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Mediterranean mussel (Mytilus galloprovincialis) farm impact on meiofauna community structure in Novigrad Sea
No full textSve veća potražnja za morskim proizvodima stvara sve veći pritisak na sektor akvakulture, a time i morski okoliš. Iako uzgoj školjkaša ne zahtijeva dohranu, mijenja karakteristike vodenog stupca i utječe na morski sediment te pridnene organizme procesom biotaloženja organskog materijala. Meiofauna zajednica nastanjena u morskom sedimentu, pouzdan je bioindikator stanja okoliša i antropogenog utjecaja na morski ekosustav. Cilj rada bio je utvrditi promjene u raznolikosti i brojnosti organizama u meiofauni pod utjecajem uzgajališta školjkaša (Mytilus galloprovincialis). Sa uzgajališta dagnji u Novigradskom moru uzorkovani su uzorci sedimenta na tri postaje u ljetnom periodu godine: rubni dio uzgajališta (P1), ispod samog uzgajališta (P2) te referentna postaja (REF) na oko 700 m udaljenosti od uzgajališta. Autonomnim ronjenjem sakupljeni su triplikatni uzorci a pomoću multiparametarske sonde evidentirani fizikalnokemijski parametri vodenog stupca. Rezultati ovog istraživanja pokazali su kako ukupna brojnost organizama u meiofauni značajno varira između istraživanih postaja. Najmanje vrijednosti brojnosti zabilježene su na postaji REF, dok je najveća brojnost na postaji P2, što se povezuje sa taloženjem organske tvari. Bioraznolikost svojti bila je najveća na REF postaji sa evidentiranim razlikama samo između P1 i REF. Najzastupljenije svojte na sve tri postaje su Nematoda, Copepoda i Nauplii od kojih svojta Nematoda dominira i čija se zastupljenost povećava od REF prema P2, dok se brojnost Copepoda smanjuje. Međutim, nisu pronađene razlike u broju rijetkih svojti na istraživanom području. Rezultati ovog istraživanja pokazali su manji, lokaliziran utjecaj na brojnost i sastav zajednice meiofaune time što je ukupna brojnost zajednice meiofaune povećana na području pod direktnim utjecajem uzgajališta dagnji, dok je manja razlika u bioraznolikosti zabilježena samo između referentne postaje i postaje na rubnom dijelu uzgajališta.The increasing demand for marine products enhance the pressure on the aquaculture sector and, consequently, on the marine environment. Although shellfish farming does not require additional feeding, it alters the characteristics of the water column and affects marine sediment and benthic organisms through the process of biodeposition of organic material. Meiofauna, a microscopic community inhabiting sediment, serves as a reliable bioindicator of environmental conditions and anthropogenic impact on the marine ecosystem. The aim of this study was to determine the changes in meiofaunal community structure under the influence of mussel farm (Mytilus galloprovincialis). Sediment samples were taken at three stations during the summer period in Novigrad Sea: on the farm’s edge (i.e., P1), directly beneath the farm (i.e., P2), and control station (i.e., CTRL) located approximately 700 meters away from the farm. Triplicate samples were collected through autonomous diving, and a multiparametric sonde was used to record physico-chemical parameters of the water column. The results of our study showed significant variation in total meiofaunal abundance among the sampled stations. The lowest values were recorded at the CTRL station, while the highest abundance was observed at P2, which is associated with the deposition of organic matter. Biodiversity was the highest at the CTRL station, with differences observed only between P1 and CTRL ST. The most abundant taxa at all three stations were Nematodes, Copepods, and Nauplii, with Nematodes dominating and increasing in abundance toward P2, whereas Copepod numbers decreased. However, no differences were found in the number of rare taxa within the study area. These findings indicate a minor, localized impact on meiofauna abundance and community composition. While the total meiofauna abundance increased in area directly beneath the mussel farm, a slight difference in biodiversity was recorded only between the control station and the station on the farm’s edge instalation
