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SOCIAL NETWORKS AND NURSING STUDENTS
No full textDruštvene mreže mrežna su platforma koja korisnicima omogućuje interakciju, komunikaciju i dijeljenje sadržaja s drugima diljem svijeta. Glavna svrha društvenih mreža je olakšati ljudima povezivanje bez obzira na geografsku udaljenost. Korisnici mogu objavljivati svoje ideje, fotografije i videa te komunicirati putem komentara, poruka i chata. Društvene mreže pružaju priliku za izražavanje osobnih interesa, promoviranje događaja i izgradnju zajednica oko jedinstvenih tema. Pretjerana uporaba može dovesti do ovisnosti, gubitka privatnosti i negativnih učinaka na mentalno zdravlje. Oponašanje drugih, cyberbullying i širenje dezinformacija neki su od problema s kojima se korisnici mogu suočiti. Također su postale važan alat za oglašavanje, marketing i promicanje poslovanja. Važno je identificirati potencijalne ranjivosti i upravljati njima kako bi se osigurala sigurnost svih korisnika na mreži.
Cilj ovog rada je osvijestiti problematiku ove složene dinamiku između studenata sestrinstva i društvenih mreža, te analizirati kako društvene platforme oblikuju njihove identitete, njihove odnose s drugima i njihovu svijest o svijetu oko sebe. Na ovaj način pokušat ćemo istražit pozitivne aspekte i izazove s kojima se susreću mladi, pa tako i studenti sestrinstva u digitalnom dobu, razvijajući dublje razumijevanje ovog suvremenog fenomena.
Istraživanje se provelo tijekom veljače i ožujka na Fakultetu zdravstvenih studija Sveučilišta u Rijeci. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 131 studenata prijediplomskog studija sestrinstva. Podaci za ovo istraživanje su prikupljeni na temelju upitnika izrađenog u Googleforms-u. Pitanja u upitniku su podijeljena u 2 dijela.
Rezultati istraživanja pokazali su da se 2 hipoteze prihvaćaju, a jedna djelomično prihvaća. Hipoteza 1 se djelomično prihvaća jer s obzirom na vrijeme nema drugih razlika, hipoteza 2 dokazuje kako studenti sestrinstva koji učestalije objavljuju vlastite sadržaje na društvenim mrežama skloniji su većem zadovoljstvu u odnosu na studente koji ne objavljuju vlastite sadržaje na društvenim mrežama, a hipoteza 3 dokazuje da će studenti sestrinstva koji koriste društvene mreže kao izvor zdravstvenih informacija vjerojatno spoznati promjene u mišljenju pouzdanosti takvih informacija.Social networks are an online platform that allows users to interact, communicate and share content with others around the world. The main purpose of social networks is to make it easier for people to connect regardless of geographical distance. Users can post their ideas, photos and videos and communicate through comments, messages and chat. Social networks provide an opportunity to express personal interests, promote events and build communities around unique topics. Overuse can lead to addiction, loss of privacy, and negative effects on mental health. Imitating others, cyberbullying and spreading misinformation are some of the problems users may face. They have also become an important tool for advertising, marketing and business promotion. It is important to identify and manage potential vulnerabilities to ensure the safety of all users online.
The aim of this thesis is to raise awareness of the issue of this complex dynamic between nursing students and social networks, and to analyze how social platforms shape their identities, their relationships with others and their awareness of the world around them. In this way, we will try to explore the positive aspects and challenges faced by young people, including nursing students in the digital age, developing a deeper understanding of this contemporary phenomenon.
Research results showed that 2 hypotheses are accepted and one partially accepted. Hypothesis 1 is partially accepted because with respect to time there are no other differences, hypothesis 2 proves that nursing students who post their own content more frequently on social networks are more prone to greater satisfaction compared to students who do not post their own content on social networks, and hypothesis 3 proves that nursing students who use social networks as a source of health information are likely to realize changes in the opinion of the reliability of such information
OCCURRENCE OF POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS IN THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT OF THE INSTITUTE FOR DIGESTIVE SURGERY: research
No full textKomplikacije nakon operacija na digestivnoj kirurgiji mogu biti raznolike i ozbiljne, zahtijevajući pažljivo praćenje i brzu intervenciju. Ove komplikacije mogu utjecati na razli-čite dijelove probavnog sustava i uključivati mehaničke, infektivne, metaboličke i tromboemboličke probleme. Neke od najčešćih komplikacija o kojima ćemo nešto više reći u nastavku su dekubitus, uroinfekcije, bakterijemije, pneumonije, dehiscijencija anastomoze, dehiscijencija rane, krvarenja i pleuralni izljevi.
