Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: IntroductionEarly physical therapy in the intensive care unit (ICU) is crucial for minimizing complications of prolonged hospitalization and shortening the length of stay in the ICU. Therefore, physiotherapists at the Department of Anaesthesiology, Intensive Care and Pain Management at the Clinical Hospital Centre in Rijeka have been working 12-hour shifts since February 1, 2022. This study aims to present the effectiveness of physiotherapy by comparing two periods – 8-hour and 12-hour shift periods – specifically comparing length of stay and the number of verticalized patients. Materials and MethodsThe study was conducted on a…
Author: Iva Marincel Antolović, mag.physioth., Iva Mikolić, bacc.physioth., Sonja Kamber, bacc.physioth, Mia Hrlec, bacc.physioth.
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: The aim of this research The aim of this research was to determine the average weight of term newborns and to observe the difference between male and female newborns. Also, the goal was to determine whether the measurements of newborns affect the completion of childbirth, whether these measurements increase with gestational gain, and whether some maternal diseases affect the anthropometric characteristics of newborns. Methods:The research was conducted by collecting data by looking at the medical documentation – the book of birth certificates of the Clinic for Gynecology and Obstetrics KBC Rijeka. The data…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: IntroductionFamilies of children with developmental disabilities who have a dog are involved in rehabilitation and early intervention programs. One of the rehabilitation programs includes the coexistence of an assistance/guide dog in the family of a child with developmental disabilities. The aim of this research was to examine and evaluate the benefits for children and families of children with developmental disabilities who have an assistance/guide dog. MethodsFamilies of children with developmental disabilities who have an assistance/guide dog participated in the research. Data was collected through a survey questionnaire specially created for this research in…
Authors: Article type: Review Abstract: Technological advances and the development of computers have enabled the production of sophisticated devices that use ionizing radiation for electronic imaging of the human body and for image processing for the purpose of diagnosis and treatment of disease. Undergraduate students in radiological technology need a thorough knowledge of physics in order to use these new technologies efficiently and safely and to understand the fundamentals of their work. Although the undergraduate program in radiological technology combines knowledge from computer science and statistics with medical knowledge, it is only through an understanding of the physical laws of…
Authors: Article type: Case Report Abstract: In the process of wound healing, numerous mechanisms occur that, even under ideal circumstances, produce functionally less valuable tissue with structural and functional changes. There are many risk factors for the development of chronic and so-called hard-to-heal wounds. The presence of a wound, as well as prolonged treatment duration, affect all aspects of the patient’s life and lead to a decline in quality of life. A model of care based on the principle of comprehensive individualized care with a biopsychosocial approach is presented through the case of an obese patient with lower leg wounds,…
Authors: Article type: IN MEMORIAM Abstract: Those who had the privilege to spend time with Alan Šustić know that he was not a man of long speeches and texts. However, they also know that any brief “sketch” attempting to simply and succinctly define him would inevitably fall short. The scope of Alan Šustić’s contributions to Rijeka, its University, and its medical community is hardly comprehensible. Although he served as Dean of the Faculty of Medicine (2008–2014), Head of Clinic, Chair of the Department, member of the Management Board of the Clinical Hospital Centre, and held numerous other professional and public…
Authors: Article type: Review Abstract: At the initiative of the Science Committee of the Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka, a series of scientific activities were launched during 2023, involving both faculty members and students in joint scientific research. The departments of the Faculty organized scientific forums that were also open to the public. In addition to the forums, the Faculty Days were held, two international conferences were organized, and several important projects were awarded. Keywords: scientific, activities
Authors Article type: Editorial Abstract: Dear readers,Before you is the new, now fifth issue of the scientific-professional journal World of Health.Over these five years, the journal has developed and grown, and our editorial team has significantly expanded.The journal now has two chief editors, Prof. Daniela Malnar, PhD, and Associate Prof. Ksenija Baždarić, PhD, as well as five executive editors: Assistant Prof. Sandra Bošković, PhD, Assistant Prof. Andrica Lekić, PhD, Prof. Gordana Starčević Klasan, PhD, Assistant Prof. Mirela Vučković, PhD, and Kristijan Zulle.The international editorial board counts 15 members from four countries.In this issue, we publish 14 contributions, including 11 scientific…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Patients with severe COVID-19 disease are cared for and treated in the COVID Intensive Care Unit. In addition to doctors and nurses, an indispensable part of the team is the physiotherapist. Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka was the first in Croatia to include physiotherapists as the key to the rehabilitation of COVID-19 patients with the aim of early rehabilitation and prevention of respiratory complications. The aim of this study was to present the role and interventions of physiotherapists in the Intensive Care Unit, to examine which respiratory support was used more often, and how…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Introduction: The term anxiety implies a state of excessive fear and worry. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected people’s daily lives and changed their previous way of life. The feeling of fear of getting sick and peer influence led to social isolation, while a person, as a social being, needs companionship in order to view anxiety symptoms more realistically, which would in turn lead to a better quality of life. Aim: The aim of this research was to examine the frequency of anxiety disorders at the emergency psychiatric outpatient clinic at the CHC Psychiatry…