INTRODUCTION: The use of signal dogs for cancer detection is not yet routinely performed,but dogs and their powerful olfactory system have proven to be a unique and valuable tool for many lineages and are beginning to be incorporated into medical practice. This method has great advantages; the dog can detect a tumour in the human body already in preclinical stages, when the patient has no symptoms yet. The identification of cancer biomarkers to enable early diagnosis is a need for many types of cancer, whose prognosis is strongly dependent on the stage of the disease. However, this method also has its various pitfalls that must be taken into account. AIM: The aim of the study was to identify and highlight the factors that affect the level of detection accuracy, but also the conditions associated with olfactometric diagnosis. METHODS: The study included 48 dogs and 48 handlers, that were part of the training between 2016 and 2023.All those who started olfactometry training and remained in training for at least one year were included in the study. The dogs ranged in age from 8 months to 12 years and were of different races and sexes. After long-term observation, a qualitative analysis was performed and factors that may play a role in the early detection of the disease were listed. RESULTS: The results of the search for the different factors have been compiled into two groups, focussing on the actual handling of the patient biological sample from collection, processing, storage until transport, preparation of the sample,and detection. Focus on the actual work and behaviour of the dog and handler. CONCLUSION: There are many factors; however, it is worth addressing them because the canine sense of smell is one of the possible uses as a diagnostic method.

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• časopisecké články MeSH

BACKGROUND: Psychotherapy outcomes are typically measured in terms of symptom relief. However, this method might overlook important changes from clients' perspectives when they are asked to report on them. A more client-centred approach might bring a deeper understanding of psychotherapy outcomes. We aimed to evaluate the outcomes identified by clients within qualitative psychotherapy research. METHODS: The PsycArticles, PsycInfo, and MEDLINE Complete databases were searched for English language studies published until Nov 11, 2023. Additional studies were identified through references in the primary studies and previous meta-analyses or systematic reviews. Search terms were related to psychotherapy and counselling, clients' or patients' experiences, psychotherapy outcomes and changes, post-treatment perspectives, and types of qualitative methods. Qualitative studies on client-identified outcomes of individual psychotherapy were included. Findings related to clients' perceptions of psychotherapy outcomes were extracted (by ML and checked by TR and LT) and analysed (by all authors) using the descriptive-interpretative meta-analytic approach. All authors have personally experienced psychotherapy as clients. This study was pre-registered with PROSPERO (CRD42021277330). FINDINGS: We included 177 studies in the qualitative meta-analysis, from 24 countries, including descriptions from 2908 clients. Most of the studies were of good quality; they covered a wide range of therapeutic approaches and diagnoses. The descriptions of psychotherapy outcomes were classified into 60 meta-categories and grouped into ten clusters. These clusters related to clients' relational and social functioning; their emotional functioning; self-awareness, self-understanding, and more adaptive cognitive processing; behavioural functioning; developing their own resources; clients' attitudes towards themselves; generally embracing life; symptom and problem change; and more general wellbeing. The tenth cluster was outcomes that could not be clearly attributed to psychotherapy, which was considered outside the scope of this study. INTERPRETATION: The meta-analysis showed that clients value outcome dimensions beyond symptom reduction, such as deeper self-understanding, enhanced self-agency, and greater social engagement. By examining psychotherapy outcomes across various diagnoses and therapeutic approaches, we highlight limitations in traditional outcome measures, showing the need for more comprehensive, client-centred assessment tools and the value of incorporating qualitative methods into understanding dimensions of change. FUNDING: European Union.