Cilj ovog istraživanja je istražiti pojavnost postoperativnih komplikacija u Jedinici intenzivne njege Zavoda za digestivnu kirurgiju, utvrditi koja je najčešća komplikacija te is-tražiti postoji li pozitivna konekcija između komplikacija i dobi pacijenta.
Istraživanje se provelo tijekom svibnja i lipnja 2024. godine u KBC-u Rijeci, u Jedinici intenzivne njege Zavoda za digestivnu kirurgiju. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 200 pacijenata koji su hospitalizirani od prosinca 2023. godine do lipnja 2024.godine. Podaci za ovo istraživanje su prikupljeni anonimno iz baze podataka Kliničkog bolničkog centra Rijeka iz sustava IBIS.
Rezultati istraživanja pokazali su da su 2 hipoteze opovrgnute, a jedna se hipoteza prihvaća. Hipoteza 1 dokazuje da se komplikacije pacijenata u Jedinici intenzivne njege Zavoda za digestivnu kirurgiju pojavljuju u učestalosti manjoj od 50%, hipoteza 2 dokazuje da je najučestalija komplikacija na istom odjelu pleuralni izljev, a hipoteza 3 dokazuje pozitivnu korelaciju između dobi pacijenata i komplikacija u Jedinici intenzivne njege Zavoda za digestivnu kirurgiju.Complications after digestive surgery can be diverse and serious, requiring careful monitoring and prompt intervention. These complications can affect different parts of the digestive system and include mechanical, infectious, metabolic and thromboembolic problems. Some of the most common complications, which we will talk more about below, are pressure ulcers, urinary infections, bacteria, pneumonia, anastomosis dehiscence, wound dehiscence, bleeding and pleural effusions.
The aim of this research is to investigate the occurrence of postoperative complications in the only Intensive care unit of the Department of Digestive Surgery, to determine which is the biggest complication, and to investigate whether there is a positive relationship between complications and the patient's age.
The research was conducted during May and June 2024 at KBC Rijeka, in the Intensive care unit of the Institute for Digestive Surgery. 200 patients who were hospitalized from December 2023 to June 2024 participated in the research. Data for this research were collected anonymously from the Rijeka Clinical Hospital Center database from the IBIS system.
The research results showed that 2 hypotheses were refuted, and one hypothesis was accepted. Hypothesis 1 proves that complications of patients in the Intensive care unit of the Department of Digestive Surgery occur with a frequency of less than 50%, hypothesis 2 proves that the most frequent complication in the same department is pleural effusion, and hypothesis 3 proves a positive correlation between the age of patients and complications in the Intensive care unit care of the Institute for Digestive Surgery
Comparison of breast tumor size in contrast mammography and magnetic resonance imaging
No full textUvod: Rak dojke predstavlja značajan javnozdravstveni problem zbog visoke smrtnosti među ženama. Rano otkrivanje i precizna procjena veličine tumora ključni su za uspješno liječenje. Efikasne metode dijagnostike omogućuju bolje planiranje terapije i potencijalno poboljšavaju ishode liječenja. U ovom su kontekstu, kontrastna mamografija (CEM) i magnetska rezonancija (MR) dvije metode oslikavanja dojki koje se koriste za procjenu veličine tumora.
Cilj istraživanja: Cilj je ovog istraživanja bio usporediti preciznost kontrastne mamografije (CEM) i magnetske rezonancije (MR) u procjeni veličine tumora dojke.
