2021, Volume 15, Issue 4

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    A need for prehospital triage standardizing tool in mass casualty incidents
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-07-15) Khorram-Manesh, Amir ; Nordling, Johan ; Carlström, Eric ; Goniewicz, Krzysztof ; Faccincani, Roberto ; Burkle, Frederick M
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    Clinical and immunological status of children with Lyme disease
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-08-20) Nykytyuk, Svitlana ; Klymnyuk, Sergiy
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    Health literacy and oral health the role of schoolteachers as health promoters
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-08-23) Soares Luís, Luís ; Assunção, Victor ; Luís, Henrique
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    The attitudes of university students who received online education during the pandemic towards COVID-19 vaccines
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-10-05) Töyer Şahin, Nilhan ; Öz, Tuğba ; Sonceley, Ömer Serdar
    Background. The study was conducted to determine the attitudes of university students who received online education during the pandemic towards COVID-19 vaccines. Material and methods. This descriptive and correlational type study was conducted between April and June 2021. There were approximately 2,500 students studying at a private university in Istanbul during the 2020-2021 academic year, and the sample size was 222. The data collection tools used included the student information form and the Perception and Attitude Scale Related with COVID-19 pandemic. The data were analyzed using number, percentage, mean and Student’s t-test, Mann Whitney U-test and one way ANOVA. Results. The mean positive attitude score towards COVID-19 vaccines was 3.37, and the negative attitude score towards COVID-19 vaccines was 3.24. It was concluded that students’ attitudes towards the vaccine were undecided. Conclusions. Factors such as age, gender, residential area, family type, presence of chronic disease or being diagnosed with COVID-19 do not make a significant difference in the attitude of students towards COVID-19 vaccines. Marital status was the only significant factor that made a difference in attitude towards COVID-19 vaccines.
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    Effect of health behaviors on metabolic control in patients with type 2 diabetes
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-10-22) Grochowska, Aneta ; Kubik, Barbara ; Turska, Łucja
    Background. Diabetes is a chronic and progressive disease affecting all areas of life. It requires not only pharmacological treatment, but more importantly lifestyle changes, weight reduction, and dietary modifications. Improperly treated, it causes numerous complications that can lead to disability and even death. Material and methods. This study aimed to evaluate the effect health behaviors have on metabolic compensation in patients with type 2 diabetes. The study consisted of 116 patients. The inclusion criteria included type 2 diabetics between the ages of 40 and 65 who were diagnosed by a diabetologist for a minimum of one year. The KomPAN questionnaire, PSS 10 scales, International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), and analysis of medical records were used to evaluate these effects. Of the 116 patients, 104 (54 women and 50 men) met the inclusion criteria and were used in data analysis. Results. No patient in our study met all the criteria for metabolic compensation of type 2 diabetes. Postprandial glucose concentrations were the best-compensated parameter. Whereas, LDL concentrations were the least compensated parameter. In individuals with fewer unhealthy dietary practices compensated more significantly for their diabetes. Seventy-eight percent of women and 90% of men with BMIs consistent with stages I and II overweight or obesity had abnormal fasting glucose levels. Conclusions. The factors that significantly impact diabetes compensation are diet, stress levels, and physical activity levels. The assessment of a patient’s nutritional knowledge correlates with their dietary assessment.
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    Lyme borreliosis in the Lublin Province during the COVID-19 pandemic
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-10-22) Pańczuk, Anna
    Background. Lyme borreliosis is the most common tick-borne disease in Poland. The onset of tick exposure in early spring 2020 coincided with the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim of the study was to analyze the incidence of Lyme borreliosis in the Lublin Province and in individual counties of the area in the year preceding the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland and in the first year of its duration (2019-2020). Material and methods. Epidemiological analysis was performed on the basis of data from the National Institute of Public Health – National Research Institute and data from the Regional Sanitary- Epidemiological Station in Lublin. Results. In 2020, the incidence rate of Lyme borreliosis in the Lublin Province was registered to decrease more than 2 times compared to 2019 (from 87.4/100,000 to 37.4/100,000). Decreases in the number of recorded cases were observed in all quarters of 2020. The largest, more than 5-fold decrease in the number of recorded cases was seen in Q4 (523 cases in 2019, 101 cases in 2020). The largest numerical decrease of the incidence rate was registered in Włodawa County (-158.12/100,000), Biała Podlaska County (-143.43), Kraśnik County (-122.20) and the city of Biała Podlaska (-83.92). On the other hand, the largest percentage decrease of the rate was noted in Lublin County (-92%), Biała Podlaska County (-91%), Ryki County (-90%) and the city of Biała Podlaska (-89%). Conclusions. Significant decreases in the incidence of Lyme borreliosis observed in 2020 in the Lublin Province are undoubtedly related to the COVID-19 pandemic and difficulties in accessing medical care for patients with ailments other than those resulting from SARS-CoV-2 infection. Local healthcare providers should be alert to the possibility that more patients than ever before are presenting with a diagnosis of Lyme borreliosis delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic and, therefore, late manifestations of the disease.
