BACKGROUND: Ice hockey is a dynamic game. We can observe collisions between the players that bring a risk of injury. There are many hockey clubs in the Czech Republic. These clubs raise great hockey players and many competing players in various levels of national leagues. The aim of this study was to map injuries in Czech hockey players and outline the situation of injury prevention and body care in ice hockey players. METHODS: We used a questionnaire survey method to obtain data. We received answers from 100 male active Czech ice hockey players, playing in the top three highest men's competitions (Extraleague - 2nd league). Individual injuries were analyzed according to specific body parts, injury type, playing position, level of competition using basic statistical characteristics and relative frequency analyses, including the recovery time, injury reason and the injury statistics per 1000 sporting performances in ice hockey. RESULTS: We found that 81% of participants suffered injuries with the overall incidence of injuries was 17.1 per 1000 sports performances and mainly happened during the match compared to training. The most common injuries were in the head and neck area (25%), often caused by a collision with another player, a stick or puck hit, or a collision with a board. Other frequently injured parts were the knees (21%), where internal ligament injuries predominate, and the shoulders (20%), where we recorded mainly ligament injuries. CONCLUSIONS: There is a high risk of various injury types of ice hockey players, that are developed accidentally in all body parts mostly in the match (mostly upper part of the body and knee) or by overloading (hip/groin area). We recommend strategies to avoid or minimize the injury risk of players. The hockey clubs, coaches, and players should extensively and regularly cooperate with physiotherapists, starting from the younger age of hockey groups, to prevent injuries and use regular strengthening of crucial muscle parts, regeneration, and compensatory exercises. We endorse adequately evaluating dangerous foul actions for referees and disciplinary officials also in minor competitions.
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- Adult MeSH
- Hockey * injuries MeSH
- Incidence MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Surveys and Questionnaires MeSH
- Athletic Injuries * epidemiology prevention & control MeSH
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- Adult MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Young Adult MeSH
- Male MeSH
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- Journal Article MeSH
- Geographicals
- Czech Republic MeSH
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the emotional competence of students in nursing and other, non-health, programs; to examine differences regarding age, gender, and work experience; and to propose reforms to the nursing education curricula concerning the topics of emotional competence, regulation, and mental health. Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Methods: 105 respondents participated in the study. The Emotional Skill Competencies Questionnaire - 45 (ESCQ-45) was used. Data were analyzed in the SPSS 21.0 statistical program through confirmatory factor analysis with internal consistency reliability (α = 0.865). Results: The study showed statistically significant differences in emotional competence between nursing students and students of non-health programs, especially for the factors Perceiving and Understanding Emotions (p = 0.011) and Expressing and Naming Emotions (p = 0.032), and the total score on the survey (p = 0.009). No significant correlation was found between emotional competence and age, gender, or work experience. Conclusion: Although emotional competence tends to be more pronounced in nurses, it is necessary to develop it further and include it in teaching programs in order to improve the quality of nursing care and professional well-being.
Aim: Emotional intelligence (EI) is increasingly recognized as an essential competency in nursing leadership. This study explores how EI shapes the fundamental components of nursing leadership and its impact on healthcare outcomes. Design: The study is classified as qualitative research. Methods: A comprehensive literature review was performed using databases including EBSCO, Google Scholar, OVID, and Web of Science. Studies published in English between 2017 and 2022 were screened against predefined inclusion criteria. Thirty-three peer-reviewed articles were selected and subjected to contextual and thematic analysis. This qualitative approach allowed synthesis of recurring themes and insights into the influence of EI on nursing leadership and practice. Results: Emotional intelligence significantly impacts nursing leadership by improving patient outcomes, fostering teamwork, enhancing communication, and supporting quality care. Nurses with high EI nurses exhibit empathy, resilience, and positivity, contributing to stronger team dynamics, reduced turnover, and increased cohesion. Leaders with elevated EI levels earn trust, build respectful relationships, and inspire commitment. Moreover, EI reduces burnout, enhances job satisfaction, and ensures consistent quality control in nursing management. Conclusion: Emotional intelligence is fundamental to effective nursing leadership and has a positive impact on staff retention, satisfaction, and quality of care. Incorporating EI training into nursing education and recruitment is vital for sustaining nursing leadership excellence and optimizing healthcare outcomes.
According to recent research, many family caregivers lack the necessary knowledge and skills to provide effective care for individuals who have survived a stroke. Interventions such as psychoeducational training have demonstrated the potential to enhance caregiver competence and patient outcomes. Utilizing virtual reality to deliver educational content to family caregivers represents a novel approach to addressing the challenges encountered by caregivers of post-stroke survivors. In a quasi-experimental study employing a one-group, pre-test and post-test design, we recruited a cohort of 30 family caregivers responsible for providing care to stroke survivors within their homes. The study sample was drawn from a hospital in Surabaya, Indonesia. Participating family caregivers of stroke survivors completed a four-week psychoeducational program, following which data on effectiveness and feasibility were collected. The findings revealed a statistically significant reduction in the DASS-42 score after the program (t = 31.22, p < 0.001), indicating that the psychoeducational program was perceived as beneficial for family caregivers of stroke patients. Subsequently, the next phase will involve the implementation of the psychoeducational program with a broader group of family caregivers of stroke survivors.
