf? - Adopting a complexity perspective as a nurse educatorEditorial
Martin Salzmann-Erikson
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):107-108 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2022.016 
Nursing students' communication attitudes: the effectiveness of an educational intervention and clinical-internshipsNursing - Original article
Paolo Ferrara, Anne Destrebecq, Mauro Parozzi, Paolo Formenti, Stefano Terzoni
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):109-113 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2022.009
Introduction: Effective communication is of paramount importance for nursing students, and having positive attitudes towards learning can result in the achievement of effective communication skills. Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the impact of a specific communication educational course and an experience of clinical internship on nursing students' attitudes toward effective communication. Methods: A before-after study design was used. We evaluated communication attitude using the Italian version of the Communication skills Attitude Scale (I-CSAS). The scale was submitted before starting a new Communication Skills educational intervention...
Michigan diabetes knowledge test: validation of modified version among Czech students of nursingNursing - Original article
Pavla Kudlová, Ilona Kočvarová, Petr Soukup
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):114-122 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2022.018
Michigan Diabetes Knowledge Tool (MDKT) was developed to test the level of knowledge in managing Diabetes Mellitus. It is widely used as an original (for patients) and modified tool (for nurses or nursing students) around the world. Objectives: The aim is psychometric testing of the modified MDKT. Methods: This quantitative study uses descriptive statistics, Classical Test Theory (CTT), Item Response Theory (ITT), and reliability estimation within the convenient sample of students of nursing (N = 133). Data collection took place in 2018-2019 at a selected Czech University. Results: Using the MDKT only enables us to differentiate within a narrow...
Mixed-methods research on diabetes patient health education using digital technologiesNursing - Review article
Ajda Cenčič, Mirko Prosen, Sabina Ličen
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):123-130 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2022.017
Introduction: Digital health interventions have the potential to improve access to educational programmes. In digital health research, mixed-methods approaches are effective as they illuminate problems from multiple perspectives. Aim: The aim of this scoping review was to examine the extent of mixed-methods research on the use of digital technologies in diabetes education for patients with type 2 diabetes. Methods: We identified 10 relevant articles through a search in the PubMed, EBSCO and ScienceDirect electronic databases using the following terms: "type 2 diabetes AND (internet OR web based) AND education AND mixed method", and "type 2 diabetes...
Selected aspects of nursing practice related to the usage of evaluation tools for population aged over 60 yearsNursing - Original article
Jitka Doležalová *, Valérie Tóthová, Jan Neugebauer
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):131-136 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2021.044
Introduction: The accuracy of evaluation tools is subject to several factors involving nurses. Two of these factors are the level of education and experience. These factors can significantly affect the instrument's objectivity. In terms of providing quality and specific geriatric care, having objective evaluation tools and applying the results are essential. Objective: The research aimed to determine how nurse education and experience affect the objectivity of evaluation tools. Another aim was to determine how education and experience affected the assessment of selected areas. Methods: The research was conducted using a quantitative survey involving...
First aid knowledge and skills of primary school teachers in HungaryNursing - Original article
Krisztina Deutsch, Ildikó Jäkl, Henrietta Bánfai-Csonka, József Betlehem, Luca Anna Ferkai, Orsolya Máté, Bálint Bánfai
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):137-146 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2022.010
Background: The aim of the research was to measure the first aid knowledge, experiences, attitudes and skills of teachers within the framework of an educational experiment. Methods: The target group were teachers working in the primary schools of Baranya County, Hungary. A total of 156 teachers (N = 156) participated in the study, which included a self-constructed questionnaire. 132 of the teachers (n = 132) also attended a first aid training. Statistical analysis was made by descriptive statistics, one/two-paired T-test and ANOVA. A p-value less than 0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: On average,...
The sleep quality of university students: a multicenter studySocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Małgorzata Lesińska-Sawicka, Małgorzata Nagórska
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):147-153 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2022.013
Introduction: Sleep is an important component of lifestyle. It affects the quality of life and translates into the effectiveness of activities during the day. Poor quality sleep can lead to physical, psychological and social disorders. Sleep is considered a sociological, anthropological and cultural phenomenon. The aim of this study was to compare the sleep quality of students from different countries. Methods: The study was conducted among 532 Polish, Turkish, Hungarian and Greek students, between December 2016 and March 2017. A diagnostic survey and a questionnaire technique were used. The link to the online questionnaire was sent to students via...
Factors influencing the quality of life of parents raising a child with a disabilitySocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Katarína Molnárová Letovancová *, Miriam Slaná
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):154-162 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2022.019
Objectives: The aim of the paper is to present the results of research aimed at determining the quality of life of parents of a child with a disability. Theoretical base: Quality of life, as a multidimensional and multidisciplinary concept, is an important research area in social work. In Slovakia, at least 2,500 children are born with a disability every year. This situation is a long-term burden for parents and the extended family that significantly affects their quality of life. Methods: To reach our goal, we have chosen a quantitative research strategy using a valid research tool, the standardized Family Quality of Life Scale. Results: Results of...
The effect of swallowing exercises in combination with Benson relaxation on swallowing ability in stroke patientsSocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Yanti Cahyati, Ida Rosdiana, Henri Setiawan
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):163-169 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2022.012
Aim: This study aimed to examine the effect of swallowing exercise in combination with Benson relaxation on swallowing ability in stroke patients. Design: Quasi-Experimental Study. Methods: Analytic quantitative with quasi-experimental (pre-test and post-test design) was used to measure the effect of swallowing exercise in combination with Benson relaxation on swallowing ability among stroke patients. The sampling method was carried out by consecutive sampling technique. Based on the Lemeshow sample formula, a total of 20 respondents who met the inclusion criteria were involved in this study. Swallowing ability was measured by the Gugging Swallowing...
Participation of interest groups in the activities of implementing the policy of active aging in the Moravian-Silesian RegionSocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Pavlína Pospíšilová, Šárka Kopřivová
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):170-176 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2022.011
Introduction: Participation is one of the principles of social policy. The participation of the elderly in civic and political life reflects democratic principles and is formed primarily within the interests of interest groups, non-political or political organizations associated with older people. Objectives: This paper focuses on analysing the method of participation of interest groups in the activities of implementing the policy of active aging in the municipalities of the Moravian-Silesian Region, and on revealing the relationships between interest groups and municipalities. Methods: The data obtained in semi-structured interviews with 32 representatives...
Social support for women working in the sex businessSocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Stanislav Ondrášek, Alena Hricová *
Kontakt 2022, 24(2):177-182 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2022.020
The article's primary goal is to analyse the social support of sex workers in the private sex business, and to find out what its rate is and what factors affect it (age, education, length of practice in the sex business, and its form). The general level of social support is significantly lower for a specific target group than the general population. Quantitative studies in this area are absent in our environment, so the research is innovative. We used the standardized Duke-UNC Functional Social Support Questionnaire (FSSQ) to collect data on a research group of sex workers in the private sex business (n = 77). We processed the obtained data...