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Survey of Lyme disease management in primary care in Poland

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Gutknecht P., Reiwer-Gostomska M., Niemczyński M., Siebert K., Trzeciak B., Siebert J.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2019

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issue 3

214-217

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Background. Lyme disease (LD ) is the most frequent tick-borne human disease in the world. In patients with nonspecific or late-onset symptoms, LD is still a challenge for family physicians (FPs). Some studies which have been published on LD management by FPs revealed a deviation from the guideline recommendations and clinical practice. Objectives. The aim of this study was to determine the common practice of FPs in the treatment of LD and whether these practices align with the guideline recommendations. Material and methods. The study consisted of a survey of 54 FPs, including 46 women and 8 men at a mean age of 39.4 ± 10 years. An anonymous online questionnaire was used. The questionnaire was based on the guidelines for diagnosing and treating LD . Results. Most of the respondents work in a city (63%) or a small town (22.2%). 96.3% of them practice in primary care. 70.4% of the FPs had experienced a tick bite and 3.7% of them developed LD . 22.2% reported Lyme disease in their family. All of the respondents indicated erythema migrans (EM) as a characteristic symptom of LD , but only 3.7% of them reported that they would send their patients for serological testing. 18.5% of FPs considered seropositivity to be an indication for prescribing antibiotics. 85.2% of FPs correctly classified whether other than EM signs and symptoms were related to LD . 85.2% of the respondents said they would report LD to the Polish Food Safety and Inspection Service. Conclusions. Our study did not reveal a major deviation from the guideline recommendations. We found some FP misinterpretation, such as serology testing or antibiotherapy for asymptomatic patients. FPs should be trained at the clinical and epidemiological level. Up-to-date guidelines should be provided to FPs in order to limit inappropriate practices.

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Polish e-cigarettes: users reasons to start vaping – a survey of 1142 Polish vapers

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Lewek P., Woźniak B., Maludzińska P., Śmigielski J., Kardas p.

Family Medicine & Primary Care Review

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2018

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issue 3

232-235

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Enhancing empathy through virtual reality: developing a universal design training application for students

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Zwoliński G., Kamińska D., Haamer R. E., Pinto-Coelho L., Anbarjafari G.

Medycyna Pracy

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2023

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vol. 74

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issue 3

199-210

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The lack of empathy towards disability is a significant societal issue that hampers inclusivity and understanding. Many struggle to comprehend the daily challenges and experiences faced by people with disabilities, leading to ignorance, prejudice, and exclusion. However, empathy plays a pivotal role in addressing this problem and serves as the foundation for developing and creating better products, services, and environments. This article explores the potential of developing virtual reality (VR) applications to enhance students’ empathy towards individuals with disabilities. By increasing empathy levels, students are expected to gain significant qualifications in universal design (UD). The full application development process covers the most suitable head-mounted display (HMD) set. The implementation methodology using the Unity programming platform, the approach adopted for conducting classes using the developed VR application, and the deployment stage. Testing was successfully conducted on a student population, receiving positive user feedback. Through the integration of VR technology, the authors thoroughly describe how to address the empathy gap and equip students with essential skills for inclusive and accessible design. The findings presented in this study provide valuable guidance for educators and developers interested in harnessing VR’s potential to foster empathy and advance universal design practices. With the presented methodology and proposed application, the authors demonstrate the effectiveness of VR applications in elevating students’ empathy levels, consequently enhancing their qualifications in universal design.

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Investigation and analysis of occupational physical injuries among healthcare staffs during allopatric medical aid for the fight against COVID-19

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Gao C., Ma G., Jiao D., Guo J., Zhang Y., Zhu L., Li J., Lou Y., Dong H.

Medycyna Pracy

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2022

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vol. 73

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issue 3

209-218

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Background: Occupational health impairment of medical personnel manifested as a prominent problem in COVID-19. The aim of this study is to investigate the occupational physical injuries of front-line medical staffs in Hubei province during the fight against COVID-19. Material and Methods: questionnaire survey was conducted among 476 medical staffs from 3 regions of Hubei Province, including general characteristics and the physical discomfort/damage suffered in the isolation wards during working hours. Results: A total of 457 valid questionnaires were collected. The common physical discomfort/damage included skin injuries (22.76%), conjunctivitis (15.10%), falls (9.19%), intolerant unwell symptoms (8.53%) and sharp injuries (6.13%). Logistic regression analysis showed that: lack of protective work experience (OR = 2.049, 95% CI: 1.071–3.921), continuous working for 4 h (OR = 3.771, 95% CI: 1.858–7.654), and working >4 h (OR = 7.076, 95% CI: 3.197–15.663) were high-risk factors for skin injuries. Working continuously for 4 h (OR = 3.248, 95% CI: 1.484–7.110) and working >4 h (OR = 3.096, 95% CI: 1.232–7.772) were high-risk factors for conjunctivitis. Lack of protective work experience was a high risk factor for falls (OR = 5.508, 95% CI: 1.299–23.354). The high risk factors for intolerant unwell symptoms were continuous working for 4 h (OR = 5.372, 95% CI: 1.239–23.301) and working >4 h (OR = 8.608, 95% CI: 1.843–40.217). Working in a COVID-19 critical care unit (OR = 3.249, 95% CI: 1.344–7.854) and implementation of nursing (OR = 9.766, 95% CI: 1.307–72.984) were high risk factors for sharp injuries. Conclusions: Occupational physical injuries are universal in the COVID-19 ward. Those who take up nursing, work in a critical care ward, with no experience in an isolation ward for infectious diseases, and work continuously for ≥4 h on the same day should get more attention.

