Kontakt, 2024 (roč. 26), číslo 3
On the possibilities and limitations of integrated health and social careEditorial
Lenka Krhutová
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):209 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.044 
Fall prevention practices among nurses and the factors that influence them: a Hungarian studyOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Edit Boros, Zoltán Balogh
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):210-217 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.035
Introduction: Nurse activities play an important role in the prevention of falls in old age, both in home care and institutional care. Objective: The aim of this study is to investigate nurses' falls prevention practices and the factors influencing them. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted between December 1, 2022, and February 16, 2023, using a self-designed questionnaire that included a knowledge test of falling and an attitude scale related to falling. Results: 442 nurses working in health or social care in Csongrád-Csanád county, Hungary, participated in the survey. Significant differences in fall prevention practices were...
Anxiety and depression in Moravian-Silesian older adults: prevalence and associated factorsOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Radka Kozáková, Radka Bužgová, Katka Bobčíková, Petr Dostálek, Petr Šilhán
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):218-225 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.039
Objectives: The main objective was to determine the prevalence of depression and anxiety in older adults living in the Moravian-Silesian region. Methods: Empirical data was collected using a set of questionnaires and a personal data form. These tools were the Geriatric Scale of Depression, the Inventory of Geriatric Anxiety, the OPQoL-brief questionnaire, the Rosenberger Self-Esteem Scale, and the Social Support Questionnaire. A total of 935 older adults participated in the research. Results: Depression symptoms were found in 17.2% of older adults and anxiety symptoms in 22.8%. A correlation was shown between a higher prevalence of depression and anxiety...
Determining the levels of family burden and psychological symptoms in mothers with children with cerebral palsy in TurkeyOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Gülsüm Asan, Pinar Soylar
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):226-232 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.037
Aim: The study aims to determine the level of family burden and psychological symptoms in mothers who have children with Cerebral Palsy (CP) in Turkey. Methods: The descriptive study was completed with 200 mothers of children with CP. Results: Depression was found in mothers (1.11 ± 0.79) and the Family Burden Assessment Scale (FBAS) mean score was also high (143.71 ± 22.68). A statistically significant difference was found between mothers who received support to care for their children and their level of depression (p = 0.003). A positive and significant relationship was also found between emotional burden and psychiatric symptoms,...
Cultural challenges: Exploring nurses' experiences in clinical practice across two European countriesOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Martin Červený *, Michaela Abrmanová, Valérie Tóthová
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):233-237 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.031
Introduction: Cultural challenges in clinical practice can directly affect the quality and effectiveness of care for patients from different cultures. Aim: To find out and compare Czech and Slovak nurses' cultural challenges in their clinical practice. Methods: This cross-sectional comparative study used a non-standard questionnaire to explore cultural challenges in nurses' clinical practice in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This study followed the guidelines provided by the STROBE checklist. The statistical analysis was conducted using SASD 1.5.8 and IBM SPSS Statistics version 28.0.0. Results: The study sample comprised 202 nurses from the Czech...
Nursing educators' concerns during the implementation of a core curriculumOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Rachel Kemelman, Daniela Cojocaru
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):238-245 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.033
Background: An update of the nursing core curriculum was released in 2019 and revised to meet the challenges of the Israeli health system. The revision was based on the Advisory Committee's (2017) recommendations and outcomes of a Nursing Administration Inspection (2018). The implementation process of the nursing core curriculum has never been broadly evaluated in Israel. This study aimed to examine factors associated with concerns of nursing educators during the implementation process. Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed on a representative sample of nursing educators in Israel. 107 nursing educators answered two questionnaires distributed...
Intimidation and bullying in nursing: experiences, responses, and consequencesOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Ajda Plos, Maša Černelič Bizjak, Mirko Prosen
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):246-251 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.045
Introduction: The shortage of nursing staff is a major problem in an ageing population. One of the reasons for leaving the profession is an unsupportive working environment, including bullying. The aim of this study is to gain an in-depth insight into nurses' perceptions of workplace bullying. Methods: A qualitative descriptive interpretive method was used. A semi-structured interview was used to collect data. Nine nurses from all levels of healthcare participated in the study. Thematic analysis of qualitative data was used to analyse the data. Results: Respondents described in detail their views on bullying in nursing and their personal experiences....
Telehealth improves quality of life of COPD patients: systematic review and meta-analysisOšetřovatelství - přehledový článek
Heri Ariyanto *, Elsye Maria Rosa
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):252-259 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.024
Background: Telehealth is electronic information and telecommunications technology for medical personnel and doctors to handle patient health. This electronic information can include digital images, videos, or text files stored on a computer. Telehealth is beneficial for improving the general psychology of chronic patients. However, no assessment of the impact of telehealth on individuals suffering from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease has been done. As a result, in order to assess the impact of telehealth treatments on the quality of life of patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, researchers reviewed the literature. Methods: The...
