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Joseph Johann Maštalíř (Mastalierz) (1757-1793): A pioneer of European outpatient care for sick childrenShort communication

Jan Janda

JNSS 2026, 17(1):111-114 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.008  

The role of spirituality in the recovery process of people with mental illness: a scoping reviewReview article

Magdalena Urbanová, Alena Hricová

JNSS 2026, 17(1):93-110 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.010  

Goal: This study aimed to map the role of spirituality in the recovery process among adults with serious mental illness and to identify the main themes described in the literature. Methods: A scoping review was conducted in accordance with PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method studies examining the relationship between spirituality or religiosity and recovery or quality of life were included. Data were synthesised using narrative and thematic analysis within the CHIME framework. Results: 42 studies were analysed. Spirituality emerged as an important source of meaning, hope, identity, coping, and social support. It contributes...

Determinants facilitating the participation of people experiencing homelessness in social work interventions: A scoping reviewReview article

Michaela Šrenková ^*, Alena Hricová

JNSS 2026, 17(1):82-92 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.003  

The participation of people experiencing homelessness in social work interventions is a key precondition for successful social work and long-term change in the life situation of this vulnerable group. This scoping review analyses scientific literature published between 2020 and 2025 and synthesizes the key determinants supporting the participation of people experiencing homelessness in social work interventions. The results confirm that the interplay of individual characteristics (self-efficacy, resilience, readiness to change, experience with trauma), quality relationships (trust, peer support, coordination of care), systemic factors, and the form...

HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT OF INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY NURSING (1880-1980)Review article

Vladimíra Pospíšilová ^*, Valérie Tóthová

JNSS 2026, 17(1):74-81 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.001  

Background: Community and public nursing emerged at the intersection of medicine, social care, and state policies between 1880 and 1980. The development from philanthropic and volunteer initiatives to an institutionally anchored profession was not uniform and always reflected local social, political, and cultural conditions. Objective: The review aimed to reconstruct the historical development of community nursing in an international context. Particular attention was paid to the factors that shaped the professional identity of nurses and their position between medical authority, government, and community needs. Methods: This paper was conceived as...

Application of the conceptual model of Jean Watson's Theory of Humanistic Caring in patients after TA-TAVIReview article

Júlia Tájková Csanády, Vojtěch Kurfirst, Lenka Šedová

JNSS 2026, 17(1):64-73 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.002  

Introduction: Jean Watson's theory of humanistic care is a humanistic-existential framework for nursing based on relationality, empathy, and spiritual presence. In the highly technical environment of cardiac surgery, such as TA-TAVI, it enables a human and holistic approach to the patient. Goal: To systematically evaluate the available evidence on the application of the Watson model in nursing care for patients after transapical transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TA-TAVI). Methods: A systematic review study in accordance with the PRISMA 2020 recommendations and the PICO(S) methodological framework. Searches in PubMed, Scopus, CINAHL, Web of Science,...

Ergonomic strategies to reduce musculoskeletal disorders in nurses: systematic reviewReview article

Petra Klanjšek, Barbara Kegl

JNSS 2026, 17(1):49-63 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.005  

Introduction: Nurses are at high risk of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs). Ergonomic interventions, exercise, and workplace strategies may reduce this risk. This study aimed to identify effective interventions for preventing and managing MSDs and musculoskeletal pain (MSP) among nurses using ergonomic approaches. Methods: A systematic review of PubMed and CINAHL studies was conducted according to PRISMA guidelines. Randomized and quasi-randomized controlled trials evaluating ergonomic approaches were included and assessed using the Cochrane RoB2 tool. Results: Several ergonomic and multicomponent interventions were associated with reduced MSP and/or...

Virtual reality as an innovative method in teaching healthcare communicationOriginal article

Kristýna Holečková ^*, Hana Svobodová

JNSS 2026, 17(1):41-48 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.009  

Introduction: Effective communication between healthcare professionals and patients is key to quality care. Nursing staff are in frequent contact with patients and should have strong communication skills. Case studies, role-playing, simulation with actors, and peer training are traditionally used. Virtual reality offers an innovative way for students to experience realistic scenarios in a safe, controlled environment. Objective: The aim of this study was to analyse students' perceptions of virtual reality in teaching communication in healthcare, identify the advantages and disadvantages of virtual reality, and obtain feedback from students. Methods:...

