A5014461644- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Organ Transplantation Techniques and Outcomes
- Health Policy Implementation Science
- Renal Transplantation Outcomes and Treatments
- Telomeres, Telomerase, and Senescence
- Obesity and Health Practices
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- Primary Care and Health Outcomes
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Diabetes and associated disorders
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Cytomegalovirus and herpesvirus research
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Complement system in diseases
- Nutritional Studies and Diet
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Pancreatic function and diabetes
- Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor
- Organ Donation and Transplantation
- Empathy and Medical Education
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Urticaria and Related Conditions
- Mesenchymal stem cell research
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
Pomeranian Medical University
2012-2023
Meditest
2022-2023
Newcastle University
2017
Maastricht University
2017
University of Kent
2017
Linköping University
2017
Neurosciences Institute
2017
Consorci Institut D'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer
2017
Government of Catalonia
2017
Medical University of Warsaw
2017
This study addresses the limited knowledge among Polish family doctors of scales for evaluating palliative care patients and their ability to assess symptoms using those scales. The aim was identify potential advantages disadvantages implementing this type tools. A Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI) conducted primary health doctors. survey assessed usage selected medical (KPS, ECOG, NRS, Barthel, Katz, ESAS, a non-existent scale bias check) in daily practice physicians relation patients....
Introduction: Antibiotic resistance is a major public health problem in Europe. Most antibiotics are sold only by prescription Poland, and it mainly up to physicians decide whether start antibiotic treatment. Therefore, we analyzed the factors influencing prescribing of for upper respiratory tract infections primary care attitudes toward resistance, knowledge principles use. Methods: We conducted CAWI (Computer-Assisted Web Interview) survey, carried out using proprietary survey distributed...
To test if training and support, financial reimbursement option of referring screen-positive patients to an internet-based method giving advice (eBI) can increase primary health-care providers' delivery Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT)-C-based screening heavy drinkers.Cluster randomized factorial trial with 12-week implementation measurement period.Primary units (PHCU) in different locations throughout Catalonia, England, the Netherlands, Poland Sweden.A total 120 PHCU, 24...
Weight bias and weight stigma pose significant challenges in healthcare, particularly affecting obesity management practices patient care quality. Our study evaluates their prevalence impact among healthcare professionals Poland. Using the Fat Phobia Scale custom questions, we surveyed 686 via Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI). Results reveal a moderate level of explicit (mean score: 3.60 ± 0.57), with variations across professional groups: physicians (3.70 0.48), dietitians (3.51...
Introduction Statins are the primary medications used to treat lipid disorders. However, numerous myths surrounding statin therapy lead patient non-adherence and discontinuation. The aim of this study was assess most common concerns regarding use. Material methods A survey conducted targeting doctors using an online questionnaire first section included questions socio-economic status, while second focused on experiences related refusing treatment due fears specific side effects, encounters...
The European level of alcohol consumption, and the subsequent burden disease, is high compared to rest world. While screening brief interventions in primary healthcare are cost-effective, most countries they have hardly been implemented routine healthcare. In this study, we aim examine effectiveness efficiency three implementation that chosen address key barriers for improvement: training support lack knowledge motivation providers; financial reimbursement compensate time investment;...
To determine the relation between existing levels of alcohol screening and brief intervention rates in five European jurisdictions role security therapeutic commitment by participating primary healthcare professionals.Health care professionals consisting of, 409 GPs, 282 nurses 55 other staff including psychologists, social workers nurse aids from 120 health centres participated a cross-sectional 4-week survey. The participants registered all activities as part their normal routine. also...
<h3>PURPOSE</h3> We aimed to test whether 3 strategies—training and support, financial reimbursement, an option direct screen-positive patients Internet-based method of giving brief advice—have a longer-term effect on primary care clinicians’ delivery screening advice heavy drinkers operationalized with the Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test–Consumption (AUDIT-C) tool. <h3>METHODS</h3> undertook cluster randomized factorial trial 12-week implementation period in 120 health units...
This study aimed to analyze and predict interest in mental health-related queries created Google Trends (GT) during the COVID-19 pandemic. The tool collected data on search engine provided real-time surveillance. Five key phrases: “depression”, “insomnia”, ”loneliness”, “psychologist”, “psychiatrist”, were studied for period from 25 September 2016 19 2021. predictions upcoming trend carried out 2021 2023 estimated by a hybrid five-component model. results show decrease of “depression”...
The outcome of kidney allograft transplantation is associated with numerous donor-dependent and recipient-dependent immunological non-immunological factors. Studies on genetic factors affecting the aspects, like ageing patient are still lacking. aim this study was analysis relative telomere length (RTL; T/S ratio) in biopsy specimens transplanted its correlation delayed graft function (DGF), acute rejection (AR) chronic dysfunction (CAD). enrolled 119 Caucasian recipients (64 M/55 F, mean...
