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Rivaroxaban - the clinical significance of plasma half-life in relation to ageShort communication

Petr Petr, Josef Švéda, Miroslav Verner, Hana Kalová, Brigita Janečková

JNSS 2025, 16(1):55-56 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.002  

Analysis of the Dose Area Product (DAP) size in dental patients undergoing CBCT and OPG examinationsOriginal article

Anita Zubáková, Martina Horváthová, Denisa Nikodemová, Igor Gomola

JNSS 2025, 16(1):44-54 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.007  

Despite relatively low radiation doses, dental diagnostic methods pose a particular health risk to patients. The results of recent developments are the so-called cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) devices; the main principle of which is to create a 3D image using a cone beam of radiation. The most significant benefit is the possibility of increasing the anatomical accuracy of the position of the imaged location in the patient's body. The presented study aimed to analyse the data, especially the Dose Area Product (DAP) size in patients undergoing dental examinations using CBCT and panoramic X-ray equipment. A comparison of CBCT examinations with the...

Personality of social workers in different areas of social workOriginal article

Jakub Vágner, Alena Hricová, Stanislav Ondrášek

JNSS 2025, 16(1):38-43 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.003  

This research aims to analyse the personality traits of social workers in different areas of social work using the NEO-FFI questionnaire, one of the most widely used instruments for measuring the five main personality dimensions. Although this instrument is commonly used in psychological research, no studies are available to date that examine the personality structure of social workers using the NEO-FFI. This study, therefore, represents an innovative approach to understanding how personality traits (neuroticism, extraversion, openness to experience, agreeableness, and conscientiousness) influence performance and satisfaction in this demanding profession....

The Romani ethnicity in foster careOriginal article

Marek Medeiros, Hana Hejná, Alena Hricová

JNSS 2025, 16(1):31-37 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.001  

Goals: This research examines how foreign foster parents perceive the ethnicity of children of Romani origin that they adopt, and how this influences their family and community relationships. It focuses on transracial adoption, the child's cultural identity, and inclusion within foster care. Particular attention is paid to how parents have implemented strategies for integrating the child into the new family and how they deal with possible prejudices from the surrounding environment. Methods: The research is based on a qualitative thematic analysis of semi-structured interviews with five foreign surrogate parents living in the Czech Republic. The respondents...

DIFFERENTIAL EFFICACY OF SELF-REGULATION EMPOWERMENT TRAINING AND SCAFFOLDING IN MANAGING DYSCALCULIA AMONG SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTSOriginal article

Martins Noyosase Igbineweka ^*, Osenweugwor Ngozi Aihie, Patience Ndidi Agboma

JNSS 2025, 16(1):22-30 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.004  

The study examined the efficacy of self-regulation empowerment training and scaffolding in managing dyscalculia among public secondary school students in Ika South Local Government Area of Delta State. Two research questions were raised with their corresponding hypotheses, and tested at a 0.05 significance level. The study was quasi-experimental with a pretest, posttest, and control group. The study utilised the 3 × 3 × 2 × 2 × 3 factorial design. It consisted of two treatments (Self-Regulation Empowerment Training and Scaffolding) and a control group, which served as the independent variables. For this study, a multistage sampling procedure was used...

Ensuring Safety and Preventing the Sudden Unexpected Collapse of Newborns in Delivery RoomsOriginal article

Milena Mágrová ^*, Alena Machová

JNSS 2025, 16(1):15-21 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.006  

Contemporary situation: The priority of nursing care for a newborn in the delivery room is to ensure its safety, and clinical observation and instrumental monitoring can be used for this purpose. Early education in the prenatal period allows the mother and accompanying person to be involved in the safe care of the newborn. Goal: The main goal of this research was to map the nursing care of newborns in the delivery room immediately after birth, emphasising safety and preventing sudden unexpected postnatal collapse (SUPC). Methods: A semi-structured interview with nursing staff caring for newborns in delivery rooms in selected hospitals in South Bohemia...