Harassment in social work: manifestations, impacts, and coping strategies among social workers in the South Bohemian RegionOriginal article

Natálie Mádlová, Alena Hricová

JNSS 2026, 17(1):33-40 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.004  

The theoretical background is based on findings that harassment in social work is a frequent and serious phenomenon, manifesting as verbal attacks, humiliation, threats, and manipulation. The literature highlights the main risk factors as working with socially excluded groups and a lack of institutional support. Coping strategies of workers, supervision, and peer support play a significant role. The aim of this study is to describe the manifestations of socially excluded clients towards social workers and the reactions of social workers to such behaviour, as well as to propose strategies for the prevention and management of this issue in social services...

Body composition, motor performance, and reaction performance in lower secondary school pupils in Trnava, Slovakia: a cross-sectional studyOriginal article

Viktória Vojteková, Marek Majdan, Eva Nemčovská, Juliana Melichová, Martin Rusnák

JNSS 2026, 17(1):18-32 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.013  

Introduction: Physical fitness and health-related movement indicators are important determinants of children's health, influencing body composition, motor abilities, and long‑term disease risk. Therefore, this study aimed to estimate associations and odds of selected outcomes related to body composition, motor performance, and reaction performance among lower secondary school pupils in Trnava. Methods: A cross‑sectional study of 444 pupils aged 11-16 years included anthropometric measurements and motor and reaction tests. Multiple logistic regression was applied with a significance level of p < 0.05 and 95% confidence intervals....

Drug consumption rooms from the perspective of social workers and clientsOriginal article

Vojtěch Plitz, Stanislav Ondrášek, Alena Hricová

JNSS 2026, 17(1):9-17 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.012  

Objective: To identify the attitudes, ideas, and needs of clients and contact centre workers in relation to the possible implementation of a drug consumption room in the Czech environment. Methods: The qualitative study used semi-structured interviews with two groups of informants: five contact centre clients (IN1-IN5, CL) and six employees/social workers (IN1-IN6, EM). The data were obtained in the contact centre environment, anonymised, and analysed using open coding with a comparison of the perspectives of both groups. Results: The analysis identified six thematic areas: ideas about the drug consumption room, motivations for use, reasons for non-use,...

Use of social services among older adults aged 65 and older in the South Bohemian Region: a quantitative cross-sectional studyOriginal article

Barbova Tylichová, Iva Brabcová, Věra Hellerová, Sylva Bártlová, Helena Michálková, Marek Zeman, Adam Dočekal

JNSS 2026, 17(1):1-8 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2026.007  

Introduction: Population ageing increases pressure on health and social care systems. Mapping social support utilisation and related factors is essential for effective regional service planning. Objective: To examine the use of social services and benefits among people aged 65+ in the South Bohemian Region, including perceived accessibility and social counselling utilisation. Methods: A quantitative descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted among 403 older adults (65+) selected by quota sampling (sex, age, region) without cognitive impairment (MMSE). The analysis focused on community-dwelling participants (n = 354). Data were collected...

Tobacco - Price - Health - Interdependencies (basic facts, situation framework, and perspectives)Short communication

Petr Petr, Karolína Soukupová, Hana Kalová, Brigita Janečková

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):130-133 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.016  

Risk of burnout syndrome in members of multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams: validation of the Czech version of the Copenhagen Burnout InventoryOriginal article

Klára Novotná, Lucie Friedová, Renata Větrovská, Barbora Staňková, Yvona Angerová

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):121-129 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.015  

Background: Burnout syndrome is a psychological condition arising from factors such as prolonged stress, emotional strain, and excessive workload. It is most common in helping professions such as physicians, nurses, teachers, and social workers, who work in intensive contact with people. Objective: To determine the validity and reliability of the Czech version of the Copenhagen Burnout Inventory (CBI) and to provide a culturally adapted version for use among Czech healthcare workers. Methods: A convenience sample of 51 healthcare workers from multidisciplinary rehabilitation teams was recruited (12 nurses, 7 physicians, 13 physiotherapists, 4 occupational...