BACKGROUND: Patients with schizophrenia frequently encounter challenges related to sexuality and intimacy; however, the underlying causes of these difficulties remain unknown and unexplored. AIM: This narrative review aims to explore how the biological/hormonal and psychological/behavioral developmental trajectories in schizophrenia patients deviate from the normal course and to examine their connection to difficulties in sexual and romantic functioning. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was conducted using PubMed and Google Scholar, with key terms related to schizophrenia and sexual development without restriction on publication year. Articles discussing behavioral, sexual, or psychological/behavioral development before the onset of schizophrenia were included. Articles were divided into biological/hormonal and psychological/behavioral precursor categories. Additional searches were conducted to explore the broader sociocognitive context of schizophrenia, such as deficits in empathy, emotional processing, and theory of mind. OUTCOMES: The review highlights deviations in both biological/hormonal and psychological/behavioral development in schizophrenia that contribute to difficulties in romantic and sexual relationships. RESULTS: This narrative review addresses the extent to which biological, psychological, and social factors in schizophrenia may be closely intertwined. Abnormalities in the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axes have been documented in individuals with schizophrenia, potentially impairing sociosexual competencies and leading to behavioral challenges in forming sexual relationships. Deficits in theory of mind, emotional processing, and empathy may further hinder the ability to form and sustain intimate relationships, amplifying the social difficulties associated with schizophrenia. Additionally, early life traumas, especially sexual abuse, can contribute to sexual difficulties and worsen the disorder. CLINICAL TRANSLATION: Understanding the deviations from the normal developmental course in schizophrenia patients may offer valuable insights for potential intervention strategies and remediation approaches and contribute to improvements in sexual/romantic functioning and overall sexual health in schizophrenia patients. STRENGTHS AND LIMITATIONS: This review provides an overview of the developmental precursors of schizophrenia-related sexual/romantic difficulties. Further research is needed to elucidate the specific mechanisms underlying these difficulties, particularly in determining the emotional and motivational salience of sexual stimuli and the capacity to engage in and maintain communication of sexual interest. The reader should bear in mind that narrative reviews lack systematic methods for selecting and evaluating studies, which can lead to author bias in choosing or interpreting sources. CONCLUSION: The narrative review identified deviations in the biological/hormonal and psychological/behavioral developmental trajectories of schizophrenia patients, linking these abnormalities to difficulties in sexual and romantic functioning, and highlighting the need for sexological remediation strategies to improve sociosexual competencies and overall sexual health.
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- Journal Article MeSH
- Review MeSH
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- Digital Health MeSH
- Physicians, Primary Care MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Professional Competence MeSH
- Primary Health Care * organization & administration MeSH
- Telemedicine methods MeSH
- Vaccination MeSH
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- Humans MeSH
- Publication type
- Interview MeSH
BACKGROUND: Simulation-based training has gained distinction in cardiothoracic surgery as robotic-assisted cardiac procedures evolve. Despite the increasing use of wet lab simulators, the effectiveness of these training methods and skill acquisition rates remain poorly understood. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to compare learning curves and assess the robotic cardiac surgical skill acquisition rate for cardiac and noncardiac surgeons who had no robotic experience in a wet lab simulation setting. METHODS: In this prospective cohort study, participants practiced 3 robotic tasks in a porcine model: left atriotomy closure, internal thoracic artery harvesting and mitral annular suturing. Participants were novice robotic cardiac and noncardiac surgeons alongside experienced robotic cardiac surgeons who established performance benchmarks. Performance was evaluated using the time-based score and modified global evaluative assessment of robotic skills (mGEARS). RESULTS: The participants were 15 novice surgeons (7 cardiac; 8 noncardiac) and 4 experienced robotic surgeons. Most novices reached mastery in 52 (±22) min for atrial closure, 32 (±18) for internal thoracic artery harvesting and 34 (±12) for mitral stitches, with no significant differences between the cardiac and noncardiac surgeons. However, for mGEARS, noncardiac novices faced more challenges in internal thoracic artery harvesting. The Thurstone learning curve model indicated no significant difference in the learning rates between the groups. CONCLUSIONS: Wet lab simulation facilitates the rapid acquisition of robotic cardiac surgical skills to expert levels, irrespective of surgeons' experience in open cardiac surgery. These findings support the use of wet lab simulators for standardized, competency-based training in robotic cardiac surgery.
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- Journal Article MeSH
PURPOSE: The purpose of this narrative review is to provide a comparison of several countries with different legislation and approaches to pharmacovigilance and to point out how these impact the number of adverse drug reactions (ADRs) that are reported to national competent authorities. METHODS: Legislative and statistical data regarding ADR reporting from various national competent authorities' websites, databases, and pharmacovigilance centers were used. In combination with the WHO pharmacovigilance quantitative indicator that was applied to evaluate the effectiveness of particular national pharmacovigilance systems in our scope. RESULTS: The study compared pharmacovigilance systems in six countries, focusing on ADR reporting from 2010 onwards. All countries required MAHs to report ADRs, while healthcare professionals' obligations varied. Per-capita ADR reports increased in all countries with available data, with the United States having a significantly higher reporting rate, possibly due to FDA campaigns. Despite starting later, China's per-capita reporting rate surpassed that of the Czech Republic and Japan. The study highlighted various measures taken by countries to enhance ADR reporting systems since the inception of their programs, contributing to the overall increase in reporting rates. CONCLUSIONS: ADR reporting is a global priority, with efforts made by different countries to strengthen their pharmacovigilance systems. Some success can be seen in gradually improving per-capita ADR reporting rates. The varying reporting rates and measures taken by each country may serve as a basis for further research and exchange of best practices to improve drug safety monitoring worldwide.
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- Heart Function Tests MeSH
- Cardiology * organization & administration MeSH
- Clinical Competence MeSH
- Drug Prescriptions MeSH
- Humans MeSH
- Patient Care Management * methods organization & administration MeSH
- Heart Diseases drug therapy therapy MeSH
- General Practice organization & administration MeSH
- Patient Handoff organization & administration MeSH
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- Humans MeSH
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- Practice Guideline MeSH
