Nursing perspectives, 2019 (vol. 2), issue 1

EDITORIAL

Viera Jakušová

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):9-10  

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND ITS TEACHING IN HEALTH CARE SPECIALTIES

Roman Adamczyk

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):13-20 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2019.006  

The present theoretical-review article discusses significance of the English language in professional communication and some issues related to English language teaching in health care-oriented study programmes with an emphasis on pragmatic aspects of the teaching process in terms of communication and epistemology. The article is based on a long-term teaching experience and on literature search performed in PubMed, ScienceDirect and Medvik databases.

LUNG TRANSPLANTATION IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC

Katarina Novická, Ľubica Jungová

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):21-26 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2019.007  

Lung transplantation is fully implemented clinical method, which saves and improves quality of life of patients in their final stage of lung disease. In the Czech Republic is the lung transplantation performed from 1997. During this period was the program of lung transplantation always evolving and changing. In this report is written world history of lung transplantation as well as evolution of lung transplantation in Czech Republic. In the end it’s explained for which patients is the lung transplantation dedicated, and described difficult process of protocolar examinations before listing into the waiting list.

NURSING CARE IN A PATIENT AFTER RECTAL SURGERY CONSIDERING VARIOUS SURGICAL WAYS

Mária Šupínová, Denisa Chorvátová, Elena Drapáčová

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):29-38 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2019.002  

Introduction: Colorectal carcinoma is one of the most frequent malignant disease worldwide. Aims: The main aim of the contribution is mapping the incidence of complications in patients after rectal surgery considering the chosen surgical way. To define how individual categories of complications within short post operational period affect choice of nursing interventions. The sample included 95 respondents after colorectal surgery performed in the traditional way, laparoscopic and robotic ways. Methods and design: Prospective quantitative study. The method of non-standardized questionnaire and the study of medical documentation were used. For data analysis...

MULTIMEDIA SUPPORT FOR NURSING EDUCATION IN PALLIATIVE CARE

Alica Slamková, Ľubica Poledníková

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):39-50 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2019.003  

Background: An interaction with the sick in palliative care requires well-educated nurses. Objective: Evaluation of the selected topics in the course “Multimedia Support for Education of Interdisciplinary Team Members Focused on Palliative Care” which was developed as part of the project KEGA 022UKF-4/2015. Comparison of the results of eight auto tests on the basis of score evaluation and time data between the students with completed secondary healthcare education (healthcare professionals) and without secondary healthcare education (non-healthcare professionals). Methods: The sample consisted of 115 students of Years 1 and 2 in the study...

THE NEEDS OF FAMILY WITH A CHILD SUFFERING A HEART DISEASE

Gabriela Světnická, Zuzana Hlubková

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):51-58 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2019.005  

The needs of parents caring for an ill child are just as important as the needs of their chronically ill child. Once a chronic illness is diagnosed, the parents and the child must adapt to the new situation. The main objective of the paper was to assess the needs of the family of a paediatric cardiology patient. The research group consisted of 107 parents of children treated at the cardiology outpatient clinic. Data were collected using the Family Needs Assessment questionnaire (Bailey et al., 2004). The results of the research survey suggest that the parents mostly mentioned needs in the area of support and information. The total average score of...

PSYCHOSOCIAL NEEDS OF PATIENTS ON THE SPINAL UNIT

Zdeňka Římovská

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):59-68 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2019.008  

Spine and spinal cord injuries are a serious problem, it is the most common cause of death or disability of people up to 50 years of age. There are up to 400 new cases in the Czech Republic annually and half of which are permanent wheelchair users. The article maps patients with spinal lesion who are in the spinal unit in RU Hrabyně and finds out their mental and social needs. It analyzes how patients accept their situation and which area of life they perceive as the most difficult. Aim: The aim of the investigation was to find out the psychological and social needs of patients with a spinal lesion at the spinal unit in the RU Hrabyne. Methodology:...

ENDOSCOPIC TREATMENT OF BENIGN PROXIMAL ESOPHAGEAL STENOSIS

Henrieta Skácelíková, Pavel Svoboda, Bohdana Břegová

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):71-76 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2019.004  

Benign esophageal stenoses lead to dysphagic problems that prevent patients from eating, the patients lose weight, suffer from malnutrition, and their quality of life is significantly affected. We have several treatment options in clinical practice. The first one is pharmacological treatment with the application of corticosteroids, the second is the non-pharmacological treatment of esophageal dilatation, stent placement, incision or self-assisted dilatation at home. The third alternative is the surgical treatment. In our case report, self-assisted dilatation has proven to be a safe, effective, well-tolerated method with satisfactory benefit, treatment...

PRESSURE ULCER CAUSED BY FIXATION PRESSURE – REVIEW

Blažena Ševčíková, Lenka Šáteková, Lenka Machálková

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):77-84 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2019.009  

Background: Pressure lesions represent a significant risk and consequently a complication for patients who receive fixation for treatment (plaster, gypsum splints, cervical collars, orthoses). Aim: To create a review of information describing pressure ulcers due to fixation (plaster, gypsum splints, cervical collars, orthoses). Methods: Simple search in two licensed and electronic databases and one periodical (EBSCO, PROQUEST, SOLEN) was chosen for the review. The search was conducted in January and February 2019. Seventeen professional publications met the inclusion criteria. Results: Pressure ulcers are mainly caused by high pressure, external and...

LEISURE TIME IN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES – THEORETICAL DEFINITION FOR PRACTICAL USE

Kamil Janiš, ml.

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):87-97 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2019.001  

The paper deals with the theoretical definition of leisure time and the possibility of its use in healthcare facilities. Leisure time is an important determinant of quality of life. It affects positively all components of health. The use of leisure time in healthcare facilities is for the time being associated primarily with children, but not with other age groups. The aim of the paper is to describe the leisure time and associated areas as a supportive treatment.

RECENZE KNIHY MEDICÍNSKÁ BIOFYZIKA

Zdeňka Římovská

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):100-101  

RECENZE KNIHY NEFARMAKOLOGICKÁ LÉČBA V GERIATRII

Pavla Kudlová

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2019, 2(1):102