Authors: Article type: Review Abstract: Stroke is a leading cause of disability in the Republic of Croatia and worldwide. It is also the second leading cause of mortality. One of the causes of stroke is carotid artery stenosis caused by atherosclerotic plaque. Numerous risk factors lead to atherosclerosis, and consequently to carotid artery stenosis, which can be variable or invariable. Timely intervention on modifiable risk factors such as smoking, hyperlipoproteinemia, and increased body weight could prevent this serious disease. Stroke causes physical, social, and cognitive limitations, leading to reduced quality of life for both the patient and their family. Early…
Author: Linda Čendak Božunović, Sanja Pećanić2, Davor Primc, Miljenko Kovačević
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: This paper assessed the relationship between anxiety and dental anxiety, as well as the influence of those two conditions on patients’ dental habits and their level of informedness about dental procedures. Since dental treatment used to be associated with negative connotations, we tried to examine if the attitude towards dental procedures has changed. We have also examined the link between how much patients inform themselves about dental procedures and their (dental) anxiety level, as well as whether the frequent internet usage in everyday life contributes to browsing for information. The research included 150…
Authors Article type: Editoral Abstract: Dear readers, Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and the difficult times behind and ahead of us, we have been working diligently, and it is my great pleasure to present the third issue of the journal of the Faculty of Health Studies at the University of Rijeka, World of Health. Although we have faced a great crisis, fears, unusual working conditions, social distancing, teaching under unfamiliar circumstances, and science that has been almost impossible, we still found enough will, enthusiasm, and desire to write and publish something new. I am especially pleased to highlight that in this…
Authors Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: The increase in frequency of chronic non-contagious diseases is the cause of the scientists’ ever increasing interest in promoting the implementation of regular physical activity and proper nutrition, especially when children and young people are concerned, in order to gain positive life habits from the early stage of life. Physical activity is the main link in health preservation and improvement, mental and cognitive capacities improvement and sport spirit development. Due to health prevention and improvement, human body needs continuous movement from childhood to old age. Unfortunately, at present, physical activity is insufficient and…
Authors Article type: Review Abstract: The admission of an emergency patient to the hospital emergency department is a growing challenge. In the Republic of Croatia, emergency services are readily available to patients, as patients can call and receive adequate medical care without referral. In this way, patients benefit from the availability of health care, regardless of whether their health status is urgent indeed, thus increasing emergency admission load. Due to heavy workload of the ambulance service and the increased possibility of missing out on life-threatening patients in the crowd, the emergency department has introduced a triage system based on determining…
Authors Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Objective of the research: The main objective of the research is to determine the extent to which people in treatment for opiate addiction feel stigmatized by health professionals and other people (family, friends, media) and to determine the extent to which they feel self-stigmatized. Subjects and Methods: Participants in the survey were people treated for opiate addiction at the Treatment Center for Addiction Diseases in the Teaching Institute of Public Health PGC. The research was conducted in the period from March 15, 2019, to May 15, 2019, involving 100 participants. For the purposes…
Authors Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Anxiety involves various forms of disorder that almost all human beings face, and is an integral part of their development and community action. Anxiety is an increasingly common disorder present among the population, it also affects younger people and is considered to be more likely to be manifested in women. Anxiety is one of the most common diagnoses of an ever-growing younger or middle-aged population. Relationship with cardiovascular disorders is quite pronounced as it relates to the presence of possible chronic illnesses, as well as length of stay in a healthcare institution and…
Authors Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the frequency of individual indications, total number of esophagogastroduodenoscopies (EGDS) and pathohistological (PH) findings at the Pediatric Clinic, Clinical Hospital Center (CHC) Rijeka. The frequency of therapeutic interventions for foreign body extraction, the most common types of ingested objects, the frequency of ingestion of acids and alkalis, and the placement of PEG were also considered. Materials and methods: The medical records of all patients undergoing EGDS from January 2007 to December 2017 were reviewed retrospectively. In the analysis of the obtained data, the reasons…
Authors Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Conflicts are an integral part of work and life. Diversity in personality traits, diversity of goals and needs can lead to conflict. Conflicts at work are studied with special attention by managers as they can lead to drop in productivity or problems. A moderate amount of conflict is an indicator of a normal work environment. Once avoided, conflict is considered useful and good to help achieve goals today. Many studies have been conducted on this topic, precisely for reasons of increase in productivity, employee satisfaction and pleasant working environment. The results of this…
Authors Article type: Review Abstract: Within the healthcare system in the Republic of Croatia, nurses have historically been recognized as a significant factor in caring for the sick and frail through the care and nurture they provide, along with taking care of healthy individuals and groups by participating in preventive and public health programs as well as health education. As the tasks within their work domain changed, so did the role of the nurse. The issue of the nurse’s identity and the acceptance and acknowledgment of their importance in society is a question of great significance that Croatian society as…