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Management of nursing care for aggressive patients in intensive care
Barbora Tylichová, Hana Hajduchová
Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitation X:X | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.006 
Introduction: Aggressive behaviour in intensive and acute care threatens healthcare professionals' safety, well-being, and quality of care. Aim: The primary aim of this study was to explore healthcare professionals' preparedness to manage aggressive behaviour in intensive and acute care settings. Secondary aims included examining the reported use of preventive measures, such as the Brøset Violence Checklist (BVC), training in aggression management, de-escalation techniques, and protective equipment. Methods: A convergent mixed-methods observational study was conducted in 2024-2025. The quantitative component consisted of a non-standardised questionnaire...
Motivation for social work interventions among residents of socially excluded localities
Daniela Vobůrková *, Alena Hricová
Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitation X:X | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.011
Introduction: The study examines the motivation of residents of socially excluded localities to participate in social work interventions between 2005 and 2025, focusing on factors that support or weaken cooperation with social workers and engagement in programs. Methods: A scoping review was conducted following the framework of Arksey and O'Malley, with a systematic search in Web of Science, Scopus, PsycInfo, PubMed, and Social Services Abstracts. Eighteen empirical studies and systematic reviews on social work in socially excluded localities (2005-2025) were included and synthesized using thematic analysis. Results: Key motivational factors include...
Job satisfaction of social workers: public vs. non-profit sector
Barbora Tvarohová, Alena Hricová
Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitation X:X | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.014
Background: Job satisfaction shapes the quality, stability, and continuity of social services. Evidence from the Czech context comparing the public and non-profit sectors using a validated instrument remains scarce. Aim: To compare overall and domain-specific job satisfaction of social workers employed in the public and non-profit sectors in the Czech Republic, and to identify socio-demographic and organisational correlates. Methods: Cross-sectional online survey (April-July 2025) of 510 qualified social workers (244 public, 266 non-profit) using the Czech version of the Job Satisfaction Survey (JSS, 36 items, nine domains). Independent-samples t-tests,...
The relationship between nurses' education and safety practices for intramuscular and subcutaneous injections - an observational study
Eliška Vaníčková *, Valérie Tóthová
Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitation X:X | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.015
Current situation: Intramuscular and subcutaneous injections rank among the most frequently performed nursing procedures in clinical practice. The correct administration technique is essential to ensure patient safety. Failure to adhere to recommended procedures can lead to medication errors, infections, tissue damage, or reduced therapeutic effectiveness. Methods: The study was conducted as a quantitative observational study using participant observation to examine the procedures for injectable drug administration in clinical practice. Data were collected in the internal medicine and surgery departments of a selected healthcare facility between August...
Strengths and limitations of the methodological guide: assessing the situation of the child and their family in cases of parental conflict
Petra Vašinová, Jitka Vacková
Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitation X:X | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.016
Background: Assessing the family situation is a key component of the social and legal protection of children. However, in cases of conflictual separation or divorce between parents, workers in the social and legal protection of children face specific challenges, including the high emotional burden on parents, the difficulty of capturing the child's perspective, and working under time pressure. Objective: The aim of this article is to analyze how workers at the Authority for the Social and Legal Protection of Children evaluate the current methodological guide "Vyhodnocení situace dítěte a jeho rodiny" (Assessing the situation of the child and their...
Adaptation of autistic clients to weekly residential care
Blanka Ježková, Alena Hricová
Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitation X:X | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.017
Objective: To explore how adaptation to weekly residential care unfolds for autistic clients and to identify practices that support clients, family caregivers, and direct-care staff during the transition. Methods: A qualitative multiple-case study was conducted in a weekly residential social service in the Czech Republic. Two clients - one adolescent and one young adult - were followed during staged adaptation. Data comprised more than 330 structured staff records, four interviews with family caregivers and key workers, routine service documentation, and reflexive records. Analysis combined chronological case reconstruction with reflexive thematic...
Social predictors of depression in older adults - a cross-sectional study
Iva Brabcová, Věra Hellerová, Sylva Bártlová, Helena Michálková, Marek Zeman, Olga Dvořáčková, Miluše Vítečková, Miroslav Procházka, Tomáš Šubrt
Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitation X:X | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.018
Objective: Depressive symptoms represent a significant health problem among older adults and are influenced by a variety of sociodemographic and psychosocial factors. The aim of this study was to analyze the relationship between selected psychosocial and sociodemographic characteristics and the occurrence of depressive symptoms in people 65 years and older. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. Depressive symptoms were evaluated using the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15), which is a validated screening tool designed for the elderly population. Statistical analysis was performed using the Chi-square test and Cramér's V to assess...