COMPARISON OF FOUR NON-PHARMACOLOGICAL METHODS OF PAIN RELIEF DURING VENIPUNCTURE IN CHILDRENOriginal article

Marie Lulková, Iva Brabcová, Jaroslav Škvor

JNSS 2025, 16(1):4-14 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.008  

Introduction: Venipuncture is a standard invasive procedure in children that causes pain, leading to procedural anxiety. It emphasises the clinical importance of adequate analgesia and the need to identify effective non-pharmacological procedures. Goal: This study primarily aims to comparatively evaluate the analgesic efficacy of four non-pharmacological interventions: Buzzy® vibrating device, local cooling, felinotherapy, and oral stimulation with a lollipop - compared to standard care (control group) in children aged 4-11 years undergoing venipuncture. The secondary goal was to compare the assessment of pain intensity by the child and the parent....

THE LIFE STORY OF KONRAD LORENZ (1903-1989) - PHYSICIAN, ZOOLOGIST, FOUNDER OF ETHOLOGY, UNCONVENTIONAL SCIENTIST AND PHILOSOPHER, AND NOBEL PRIZE WINNEREditorial

Jan Janda, † Miloš Velemínský

JNSS 2025, 16(1):1-3 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.005  

Financial income of social workers and self-care options in the Czech RepublicReview article

Marek Stráský, David Urban

JNSS 2024, 15(3-4):120-126 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.009  

This article deals with the relationship between social workers' self-care and financial income, which seems necessary for self-care. Self-care is typically considered an essential part of social work abroad. In social work, the importance of self-care is emphasised because it affects not only the quality of life of social workers but also their ability to perform their profession. Self-care is often mentioned as an essential part of social work, to which social workers are entitled and obliged to practice. This review is a secondary analysis of available data (financial and guaranteed income, cost of living, etc.). Suppose there is pressure on social...

Collective efficacy of national football teams of the Czech RepublicOriginal article

Sophia Kufudaki, Alena Hricová ^*

JNSS 2024, 15(3-4):113-119 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.008  

The article examines the influence of collective efficacy on the performance of national football youth teams in the Czech Republic. Collective efficacy, understood as the shared belief of team members in achieving common goals, is a crucial factor in team psychology that can significantly influence team performance. This study aims to determine how team cohesion and shared trust among players affect match outcomes and to assess whether higher collective efficacy contributes to victory, or whether its role lies more in supporting team dynamics and resilience in the long term. The research sample included 145 players in the U15 to U21 age categories,...

Quality of life and needs of persons with acquired brain injury 3 to 5 years after completion of coordinated rehabilitationOriginal article

Anna Kuželková, Jitka Vacková, Markéta Bendová, Anna Jirků, Kateřina Pechoušková, Kateřina Mandátová

JNSS 2024, 15(3-4):99-112 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.010  

Objectives: The article points out the importance of coordinated rehabilitation in the personal social environment of people with acquired brain injury (ABI) after discharge from the treating medical facility. We compared the client's/patient's subjective perception of their quality of life and special needs several years after ABI to those same items immediately after the coordinated rehabilitation period. Methods: The research was designed as a qualitative pilot study with auxiliary quantitative indicators. It was a longitudinal six-year study, concluded in April 2021 with a computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI) to determine the status and...

The doctors' view of a nurse's role during the COVID-19 pandemic: Qualitative researchOriginal article

Aleš Chrdle, Sylva Bártlová, Ivana Chloubová

JNSS 2024, 15(3-4):89-98 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.007  

Introduction: The multiple roles of nurses have been transformed during the COVID-19 pandemic. As nurses work alongside doctors, this close cooperation enables them to obtain medium-distance information on the roles of the nurses. Goal: The study aimed to describe the nurse's role during the COVID-19 pandemic in the Czech Republic. Methods: In this descriptive qualitative study, we collected data using a semi-structured interview (30 questions). The results were coded (pencil and paper method). Due to the variability of responses, we used a contrast method. Results: The research included 15 doctors (12 females), with a mean time in medical practice...

