Journal of Nursing, Social Studies, Public Health and Rehabilitati, 2013 (vol. 4), issue 3-4
Serotonin (5-HT) correlates with Adiponectin in overweight patients
Claus Muss, Thomas Endler
JNSS 2013, 4(3-4):107-111 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2013.012 
We examined the relationship of two neurohormones with neuroendocrine impact (serotonin /5-HT/ and adiponectin) under standardized clinical conditions in an overweight cohort. Adiponectin was measured in serum and Serotonin was determined in the second morning urine samples. Serotonin correlated positively with adiponectin in our investigation Srho (+0.303; p=0.03). As high adiponectin level corresponds with a low risk of Insulin resistance our findings refer to possible improvement of prediabetic conditions in overweight patients tracking peripheral serotonin circulation. Further clinical evidence is mandatory to verify the effects of 5-HT in patients...
Risk of cardiovascular diseases in immigrants for chosen nationalities and locations in the Czech Republic
Iva Brabcová, Jitka Vacková, Veronika Záleská
JNSS 2013, 4(3-4):112-124 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2013.013
Topic of this article is based on research results from a project named "Health and social situation of immigrants and recognized refugees living in the Czech Republic" (reg. n. OC 10031) adopted by the COST Grant Agency (abbr. COST - Cooperation on Scientific and Technical Research) and financed during the period of 2010 through to May 2011. The research question posed, namely "whether chosen characteristics of social situation are related to chosen aspects of health", stems from the conceptual frame of social determinants of health. Target group for this research are the following nationalities: Ukrainians, Vietnamese and Mongolians between the ages...
Nursing care of patients undergoing neck surgery: Preventing, recognizing, and treating neck compartment syndrome
Jan Mejzlík, Arnošt Pellant, Jana Škvrňáková, Petra Mandysová
JNSS 2013, 4(3-4):125-132 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2013.014
The aim of this article was to describe the phenomenon of neck compartment syndrome and its nursing management.Compartment syndrome is currently known as a potentially serious problem occurring mainly in patients with limb trauma or in patients who underwent abdominal surgery. On the other hand, the scientific literature has devoted little attention to compartment syndrome of the neck.The scientific literature describing the physiology of wound healing was reviewed, with a focus on two factors closely related to wound healing in the neck and potentially affecting the development of neck compartment syndrome: neck bandaging techniques and wound...
The development of care services in the Czech Republic in dates
Petra Formánková
JNSS 2013, 4(3-4):133-143 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2013.015
Care service that originates on the basis of neighbourhood and civic mutual assistance has undergone many years of demanding process, which resulted in the modern social service working in many places with cutting-edge technologies. Current caretakers differ from the then kind of neighbour, who dropped in to warm lunch and brought the shopping, in their expert knowledge and skills. Care service comprises many forms, although its quality is standardized. There are towns and villages, where the day care is so desirable that the provider is unable to meet the demand. Conversely, there are places where clients seek alternative services because the quality...
Review
Information technology and people with disabilities
Eva Talpová, Petra Pešoutová
JNSS 2013, 4(3-4):144-153 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2013.016
Computers are more important for people with a disability than for common population. This group cannot work or study in obvious way. The reduced ability of movement does not enable to leave their residence, to meet other people or to join in numerous activities.Due to this reason electronic communication has capital importance for these people. Contemporary market offers computers with modifications, technical equipment and assistive devices. It is necessary to consult their right use with a professional and the best is an occupational therapist. On the base of initial medical history the therapist recommends suitable and safe operation of the...
Involvement of nurses in professional organisations - foreign study
Andrea Scholzová Festová, Sylva Bártlová
JNSS 2013, 4(3-4):154-158 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2013.017
People in their merits tend to associate, communicate and solve reasons of their behaviour. The same situation is in nursing which is demonstrated by many organizations and groups seeking to develop nursing. Professional nursing organisations (further nursing organisations) present in public and at the same time represent nurses while co-operating with other professional or state institutions. They endeavour to develop the branch and significantly supervise provision of professional quality and education of their members in particular countries. The paper - pursuant to content analysis of the found foreign papers from the scientific databases - presents...
The status of the Romany woman in the family and in society
Alena Kajanová, David Urban, Pavlína Adamcová
JNSS 2013, 4(3-4):159-164 | DOI: 10.32725/jnss.2013.018
The aim of this survey study is to highlight the changes in the status of the Romany woman in the family and in society. The status of the Romany woman had always been one of subordination to the Romany man. The woman was responsible for the household and care of the children and family, and even for its livelihood if necessary. The woman's position was determined by her age, fertility, and number of children, and, to a certain extent, did not allow access to education or the official job market. Currently, we are seeing efforts of emancipation of Romany women in the family, where the younger generation is already making their decisions about the number...