A5015820568- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Respiratory and Cough-Related Research
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Esophageal Cancer Research and Treatment
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
- Neonatal Respiratory Health Research
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Esophageal and GI Pathology
- Liver Disease and Transplantation
- Global Health Care Issues
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
- Nursing education and management
- Ethics and Legal Issues in Pediatric Healthcare
- Neuroblastoma Research and Treatments
- Ovarian function and disorders
- Pancreatic and Hepatic Oncology Research
Medical University of Silesia
2016-2025
University of Silesia in Katowice
2022
Nofer Institute of Occupational Medicine
2022
Katowice School of Technology
2016
Abstract The European healthcare sector faces a significant shortage of workers. Assessing the prevalence this issue and understanding its direct indirect determinants are essential for formulating effective recruitment programs enhancing job retention strategies physicians nurses. A multicentric cross-sectional study was conducted, involving 381 1351 nurses recruited from eight hospitals in Belgium, Netherlands, Italy, Poland. focused on assessing turnover intentions among workers based Job...
Multiple factors can fuel nurses' intention to leave their employing hospital or profession. Job dissatisfaction and burnout are contributors this decision. Sociodemographic work context also play a role in explaining leave.
At the population level, respiratory symptoms in children can be estimated cross-sectionally. However, such methods require additional objective support parameters, as measurement of fractional exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO). The aim present study was to analyze if FeNO value measured at baseline have a predictive for asthma-like after 8 years measurement.
Studies show an association between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and increased incidence of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) in this patient group. Diagnostic tools that can screen relevant groups PCOS' patients for are still being sought. Our study included 242 with PCOS diagnosed on the basis Rotterdam criteria, which we divided according to phenotypes. Using Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) BAAT (BMI, age, ALT, triglycerides) calculators, conducted screening each...
Lack of knowledge around seroprevalence levels COVID-19 in Poland was the reason for implementation a seroepidemiological study Katowice Region (2,100,000 inhabitants). In October–November 2020, questionnaire examination and measurement anti-SARS-CoV-2 IgG IgM antibodies were performed random sample general population (n = 1167). The objectives to estimate prevalence assess their host-related correlates. seropositivity 11.4% (95% CI: 9.5–13.2%) 4.6% 3.5–5.8%). Diagnosis found 4.8% subjects....
Healthcare organizations worldwide face challenges in retaining their healthcare workforce, with individual and organizational factors influencing intentions to leave. This study conducted eight online co-creation workshops four Delphi sessions gain qualitative in-depth insights into job retention interventions, involving workers, hospital managers, policymakers. A thematic analysis was conducted, resulting multiple interventions that were clustered pre-defined themes: professional personal...
Abstract Background & Aims Development of non‐alcoholic fatty liver ( NAFL ) is dependent on metabolic factors occurring at an increased frequency with advancing age. Until now, few studies have explored the prevalence in aged populations. Our study aimed to determine and advanced fibrosis elderly population participating a national survey community‐based cohort. Methods A total 3003 participants (mean age 79.6 years, 46.8% male) were enrolled study, after applying following exclusion...
The explanation of the potential interaction between influenza vaccine and SARS-CoV-2 infection is urgently needed in public health. objective study to compare occurrence positive IgG IgM tests subjects with without recent (last year) seasonal vaccinations. In a cross-sectional located three large towns Silesian Voivodeship (Poland), we studied 5479 which 1253 (22.9%) had anti-SARS-CoV-2 test 400 (7.3%) test. Seasonal vaccination remains an independent factor protecting against (OR = 0.68;...
Background: According to published data the number of deaths attributed COVID-19 is underestimated between 30 and 80%. Aim: The aim this study assess impact on total mortality Poland Silesian voivodship. Methods: Secondary epidemiological were obtained from Ministry Health registry gathered National Statistical Office Registry in Poland. Three scenarios used estimated deaths: real + an extra 30%, 60%, 70% excess deaths. Results: In 2020, there 73,254, 64,584, 67,677 comparison 2017–2019,...
Objectives: The aim of this study is to analyze correlation between vitamin D level and BMI in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) women. Material methods: group consisted 311 patients with PCOS. Patients were categorized according four phenotypes. All the women participating had their blood tested appropriate phase menstrual cycle after proper preparation for tests. ultrasound examination anthropometric measurements performed. Results: Vitamin concentration was assessed all subgroups. majority...
