Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) occurring in patients treated an intensive care unit (ICU) are serious complications the treatment process. Aetiological factors of these can have impact on effects, duration and mortality. The aim study was to determine prevalence microbiological profile HAIs hospitalized ICU over a span 10 years. active surveillance method used detect adult who spent 48 h general ward located southern Poland between 2007 2016. conducted compliance with methodology...

Objective: The objective of the study was to examine knowledge Polish physicians and medical students about role hand hygiene (HH) in healthcare-associated infection (HAI) prevention. Study design: A survey conducted using an author-prepared questionnaire, which filled out on first day hospital work (or internship) by newly admitted who had worked other hospitals different schools Poland. Methods: 100 respondents participated study: 28 students, 18 interns 54 physicians. Results: As many as...

Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are adverse complications of hospitalisation resulting in delayed recovery and increased costs. The aim this study was an analysis epidemiological factors obtained the framework constant, comprehensive (hospital-wide) infection registration, identification priorities needs control, both with regard to targeted surveillance, as well preventative actions. carried out according methodology recommended by HAI-Net (Surveillance Network) coordinated European...

Despite the general consensus on use of single-dose antimicrobial prophylaxis (AMP) in instrumented spine surgery, evidence supporting this approach is not robust.To compare efficacies and 72 h AMP protocols for prevention surgical site infection (SSI) surgery (ISS) a before-and-after study.Prospective non-randomized cohort study 5208 patients who underwent one neurosurgical department between 2003 2014. Two were compared ISS: protocol from to 2008, 2009 Patients undergoing non-instrumented...

Introduction: Patients in neurosurgical units are particularly susceptible to healthcare-associated infections (HAI) due invasive interventions the central nervous system. Materials and methods: The study was conducted between 2014 2019 neurosurgery Poland. aim of investigate epidemiology microbiology HAIs assess effectiveness surveillance two hospital units. Both hospitals ran (since 2012) unified prospective system, based on continuous designed recommended by European Centre for Disease...

Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) are a predominant form of hospital-acquired in surgical wards. The objective the study was analysis incidence SSI in, both primary and revision, hip knee arthroplasties. Material methods: conducted 2012–2018 Trauma Orthopedics Ward Tarnów according to methodology Healthcare-Associated Infections Surveillance Network (HAI-Net), European Centre for Disease Prevention Control (ECDC). Results: surveillance comprised 2340 surgery patients, including:...

Introduction: The objective of the analysis was to determine epidemiology healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in neurosurgical patients, paying special attention two time points, 2003 and 2017, order evaluate effectiveness a surveillance program introduced efforts reduce infection rates. Materials methods: Continuous during 2003–2017 carried out using HAI-Net methodology allowed us detect 476 cases HAIs among 10,332 patients staying 42-bed neurosurgery unit. intervention this...

Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is an undesired side effect of mechanical ventilation in intensive care units (ICUs).We evaluated whether endotracheal tubes with subglottic secretion drainage (SSD) would reduce the incidence VAP among patients undergoing ICU.The analysis medical records exceeding 48 h who were hospitalised ICUs between 2007 and 2014 led to separating two groups patients: those whom no was applied (NSSD) (records dating from 2007-2010) whose treatment involved...

ENWEndNote BIBJabRef, Mendeley RISPapers, Reference Manager, RefWorks, Zotero AMA Kubik B, Jurkiewicz Kołpa M, Stępień K. Nurses’ health in the context of depressive symptoms. Medical Studies/Studia Medyczne. 2018;34(2):147-152. doi:10.5114/ms.2018.76876. APA Kubik, B., Jurkiewicz, Kołpa, M., & Stępień, (2018). Medyczne, 34(2), 147-152. https://doi.org/10.5114/ms.2018.76876 Chicago Barbara, Beata Małgorzata and Krystyna Stępień. 2018. "Nurses’ symptoms". Medyczne 34 (2): Harvard pp.147-152....

Surgical site infections (SSIs) are among the most common healthcare-associated infections. They associated with longer post-operative hospital stays, additional surgical procedures, risk of treatment in intensive care units and higher mortality. SSIs were detected patients hospitalized a 40-bed orthopaedics ward 2009-2018. The total number study was 15,678. results divided into two 5-year periods before after introduction SSI prevention plan. conducted as part national Healthcare-Associated...

Background: Childhood overweight and obesity are common causes of metabolic disorders that persist until adulthood. Objectives: The purpose this study was to determine the prevalence high-normal arterial blood pressure (ABP) in children with excess body weight. Material Methods: A total 1,093 schoolchildren aged 10 - 12 years (51% girls 49% boys) participated study. children’s weight, height, fat percentage (BFP), waist hip circumference, ABP were measured. waist-to-height ratio (WHtR)...

Introduction. Poorly-controlled diabetes mellitus leads to organ-related complications of this disease and in order prevent such complications, change lifestyle is essential importance. By correcting metabolic control patients with type 2 diabetes, it possible slow down their progress further development. The aim the study was evaluate influence on chronic complications. Material method. included a group 206 aged between 30 66 older, duration up 5 years. 183 fully completed questionnaires...

Introduction. Stress is an inherent element of human life. World Health Organization points to stress as the most harmful factor influencing life people today. One effects extensive depression, which spread so widely that it now called “common cold psychological disorders”. Aim. The aim study was describe stressful situations and estimate prevalence depressive symptoms among young people. Material methods. research included 100 20 35 years age (Internet survey). questionnaire prepared...

Objectives: The objective of the study was getting to know knowledge and attitudes towards hand hygiene (HH) among Polish patients healthcare workers (HCWs). Methods: 459 respondents replied survey: 173 (37.6%) 286 (62.3%) HCWs; 57 HCWs were additionally interviewed. Results: Few knew used “5 moments for HH” in required situations. Both rated HH other poorly: only 75% 54% noticed application before blood sample collection, but 1/2 interviewed did not encounter a request from patient....

<p><strong>ABSTRACT</strong><br /><strong>INTRODUCTION.</strong> The guidelines issued by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2009 regarding hand hygiene (HH) health care provided professionals with scientific evidence that argued HH principles should be respected when dealing patients. Despite passage of years and strenuous attempts to introduce these recommendations Polish facilities for prevention healthcare-associated infections (HAI), are still not...

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Background and Objectives: Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the most common healthcare-associated (HAIs) in surgical wards. The highest risk of developing SSI is carried by operations involving implants, such as: hip prosthesis (HPRO), knee (KPRO), open reduction fracture (FX), closed with internal fixation (CR). Objectives. objective study was to assess incidence patients subjected HPRO, KPRO, FX, CR procedures orthopaedics trauma wards 2014-2018 considering factors included SIR index....