Materijali i metode: U istraživanje su uključene dvadeset i dvije pacijentice kod kojih se patohistološki potvrdila maligna lezija u dojci, a koje su prije operacije podvrgnute oslikavanju CEM-om i MR-om dojki. Podaci su prikupljeni i analizirani retrospektivno kako bi se utvrdila razlika u procijenjenoj veličini tumora između CEM-a i MR-a u odnosu na patohistološki nalaz. Analizom su obuhvaćeni slijedeći parametri: veličina tumora na CEM-u, na MR-u te na konačnom patohistološkom nalazu. Evidentirani su status estrogenskih receptora (ER), progesteronskih receptora (PR), indeks proliferacije Ki67, ekspresija HER2 receptora te status limfnih čvorova. U statističkoj obradi koristio se Pearsonov koeficijent korelacije za usporedbu različitih slikovnih modaliteta te statistička značajnost razlika uz pomoć t-testa.
Rezultati: Obje metode imaju tendenciju precjenjivanja veličine tumora u odnosu na konačnu, patohistološki određenu veličinu tumora. Statistički značajna razlika između veličina tumora određenih pomoću CEM-a i MR-a nije pronađena (p=0,08). Međutim, CEM je pokazao veću preciznost u određivanju veličine tumora u odnosu na PHD u usporedbi s MR-om. Ova otkrića sugeriraju da, iako su obje metode korisne za preoperativnu procjenu, postoji potreba za poboljšanjem njihove preciznosti u odnosu na PHD. Zaključak: Istraživanje je pokazalo da su i CEM i MR korisni alati za preoperativnu procjenu proširenosti raka dojke, no s tendencijom precjenjivanja veličine tumora. Obje metode komplementarne su te se nadopunjuju no u slučaju kontraindikacija za MR, može se koristiti CEM i obrnuto, čime se osigurava sveobuhvatan pristup preoperativnoj procjeni proširenosti raka dojke. Daljnja istraživanja su potrebna kako bi se optimizirali protokoli za precizno mjerenje tumora i smanjila varijabilnost među različitim slikovnim metodama u cilju bolje kliničke prakse i povoljnijih ishoda za pacijente.Introduction: Breast cancer represents a significant public health issue due to its high mortality rate among women. Early detection and precise assessment of tumor size are crucial for successful treatment. Effective diagnostic methods enable better therapy planning and potentially improve treatment outcomes. In this context, contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are two imaging methods used to assess breast tumor size.
Research objective: The objective of this study was to compare the accuracy of contrast- enhanced mammography (CEM) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in assessing breast tumor size. Materials and Methods: The study included twenty – two patients with pathologically confirmed malignant breast lesions, who underwent preoperative breast imaging both CEM and MRI. Data were collected and analyzed retrospectively to determine the difference in estimated tumor size between CEM and MRI in relation to the pathological findings. The analysis covered the following parameters: tumor size on CEM, tumor size on MRI, and the final pathological tumor size; estrogen receptor (ER) status, progesterone receptor (PR) status, Ki67 proliferation indeks, HER2 receptor expression, and lymph node status were recorded. Pearson correlation coefficient was used for comparing different imaging modalities, and the statistical significance of differences were assessed using the t-test. Results: Both methods tend to overestimate tumor size compared to the final pathologically determined tumor size. No statistically significant difference was found between the tumor sizes determined by CEM and MRI (p=0.08). However, CEM showed greater accuracy in determining tumor size compared to the pathological findings than MRI. These findings suggest that, although both methods are useful for preoperative assessment, there is a need to improve their accuracy relative to pathological findings.
