A Polish nurse during SARS-CoV-2 pandemic – various aspects of following a nursing profession A nurse as well as a midwife belong to independent professions which inherently involve performing numerous tasks and functions in various areas and in various positions, which simultaneously requires from these professions respecting the rules of law. In health-threatening conditions, for example during a pandemic, especially when all social groups are exposed to danger and when danger arises unexpectedly, nurses become an important link in the process of providing health security to everybody who needs it. In such situations nurses are obliged to perform their professional duties as well as possible and, at the same time, they have to tackle numerous family responsibilities. No matter if they take direct care of patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 virus or those possibly suffering from COVID-19, work as university lecturers teaching prospective nurses or hold managerial positions, they always face professional difficulties and dilemmas or even real dangers. Although the challenges which nurses face during the pandemic tend to change week by week, nurses, with time, learn to respond to them for the sake of other people’s welfare.
Wstęp. Zaburzenia funkcji poznawczych są częstym problemem osób starszych. Poznanie uwarunkowań występowania zaburzeń poznawczych u osób starszych może mieć istotne znaczenie w zapewnieniu im optymalnej opieki podczas hospitalizacji. Cel. Cele badań to ocena wpływu hospitalizacji na funkcje poznawcze pacjentów w starszym wieku oraz poznanie uwarunkowań występowania zaburzeń funkcji poznawczych u pacjentów w wieku geriatrycznym hospitalizowanych na oddziale chorób wewnętrznych. Materiał i metody. Badaniem objęto 60 pacjentów w wieku powyżej 65 lat. Do zebrania danych zastosowano Test Upośledzenia Funkcji Poznawczych (MMSE), Skalę Aktywności Dnia Codziennego (ADL), Skalę Czynności Złożonych (IADL), Geriatryczną Skalę Oceny Depresji (GDS), Skalę Wsparcia Społecznego SSL12-I oraz kwestionariusz autorski. Wyniki. Badania wykazały występowanie zaburzeń funkcji poznawczych o różnym nasileniu u pacjentów zarówno przy przyjęciu (53%) na oddziały jak i przy wypisie (48%) z oddziału. Analiza statystyczna nie wykazała zmian funkcji poznawczych w czasie pobytu w szpitalu (p = 0,482). Zaburzenia funkcji poznawczych występowały u badanych częściej wraz z obniżoną sprawnością funkcjonalną (p < 0,001), dłuższym czasem hospitalizacji (p < 0,05), obniżonym wsparciem społecznym (wsparcie w życiu codziennym p = 0,03; wymiar dawania wsparcia p = 0,012) i nasileniem objawów depresji (przy przyjęciu p = 0,03; przy wypisie p < 0,01). Wykazano, że poziom funkcjonowania poznawczego obniża się wraz z wiekiem badanego (p < 0,001) i jest istotnie niższy u badanych z wykształceniem zawodowym (p = 0,022), owdowiałych (p=0,003) i zamieszkujących wieś (przy przyjęciu p = 0,011; przy wypisie p = 0,002). Wnioski. Zaburzenia funkcji poznawczych o różnym nasileniu przy przyjęciu i przy wypisie występowały u połowy badanych. Poziom funkcjonowania poznawczego w czasie pobytu w szpitalu nie uległ znaczącej zmianie u większości chorych. Występowanie zaburzeń poznawczych u osób starszych jest uwarunkowane ABSTRACT Introduction. Cognitive impairment is a common problem for the elderly. Thus, recognizing conditions for the occurrence of cognitive impairment in elderly patients may be vital in ensuring they receive optimal care during hospitalization. Aim. The aim of study was to evaluate the infl uence of hospitalization on the cognition of elderly patients, and recognize the conditions for the occurrence of cognitive impairment in geriatric patients hospitalized at the Internal Medicine Ward. Material and method. The study included 60 patients above 65 years of age. Mini-mental State Examination (MMSE), Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Scale, Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADL) Scale, Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS), SSL 12-I Social Support List, and an original questionnaire were used to collect data. Results. The study showed occurrence of cognitive impairment with different levels of intensity both upon admission (53%) and discharge (48%) from the ward. Statistical analysis did not show a change in cognition during hospitalization (p = 0.482...
Introduction. An essential part of specialized nursing care is a physical examination. In neurological nursing, its aim is to identify the symptoms that result from damage to the nervous system. There is no literature on the use of physical examination in neurological nursing.Aim. The aim of this work is to present the significance of the use of physical examination in the work of a neurological nurse.Summary. Performing physical examination by nurses in neurological departments requires specialized knowledge, as it allows you to make proper nursing diagnoses, define goals and plan nursing interventions. It contributes to the improvement of the therapeutic team cooperation and to the quality of nursing care provided.
Introduction: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) may be observed in as much as 22% of men and 17% of women. It affects the structural organisation of sleep and may lead to numerous negative consequences. Aim of the study: Assessment of the intensity of sleepiness during the day and its influence on selected aspects of daily functioning of patients suffering from OSA. Material and methods: The study was carried out in a group of 49 patients whose average age was 55.27 ±12.80 years. The diagnostic survey method was used with the application of a self-designed questionnaire, Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) and WHOQOL-BREF scale. Results: The average ESS score obtained by the respondents was 10.11 ±5.60. The incidence of mild excessive daytime sleepiness was observed in 42.86% of patients, whereas 16.33% of respondents suffered from severe excessive daytime sleepiness. The most frequent problem reported by respondents was daytime fatigue, which was observed in 87.76% of cases. The general quality of life (QoL) was relatively high (4.96 ±0.78). The environment domain was rated the highest (15.42 ±1.89), and psychological-the lowest (12.68 ±2.53). Conclusions: A significant correlation was found between respondents' age and the intensity of daytime sleepiness. Higher ESS scores were observed in patients who experienced sleepiness and fatigue after a full night of sleep, had difficulties fulfilling their household chores due to tiredness and/or sleep deprivation, or suffered from memory and/or concentration problems. No correlation was observed between the intensity of perceived daytime sleepiness and the QoL.
aburzenia funkcji poznawczych u pacjentów w wieku geriatrycznym hospitalizowanych na oddziale zachowawczym Cognitive impairment in geriatric patients hospitalized in the conservative ward STRESZCZENIE Wstęp. Funkcje poznawcze są odpowiedzialne za odbieranie informacji ze świata zewnętrznego, przetwarzanie ich i posługiwania się nimi. Cel. Celem pracy była ocena zaburzeń funkcji poznawczych u pacjentów w wieku geriatrycznym hospitalizowanych na oddziale zachowawczym.
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