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    Adherence to treatment regimens in patients with cardiovascular diseases
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-11-10) Dimunová, Lucia ; Michalková, Jana ; Zamboriová, Mária ; Bučková, Jana ; Rajničová Nagyová, Iveta
    Background. Adherence is an important parameter of any effective treatment. This study aimed to evaluate adherence/non-adherence in patients with cardiovascular diseases and to determine whether sociodemographic characteristics affected treatment adherence. Material and methods. The study sample consisted of 878 patients with coronary heart disease. A non-standardized questionnaire was used to obtain the data. The data was statistically evaluated using SPSS.25.0. Results. Adherence was demonstrated in 501 (57.4%) patients. A statistically significant relationship was confirmed between adherence to treatment and gender (p=0.000) and employment (p=0.001). Patients ≥58 years of age with basic education and who earn an average income have a higher adherence rate to treatment. Conclusions. Knowledge of how a patient’s sociodemographic characteristics affect adherence can help healthcare professionals to effectively educate patients and improve their quality of life.
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    The prevalence of functional impairment among people aged over 65 years staying in their home environment
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-11-10) Dziechciaż, Małgorzata ; Chmielewski, Jarosław Piotr ; Wróblewska, Izabela ; Fiks, Jarosław ; Adamczyk-Gruszka, Olga
    Background. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of functional impairments in people over 65 years of age. Material and methods. The study included 504 people (329 women, 175 men) aged over 65 years living in the Subcarpathian region of Poland. The data was obtained through the use of a diagnostic survey using the direct questionnaire technique. The survey included the following research tools: the Barthel scale, the Lawton scale, the Geriatric Depression Scale, the Abbreviated Mental Test Score, and an interview questionnaire of the authors’ own construction. Results. Respondents capable of performing basic everyday activities comprised more than half of the studied population (58.53%; n=295), those partially impaired constituted 35.32% (n=178), and 6.15% (n=31) were fully impaired. The vast majority of participants (n=458; 90.87%) needed help in performing complex activities. Higher Barthel scale scores indicating better performance in basic everyday activities was obtained by seniors with normal vision and hearing, fewer diseases, and higher education. Conclusions. The most frequent deficits in performing basic life activities were controlling urine, moving on flat surfaces, and climbing and descending stairs. Determinants of functional disability among the study subjects were advancing age, female gender, low education level, widowhood, more illnesses, and cognitive and emotional decline.
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    Viral hemorrhagic fevers – a recurrent public health threat
    ( 2021-12-15) Weiner, Marcin ; Tarasiuk, Karolina
    Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) caused by viruses are severe infectious diseases that lead to serious disturbances of the body’s homeostasis, in most cases accompanied by symptoms of hemorrhagic diathesis. They are spread by infection vectors such as insects (mosquitoes, ticks), airborne droplets or direct contact with contaminated material (blood, sweat, excrement, feces). There are four major groups of RNA viruses that cause hemorrhagic fevers – these include pathogens from the families Flaviviridae, Bunyaviridae, Arenaviridae and Filoviridae. Despite their common name, VHFs are distinct disease entities with different etiologies, clinical manifestations and routes of transmission. Although they have been known for several decades and are associated with illnesses in tropical countries, the risk of their occurrence, in times of globalization and widespread international travel, is increasingly high. It is not insignificant that progressive climate change is making vectors of VHFs, which years ago were seen only in tropical countries, increasingly common on the European continent and even in eastern European countries.
