Authors Article type: Editorial Abstract: Dear Readers, We are pleased to present to you the sixth issue of the World of Health journal. In this edition, we feature 12 contributions, including 8 original scientific papers from various fields of biomedicine and healthcare, one review paper, one case report, and two other articles. The original research papers bring us new insights from nursing, physiotherapy, midwifery, and public health. The review article focuses on radiologic technology, while the case report comes from the field of family medicine. We also bring you news from the Faculty of Health Studies for the year 2023.…
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Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: IntroductionPolytoxicomania is an increasingly prevalent psychiatric condition within hospital psychiatric treatment. The aim of this study was to examine the frequency of polytoxicomania at the Psychiatry Clinic of the Clinical Hospital Center Rijeka in relation to gender, age, education, and frequency of use of treatment measures. Subjects and MethodsIn a retrospective study conducted in two periods, from 01/01/2014 to 31/12/2014 and from 01/01/2019 to 31/12/2019, data were collected through the Integrated Hospital Information System for 143 subjects from Diagnostic Group F19 – Mental and behavioral disorders caused by the use of multiple drugs…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: Research objectiveTo present the total number and demographic data of patients with COVID-19 treated at the Clinical Hospital Center (KBC) Rijeka, the proportion of patients who required hospital admission and invasive mechanical ventilation, the mortality rate, and the duration of hospital treatment. Research methodsRetrospectively collected data included 1,739 patients with COVID-19 treated at KBC Rijeka in the period from March 1, 2020, to February 28, 2021. The data was collected from the IBIS database and processed and graphically displayed using Microsoft Office Excel and Prism 10 for Mac OS. ResultsOut of 1,739 patients…
Authors Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: IntroductionCardiac electrostimulation is one of the most modern methods of treating cardiac arrhythmias, and the nurse/technician as part of the medical team has a significant role in medical care and improving the patient’s quality of life. Therefore, lifelong learning and continuous improvement of the knowledge and skills of nurses/technicians during and after regular education is crucial in providing quality medical care. Objective of this research is to compare the knowledge of regular first-year nursing students about permanent heart pacemakers and the care and quality of life of patients with an implanted permanent electrostimulator…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: IntroductionEmergency nurses are exposed to various hazards and stressful situations daily; they witness critically ill patients, trauma, and death; experience conflicts with patients, accompanying persons, and other healthcare professionals; face staff and resource shortages, overtime, and other factors that lead to increased stress levels. Research GoalThe aim of the study was to investigate the level of perceived occupational stress among emergency staff at Rijeka Clinical Hospital Centre and the influence of length of service and type of employment on perceived stress. Respondents and MethodsThe survey was conducted in June 2023 on a recall…
Authors: Article type: Original Scientific Paper Abstract: IntroductionMenopause is a period marked by major changes in women, manifested by a decrease in bone mineral density, deoxypyridinoline, vitamin D, and alkaline phosphatase levels. Therefore, the main objectives of this research were to determine whether there is a difference in bone mineral density in women who have been in menopause for less than 5 years and in women who have been in menopause for more than 5 years, and to compare biochemical indicators of bone remodeling in both groups. Participants and MethodsThe study included 37 women divided into a group of women…
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…
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…