E. M. and others vs. Norway and the proportionality of other judgments of the European Court of Human RightsCase report

Tomáš Zdechovský, Jitka Fialová

JNSS 2024, 15(1-2):66-82 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.006  

In the E. M. case, two sons were removed from a Czech family in Norway in 2011 due to suspicion of sexual abuse by the father. This abuse was not proven, but the sons were not returned to the mother, against whom accusations appeared in the form of alleged neglect and later media coverage of the case against the children's interests. The boys were separated into two different foster families, and the mother's visiting rights were gradually reduced from two hours twice a week to 15 supervised minutes twice a year - and only with the younger son. In 2017, the mother also lost her parental rights. The case ended up at the European Court of Human Rights...

Unfinished nursing care as indicator of adverse events in hospitalized patientsOriginal article

Marcela Babická, Zuzana Slezáková

JNSS 2024, 15(1-2):54-65 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.005  

Introduction: The collective term 'unfinished care' refers to the factor of impact on the safety of health care. Nurses prioritise certain activities, leaving others unfinished. The risk of patient harm increases. Goal: Identify the relationships between unfinished nursing actions and adverse events. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Methods: The research sample was formed by 251 nurses from the clinics of the University Hospital in Prague. The PIRNCA self-assessment instrument was used. Data collection and processing took place in 2022. Results: Significant differences were found in all areas of assistance in terms of the incidence of adverse...

Dietary intake of vitamin D in adultsOriginal article

Adéla Havlová, Miloš Velemínský, Jaromír Kadlec

JNSS 2024, 15(1-2):43-53 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.004  

Introduction: Vitamin D has several functions in the body. It affects calcium metabolism and various physiological functions, such as immunity, CNS, pregnancy, the cardiovascular system, etc. Its intake is mainly mediated by synthesis in the skin from 7-dehydrocholesterol thanks to UV radiation - specifically UVB with a wavelength of 290-320 nm. Another source of this vitamin is food. This article deals with vitamin D intake from food. Goal: This paper aims to map the connection between the amount of vitamin D from an adult diet and its level in the blood. Methods: To determine the level of vitamin D in the blood, we used the daily records of individual...

Coping strategies of women suffering from primary dysmenorrheaOriginal article

Kateřina Staňková, Alena Hricová

JNSS 2024, 15(1-2):37-42 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.003  

This article aims to describe the strategies that women suffering from dysmenorrhea (painful menstruation) use to cope with the pain and other physical and psychological difficulties accompanying this disease. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eighteen women with dysmenorrhea and processed using thematic analysis. The results pointed to a significant connection between psychological and physical aspects and showed several passive and active strategies that women use. Pharmacotherapy in the form of analgesics and thermotherapy was used as first aid. What helped were rest and relaxation, reduction of external stimuli, and withdrawal into...

What is the level of self-reported physical activity in people with multiple sclerosis in the Czech Republic?Original article

Klára Novotná, Barbora Šmejkalová, Dana Horáková, Renata Větrovská

JNSS 2024, 15(1-2):27-36 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.002  

Background: Information about the level of physical activities in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) is available from a number of countries, but not from Central European countries. No data has been published from the Czech Republic so far. The aim of our study was to investigate the type and level of physical activities/exercise in people with MS in the Czech Republic, along with the clinical factors that may influence these physical activities. This information can assist nurses in advising on complex patient care. Methods: The clinical assessment included: the Godin-Shephard Leisure Time Physical Activity Questionnaire (GLTEQ), the 25-foot walk...

Characteristics of home care for post-stroke patients from the perspective of a physiotherapistReview article

Markéta Bendová, Jitka Vacková, Marcela Míková, Anna Kuželková

JNSS 2024, 15(1-2):7-26 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2024.001  

Team neurorehabilitation care after a cerebrovascular accident (CVA/stroke) in acute and inpatient facilities is at a very high level. However, models suitable for subsequent rehabilitation in home environments are less known. A review of the literature published between 2013-2023 was conducted using the PRISMA methodology. The search for relevant articles used three electronic databases, i.e., Web of Science, Scopus, and PubMed. Twenty-three articles were initially selected for review. This study summarizes the physiotherapeutic methods and approaches available to stroke patients undergoing rehabilitation in the home environment. The study also characterizes...