Conclusion: The study demonstrated that both CEM and MRI are valuable tools for preoperative assessment of breast cancer extent, though with a tendency to overestimate tumor size. The methods are complementary and can be used interchangeably in case of contraindications for MRI or CEM, ensuring a comprehensive approach to preoperative assessment of breast cancer extent. Further research is needed to optimize protocols for preciese tumor measurement and reduce variability among different imaging methods to achieve better clinical practice and more favorable patient outcomes
Incidence of decompression sickness in divers in the County of Zadar: research
No full textUvod i cilj istraživanja: Dekompresijska bolest, poznata i kao "bolest ronioca", ozbiljan je zdravstveni rizik koji se temelji na Henryjevom zakonu o rastvaranju plinova u tjelesnim tekućinama pod utjecajem tlaka. Simptomi variraju od blagih do teških, a brza dijagnoza i liječenje su bitni za oporavak. Prevencija, koja uključuje pridržavanje dekompresijskih protokola i ronilačkih tehnika, od neophodnog je značaja. Materijali i metode: Ovo istraživanje proučava bolesnike s dijagnozom DCS koji su obrađivani u Općoj bolnici Zadar tijekom jedanaest godina, koristeći podatke iz bolničkog informacijskog sustava za proučavanje sociodemografskih karakteristika i ishoda liječenja. Uključeni su bolesnici stariji od 18 godina, a obrada se temeljila na deskriptivnoj statistici i statističkim testovima, s naglaskom na povezanost između različitih varijabli. Etički pristup bio je osiguran odobrenjem Etičkog povjerenstva. Rezultati: Tijekom jedanaestogodišnjeg razdoblja proučavanja istraživanje DSC uključivalo je 15 bolesnika. Većinu slučajeva (66,67 %) činili su bolesnici u dobi od 30 do 49 godina, dok je manji postotak bio zabilježen među mlađima i starijima. Muškarci su činili veći dio uzorka (73,33 %). Promatrano po godinama, incidencija DCS-a bila je najviša 2016. i 2020., dok u nekim godinama nije bilo zabilježenih slučajeva. Većina dijagnoza odnosila se na DCS (86,67 %), s rijetkim slučajevima barotraume uha i drugih efekata tlaka. Zaključak: Istraživanje u Općoj bolnici Zadar pokazalo je veću učestalost DCS kod ronilaca između 30 i 49 godina i kod muškaraca, što je suprotno od očekivanog većeg broja slučajeva kod osoba starijih od 50 godina. Odsutnost smrtnih ishoda ukazuje na učinkovitost trenutačnih metoda liječenja. Rezultati ističu važnost edukacije i prevencije u smanjenju pojavnosti DCS među roniocima te potrebu za daljnjim istraživanjima za poboljšanje preventivnih i terapijskih metoda.Introduction and research objectives: Introduction and aim of the research: Decompression sickness, also known as "divers' disease"," is a serious health risk based on Henry's law of gas solubility in body fluids under pressure. Symptoms range from mild to severe, and prompt diagnosis and treatment are essential for recovery. Prevention, which includes adherence to decompression protocols and diving techniques, is of paramount importance. Materials and methods: In this study, patients diagnosed with decompression sickness and treated at the Zadar General Hospital over an 11-year period were analyzed using data from the hospital's information system to examine sociodemographic characteristics and treatment outcomes. The analysis was based on descriptive statistics and statistical tests, focusing on the relationship between different variables. Ethical access was ensured through ethics committee approval. Results: During the eleven-year analysis period, 15 patients were included in the study of decompression sickness (DCS) at the General Hospital of Zadar. The majority of cases (66.67%) were patients aged 30 to 49 years, while a lower percentage was seen in younger and older patients. The majority of the sample consisted of men (73.33%). By year, the incidence of DCS was highest in 2016 and 2020, while in some years no cases were recorded. Most diagnoses were related to decompression sickness (86.67%), with rare cases related to barotrauma of the ear and other pressure effects. Conclusion: Research conducted by the Zadar General Hospital has shown that DCS is more common in divers aged 30 to 49 and in men than in people over 50. The fact that there were no deaths indicates the effectiveness of current treatment methods. The results highlight the importance of education and prevention to reduce the incidence of decompression sickness in divers and the need for further research to improve prevention and treatment methods
Physical activity during pregnancy and the impact of activity on birth outcomes: research
No full textUvod i cilj istraživanja: Tjelesna aktivnost neizostavna je komponenta visoke kvalitete života trudnice. Trudnoća donosi mnogo promjena u organizmu pa je time povećana potreba za brigom za vlastito zdravlje trudnice i zdravlje fetusa, a tome doprinosi tjelesna aktivnost. Cilj istraživanja je ispitati povezanost između razine tjelesne aktivnosti tijekom trudnoće i ishoda poroda.