Approach to families in palliative care
No full textUvod: Palijativna skrb osim na pacijenta usmjerena je i na podršku članovima obitelji. Komunikacija i pristup obiteljima predstavljaju veliki izazov, stoga je važno da tim za palijativnu skrb bude visoko educiran, stručan i pruža maksimalnu podršku. Cilj: Cilj istraživanja bio je istražiti zadovoljstvo članova obitelji pacijenata s potrebama za palijativnom skrbi kvalitetom pružene palijativne zdravstvene njege na područjima Republike Hrvatske. Metode: U istraživanju je u razdoblju od rujna do prosinca 2024. godine sudjelovalo 302 ispitanika. Korišten je anonimni online upitnik za procjenu zadovoljstva palijativnom skrbi. Za deskriptivnu analizu podataka korišteni su postotci, aritmetička sredina i standardna devijacija. Za ispitivanje razlika između skupina korištena je analiza varijance, a za procjenu povezanosti korelacijska analiza. Rezultati: Pozitivno iskustvo s primljenom palijativnom skrbi ističe 66,6%. Potrebu za napretkom naglašava 11,1% ispitanika, dok 22,2% iskazuje nezadovoljstvo. Ukupno zadovoljstvo ispitanika je M=72,1 (SD=23,8). Zadovoljstvo ispitanika komunikacijom iznosilo je M=17,3 (SD=6,4); empatijom M=35,6 (SD=12,7); kapacitetima i organizacijom rada M=19,8 (SD=6,9). Ispitanici u manjim gradovima (M=16,0; SD=6,6) imali su niže zadovoljstvo komunikacijom i profesionalnošću osoblja u palijativnoj skrbi u odnosu na ispitanike u ruralnom području (M=18,6; SD=6,8) i većem gradu (M=18,4; SD=4,9); p=0,035. Pronađena je visoka povezanost između zadovoljstva empatijom u ublažavanju boli s komunikacijom (R=0,82) i kapacitetima i organizacijom rada (R=0,71; p<0,001), te umjerena povezanost komunikacije s kapacitetima i organizacijom rada (R=0,68; p<0,001). Zaključak: Istraživanje ističe važnost edukacije, multidisciplinarnog pristupa i kvalitetne komunikacije u pružanju palijativne skrbi. Ograničeni kapaciteti i potreba za proširenjem usluga zahtijevaju jačanje resursa i bolju integraciju sustava u Republici Hrvatskoj.Introduction: Palliative care focuses not only on the patient but also on supporting family members. Communication and interaction with families is a major challenge, so it is important that the palliative care team is well trained, and professional and provides the highest level of support. Aim: The research aimed to investigate the satisfaction of family members of patients with palliative care needs with the quality of palliative healthcare provided in the Republic of Croatia. Methods: 302 respondents participated in the study from September to December 2024. An anonymous online questionnaire was used to assess satisfaction with palliative care. Percentages, arithmetic mean and standard deviation were used for descriptive data analysis. Analysis of variance was used to examine differences between groups, and correlation analysis was used to assess the relationship. Results: Positive experiences with palliative care were emphasized by 66.6% of respondents. 11.1% of respondents emphasized the need for progress, while 22.2% expressed dissatisfaction. The overall satisfaction of the respondents was M=72.1 (SD=23.8). Respondents' satisfaction with communication was M=17.3 (SD=6.4); with empathy M=35.6 (SD=12.7); with capacity and work organization M=19.8 (SD=6.9). Respondents in smaller cities (M=16.0; SD=6.6) were less satisfied with the communication and professionalism of palliative care staff than respondents in rural areas (M=18.6; SD=6.8) and larger cities (M=18.4; SD=4.9); p=0.035. A high correlation was found between satisfaction with empathy in pain relief with communication (R=0.82) and skills and work organization (R=0.71; p<0.001) and a moderate correlation of communication with skills and work organization (R=0.68; p<0.001). Conclusion: The research highlights the importance of education, a multidisciplinary approach and quality communication in palliative care. Limited capacities and the need to expand services require strengthening resources and better integration of the system in the Republic of Croatia
