Kontakt, 2023 (vol. 25), issue 2
Moving the needle in intervention research: the need for more nurse researchersEditorial
Dianne Morrison-Beedy
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):69-70 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.014 
Nurses' knowledge of incontinence-associated dermatitis: the influence of a planned educational programmeNursing - Original article
Darija Knežević, Duška Jović, Nataša Egeljić-Mihailović, Daniela Dobrovoljski, Miroslav Petković
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):71-76 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.015
Background: The aim of the present study was to improve the knowledge of incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) among nurses who take care of hospitalised patients with faecal incontinence (FI). Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional research study in which a design of one group before and after the testing was used to evaluate knowledge about IAD. The study included 60 nurses, and the IAD educational sessions lasted for about 60 minutes. They included topics that referred to the definition, prevention, and treatment of IAD. The McNemar test and Wilcoxon's matched-pairs test were used to test the differences in IAD knowledge among nurses....
Psychometric properties of the Czech version of the Insulin Delivery System Rating QuestionnaireNursing - Original article
Lenka Machálková, Eva Reiterová, Monika Durďáková, Elena Gurková
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):77-83 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.022
Aim: The study deals with the linguistic validation and selected aspects (constructive validity and reliability) of the Insulin Delivery System Rating Questionnaire (IDSRQ). Methods: The examined file consisted of 151 patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus. The linguistic and content validation IDSRQ was performed, and the results of the questionnaire and individual subscales were processed via descriptive statistics and factor analysis. Results: The data was used to calculate the reliability of seven original subscales (0.42-0.92). Construct validity was tested via exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Models M1, M2 and M3, were created. For...
Continuous professional development of nurses and its impact on missed nursing care in hospitals in Indonesia: A mixed-method studyNursing - Original article
Nur Miladiyah Rahmah, Rr. Tutik Sri Hariyati, Rita Sekarsari, Trevino A. Pakasi
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):84-92 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.017
Objective: This study aimed to examine the implications of continuous professional development and its impact on missed nursing care (MNC) in hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Design: The method used was a sequential explanatory mixed design. Methods: This qualitative study included 29 nurses who participated in in-depth interviews and focus group discussions. All participants were interviewed over five semi-structured interviews, with quantitative data divided into factors influencing knowledge transfer practices and MNC surveys. The sample size for the quantitative research was 181 people. Results: Seven main themes were identified in the qualitative...
Rationing of nursing care and nurses' perception in acute inpatient care in selected regions of the Czech RepublicNursing - Original article
Iva Marková *, Darja Jarošová
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):93-99 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.011
Introduction: Rationing of nursing care in clinical practice is related to the global shortage of nurses. Based on the assessment of nursing interventions, nurses confirmed the occurrence rate of assigned care, which is closely related to the nurses' satisfaction and turnover in clinical practice. Goal: This research aims to discover the occurrence of and reasons for rationing of nursing care in selected hospitals in the Czech Republic. Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Methods: The sample group included 629 nurses working in standard inpatient wards at 11 hospitals in the Czech Republic. The data was collected between June 2020 and June 2021...
Evaluation of awareness and attitude of paediatric nursing students, nurses, and adolescents regarding type one diabetes advanced devices and virtual nursingNursing - Original article
Howaida Moawad Ahmed Ali
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):100-108 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.013
Purpose: To examine the awareness and attitude of paediatric nursing students, adolescents, and nurses towards virtual nursing and advanced devices for type one diabetes. Design and setting: This research adopted a descriptive correlation design. It was conducted at the faculty of Nursing in Benha University, and the Paediatric Department and Outpatient Clinic at the specialized paediatric hospital in Benha city, Egypt. Sample: Simple random sampling was used to select participants over a period of two months. Instruments: Demographic details and a structured questionnaire were used to assess awareness of advanced devices and virtual nursing. An adapted...
Barriers to participation in educational programs for family caregivers of people with dementiaSocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Eva Dragomirecká, Hana Georgi, Hana Janečková, Eva Jarolímová
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):109-116 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.018
Introduction: In the Czech Republic, like in other European countries, we are witnessing an expansion of programmes for families who care for their relatives with dementia. Objective: Our study aimed to investigate whether caregivers are interested in such psychoeducational programmes, what barriers prevent them from using them, and what form of programmes they would prefer. Results: 85 adults who cared for a family member with dementia participated in our questionnaire survey. The results showed a link between the respondents' age and their willingness and ability to participate in psychoeducational programmes. With increasing age, interest in such...