Ispitanici i metode: U istraživanju su bile uključene rodilje u dobi od 18 do 40 godina. Istraživanje je provedeno na uzorku od 132 žena. Istraživanje je provedeno online, putem anonimne ankete sa zatvorenim tipom pitanja, obuhvaćajući rodilje iz cijele Republike Hrvatske. Metoda uzorkovanja je prigodni uzorak, a razlike kategorijskih varijabli testirane su x2 (hi-kvadrat) testom.
Rezultati: Najčešća aktivnost među ženama je hodanje, koje prakticira 56,39 % od ukupnog broja trudnica. Većina njih hoda 3 – 4 puta tjedno, što čini 18,94 % ukupnog broja trudnica. Redovita tjelesna aktivnost, definirana kao vježbanje svaki dan, prakticira četvrtina ispitanica, što sugerira relativno visok stupanj svijesti o važnosti tjelesne aktivnosti. Ukupno gledano, najveći broj žena, bez obzira na razinu tjelesne aktivnosti, rodilo je u 40. tjednu trudnoće (53,79 %). Najveći postotak prirodnih poroda zabilježen je kod žena s umjerenom razinom tjelesne aktivnosti, dok je najniži postotak prirodnih poroda zabilježen kod žena s niskom razinom tjelesne aktivnosti.
Zaključak: Najčešće korišten oblik tjelesne aktivnosti kod trudnica bilo je hodanje, a razinu tjelesne aktivnosti najviše označavaju kao umjerenu. Ovim istraživanjem potvrđena je učestalost prirodnih poroda koja je bila kod trudnica koje su za vrijeme trudnoće provodile tjelesne aktivnosti umjerenog intenziteta.Introduction and research objective: Physical activity is an indispensable component of a high quality of life for a pregnant woman. Pregnancy brings a lot of changes in the body, so there is an increased need to take care of the pregnant woman's own health and the health of the fetus, and physical activity contributes to this. The aim of the research is to examine the relationship between the level of physical activity during pregnancy and the outcome of childbirth.
Participants and methods: The study included mothers aged 18 to 40. The research was conducted on a sample of 137 women. The research was conducted online, through an anonymous survey with closed type questions, covering mothers from all over the Republic of Croatia. The sampling method is a convenience sample.
Results: The most common activity among women is walking, practiced by 56.39 % of the total number of pregnant woman. Most of them walk 3-4 times a week, which accounts for 18.94 % of the total number of pregnant woman. Regular physical activity, defined as exercising every day, is practiced by a quarter of the respondents, which suggests a relatively high level of awareness of the importance of physical activity. Overall, the largest number of women, regardless of the level of physical activity, gave birth in the 40th week of pregnancy (53.79 %). The highest percentage of natural births was recorded among women with a moderate level of physical activity, while the lowest percentage of natural births was recorded among women with a low level of physical activity.
Conclusion: The most frequently used form of physical activity among pregnant women was walking, and the level of physical activity was mostly marked as moderate. This research confirmed the frequency of natural births in pregnant women who performed physical activities of moderate intensity during pregnancy
Nursing student's knowledge and attitudes about anorexia and bulimia
No full textAnoreksija i bulimija predstavljaju složene poremećaje prehrane koji su karakterizirani izrazitom kontrolom nad tjelesnom težinom i hranom. Procijenjeno je da u Hrvatskoj godišnje od poremećaja prehrane oboli 35 000 – 45 000 osoba. Anoreksija, bulimija te poremećaj prejedanja spadaju u najpoznatije poremećaje prehrane. Iako poremećaji prehrane pogađaju i žene i muškarce, ipak su puno učestaliji kod ženskog spola.
Cilj ovoga rada je ispitati razinu znanja i stavove redovnih i izvanrednih studenata prijediplomskog studija sestrinstva Fakulteta zdravstvenih studija u Rijeci o anoreksiji i bulimiji.
Istraživanje znanja i stavova studenata provedeno je putem online anketnog upitnika. Za prikaz podataka korištene su tablice i grafovi.
Upitnik je ukupno ispunilo 100 studenata prijediplomskog studija sestrinstva Fakulteta zdravstvenih studija u Rijeci. Prema statusu studenata, 46.9% studenata navelo je da su izvanredni studenti, a 53.1% da su redovni studenti.