Problematic pornography use among croatian adolescents
No full textAdolescencija je osjetljivo razdoblje razvoja mladih te ih kao takvo čini podložnima donošenju rizičnijih odluka i razvoju problematičnog ponašanja. Problematično korištenje pornografije može nastati uslijed nemogućnosti kontrole korištenja pornografije, a postoje razni rizični i zaštitni faktori za isto. Kako bi se doprinijelo razumijevanju ovog ponašanja, cilj provedenog istraživanja bio je ispitati odnos socijalne i emocionalne usamljenosti, traženja uzbuđenja, religioznosti, općih psihopatoloških teškoća i rizičnog seksualnog ponašanja s problematičnim korištenjem pornografije kod adolescenata. U istraživanju je sudjelovalo 322 adolescenata prosječne dobi od 18 godina (M=18,44, SD=1,87, 50,9% muškaraca). Uzorak u istraživanju se sastojao od 201 (62,4%) srednjih i 121 (37,6%) kasnih adolescenata. Sudionici su ispunili upitnik socio-demografskih podataka, Skalu socijalne i emocionalne usamljenosti (Ćubela Adorić, 2004), Skalu traženja uzbuđenja (SSS - forma V, Zuckerman i sur., 1978; prema Veočić, 2017), Upitnik seksualno rizičnog ponašanja (Sinković i sur., 2012; prema Buovac i Vidaković, 2019), Skalu kompulzivnog korištenja pornografije (eng. Compulsive Pornography Consumption scale) (Noor i sur., 2014.; prema Štulhofer i sur., 2020), Upitnik za ispitivanje općih psihopatoloških teškoća kod mladih (CORE-YP, eng. Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation-Young People) (Marinković i sur., 2008) i Kratku ljestvicu religioznosti (Bezinović i sur., 2004). Rezultati su pokazali da postoji razlika u problematičnom korištenju pornografije između muškaraca i žena, gdje su muškarci ti koji pokazuju problematičnije korištenje pornografije. Nije utvrđena razlika u korištenju s obzirom na dob (srednji/kasni adolescenti) i status veze (nisu u vezi/neka vrsta veze). Uz to, utvrđena je pozitivna povezanost problematičnog korištenja pornografije s traženjem uzbuđenja i općim psihopatološkim teškoćama kod muškaraca, kao i s usamljenosti u ljubavi i obitelji i općim psihopatološkim teškoćama kod žena. Nije utvrđena povezanost niti jedne vrste usamljenosti, seksualno rizičnog ponašanja ni religioznosti s problematičnim korištenjem pornografije na poduzorku muškaraca. Također, nije utvrđena povezanost socijalne usamljenosti, traženja uzbuđenja, seksualno rizičnog ponašanja te religioznosti s problematičnim korištenjem pornografije kod ženskih sudionika. Značajnim prediktorom u objašnjenju varijance problematičnog korištenja pornografije kod muškaraca pokazalo se traženje uzbuđenja, dok su kod žena to bile usamljenost u obitelji i u ljubavi. Konačno, kod žena je utvrđena medijatorska uloga usamljenosti u obitelji između općih psihopatoloških teškoća i problematičnog korištenja pornografije. Žene koje doživljavaju više općih psihopatoloških teškoća pokazuju i češće problematično korištenje pornografije, ali posredstvom usamljenosti u obitelji. Navedeni rezultati pomažu u razumijevanju uloge psihopatoloških teškoća, traženja uzbuđenja i usamljenosti u podlozi problematičnog korištenja pornografije kod muškaraca i žena te doprinose razumijevanju istih kod domaće populacije, posebice kod djevojaka o kojima se u vidu ovog ponašanja istražuje rjeđeAdolescence is a sensitive period of youth development, making them susceptible to making risky decisions and developing problematic behavior. Problematic pornography use can arise from the inability to control pornography use, and there are various risk and protective factors for it. In order to contribute to the understanding of this behavior, the aim of study was to examine the relationship between social and emotional loneliness, sensation seeking, religiosity, general psychopathological difficulties, and risky sexual behavior with problematic pornography use among adolescents. The study included 322 adolescents with an average age of 18 years (M=18,44, SD=1,87, 50,9% males). The sample in the study consisted of 201 (62,4%) middle and 121 (37,6%) late adolescents. The