Taking into account the spiritual and religious dimensions is important when it comes to taking care of patients with cancer and their quality of life. The study aimed to show the degree of dependence between the level of spirituality/religiosity of people who have just been diagnosed with cancer or have been diagnosed with cancer in the past and their quality of life. The Daily Spiritual Experience Scale (DSES), the EORTC QLQ-C30 quality of life and EORTC QLQ-FA12 fatigue-related quality of life questionnaire were used. One hundred one respondents of the Catholic faith obtained 65.22 points in DSES; 49.84 points on the QLQ-C30 functioning scale, 58.75 points on the physical scale, 60.73 points on the social scale, 50.17 points on the emotional scale, 64.69 points on the cognitive scale, 55.45 points in fulfilling one’s role and 28.38 points in financial impact. In the QLQ-FA12, respondents obtained 45.94 points on the physical scale, 47.53 points on the emotional scale and 30.69 points on the cognitive scale. In the respondents’ opinion, fatigue was the disease that reduced their quality of life the most—on average, 51.27 points. The oncological patients were characterized by a high level of spirituality/religiosity and an average level of quality of life. Spirituality/religiosity had a positive relationship with physical, emotional and social functioning. On the other hand, it was negatively associated with disease symptoms, such as pain or emotional and physical fatigue. Future research is needed in the context of the quality of life, focused on the spiritual and religious sphere of functioning of cancer patients, conducted in various cultural, ethnic and religious circles, which can serve to improve the education of nurses and develop their spiritual competences.
Suicide attempts in children and adolescents constitute an important problem in society today. Suicidal behaviour does not depend on one direct cause, but on many complex factors at individual, family, social, life situation and self-defence levels. While suicide attempts in children are relatively rare, statistics among young people tend to increase throughout adolescence. In 2018, the group of persons undertaking suicidal behaviors at the age of 7-18 in Poland reached 6.9%, including 1.9% resulting in death. Accurate identifi cation of suicide determinants among people at developmental age is a key factor determining the conduct of targeted and effective preventive measures, as well as the improvement of early diagnosis and implementation of appropriate therapeutic measures.
Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the intensity of perceived stress and measure the subjective control of anxiety, anger and depression in a group of women and men staying in Polish penitentiary institutions. Design/methodology/approach The research was carried out in two penitentiary institutions located in the Lesser Poland Voivodeship at the turn of 2019/2020. The study group consisted of 152 prisoners. In the cross-sectional study, two standardised research tools – the Perceived Stress Scale and the Emotional Control Scale – were used. Findings Over half of the prisoners (57.24%) presented a high level of stress. The intensity of the perceived stress did not depend on the gender and age of the convicted persons. The general indicator of emotional control among the respondents averaged 51.82 points (standard deviation = 14.52) and ranged from 22 to 83 points, which means that people detained in penitentiary institutions suppressed their negative emotions at an average level. The prisoners had the best control over fear (M = 18.68), less over anger (M = 16.86) and the least over depression (M = 16.27). Statistical analysis showed a correlation between the level of emotional control and the intensity of perceived stress. Research limitations/implications The small sample size of the group participating in the study and narrowing of the research area means that results can not be generalised across all isolated prison population. Practical implications The results obtained from the study can be used by a multidisciplinary team to develop therapeutic programmes for convicted persons, the aim of which is to evaluate strategies for coping with stress and controlling emotions. Social implications Popularising reliable information related to the issue of experiencing stress and varied emotions in those staying in penitentiary institutions may lead to the elimination of harmful stereotypes functioning in society, as well as reduce the phenomenon of marginalisation of prisoners, and thus contribute to the success of the social rehabilitation process. Originality/value Research on the level of stress intensity in prisoners is important because the rates of mental health disorders among prisoners consistently exceed the rates of such disorders in the general population.
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a sudden, life-threatening skin reaction that is most often caused by hypersensitivity to certain medications. Genetic factors and gender also infl uence this disease's development -women are more likely to get sick. The diagnosis of toxic epidermal necrolysis is based primarily on skin lesions' characteristic image, while treatment of this disease is complex and multistage. The most important is to quickly identify the disease-inducing factor and to start intensive patient supervision because too late diagnosis or inadequate treatment may cause serious complications such as respiratory failure or septic shock. Ailments accompanying the disease, especially pain, contribute to a decrease in the patient's quality of life. In order to achieve benefi cial effects of treatment, it is necessary to specify the priority goal of nursing care, which is to improve the quality of patient's functioning. The study aimed to review current recommendations for therapeutic management and present the nursing role in patient care with a diagnosis of toxic epidermal necrolysis.
Suicide attempts in children and adolescents constitute an important problem in society today. Suicidal behaviour does not depend on one direct cause, but on many complex factors at individual, family, social, life situation and self-defence levels. While suicide attempts in children are relatively rare, statistics among young people tend to increase throughout adolescence. In 2018, the group of persons undertaking suicidal behaviors at the age of 7-18 in Poland reached 6.9%, including 1.9% resulting in death. Accurate identifi cation of suicide determinants among people at developmental age is a key factor determining the conduct of targeted and effective preventive measures, as well as the improvement of early diagnosis and implementation of appropriate therapeutic measures.
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