In this paper, we test path models that study the interrelations between primary health care provider attitudes towards working with drinkers, their screening and brief advice activity, receipt of training support financial reimbursement. Study participants were 756 providers from 120 units (PHCUs) in different locations throughout Catalonia, England, The Netherlands, Poland, Sweden. Our interventions reimbursement to providers. design was a randomized factorial trial baseline measurement...
Due to poor eating habits, insufficient physical activity, and nicotine use, schizophrenia patients are at increased risk of lifestyle diseases. Factors contributing unhealthy behaviors include lower socioeconomic status level education as well social isolation. Schizophrenia manifestations such amotivation, apathy, cognitive deficits can further hinder development proper health habits. The aim this study was assess the possible association between lifestyle-related choices symptoms...
Caries has a negative influence on health and is still public problem among children adolescents in Poland. The aim of this study was to analyze the association dietary habits, oral hygiene behaviors frequency usage dental services with caries index teenagers North-West enrolled 264 (147M/117F) aged 15. Participants filled out questionnaire regarding age, sex, visits dentist, habits behaviors, Decayed Missing Filled Teeth Index (DMFT) calculated. found 88.6% subjects. lower or no experience...
Introduction:The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has facilitated access to health care services through telemedicine in Poland, where it not been a common approach so far. Therefore, the aim of this study was evaluate as form provision Polish system. Methods:An online questionnaire distributed 2,318 patients and workers. Questions included telemedical usage, attitude toward consultations, who should decide about nature consultation, advantages disadvantages telemedicine,...
Ischaemia-reperfusion injury (IRI) is a factor leading to the damages of transplanted kidney, what affects mainly proximal tubules. Early monitoring tubule damage can be an efficient tool predict allograft dysfunction. Present in tubules, N-acetyl-beta-glucosaminidase (NAG) lysosomal enzyme whose excretion rises as result IRI or acute rejection. The aim this study was monitor NAG urine activity evaluate early damage, and try long-term function kidney.The enrolled 87 Caucasian renal...
Interleukin 17 is a proinflammatory cytokine involved in immune response after allograft transplantation. IL-17 family of cytokines includes IL-17A and IL-17F. Previous studies have demonstrated that the rs2275913 IL17A rs11465553 IL17F gene polymorphism are associated with kidney function. Because association between these polymorphisms post-transplant response, we assume single nucleotide may affect morphological structure transplanted kidney. The aim this study was to examine rs2397084,...
Obesity impacts mental health greatly. Psychological factors may influence the effectiveness of its treatment. This study aimed to compare symptoms generalised anxiety disorder and depression among adult women across different weight categories. The sample comprised 1105 women. computer-assisted web interview (CAWI) utilising seven-item Generalised Anxiety Disorders Scale (GAD-7) nine-item Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used. Both GAD-7 PHQ-9 scores correlated positively with BMI...
Introduction: In Poland, the area of self-medication requires scientific and organizational evaluation. So far, no solutions sanctioning have been introduced. Therefore, aim this study was to recognize analyze practical experience outpatient physicians regarding their patients, as well children by caregivers. Methods: This enrolled 386 participants used a Computer-Assisted Web Interview that disseminated online from 4th July 2023 23rd August 2023. The survey addressed healthcare working in...
Obesity is a complex disease with numerous health complications, influenced by factors such as genetics, lifestyle, mental health, societal impact, economic status, comorbidities, and treatments. This multicenter study included adults aged ≥35 years referred to CVD prevention program, where sociodemographic data, anthropometric examinations, laboratory tests, HLPCQ responses were collected. The analyzed 1044 patients mean age of 47.9 years. Among them, 22.2% (232 patients) diagnosed obesity....
The immunoglobulin-like molecules intercellular adhesion molecule-1 (ICAM-1) and vascular (VCAM-1) are responsible for endothelial cell-leukocyte followed by transmigration of leukocytes through the cell lining. aim this study was to examine correlation between polymorphisms in ICAM1 VCAM1 genes histopathological changes transplanted kidney biopsies.The enrolled 82 Caucasian renal transplant recipients (48 males, 34 females). Genotyping rs5498 rs1041163 rs3170794 gene performed using...
The human body requires folic acid (FA) to produce blood cells, secure cell division, and growth. Moreover, this vitamin is important in the prevention of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Because results studies on use FA CVD are ambiguous, it seems necessary conduct further research, which will explain cases supplementation effective.To assess impact coagulation, inflammatory, lipid parameters, kidney function subjects with atherosclerosis risk factors, depending content their diet.The study...
Obesity often subjects individuals to stigmatization, impacting self-esteem, contributing depression, social isolation, and even exacerbating weight gain. Our research aimed evaluate stigma, fat phobia, their expressions, obesity-related knowledge among media internet respondents medical practitioners in Poland.Conducted through Computer-Assisted Web Interview (CAWI), our study employed the Fat Phobia Scale (FPS) tailored questions, analyzing 1705 questionnaires.The averaged a score of 3.60...