Social media disorder in relation to device screen time and autosuggested social media content engagementSocial Sciences in Health - Original article
G S Prakasha, Anthony Kenneth, Maria Lapina
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):117-123 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.021
Though emerging technology offers people a comfortable life, a few adverse effects also exist. There was a rapid increase in mobile phone usage and internet consumption during and post the Covid-19 pandemic, which reached the extent of addiction among youths. Thus, this study examines social media disorder among adolescents in relation to the time spent on a computer or smart-phone device screen and engaging in autosuggested social media content. The study included 235 responses from students in higher secondary schools of Bangalore, India. The study found a significant positive correlation between device screen time, autosuggested social media content...
Characteristics of alcohol use among migrants from Ukraine to the Czech Republic in the context of the war in Ukraine in 2022Social Sciences in Health - Original article
Miroslav Barták, Benjamin Petruželka, Marie Ponomarenko, Lesia Shuranova, Vladimír Rogalewicz
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):124-130 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.019
Introduction and objective: The article aims to estimate the extent of alcohol use and some other mental health issues among Ukrainians who entered the Czech Republic after 24th February 2022. Previous studies focused on the use of alcohol and other substances among Ukrainians in the Czech Republic can't be applied to the current situation as these studies mostly covered the male population and economic migration that differed considerably from the situation in 2022. Methods: A convenience non-representative online survey was conducted on a sample of 66 Ukrainian refugees in the Czech Republic. Most respondents came to the Czech Republic with their...
Stroke patients' neurorehabilitationSocial Sciences in Health - Review article
Edy Suprayitno, Kustiningsih, Suhartini Ismail
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):131-137 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.012
Background: A stroke has an impact on the lives of patients and families, including disruption to the fulfillment of daily needs, the disturbance of the nervous system, and a decrease in the quality of life. Rehabilitation is needed to overcome these problems. However, the current concept of rehabilitation still requires in-depth analysis to make the concept clearer. Objective: This study discusses in detail the concept of stroke neurorehabilitation based on the relevant literature. Methods: This study applies a literature study by searching the literature through PubMed MESH data, and EBSCO with the following keywords: rehabilitation nursing, and...
Transmission of alcohol abuse behavior from parents to their children in the Czech populationSocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Ivana Olecká *, Jiří Pospíšil, Ludmila Trochtová
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):138-146 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.020
Background: From the point of view of social learning and the socio-environmental perspective, alcohol abuse in parents appears to be an essential risk factor for later drinking problems in children. Such behavior is directly related to the initiation and continuation of substance abuse through genetic influences and passing on the patterns of behavior. The frequency of alcohol consumption depends on the behavior patterns, while the variables of the child's age and gender also play their role. In particular, early initiation into drinking is considered riskier. Aim: To analyze the connection between the frequency and amount of alcohol consumption by...
Health value choices among young adultsSocial Sciences in Health - Original article
Katalin Julianna Dinnyés, Krisztina Csókási, Lívia Vass, Henriette Pusztafalvi
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):147-152 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.023
Objectives: The aim of our study is to provide a general idea of the health values of the population, their attitude towards people with disabilities, and, to prove the importance of change by highlighting possible shortcomings. Methods: In our pilot study, a total of 111 people were interviewed. The questionnaire used in the study included the Hofmeister-Tóth and Neulinger value list. Health values and attitudes towards disability were measured using the MAS (Attitudes Toward Disabled People Scale - dimensions: affective, cognitive, behavioral), and the ATDP-O (Attitudes Toward Disabled People) scale. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS 26.0...
Mental health of internal migrantsSocial Sciences in Health - Review article
Erika Melonashi
Kontakt 2023, 25(2):153-161 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2023.016
Human beings are increasingly becoming an urban species, mainly due to internal migration processes. The internal migrant status exposes the individual to a complex interplay between risk and protective factors, producing differential mental health outcomes. This review aims to provide an understanding of individual and environmental variables which might act as risk or protective factors to internal migrants' mental health. The search process was conducted from October 2022 to December 2022 across two databases: JSTOR and Google Scholar. The study followed PRISMA guidelines for systematic reviews. 32 studies met the inclusion criteria and were subsequently...