Despite mandatory vaccinations in Poland, the final decision on vaccination children is taken by their parents or legal guardians. Understanding parents’ attitudes and opinions regarding essential for planning undertaking extensive properly targeted educational actions aimed at preventing hesitancy. In 2016, a cross-sectional study was conducted Silesian Voivodeship (Poland) 11 randomly selected institutions. The authors’ self-administered questionnaire contained 24 mixed-type questions. It...
During physical exercise, the absorbed dose of air pollutants increases. Acute effects exposure to during exercise in healthy young adults remain poorly documented. The aim this study was assess acute responses fractionated exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) and blood pressure pollution with different activity levels (low or high). In study, 76 university students participating classes level activity) attending sports training (high completed two indoor trials when pollutant concentrations were...
COVID -19, death, in -hospital fatality rate, risk factors AbsTRACT INTROduCTION The situation regarding -19 Poland is rapidly evolving.Because of this, it important to investigate mortality and its predictors one the most densely populated regions country, Silesia Province.ObjECTIvEs goals this study were assess due impact sex, age, coexisting diseases on death. PATIENTs ANd mEThOdsThe data analysis was based discharge reports patients with hospitalized between March June 2020 all hospitals...
Introduction First-year students of medicine are at higher risk stress related to the new environment and study overload. Such factors can play a role have an impact on their quality life general health status which cause possible problems with alcohol use. The aim is assess relationship between mentioned in Polish cohort first-year medical students. Materials methods has been assessed within WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, was via GHQ28, consumption by AUDIT questionnaire. Due lack signature...
There has been a recent increase in the number of parents refusing vaccination for their children many European countries, including Poland. This observation necessitates need to understand parental knowledge regard mandatory these countries. A cross-sectional survey was conducted 2016 on 1239 or legal guardians preschool and school Silesian Voivodship (Poland) evaluate hesitancy acquiescing immunization relation this habit use informational sources system Medical doctors often provide basic...
The conservative treatment of chronic venous disorders (CVDs) includes pharmacotherapy, compression therapy, physiotherapy, and changes in lifestyle. These methods are available without prescription not reimbursed by Polish National Health Service. Adherence to therapy is affected poorly characterized patient-related factors.The aim the study was perform an assessment factors that affect usage resignation from CVD self-management.A structured interview concerning self-management carried out...
Background. Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and hypothyroidism are the most common endocrinological disorders among women of reproductive age. Since occurs more frequently in PCOS patients, it is vital to explain its clinical impact. Aim. To evaluate impact subclinical (SCH) treatment on metabolic profile patients with PCOS. Methods. 190 phenotype A were enrolled case-control study. They divided into three groups: 38 hypothyroidism, 76 SCH under thyroid replacement therapy, normal function...
Unknown seroprevalence of COVID-19 in Poland was the reason for implementation a seroepidemiological study Katowice Region (2 100 000 inhabitants). In October-November 2020 questionnaire examination and measurement anti-SARSCOV-2 IgG IgM antibodies (Euroimmun ELISA) were performed random sample general population, stratified age sex (n = 1167). The objectives to estimate prevalence SARS-CoV-2 assess their host-related correlates. seropositivity 11.4% (95%CI: 9.5 – 13.2%) 4.6% 3.5 5.8%)....
The aim of the study was to assess access prisoners healthcare services, as well level satisfaction with provided services and health assessment among prisoners.The research conducted in one penitentiary centers Poland people jailed between 1 January 31 2020. response rate self-administrated questionnaire 52.05% (469/901) participants. There were 389 men 77 women.Prisoners assessed including GP doctors, specialist dentists, hospitals 3 categories: "bad" ranged: 27.03-67.60%; "medium"...
Precancerous conditions for esophageal (EA) and gastric adenocarcinoma (GA) are Barrett's esophagus (BE) atrophic gastritis (AG), respectively. Their surveillance is crucial the detection of early lesions.The study aimed to assess whether one‑timeesophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) in search precancerous would be effective population with low‑to‑moderate cancer risk.A total 5984 individuals who underwent diagnostic EGD 3 endoscopic centers, from March 2018 October 2019, were analyzed age...