participants filled out a socio-demographic data questionnaire, the Social and Emotional Loneliness Scale (Ćubela Adorić, 2004), the Sensation Seeking Scale (SSS - form V, Zuckerman et al., 1978; according to Veočić, 2017), the Sexual Risk Behavior Questionnaire (Sinković et al., 2012; according to Buovac and Vidaković, 2019), the Compulsive Pornography Use Scale (Noor et al., 2014; according to Štulhofer et al., 2020), Clinical Outcomes in Routine Evaluation - Young People (CORE-YP) (Marinković et al., 2008) and Short scale of religiosity (Bezinović et al., 2004). The results showed that there is a difference in problematic pornography use between men and women, with men reporting more problematic pornography use. No difference in use was found for the variables of age (middle/late adolescents) and relationship status (single/not single). In addition, a positive correlation was found between the problematic pornography use and sensation seeking and general psychopathological difficulties in men, as well as with loneliness in love and family and general psychopathological difficulties in women. No correlation was found between any type of loneliness, sexually risky behavior, or religiosity with problematic pornography use in men. Also, no correlation was found between social loneliness, sensation seeking, sexually risky behavior, or religiosity with problematic pornography use in female participants. A significant predictor in explaining the variance of problematic pornography use in men was sensation seeking, while in women it was loneliness in the family and in love. Finally, in women, a mediating role of loneliness in the family was found between general psychopathological difficulties and problematic pornography use. Women who experience more general psychopathological difficulties also show more frequent problematic pornography use, but through the mediation of loneliness in the family. The results provided help to understand the role of psychopathological difficulties, sensation seeking and loneliness in the background of problematic pornography use in men and women, and contribute to understanding them in the domestic population, especially in girls, who are less frequently researched in terms of this behavior
Tourist valorization of Slavonian customs related to the phenomenon of food
No full textSlavonija, regija bogate kulturne baštine i tradicije, posjeduje značajan potencijal za razvoj turizma temeljenog na nematerijalnoj baštini, posebice kroz prehrambene običaje koji su duboko ukorijenjeni u lokalni identitet. Ovaj rad bavi se turističkom valorizacijom slavonskih običaja vezanih uz fenomen prehrane, pri čemu se analiziraju tradicionalne prakse poput svinjokolje, kokodakanja, kao i vjerskih svetkovina povezanih s hranom. U radu se naglašava važnost očuvanja ovih običaja u kontekstu njihove sve veće ugroženosti uslijed modernizacije i demografskih promjena. Poseban naglasak stavlja se na ulogu gastro-kulturne baštine u kreiranju autentičnih turističkih doživljaja koji mogu privući suvremene putnike zainteresirane za kulturni turizam i gastronomska iskustva. Zaključuje se kako je nužno integrirati ove običaje u suvremene turističke strategije te ih kroz inovativne interpretacijske modele učiniti atraktivnima za posjetitelje, čime bi se doprinijelo njihovom očuvanju i daljnjem razvoju turizma u regiji.Slavonia, a region rich in cultural heritage and tradition, has significant potential for the development of tourism based on intangible heritage, especially through food customs that are deeply rooted in local identity. This paper deals with the tourist valorization of Slavonian customs related to the phenomenon of food, analyzing traditional practices as well as religious festivals related to food. The paper emphasizes the importance of preserving these customs in the context of their increasing threat due to modernization and demographic changes. Special emphasis is placed on the role of gastro-cultural heritage in creating authentic tourist experiences that can attract modern travelers interested in cultural tourism and gastronomic experiences. It is concluded that it is necessary to integrate these customs into modern tourism strategies and make them attractive to visitors through innovative interpretation models, which would contribute to their preservation and further development of tourism in the region