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• duševní poruchy terapie   psychologie   MeSH
• kvalitativní výzkum MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• psychoterapie * metody   MeSH
• výsledek terapie MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• metaanalýza MeSH
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH

The COVID-19 Pandemic contributed to accelerating the process of using information and communication technologies and digital technologies in healthcare management and delivery within healthcare systems. At that time, the Czech healthcare system faced the same problems as other European systems and struggled with a temporary limitation of direct provision of healthcare services. It was solved by switching to telemedicine. The Czech healthcare system used telemedicine to a minimal extent until then. Despite adopting the law on healthcare digitisation, it is still one of the countries with a lower level of digitisation of healthcare processes. The article presents the results of an exploratory expert investigation focused on the implementation and development of telemedicine in the Czech Republic. The conducted research aimed to identify problems related to the implementation of telemedicine in practice, place them in the broader framework of the healthcare system and structure them, propose possible solutions, and identify the future challenges of telemedicine in the Czech Republic. We based our study on the results of a three-phase QUAL-QUAN-QUAL research. Data collection in the first phase took the form of individual semi-structured interviews with patients (25) with practical experience in the field of telemedicine, followed by the second quantitative phase of the questionnaire survey with patients (650). The third qualitative phase included semi-structured interviews with experts (17) with practical experience in telemedicine. The introduction and expansion of telemedicine require several fundamental changes. These include adjustments to the legislative environment and changes to the technological infrastructure, organisation of care and work. Several barriers have been identified at the healthcare system level, healthcare providers, healthcare professionals and patients.

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• COVID-19 * epidemiologie   MeSH
• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• pandemie * MeSH
• poskytování zdravotní péče organizace a řízení   MeSH
• průzkumy a dotazníky MeSH
• rozhovory jako téma MeSH
• SARS-CoV-2 MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• telemedicína * organizace a řízení   MeSH
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• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Česká republika MeSH

BACKGROUND: This study examines the perspectives of individuals with coronary heart disease (CHD) on a nurse-led eHealth cardiac rehabilitation (NeCR) program, which included a website, tele-monitoring device, and social media chatroom. METHODS: Using a descriptive qualitative approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with 18 participants to capture their feedback and experiences with the NeCR program. RESULTS: Participants found the NeCR program valuable in addressing gaps in cardiac rehabilitation services in China, empowering them to make behavioral changes and enhancing their social motivation. However, they also highlighted the need for a more user-friendly website, better symptom management during exercise, and stronger privacy protections in the peer networking chatroom. The study concludes that the NeCR program is feasible in providing accessible rehabilitative services at home post-discharge. Recommendations include improving the self-monitoring platform for ease of use, incorporating immediate symptom management guidance during exercise, and ensuring a secure environment for online peer support. CONCLUSIONS: These findings offer crucial insights for developing patient-centered eHealth cardiac rehabilitation services, emphasizing the importance of user-friendly design, effective symptom management features, and privacy protection in promoting participant engagement with e-platforms. TRIAL REGISTRATION: ChiCTR1800020411 (http://www.chictr.org.cn/showprojen.aspx?proj=33906).

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• dospělí MeSH
• kardiovaskulární rehabilitace * metody   MeSH
• koronární nemoc rehabilitace   ošetřování   MeSH
• kvalitativní výzkum * MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• rozhovory jako téma MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• telemedicína * MeSH
• zpětná vazba MeSH
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• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Čína MeSH