The effects of a hypoglycaemia education programme on the outcomes in patients with type 2 diabetesOšetřovatelství - původní práce
Asli Tok Özen, Seyda Özcan
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):260-266 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.041
Aim: This study aims to evaluate how a Hypoglycaemia Education Programme (HEP) affects the hypoglycaemia outcomes of patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Methods: This study which included a six-month follow-up was conducted with 101 patients with T2DM receiving insulin in the outpatient diabetes clinic. The patients were assigned to the HEP group (n = 51) and the control (n = 50) group. Patients in the HEP group participated in the Hypoglycaemia Education Programme. The patients in both groups were assessed at baseline, and one, three, and six months after HEP using the Clarke Hypoglycaemia Awareness Scale and the Hypoglycaemia...
The effects of mobile phone-assisted health education programs on patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: a systematic reviewOšetřovatelství - přehledový článek
Emilia Erningwati Akoit, Ferry Efendi, Yulis Setiya Dewi, Santo Imanuel Tonapa, Apryadno Jose Al Freadman Koa
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):267-275 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.036
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most prevalent metabolic disorders, with type 2 DM being the most common form. It ranks as the sixth-leading cause of death worldwide, yet medication adherence and self-care remain low. Given that knowledge significantly influences these outcomes, this paper aims to evaluate the effect of mobile phone-assisted health education programs on patients with type 2 DM. Methods: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using databases such as Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed, and EBSCOhost, employing keywords relevant to the research topic. The research question was structured using the PICOS framework:...
Pediatric pressure injuries: A systematic review of interventions to prevent hospital-acquired pressure injuries in the pediatric populationOšetřovatelství - přehledový článek
Lydia Bauernfeind, Christian Rester, Stefan Schoenstein *
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):276-284 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.038
Introduction: Pressure injuries have been identified as a problem in adults, but there is increasing recognition that they also occur in pediatric patients. Specific prevention in this population is essential because a high percentage of pressure injuries can be prevented. Objective: To identify interventions that prevent pressure injuries in the clinical pediatric care setting. Methods: Systematic review with a conducted search in CINAHL, PubMed, and Cochrane databases. A total of 301 articles were found, 225 were excluded after reviewing the title and abstract. The remaining papers were subjected to a full-text screening. Eligible studies were those...
The perspective of cooperation between foster parents and the school social workers in elementary schoolsSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Barbora Faltová, Adéla Mojžíšová, Jana Holá
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):285-292 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.042
Goal: This study aims to discover the interest of foster parents in cooperating with the school social workers in elementary schools to support the children's school success during foster care. Methods: The quantitative survey was based on a non-standardised questionnaire validated for comprehensibility and relevance by professionals in non-profit organisations who conducted a pilot survey with cooperating foster parents. The research group was created by purposive sampling (n = 102). Descriptive statistics and exploratory analysis methods were used to evaluate the obtained data. Results: Foster parents are provided with expert advice by a non-profit...
The relationship between family burden, environment, and quality of life among caregivers of older adults with chronic diseases: a cross-sectional studySociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Bahtiar Bahtiar, Rasdiyanah Rasdiyanah, Nurlaila Fitriani
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):293-299 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.032
Aim: The number of older adults with chronic diseases is growing. When caring for and accompanying their family members, the quality of life (QoL) of elderly family caregivers is highly affected. The aim is to find the relationship between family burden, family environment, and QoL among caregivers of older adults with chronic diseases. Methods: The study involved 409 caregivers in Samarinda (East Kalimantan), Makassar, and Gowa (South Sulawesi), Indonesia. It analyzed family burden, family environment, and QoL using descriptive, Spearman, Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney, and hierarchy regression analysis using SPSS version 21. Results: Family burden...
The Czech legislation on surrogacy and its comparison with foreign standardsSociální vědy ve zdraví - přehledový článek
Šárka Špeciánová
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):300-308 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.040
Members of the Czech Parliament submitted the Amendment to the Civil Code and the Criminal Code that considers surrogacy as a specific form of human trafficking addressing the prohibited commercialization of the human body. The amendment aims to protect women, whose social status is often exploited, and children, who are reduced to commodities. The proposed changes seek to prevent the abuse of international surrogacy and reproductive tourism and, as a result, prohibit surrogacy even in an altruistic form between close relatives. Current Czech legislation tolerates surrogacy. Many social and ethical questions associated with this phenomenon deserve...
Participant analysis of the need for prenatal attachment education packagesSociální vědy ve zdraví - původní práce
Yuni Purwati, Noor Pramono, Mohammad Hakimi, Agus Suwandono, Tri Nur Kristina, Anggorowati
Kontakt 2024, 26(3):309-316 | DOI: 10.32725/kont.2024.034
Background: Primigravidas are at high risk of experiencing emotional disorders, stress, anxiety, and depression, which can lead to fetal neglect and a lack of adequate pregnancy care. This may result in problems with fetal growth and development, low birth weight, and even infant death. A strong maternal-fetal attachment significantly influences pregnancy care practices. However, there is no prenatal attachment education program included in routine education. Aim: This study aimed to explore healthcare workers' perspectives on the need to develop a prenatal attachment education package for pregnant women in public health centers. Methods: This qualitative...