Peer influence and self-esteem as predictors of substance abuse among secondary school adolescents in NigeriaOriginal article

Martins Noyosase Igbineweka, Daniel Dudutarilayefa Tari

JNSS 2023, 14(3-4):120-129 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.012  

This study examined the relationship between peer influence and self-esteem on substance abuse among senior secondary school adolescents in Ovia North-East, a Local Government Area of Edo State, Nigeria. Three research questions were raised with their corresponding hypotheses formulated and tested at 0.05 alpha level of significance. This research adopted the correlational survey research design. The population comprised 11,985 students in both public and private senior secondary schools in Ovia North-East, a Local Government Area of Edo State. Simple random sampling was used and a sample of 450 students were selected. The research instrument was a...

A child's best interest as an argument for the assessment of sociopathological phenomena in the family environmentOriginal article

Tomáš Zdechovský, Jitka Fialová

JNSS 2023, 14(3-4):109-119 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.011  

Introduction: This paper focuses on assessing a child's best interests in evaluating sociopathological phenomena in the family environment, primarily when determining the necessity of removing the child from his/her family or minimizing contact with one of the parents. Goal: To compare the amended Czech Act No. 359/1999 Coll. on the Social and Legal Protection of Children with the Act on the Support of Children, Youth and Families from Ontario, Canada, and the Norwegian Act on Child Welfare. Specifically, describe the strengths and weaknesses of the assessed laws concerning the upcoming and completely new Czech Act on the Social-Legal Protection of...

Experiences of Ukrainian mothers with breastfeeding in the Czech RepublicOriginal article

Michaela Abrmanová, Iva Brabcová, Martin Červený, Valérie Tóthová

JNSS 2023, 14(3-4):99-108 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.010  

Introduction: Breastfeeding is considered an essential component of children's nutrition and healthy development. This study examines cultural differences in breastfeeding attitudes among mothers of Ukrainian origin who are currently living in the Czech Republic due to the war in Ukraine. Goal: To explore cultural differences in breastfeeding attitudes among mothers of Ukrainian origin living in the Czech Republic, and to identify the need for culturally sensitive nursing care. Methods: A qualitative analysis was conducted through in-depth interviews with Ukrainian mothers to understand how Ukrainian cultural norms, personal beliefs, and social expectations...

Reasons and context for disrupting nurses during the administration of medicinesOriginal article

Hana Hajduchová, Martin Červený, Iva Brabcová, Ivana Chloubová, Valérie Tóthová, Radka Prokešová, Josef Malý, Martin Doseděl, Ondřej Tesař, Jiří Vlček

JNSS 2023, 14(3-4):93-98 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.009  

Introduction: Administering medication is one of the riskiest operations in healthcare. This research aims to map the reasons and context for disrupting nurses while administering medicines in selected inpatient wards of 4 hospitals in South Bohemia. Methods: We used the method of directly observing general and practical nurses while administering drugs - in selected internal and surgical wards and long-term care and rehabilitation wards. The data was collected in 2021, 2022, and 2023. Results: 18,370 inpatient medicine administrations were observed during the morning, midday, and evening administrations. 58 nurses from 4 hospitals, with an average...

An overview of primary health care in geriatric and need of care interventionReview article

Rehana Sindho Kabooro

JNSS 2023, 14(3-4):83-92 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.008  

Objective: To evaluate the care interventions and approaches for the ageing population in different countries and their perspective of geriatric care. Quality assurance and workforce development the monitoring supervision and evaluation of care progression is very demanding for the sustainable delivery of care and frequent trainings and education of healthcare professionals develop quality geriatric care. This study has underscored the significance of specific building characteristics from Swedish and Canadian care models, such as community care, physical support, authenticity, cognitive well-being, comfort, and personalization, in positively influencing...

Coping strategies among the elderly in the Czech Republic

Stanislav Ondrášek, Alena Hricová

JNSS 2023, 14(1-2):70-75 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.007  

The goal of the article is to analyze coping strategies, as well as strategies that focus on preparing for better management of the retirement period in the elderly population of the Czech Republic. Research was performed using a quantitative research strategy, a method of questioning using a questionnaire developed by the authors. The sample consisted of nationally representative seniors aged 65+, living in their own households - N = 1174, across the Czech Republic. The sample was chosen using quota management, where one of the quotas included 14 autonomic entities within the Czech Republic. The results showed that the elderly used negative...