Impact of childhood neglect on violent victimization in early adolescenceOriginal article

Marsida Tafilica ^*, Kilda Gusha

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):112-120 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.017  

Purpose: The relationship between childhood neglect and subsequent violent victimization was examined using a large, nationally representative sample. Methods: Data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health were used to examine childhood neglect and adolescent violent victimization at Wave 2. The data used for the present study included adolescents ranging from Grades 7 to 12. The logistic regression model tested the effect of childhood neglect on violent victimization in early adolescence, controlling for demographic factors, depression, self-esteem, and physical disability Results: After adjusting for socio-demographic factors and...

Eating disorders as a form of control and silent protestOriginal article

Klaudie Němečková, Alena Hricová

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):105-111 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.012  

This qualitative study focuses on the subjective experiences of adolescents with eating disorders (ED) and their significance in the context of life. The aim was to understand how young people perceive their disorder, how they live with it, and what function it fulfils in their lives; whether as a way of survival, control over chaos, silent protest against the environment, or expression of inner pain. The research group consisted of twelve adolescents aged 14-18 who were struggling with various forms of ED. The data were obtained through in-depth interviews and analysed using grounded theory. The analysis identified six main categories: the need for...

Digitalisation and social exclusion: impacts on the practice of social workersOriginal article

David Urban

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):95-104 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.009  

The article addresses digital exclusion as a specific form of social exclusion, which is gaining importance in digitalising public services. Its theoretical foundations define digital exclusion as a lack of access to information and communication technologies or the absence of necessary digital skills, with special attention paid to vulnerable groups - seniors, people with disabilities, and people living in socially excluded localities. This qualitative survey, conducted in the form of semi-structured interviews with ten social workers, aims to capture specific experiences with the impacts of digitalisation on the practice and clientele of social services....

Studying under pressure: knowledge, coping strategies, and burnout among general nursing studentsOriginal article

Tereza Šourková ^*, Lenka Horáková, Petra Pažoutová, Pavla Šafránková

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):87-94 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.013  

Objective: This study aimed to determine whether students in the General Nursing program know burnout syndrome's risk factors and symptoms. It aimed to identify their preventive methods, coping strategies, and how frequently they apply them. The study also sought to assess how many students are at risk of, or already affected by, the individual dimensions of burnout, namely emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a reduced sense of personal accomplishment or performance. Methods: The research sample consisted of 104 second and third-year full-time General Nursing program students from various Czech Republic universities. Data were collected through...

Specifics of nursing care for a healthy newborn after a caesaren sectionOriginal article

Michaela Fousová, Alena Machová

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):78-86 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.014  

Goals: This study aims to describe and compare nursing care for healthy newborns after caesaren sections, focusing on how the mode of delivery influences maternal involvement, the initiation of breastfeeding, and the overall hospital stay. Methods: The research is based on a qualitative analysis of semi-structured interviews with ten nurses working in neonatal units at two hospitals in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic. Data were analysed using open coding and the categorisation of recurring themes. Results: The findings indicate that newborns delivered via caesaren section generally require more nursing support, as mothers are often...

Health literacy of the Czech population concerning cancer preventionOriginal article

Natálie Farová, Věra Hellerová

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):68-77 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.011  

Cancer is the second most common cause of death in the Czech Republic. Several risk factors and an unsatisfactory level of health literacy in this area significantly contribute to this situation. This paper aims to point out the current state of awareness and interest in preventive activities related to cancer among the Czech population aged 18+ and the level of knowledge about cancer prevention. As part of the empirical investigation, a quantitative survey using an electronic questionnaire with 35 questions of our own design was used. The questionnaire survey was conducted from January 16 to February 14, 2025. The research group included 180 people...

Exploring family communication as a predictor of happinessOriginal article

Armin Nuhić, Denis Karahasanović, Mirzeta Nuhić, Rebeka Lekše, Mirko Prosen

JNSS 2025, 16(3-4):57-67 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2025.010  

Introduction: Family communication is a key factor in shaping an individual's psychological well-being and subjective happiness. This study aimed to examine the association between the quality of family communication and subjective happiness in the general population. Methods: A quantitative, non-experimental, descriptive design was used. Data were collected through an online questionnaire including the Family Communication Scale (FCS) and the Subjective Happiness Scale (SHS). The sample included 125 participants ( = 34.28 years). Both scales showed high internal consistency (FCS α = 0.924; SHS α = 0.796). Due to non-normal distribution,...

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,...