A5053745708- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Infection Control in Healthcare
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Orthopedic Infections and Treatments
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Healthcare cost, quality, practices
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Dental Research and COVID-19
- Multiple and Secondary Primary Cancers
- Toxoplasma gondii Research Studies
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
University of Belgrade
2016-2025
University Hospital Medical Center Bezanijska kosa
2019-2025
Institut za Reumatologiju
2004-2021
Chest Diseases Hospital
2019
Faculty (United Kingdom)
2017
Centar za Promociju Nauke
2017
Institute of Public Health of Serbia
2008-2014
Arheološki Institut
2003-2013
Institut Sains dan Teknologi Al-Kamal
2005-2006
Hip fractures in the elderly are followed by considerable risk of functional decline and mortality.The purposes this study were to (1) explore predictive factors level at discharge, (2) evaluate 1-year mortality after hip fracture compared with that general population, (3) affect early outcome on patients operated for fractures.A total 228 consecutive (average age, 77.6 ± 7.4 years) who met inclusion criteria enrolled an open, prospective, observational cohort study. Functional discharge was...
The aims of this study were (1) to assess the incidence ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) in patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI), (2) identify risk factors for developing VAP, and (3) prevalence pathogens responsible.The following data collected prospectively from admitted a 24-bed intensive care unit (ICU) during 2013/14: mechanism injury, trauma distribution by system, Acute Physiology Chronic Health Evaluation (APACHE) II score, Abbreviated Injury Scale (AIS) Severity Score...
AimTo estimate the incidence rate and risk factors of surgical site infections in orthopedic wards a major teaching hospital Serbia.MethodsA 6-month prospective cohort study, with 30 days patient follow-up after surgery, was conducted at Belgrade. We collected patients' basic demographic data on underlying disease status, procedures, preoperative preparation patients, antibiotic prophylaxis. The National Nosocomial Infections Surveillance (NNIS) index computed for each patient. Descriptive...
Background: In the last decade of 20th century, a considerable effort has been put into development summary measures population health that combine information on mortality and non-fatal outcomes. We used DALYs (Disability adjusted life years) method to assess burden disease injury in Serbia. Methods: Our study, largely based methods developed for Global was conducted between October 2002 September 2003. DALYs, stratified by gender age, were calculated 18 selected conditions Serbia, Serbia...
A National Immunization Technical Advisory Group (NITAG) provides independent guidance to Ministries of Health (MoH) and policymakers, enabling them make informed decisions on national immunization policies practices. As 2022, 50 the 53 countries in World Organization (WHO) European Region (the Region) had established a NITAG, with 58% all NITAGs 66% those middle-income (MICs) meeting six WHO process indicators NITAG functionality. However, many newly MICs experience challenges terms their...
Background/Objectives: Data about the relationship between COVID-19 and healthcare-associated Clostridioides difficile infection (HA-CDI) occurrence are still controversial. This study examines antibiotics associated with CDI in patients without infection. Methods: A prospective cohort was conducted at University Clinical Center Belgrade, Serbia, from January 2019 to December 2021. Patients first episode of HA-CDI were included. Results bacteriology analyses, demographic clinical data, data...
<b><i>Objectives:</i></b> The aim of this study was to examine the epidemiology occupational accidents and self-reported attitude health-care workers (HCWs) in Serbia. <b><i>Subjects Methods:</i></b> A cross-sectional conducted among HCWs selected departments five tertiary care hospitals one secondary hospital February 2012. previously developed self-administered questionnaire provided who had direct daily contact with patients....
Decreased muscle strength is not only a risk factor for hip fracture in older patients, but plays role recovery of physical function. Our aim was to assess the grip measured early after fracture, and classified according EWGSOP2 criteria predicting short- long-term functional recovery. One hundred ninety-one patients with acute consecutively admitted an orthopaedic hospital have been selected. A multidimensional geriatric assessment evaluating sociodemographic variables, cognitive status,...
Toxoplasmosis is a globally distributed parasitic zoonosis, affecting approximately one third of the human population. Epidemiological studies on toxoplasmosis conducted in Serbia so far have been focused women childbearing age, without clear insight into prevalence general We cross-sectional study representative sample healthy adult population consisting 1095 blood donors both genders to establish and risk factors for Toxoplasma gondii infection. Data demographic clinical characteristics...