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: While prostate cancer (PCa) incidence and mortality rates continue to rise, early detection of PCa remains highly controversial, and the research landscape is rapidly evolving. Existing systematic reviews (SRs) and meta-analyses (MAs) provide valuable insights, but often focus on single aspects of early detection, hindering a comprehensive understanding of the topic. We aim to fill this gap by providing a comprehensive SR of contemporary SRs covering different aspects of early detection of PCa in the European Union (EU) and the UK. METHODS: On June 1, 2023, we searched four databases (Medline ALL via Ovid, Embase, Web of Science, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials) and Google Scholar. To avoid repetition of previous studies, only SRs (qualitative, quantitative, and/or MAs) were considered eligible. In the data, common themes were identified to present the evidence systematically. KEY FINDINGS AND LIMITATIONS: We identified 1358 citations, resulting in 26 SRs eligible for inclusion. Six themes were identified: (1) invitation: men at general risk should be invited at >50 yr of age, and testing should be discontinued at >70 yr or with <10 yr of life expectancy; (2) decision-making: most health authorities discourage population-based screening and instead recommend a shared decision-making (SDM) approach, but implementation of SDM in clinical practice varies widely; decision aids help men make more informed and value-consistent screening decisions and decrease men's intention to attempt screening, but these do not affect screening uptake; (3) acceptance: facilitators for men considering screening include social prompting by partners and clinician recommendations, while barriers include a lack of knowledge, low-risk perception, and masculinity attributes; (4) screening test and algorithm: prostate-specific antigen-based screening reduces PCa-specific mortality and metastatic disease in men aged 55-69 yr at randomisation if screened at least twice; (5) harms and benefits: these benefits come at the cost of unnecessary biopsies, overdiagnosis, and subsequent overtreatment; and (6) future of screening: risk-adapted screening including (prebiopsy) risk calculators, magnetic resonance imaging, and blood- and urine-based biomarkers could reduce these harms. To enable a comprehensive overview, we focused on SRs. These do not include the most recent prospective studies, which were therefore incorporated in the discussion. CONCLUSIONS AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: By identifying consistent and conflicting evidence, this review highlights the evidence-based foundations that can be built upon, as well as areas requiring further research and improvement to reduce the burden of PCa in the EU and UK. PATIENT SUMMARY: This review of 26 reviews covers various aspects of prostate cancer screening such as invitation, decision-making, screening tests, harms, and benefits. This review provides insights into existing evidence, highlighting the areas of consensus and discrepancies, to guide future research and improve prostate cancer screening strategies in Europe.

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• časná detekce nádoru * MeSH
• Evropská unie * MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• nádory prostaty * diagnóza   MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• přehledy MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Spojené království MeSH

OBJECTIVES: Dignity of patients with early-stage dementia (PwESD) is a core value of person-centered care. To evaluate the effectiveness of the intervention programs targeted at this population, a reliable tool that would measure dignity in PwESD is needed. Based on a qualitative analysis of how PwESD perceive and experience dignity, this study aims to determine the adequacy of the Czech version of the Patient Dignity Inventory (PDI-CZ) for this patient population. METHOD: The sample from two outpatient clinics in Czechia included home-dwelling individuals aged 60 years or older with mild dementia. In the first interview (T1), there were 21 respondents; 10 of whom participated in the second interview (T2) that was conducted after 12 months. The qualitative material was analyzed using a deductive approach based on the PDI-CZ domains. RESULTS: Thematic analysis shows that the PwESD thematized all domains of the PDI-CZ in their interviews and their views of dignity were stable over time. Some experiences were not considered in the PDI-CZ (such as lowered support of the society, lowered ability to advocate for oneself, or feeling of not suitable living conditions). CONCLUSION: When developing a revised version of the tool, items that reflect missing views of dignity should be included.

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• demence * psychologie   MeSH
• důstojnost lidského života * MeSH
• kvalitativní výzkum MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• longitudinální studie MeSH
• samostatný způsob života * MeSH
• senioři nad 80 let MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• uznání * MeSH
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• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• senioři nad 80 let MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Česká republika MeSH