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Working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic in primary and tertiary healthcare: a comparative cross-sectional study

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Aulanko I., Sanmark E., Oksanen L., Oksanen S., Lahdentausta L., Kivimäki A., Paju S., Pietiäinen M., Pussinen P., Geneid A.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2023

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vol. 36

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issue 1

139-150

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Objectives The COVID-19 pandemic has globally affected healthcare workers’ (HCWs) health and wellbeing. Most studies on COVID-19 have focused on tertiary healthcare. The aim of this study was to increase the knowledge on the effects of the pandemic on working conditions in tertiary and primary healthcare. Material and Methods The comparative cross-sectional study consisted of an online questionnaire sent to HCWs of the City of Helsinki (primary healthcare) and Helsinki University Hospital (tertiary healthcare). Altogether 1580 HCWs with direct patient contact participated in the study: 895 from tertiary and 685 from primary healthcare. Statistical analysis used SPSS 25 from IBM. The tests used were the χ² test, Fisher’s exact test, and binary logistic regression analysis. Results Primary HCWs were less likely to treat COVID-19 patients (OR = 0.45, 95% CI: 0.37–0.56). However, both groups reported a similar number of COVID-19 infections, primary HCWs 4.9% and tertiary HCWs 5.0%, and workrelated quarantine was significantly more prevalent (OR = 1.96, 95% CI: 1.38–2.79) among primary HCWs. In addition, work-related wellbeing was poorer among primary HCWs than tertiary HCWs in terms of feeling more stressed at work (OR = 3.20, 95% CI: 2.55–4.02), not recovering from work (OR = 0.49, 95% CI: 0.39–0.62), reported mental wellbeing below normal levels (OR: 1.59, 95% CI: 1.26–2.00), and increased working hours (OR = 1.63, 95% CI: 1.25–2.12). Conclusions The study demonstrates how the pandemic has affected the wellbeing and working conditions of not only tertiary but also less studied primary HCWs. The authors’ findings suggest that the challenges identified during the COVID-19 pandemic in the health and wellbeing of healthcare workers are even greater in primary care than in tertiary care. Int J Occup Med Environ Health. 2023;36(1):139–50

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Negatywne doświadczenia w dzieciństwie i związane z nimi zachowania szkodliwe dla zdrowia wśród polskich studentów

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Makaruk K., Włodarczyk J., Sethi D., Michalski P., Szredzińska R., Karwowska P.

Dziecko krzywdzone. Teoria, badania, praktyka

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2018

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vol. 17

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issue 2

58 - 97

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Celem przekrojowego badania ankietowego było oszacowanie częstości występowania krzywdzenia dzieci i innych negatywnych doświadczeń w dzieciństwie (adverse childhood experiences, ACE) w Polsce oraz ich związek z zachowaniami ryzykownymi dla zdrowia. Badanie przeprowadzono na próbie złożonej ze 1722 losowo dobranych studentów z pięciu polskich uczelni, które zostały dobrane w sposób celowy. Badani wypełnili kwestionariusz dotyczący negatywnych doświadczeń w dzieciństwie. Wyniki badania wskazują na dużą częstość występowania krzywdzenia dzieci i innych negatywnych doświadczeń: przemocy fizycznej doświadczyło 46% respondentów, przemocy emocjonalnej – 42%, wykorzystywania seksualnego – 5%, a zaniedbywania emocjonalnego – także 5%. Poziom dysfunkcji w rodzinie również był wysoki: 3% badanych w dzieciństwie mieszkało z osobą uzależnioną od narkotyków, 21% – z osobą uzależnioną od alkoholu, 19% – z kimś, kto cierpiał na zaburzenia psychiczne, 8% było świadkami przemocy domowej, a 5% zadeklarowało dorastanie w rodzinie dotkniętej przestępczością. Żadnych negatywnych doświadczeń w dzieciństwie nie miało 23% respondentów, a 19% doświadczyło co najmniej czterech form ACE. Stwierdzono istotny związek między negatywnymi doświadczeniami a zachowaniami niekorzystnymi dla zdrowia, takimi jak próby samobójcze, nadużywanie alkoholu, używanie narkotyków, ryzykowne zachowania seksualne i palenie tytoniu. Otrzymane wyniki wskazują na potrzebę inwestowania w programy profilaktyczne.

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A cross-sectional survey was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of child maltreatment and other adverse childhood experiences, and their association with health-harming behaviours in Poland. The survey was conducted among 1722 randomly selected students from five purposefully selected Polish universities. Participants filled in the adverse childhood experiences survey instrument. The results showed that the prevalence of child maltreatment and other adverse childhood experiences was high: physical abuse was reported by 46%, emotional abuse by 42%, sexual abuse by 5% and emotional neglect by 25%. Household dysfunction was also high, with household street drug use reported by 3%, alcohol misuse by 21%, mental disorder by 19%, parental violence by 8% and household crime by 5%. Twenty-four per cent had not had any adverse childhood experience, while 19% reported that they had undergone four or more types of adverse childhood experiences. There was a significant association between adverse childhood experiences and health-harming behaviours such as suicide attempt, alcohol misuse, drug use, risky sexual behaviour and tobacco use. The findings suggest that there is a need to invest in prevention programming.

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Survey of Lyme disease management in primary care in Poland

Polish e-cigarettes: users reasons to start vaping – a survey of 1142 Polish vapers

Enhancing empathy through virtual reality: developing a universal design training application for students

Investigation and analysis of occupational physical injuries among healthcare staffs during allopatric medical aid for the fight against COVID-19

Working conditions during the COVID-19 pandemic in primary and tertiary healthcare: a comparative cross-sectional study

Negatywne doświadczenia w dzieciństwie i związane z nimi zachowania szkodliwe dla zdrowia wśród polskich studentów