In the Eyes of Others: Identification Processes on the Island of Vis
No full textU ovom diplomskom radu istražuje se kompleksnost identifikacijskih procesa Višana koji su promatrani kroz koncepte otočnosti, difrakcije i relacionizma. Svrha istraživanja bila je saznati koje se sve relacije otvaraju te na koji način utječu u kreaciji viškog identiteta. Tijekom provedenog terenskog etnografskog istraživanja prikupljena je raznovrsna građa koja je analizirana te u metodološkom smislu obogaćena usputnim zapažanjima, fotografskom dokumentacijom i analizom Facebook objava. Navedena građa je upotpunjena polu – strukturiranim intervjuima koji su provedeni na različitim lokacijama. Istraživanje je pokazalo da se za razumijevanje složenih otočnih odnosa koji nadilaze prostorni determinizam, moraju uzeti u obzir raznovrsne relacije koje oblikuju kompleksne identitete Višana. Napuštajući otok kao lokalitet, raspršuju se akvapelaškim prostorima, a kroz različite društveno – kulturne prakse kreiraju uvjerenja o „pravim“ Višanima, ali i ostalim otočanima te funkcioniraju kao kulturne činjeniceThis thesis explores the complexity of the identification processes of the people of Vis, observed through the concepts of islandness, diffraction and relationism. The purpose of the research was to find out which of the relations occur and how they influence creation of the Vis island identity. Through conducted ethnographic research a variety of data was collected, analyzed and methodologically enriched by sporadic observations, photographic documentation and analysis of Facebook posts. The material was further suplemented with semi-structured interviews which were conducted at different locations. The research demonstrated that understanding the complex island relationships, which go beyond spatial determinism, requires considering diverse relations that shape the intricate identities of the people of Vis. By moving beyond the island as a locality, they disperse across aquapelagic spaces, and through various socio-cultural practices, they construct beliefs about the "true" people of Vis, as well as other islanders, which function as cultural facts
Specifics of navigation in the Arctic region
No full textOvaj rad analizira specifičnosti plovidbe Arktikom s obzirom na klimatske, tehničke, pravne i geopolitičke aspekte. Razmatraju se glavne plovidbene rute, uključujući Sjeverozapadni prolaz, Sjevernomorski put i Transarktičku rutu, te njihova trenutna i buduća upotreba. Naglasak je stavljen na tehničke zahtjeve za brodove, sigurnosne izazove i ekološke rizike. Proučavaju se i međunarodni pravni okviri, posebice Polarni pravilnik, koji regulira plovidbu u polarnim područjima s ciljem povećanja sigurnosti i minimiziranja utjecaja na okoliš. Također, istraženi su geopolitički interesi vodećih država, uključujući Rusiju, SAD i Kinu, koji sve više ulažu u razvoj infrastrukture i kontrolu nad plovidbenim rutama.This paper analyses the specifics of Arctic navigation with regard to climatic, technical, legal and geopolitical aspects. The main navigation routes are considered, including the Northwest Passage, the Northern Sea Route and the Trans-Arctic Route, and their current and future use. Emphasis is placed on technical requirements for ships, safety challenges and environmental risks. International legal frameworks are also studied, in particular the Polar Code, which regulates navigation in polar regions with the aim of increasing safety and minimising environmental impact. The geopolitical interests of leading states, including Russia, the USA and China, which are increasingly involved in the development of infrastructure and control over navigation routes, are also explored
Kinesiological Game Aimed at Influencing Specific Domains of Biotic Motor Knowledge