Objective Although surgical-site infection (SSI) rates are advocated as a major evaluation criterion, the reproducibility of SSI diagnosis is unknown. We assessed agreement in diagnosing among specialists involved surveillance Europe. Methods Twelve case-vignettes based on suspected were submitted to 100 infection-control physicians (ICPs) and 86 surgeons 10 European countries. Each participant scored eight randomly-assigned secure online relational database. The intra-class correlation...
Aim We aimed to evaluate the factors contributing delirium after hip fracture and assess effect of incident on short‐term clinical outcomes. Methods A total 270 non‐delirious, consecutive patients 60 years older were included in a prospective cohort study. The assessed with respect physical status according merican S ociety nesthesiologists classification, medical comorbidities C harlson omorbidity I ndex, cognitive function P ortable M ental tatus Q uestionnaire depression G eriatric D...
Objectives To analyze the incidence of overlap syndrome depressive symptoms and delirium, risk factors, independent dose‐response effect on outcomes in elderly adults with hip fracture. Design Prospective cohort study. Setting University hospital. Participants Individuals fracture without delirium (N = 277; aged 78.0 ± 8.2) consequently enrolled a prospective Measurements Depressive were assessed using Geriatric Depression Scale cognitive status Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire...
Occupational exposure to blood and body fluids is a serious concern of health care workers presents major risk transmission infections such as human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B (HBV), C (HCV).The aim this study was determine the frequency circumstances occupational fluid exposures among workers.Cross-sectional conducted in three university hospitals Belgrade. Anonymous questionnaire used containing data about demographic characteristics, self-reported percutaneous...
Abstract Background We compare the health-related quality of life (QoL) patients with incision hernias before and after surgery two different techniques. Methods In this prospective randomized study, study population consisted all who underwent first surgical incisional repair during 1-year period. Patients met criteria for inclusion in were into groups: group operated by an open Rives sublay technique, second included a segregation component technique. The change 6 months was assessed using...
IIn nt tr ro od du uc ct ti io on n: : The aim of the study was to determine what extent severe cognitive impairment impacts short-term rehabilitation outcomes elderly patients with proximal hip fracture.M Ma at te er ri ia al l a an nd d m me et th ho ds s: A total 337 community-dwelling acute fracture were observed during 12-month period major teaching hospital in Serbia.Cognitive status assessed admission Short Portable Mental Status Questionnaire (SPMSQ).Outcome after 4 months analysed...
Hip fractures are the most serious consequence of falling in older people with osteoporosis. Early ambulation is one main goals inpatient rehabilitation aimed at reducing negative effects immobilization, and promoting functional recovery. Recognizing role different factors that associated time to after hip fracture surgery may help decrease morbidity mortality rates. The aim this study was examine impact postoperative pain following surgery. A total 96 patients who consecutively presented...
<b><i>Objective:</i></b> This paper aims to assess the impact of co-injuries and consequent emergency surgical interventions nosocomial pneumonia on 28-day mortality patients with severe traumatic brain injuries (TBIs). <b><i>Subjects Methods:</i></b> One hundred seventy-seven TBI admitted trauma intensive care unit at Clinical Center Serbia for more than 48 h were studied over a 1-year period. On admission, Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Injury...
(1) Background: The aim of this study was to assess the incidence and risk factors for healthcare-associated Clostridioides difficile infection (HA-CDI) in patients with COVID-19 without infection. (2) Methods: A single-center, prospective observational conducted at University Clinical Hospital Center Belgrade, Serbia, from January 2019 December 2021. entire hospital a COVID-dedicated 12 months during period. density rates HA-CDI are presented. (3) Results: HA-CDIs were three times higher...
Toxoplasmosis, caused by the cosmopolitan protozoan Toxoplasma gondii, has particular implications during pregnancy due to possible transmission of infection fetus. Very few studies have assessed seroprevalence and risk factors for toxoplasmosis in healthy pregnant women. The aim this study was examine T. gondii women identify associated toxoplasmosis. cross-sectional involved 300 who came Institute Blood Transfusion Belgrade between November 2018 February 2019 routine blood group Rh factor...