Cieľ: Zmapovať anamnestické charakteristiky a polysomnografické nálezy pacientov s NREM (non rapid eye movement) parasomniou pri zrovnaní s kontrolným súborom a zistiť, či parametry spánku majú súvislosť s klinickými kvalitatívnymi parametrami a komorbiditami. Metodika: Do retrospektívnej štúdie sme zahrnuli 53 pacientov (31 mužov), priemerný vek 31,5 ± 8 rokov. Boli hodnotené anamnestické údaje, vrátane údajov cielených na spánok a jeho poruchy a výsledky polysomnografického vyšetrenia. Polysomnografické nálezy boli porovnané s kontrolnou skupinou 42 zdravých ľudí (23 mužov), priemerný vek 34,1 ± 8 rokov. Výsledky: Najčastejším typom parasomnie hodnoteným podľa anamnézy bol somnambulizmus (88,6 %). Väčšina pacientov udávala začiatok v detstve (86,7 %). Najvýznamnejším triggerom epizód bol stres (26,4 %) a menej často alkohol (3,7 %) a cudzie prostredie (9,4 %). Z komorbidných ochorení sa vyskytovali najčastejšie alergické ochorenia (45,2 %), následne psychiatrické ochorenia (13 %). Počas polysomnografie bola epizóda NREM parasomnie zaznamenaná u 50,9 % pacientov. V porovnaní s kontrolným súborom, mali pacienti s NREM parasomniou kratšiu latenciu zaspania, lepšiu spánkovú efektivitu, nižší podiel bdelosti a vyšší podiel NREM 2 spánku. V skupine pacientov s familiárnym výskytom parasomnie bol zistený nižší podiel NREM 3 spánku. Záver: Najčastejším komorbidným ochorením u pacientov s NREM parasomniou boli alergické ochorenia. Stres bol u NREM parasomnií dominantným triggerom parasomnických epizód, preto má zmysel sa na jeho management zameriavať v klinickej praxi. Zistená súvislosť úbytku NREM 3 spánku a rodinného výskytu podporuje súčasný názor, že dysregulácia NREM 3 má dedičnú predispozíciu.

Objective: To map the anamnestic characteristics and polysomnographic profile of patients with NREM (non rapid eye movement) parasomnia compared to a control group and to determine whether sleep parameters are related to clinical qualitative parameters and comorbidities. Methodology: We included 53 patients (31 men), average age 31.5 ± 8 years, in the retrospective study. We evaluated anamnestic data, including data focused on sleep and sleep disorders, and the results of polysomnographic examination. Polysomnographic findings were compared with a control group of 42 healthy people (23 men), average age 34.1 ± 8 years. Results: The most frequent type of parasomnia evaluated according to the anamnesis was somnambulism (88.6%). The majority of patients reported onset in childhood (86.7%). The most important trigger of episodes was stress (26.4%) and less often alcohol (3.7%), and a foreign environment (9.4%). Among comorbid diseases, allergic diseases were the most frequent (45.2%), followed by psychiatric diseases (13%). During polysomnography, an episode of NREM parasomnia was noted in 50.9% of patients. Compared to the control group, patients with NREM parasomnia had shorter sleep latency, better sleep efficiency, lower proportion of wakefulness, and higher proportion of NREM 2 sleep. A lower proportion of NREM 3 sleep was found in the group of patients with a familial occurrence of parasomnia. Conclusion: The most common comorbid diseases in patients with NREM parasomnia were allergic diseases. Stress was the dominant trigger of parasomnia episodes in NREM parasomnias, so it is important to focus on its management in clinical practice. The association found between NREM 3 sleep loss and familial occurrence supports the current view that NREM 3 dysregulation has a heritable predisposition.

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• alergie MeSH
• komorbidita MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• parasomnie * MeSH
• polysomnografie MeSH
• retrospektivní studie MeSH
• spánek pomalých vln MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• práce podpořená grantem MeSH

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Great-grandparenthood brings a new internal dynamic to intergenerational relationships in which contact between 4 generations is now the norm. In this scoping review, we sought to identify the roles of great-grandparents and what those roles entail. RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: We performed a review using PRISMA-ScR to identify peer-reviewed studies investigating the roles of great-grandparents. The reviewed articles were selected from 4 databases. The article selection conditions were met by 23 studies that used quantitative or qualitative methods. The studies had to be published in English; the selected publications spanned 8 countries. RESULTS: The scoping review covers a collection qualitative and quantitative research with different types of respondents (great-grandchild, grandparents, great-grandparents, etc.). An important element was a statement on great-grandparenting from at least 1 of the 4 generations. We selected 23 articles from an initial selection of 176 studies. The studies were heterogeneous in conceptual frameworks, collection methods, and interview conduct, with qualitative methods predominating over quantitative methods. DISCUSSION AND IMPLICATIONS: Based on research on great-grandparenting, the roles of great-grandparents can be categorized as continuing, insignificant, or significant. Each role category has a specific function and each represents a different meaning for the great-grandparents within the family. Several factors and constraints frame the great-grandparent roles. Based on the research results, some characteristics are shared by all role categories despite the dividing elements.