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    Epizootic assessment of Mycobacterium avium spp. paratuberculosis infections in cattle in Poland in 2011-2020 as a potential etiological factor of Crohn's disease in humans
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-12-16) Krajewska-Wędzina, Monika ; Weiner, Marcin ; Lipiec, Marek ; Radulski, Łukasz ; Szulowski, Krzysztof
    Background. Mycobacterium avium spp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is a bacterial germ and the etiologic agent in paratuberculosis also known as Johne's disease, a debilitating disease seen in animals. MAP is one of the triggers in the development of Crohn's disease in humans. Therefore the presence of these microorganisms in the environment and their prevalence in farm animals in relation to Crohn's disease is a new area of research. To date, it has not been evaluated in Poland. Material and methods. The materials for this study consisted of 14,468 samples of bovine serum across Poland. Determination of anti-MAP antibody levels was performed using an immunoenzymatic Paratuberculosis Screening Ab Test p/n P07130-5® (IDEXX, Westbrook, Maine 04092, United States). Results. The study consisted of 14,468 samples of bovine serum. Anti-MAP antibodies were identified in 349 cattle sera. Conclusions. Successful paratuberculosis screening programs can lead to a reduction of MAP in animal products. As the role of MAP in Crohn’s disease is not fully understood, future research should be conducted to address this knowledge gap and avoid a potential zoonotic public health problem.
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    The life satisfaction of nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-12-16) Tomczyszyn, Dorota ; Ławnik, Anna ; Szczygielska, Elżbieta
    Background. Life satisfaction is an overall assessment of an individual's satisfaction with life relative to personal standards. People who feel satisfied with their lives can more easily overcome life's challenges, including those associated with the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. Material and methods. This study aimed to determine the level of life satisfaction (LLS) of Polish nurses. The Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) by Diener, Emmons, Larsen, and Griffin adapted to Polish by Juczyński was used. The opinions of 239 nurses were statistically analyzed. Results. The mean life satisfaction score of the studied nurses was 19.78±5.47 points. Low LLS was found in 33.05% of the studied nurses, average LLS in 41,00%, and high LLS in 25.94%. Life satisfaction was influenced by a nurse’s place of residence and marital status. Survival of a SARS-CoV-2 infection had no significant effect on the nurses' life satisfaction. Conclusions. The majority of nurses reported a low to average LLS and steps should be taken to change this situation. It can be hypothesized that higher LLS among nurses will translate into a better quality of patient care.
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    Prediction and classification of pressure injuries by deep learning
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-12-16) Yilmaz, Atınç ; Kızıl, Hamiyet ; Kaya, Umut ; Çakır, Rıdvan ; Demiral, Melek
    Pressure injuries are a serious medical problem that both negatively affects the patient's quality of life and results in significant healthcare costs. In cases where a patient doesn’t receive appropriate treatment and care, death may result. Nurses play critical roles in the prevention, care, and treatment of pressure injuries as members of the healthcare team who closely monitor the health status of the patient. Today, the use of artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent in healthcare, as in many other areas. Artificial intelligence is a method that aims to solve complex problems by using computers to mathematically simulate the way the brain works. In this article, we compile and share information about a deep learning model developed for the detection and classification of pressure injuries. Deep learning can operate on many types of data. Convolutional Neural Networks (CNN) prefer images because they can handle 2D arrays. In this case, the images, annotated according to the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel pressure injury classification system, have been fed into a deep learning model using CNN. The developed CNN model has a 97% success in detecting and classifying pressure injuries, and as more images are collected and fed into the CNN, the prediction accuracy will increase. This deep learning model allows for the automatic detection and classification of pressure injuries, an indicator of health outcomes, at an early stage and for quick and accurate intervention. In this context, it is expected that the quality of nursing care will increase, the prevalence of pressure injury will decrease, and the economic burden of this health problem will decrease.
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    Can behavioral interventions increase physical activity in youth with cerebral palsy? A scoping review
    (Państwowa Szkoła Wyższa im. Papieża Jana Pawła II w Białej Podlaskiej, 2021-12-16) Petrosyan, Tigran ; Mkrtchyan, Hasmik ; Martirosyan, Naira
    The primary goal of adaptive physical and special education is to increase the participation of individuals with special motor needs in educational and social activities. Current behavior modification and motivation techniques are based on descriptive explanations of physical activity behaviors and exercises provided by special educators to patients and parents; however, the efficacy of such techniques is largely unknown. The main purpose of this review was to determine how effective different special education techniques and behavior change interventions are for different domains of physical activity for patients with cerebral palsy spastic motor type. A scoping review of scientific/medical databases was conducted to identify relevant studies matched the pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Four studies were selected (n=173) implementing behavioral interventions across internet-based and in-person settings. Three of these studies were randomized controlled trials with pre-post differences in physical activity observed in youth with cerebral palsy following behavioral intervention, although improvements were not statistically different from controls. This scoping review collectively demonstrates that design and implementation of behavioral change interventions lead to improvements of specific motor skills and highlights the need for ongoing research in children and adults with special motor needs.