Inequities in under-five mortality in Ethiopia: examining the effects of non-monetary wealth and parental education

Nigatu Regassa Geda

JNSS 2023, 14(1-2):57-69 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.006  

Background: Despite significant reduction in Ethiopian under five mortalities over the last few decades, the prevalence remains alarmingly high. This study was conducted to examine the differential effect of non-monetary wealth and parental education on U5M in Ethiopia.Methods: Data from three separate cycles of the Ethiopian Demographic and Health Surveys (EDHS 2005, 2011 and 2016) were used. Descriptive statistics, bivariate analysis, and regression-based measures (the slope index of inequality and relative index of inequality) were used.Results: The findings portrayed a modest decline in U5M between the year 2005 and...

Cultural and social differences as one of the aspects of the integration of foreign scientific and academic staff in the Czech Republic

Eva Fichtnerová, Jitka Vacková

JNSS 2023, 14(1-2):44-56 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.005  

This article aims to provide information about cultural and social differences as an obstacle to integrating foreign staff working in research and higher education institutions in the Czech Republic. The theory was based on the individual concept of the social-ecological perspective, which is disadvantaged by an unfamiliar environment, and the intention of internationalizing tertiary education in the Czech Republic. This questionnaire-based quantitative research was supplemented with open-ended questions to increase its validity. The questions were processed using open coding without counting frequencies. The reason for this was to find out aspects...

How stress affects academic performance of human kinetics and sports science students, University of Benin

Chukwuma Sunday Lator

JNSS 2023, 14(1-2):34-43 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.004  

This study investigates how stress affects the academic performance of undergraduates at University of Benin. The study population was 350 undergraduates. Data were collected using simple random technique and a sample size of 175 undergraduates was selected for the study.The research instrument was an adapted Academic Stress Scale (ASS) questionnaire. The validity of the instrument was subjected to scrutiny and Cronbach alpha statistics were used to determine the reliability of the instrument (an r-value of 0.79 was obtained). Data were analysed using percentages, Pearson correlation, and means. The results revealed that the majority of...

Selected social factors affecting the prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents in the Czech Republic

Klaudie Němečková, Alena Hricová

JNSS 2023, 14(1-2):28-33 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.003  

The mental health of children and adolescents has been under considerable pressure in the last few years, and more children require professional help. Growing stress in families, increasing pressure (primarily affected by the covid-19 pandemic), the unfavourable economic situation, and the war in Ukraine are very stressful for children and young people. Due to insufficient care capacity, it is necessary to help vulnerable children before they need psychiatric help. The aim of this article is to describe selected social factors affecting the prevalence of mental disorders in children and adolescents. We selected several social factors that affect the...

Support of natural nutrition of preterm infants considering multicultural specifics

Michaela Abrmanová, Martin Červený, Inka Kratochvílová, Iva Brabcová

JNSS 2023, 14(1-2):19-27 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.002  

Introduction: Breastfeeding is particularly important for preterm infants, and not only from a nutritional point of view. The nursing goal is to get babies to breastfeed as early as possible, to initiate and maintain lactation. Premature babies who are unable to suck directly from the breast can be fed with expressed breast milk. The professionalism of the paediatric nurse is also an important factor in all areas. In a rapidly changing health service, paediatric nurses with a high level of cultural understanding, who adhere to all ethical principles and keep abreast of current societal developments, are needed.Aim: The aim of the...

Medication errors and adverse event reporting

Hana Kubešová, Valérie Tóthová

JNSS 2023, 14(1-2):7-18 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2023.001  

The preparation and administration of medicinal products are a fundamental part of the healthcare industry, and the nurse's role is crucial. The nurse is responsible for patient safety while preparing and administering medications, as medication errors can have severe and irreversible consequences for the patient. This review study aims to summarise research findings regarding nurses' safe administration of medicinal products, possible risks, and reporting medication errors as adverse events. Reviews were searched in electronic databases focused on full-text sources for the past ten years (2012-2022). These databases were Medline, CINAHL, Bibliographia...