Analiza prikupljenih podataka ukazala je da ne postoji statistički značajna razlika u znanjima i stavovima između redovnih i izvanrednih studenata. Također utvrđeno je da su stavovi studenata pretežito pozitivni, a znanje je loše.Anorexia and bulimia are complex eating disorders characterized by extreme control over body weight and food. It is estimated that 35 000 to 45 000 people fall ill with eating disorders in Croatia every year. Anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorders are some of the most known eating disorders. Althought eating disorders affect both men and woman, they are much more common in women.
The aim of this research is to examine the level of knowledge and attitudes of regular and part – time undergraduate nursing students at the Faculty of Health studies in Rijeka about anorexia and bulimia.
The research about students' knowledge and attitudes was conducted by online quiestionnaire. Tables and graphs were used to display the data.
A total of 100 undergraduate nursing students of the Faculty of Health Studies in Rijeka completed the questionnaire. According to student status, 46.9% of students stated that they were part-time students, and 53.1% stated that they were full-time students.
The analysis of the collected data indicated that there is no statistically significant difference in knowledge and attitudes between full-time and part-time students. It was also established that the attitudes of students are mostly positive, and their knowledge is poor
Knowledge of students on human papilloma virus (HPV)
No full textInfekcija HPV-om najrasprostranjenija je spolno prenosiva infekcija. Otkriveno je više
od 200 genotipova virusa, no razlikujemo one visokorizične odnosno onkogene (tip 16 i 18) i
niskorizične (tip 6 i 11). Postoje rizični čimbenici za infekciju HPV-om a to su rano stupanje u
spolne odnose, nezaštićeni spolni odnos, promiskuitetno ponašanje, konzumacija droga i
alkohola. U većini slučajeva infekcija je asimptomatska i ne zahtjeva liječenje. Najučestalije
mjesto infekcije je koža, zatim mokraćni sustav, genitalije, dušnik, jednjak i bukalna sluznica.
Statistički podaci s HZJZ pokazuju kako je više od 80% populacije koje je seksualno aktivno
zaraženo HPV-om.
Prevencija podrazumijeva edukaciju, cijepljenje i rani probir na rak vrata maternice. Papa test
predstavlja zlatni standard u otkrivanju zaraze HPV-om. Liječenje infekcije ovisi o težini bolesti
i simptomima.
Istraživanje je prikazalo znanje učenika o HPV infekciji srednjih škola s obzirom na smjer škole
koju pohađaju, spol učenika te koliko ih je bilo educirano o HPV-u do sada. Utvrđeno je da
ženski spol ima veće znanje o HPV-u u odnosu na muški spol. Isto tako pronađena je razlika u
znanju između učenika srednje medicinske škole i gimnazije. Veću razinu znanja imali su
učenici medicinske škole. Vise od 73% učenika je do sada educirano o HPV-u, no bez obzira
na educiranost najveći broj ispitanika imao je 5 bodova na ispitu znanja od maksimalnih 10.HPV infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection. More than 200 virus
genotypes have been identified, where we distinguish between high-risk and oncogenic ones
(type 16 and 18) and low-risk ones (type 6 and 11). There are risk factors for a HPV infection,
such as early sexual intercourse, unprotected sex, promiscuous behavior, drug and alcohol
abuse. In most cases, the infection is asymptomatic and does not require treatment. The most
common site of infection is the skin, followed by the urinary system, genitals, trachea,
esophagus and buccal mucosa. Statistical data from the HZJZ show that more than 80% of the
sexually active population is infected with HPV.
Prevention includes education, vaccination and early screening for cervical cancer. The Pap
smear is the gold standard in detecting HPV infections. The treatment of the infection depends
on the severity of the disease and the symptoms.
This research showed the knowledge of students about HPV infection in secondary schools with
regard to the direction of the school they attend, the gender of the students and how much they
have been educated about HPV so far. It was found that women have more knowledge about
HPV than men. A difference in knowledge was also found between students of secondary
medical school and gymnasium. The students of the medical school had a higher level of
knowledge. More than 73% of students have been educated about HPV so far, but regardless of
education, the largest number of respondents had 5 points on the knowledge test out of a
maximum of 10
The importance of informing about the preventive program for early detection of prostate cancer- a preliminary pilot study
No full textObjectives: The aim was to determine the knowledge of men about prostate cancer and screening methods, and
the influence of these factors on participation in prostate cancer screening.