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• kvalitativní výzkum MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• prarodiče * psychologie   MeSH
• role MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• vztahy mezi generacemi * MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• senioři MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• přehledy MeSH

Routine outcome monitoring (ROM) has become an increasingly utilized tool in therapeutic practice that has the potential to improve therapy outcomes. This study aimed to synthesize the findings of existing qualitative studies investigating how clinicians use ROM in their work with clients. A systematic search of qualitative studies on clinicians' experience with the use of ROM in mental health services was conducted via PsycInfo, PsycArticles, Medline, Web of Science, and Scopus databases. Qualitative meta-analysis was used to synthesize the finding of the primary studies. Forty-seven studies met the inclusion criteria. The analysis resulted in 21 meta-categories organized into six clusters, namely (1) obtaining clinically relevant information, (2) adapting treatment, (3) facilitating communication, (4) enhancing the therapeutic relationship, (5) facilitating change in clients, and (6) personalized usage of ROM. The meta-analysis revealed that clinicians utilized ROM in diverse ways, including both informational and communicational functions. From the clinicians' perspective, ROM was an element that, on the one hand, introduced additional structure and standardization in treatment and, on the other hand, allowed for greater flexibility and tailoring of treatment.

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• duševní poruchy terapie   MeSH
• hodnocení výsledků zdravotní péče MeSH
• komunikace MeSH
• kvalitativní výzkum MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• postoj zdravotnického personálu MeSH
• psychoterapeuti * MeSH
• psychoterapie * organizace a řízení   normy   MeSH
• služby péče o duševní zdraví organizace a řízení   normy   MeSH
• vztahy mezi zdravotnickým pracovníkem a pacientem MeSH
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• lidé MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• metaanalýza MeSH

BACKGROUND: General practitioners (GPs) perceive patients with persistent somatic symptoms (PSS) as frustrating and difficult to manage. Patients commonly express dissatisfaction with the care they receive and often feel stigmatised and not taken seriously. Some Czech GPs use the option of extra psychosomatic education which focuses on better understanding and management of patients with PSS. OBJECTIVES: To explore perceptions of Czech GPs, with and without additional psychosomatic training, regarding the care of patients with PSS, their beliefs, approaches in the management, and their organisational and educational needs. METHODS: A nationwide cross-sectional survey study among Czech GPs exploring experiences, perceptions, and needs in managing patients with PSS was conducted. Statistical and qualitative approaches were performed to analyse the data. RESULTS: A total of 152 GPs (37 with and 115 without additional psychosomatic training) participated in this survey (response rate 20,3%). GPs struggle with negative emotions, communication with patients, diagnostic uncertainty, patients' lack of understanding, the workload these patients generate, lack of specialized care, and other problems of the healthcare system. They call for more psychosomatic education and communication training. This should include theoretical explanatory models, Balint groups, and other kinds of supervision or peer groups. GPs with additional psychosomatic training feel more confident and competent caring for these patients, compared to GPs without such additional training (OR = 4.1; 95% CI = 1.85-9.11); p < 0.005). Furthermore, they view PSS patients as less burdensome (OR = 4.69; 2.11-10.4; p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: GPs struggle with caring for patients with PSS. GPs with additional psychosomatic education indicate that they have more confidence and competence. Czech GPs call for more time and reimbursement when caring for patients with PSS, more psychosomatic training, better availability of specialized psychosomatic care, and better interdisciplinary cooperation.

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• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• pacienti bez organického nálezu MeSH
• postoj zdravotnického personálu * MeSH
• praktičtí lékaři * psychologie   MeSH
• průřezové studie MeSH
• průzkumy a dotazníky MeSH
• vztahy mezi lékařem a pacientem MeSH
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• dospělí MeSH
• lidé středního věku MeSH
• lidé MeSH
• mužské pohlaví MeSH
• ženské pohlaví MeSH
• Publikační typ
• časopisecké články MeSH
• Geografické názvy
• Česká republika MeSH