Participants and methods: Participants in this observational and cross-sectional study were men aged 40 to 79
years. Participation in the study was voluntary. Data were collected in May 2023 via an anonymous online
survey.
Results: There is a lack of knowledge about prostate cancer among men in Istria. Most receive information from
the media, while a smaller number receive information from physicians. Most have heard that there is a PSA test,
but few know that it is a method for early detection. Subjects have different perceptions of digital rectal examination
and other screening methods. Some men are afraid of discomfort and pain during the examination,
while others do not consider this a problem. Most indicate that they intend to participate in screening in the
future and that early detection of prostate cancer is important and a positive attitude towards it influences the
decision to participate in the screening program.
Conclusion: The lack of knowledge about prostate cancer among men in Croatia is evident. Although most of the
respondents do not consider themselves as a risk group, a positive attitude towards early detection affects the
participation in prevention programs. Raising awareness and educating men about prostate cancer and available
screening methods are key to increasing the number of participants in prevention programs and reducing the
incidence of this disease
Razlika u funkcionalnom oporavku pacijenata nakon operacije prednje ukrižene sveze dvama različitim pristupima u srednjoj fazi rehabilitacije
No full textRuptura prednje ukrižene sveze spada u jednu od najčešćih ozljedama koljenog zgloba. Prednja ukrižena sveza jedna je od glavnih stabilizatora koljenog zgloba, stoga je pravilno liječenje rupture presudno za njegovo izliječenje. Cilj ovog rada je ispitati postoji li razlika u funkcionalnom oporavku (fleksija, ekstenzija i oteklina zgloba) nakon operacije prednje ukrižene sveze dvama različitim pristupima (ST/GT ili BPTB graft), u srednjoj fazi rehabilitacije, od 4-8 tjedna od operacije.
Istraživanje je provedeno tijekom srpnja 2023. godine u Klinici za ortopediju Lovran. Podaci su prikupljani uvidom u fizioterapeutske kartone pacijenata kojima je učinjena rekonstrukcija prednje ukrižene sveze. Ukupni broj ispitanika je 60, a podijeljeni su u dvije skupine. Skupina ispitanika operirana korištenjem BPTB graft i druga skupina operirana korištenjem ST/GT grafta.
Istraživanje je pokazalo kako nema statistički značajne razlike u opsegu pokreta fleksije(p=0,05) i ekstenzije (p=0,09) nakon rekonstrukcije prednje ukrižene sveze dvama različitim pristupima te u cirkumferenciji preko koljenog zgloba (p=0,39)
Ne postoji statistički značajna razlika u funkcionalnom oporavku nakon rekonstrukcije prednje ukrižene sveze s obzirom na dva operacijska pristupa. U srednjim fazama rehabilitacije u funkcionalnom smislu između graftova nema razlike, te obje metode daju podjednak rezultat
INTRODUCTION TO SAMPLE AND SAMPLING IN BIOMEDICINE
No full textIn scientific research, the population is the largest statisti-cal group and consists of all the studied subjects placed in a particular time and place. Subjects express variability, and the two samples can never be equal but only similar. It is not possible to use the entire population due to limited time for research, financial issues, and, most importantly, the real availability of subjects. Hence, scientists developed a research methodology based on a sample, part of the population, generated through the process of sampling. Sampling produces a sample, but a sampling error is also described in statistics by standard error. The most important sample feature is representativeness, achieved by adequate calculation of sample size and random selection of subjects from the population that differentiates two sample types: probabilistic (random selection) and nonprobabilistic (not representative samples). Probabilistic sample types include simple random samples, stratified samples, systematic samples, and cluster samples, while nonprobabilistic samples include convenience samples and quota samples. The sample size is the only factor that the researcher can control while planning the study. However, for a sample to be representative, it is necessary to define inclusion and exclusion criteria to ensure that the respondents included in the sample have characteristics that affect the association being researched. It directly affects the statistical power of the study, and therefore, sample size has to be calculated using the statistical methods described in this paper