No full textKineziološka igra ima ključnu ulogu u cjelovitom razvoju djece predškolske dobi jer potiče razvoj temeljnih motoričkih sposobnosti i biotičkih motoričkih znanja. Istraživanje ovog rada usmjereno je na analizu utjecaja različitih kinezioloških igara na razvoj pojedinih domena biotičkih motoričkih znanja: svladavanje prostora, prepreka, otpora i manipulacije objektima. U radu su prikazane igre prilagođene dobi i motoričkim sposobnostima djece te su detaljno objašnjeni načini njihove provedbe i ciljevi. Naglašava se važnost raznovrsnosti aktivnosti za optimalan razvoj motoričkih i funkcionalnih sposobnosti, kao i potreba za sustavnim i promišljenim planiranjem igara u odgojno-obrazovnom radu. Poseban je naglasak stavljen na ulogu odgojitelja u procesu planiranja, organizacije i provedbe kinezioloških igara, pri čemu odgojitelji svojim znanjem i kompetencijama stvaraju poticajno i sigurno okruženje za razvoj djeteta. Zaključuje se da su kineziološke igre snažan odgojno-obrazovni alat koji potiče ne samo tjelesni, već i emocionalni i socijalni razvoj djece.Kinesiological games play a crucial role in the overall development of preschool children by fostering the growth of fundamental motor skills and biotic motor knowledge. This research focuses on analyzing the influence of various kinesiological games on the development of specific domains of biotic motor knowledge: spatial navigation, overcoming obstacles and resistance, and object manipulation. The thesis presents games tailored to children's age and motor abilities, explaining their implementation and objectives in detail. Emphasis is placed on the importance of activity diversity for the optimal development of motor and functional skills, as well as the necessity of systematic and thoughtful planning of games in educational practice. Special attention is given to the role of educators in planning, organizing, and conducting kinesiological games, highlighting how their knowledge and competencies create a stimulating and safe environment for child development. It is concluded that kinesiological games are a powerful educational tool that supports not only physical but also emotional and social development in children
Social Capital as a Factor in Academic Success of Students at the University of Zadar
No full textOvaj diplomski rad bavi se utjecajem socijalnog kapitala na akademski uspjeh studenata Sveučilišta u Zadru. Polazi se od Colemanove teorije socijalnog kapitala koja se temelji na ideji da su obrazovna postignuća znatno određena socijalnim kapitalom pojedinca odnosno kvalitetom odnosa u koje je pojedinac involviran kao član obitelji, odgojno-obrazovnih institucija i šire zajednice. Rad se temelji na kvantitativnom pristupu, a prikupljanje statističkih podataka u svrhu daljnje analize vršilo se metodom anketiranja (N=176). Provođenjem višestruke regresijske analize, rezultati istraživanja pokazali su da je samo broj članova obitelji statistički značajan prediktor akademskog uspjeha, dok ostali strukturalni aspekti socijalnog kapitala obitelji nemaju statistički značajan efekt. Drugim riječima, oni studenti koji su odrasli unutar brojnijeg obiteljskog kućanstva u pravilu su ostvarivali bolje akademske rezultate. Nadalje, rezultati su pokazali da su oni ispitanici koji ostvaruju kvalitetniji odnos s majkom ujedno uspješniji na studiju, dok se kvaliteta odnosa s ocem i ostalim članovima obitelji nije pokazala značajnom. Kada je riječ o razini socijalnog kapitala unutar visokoškolske zajednice, studija je pokazala da oni ispitanici koji podršku, pomoć i interes od strane profesora percipiraju visoko na ljestvici imaju bolji akademski uspjeh te da oni ispitanici čiji se odnos s kolegama temelji na međusobnoj pomoći, motivaciji i akademski usmjerenim radnjama također ostvaruju bolje rezultate. Naposljetku, rezultati su pokazali da oni ispitanici koji su odrasli unutar zajednice u kojoj većina vršnjaka ima visoke obrazovne aspiracije ostvaruju bolji akademski uspjeh kao i oni koji su kroz odrastanje osjećali nepripadnost zajednici uslijed viših obrazovnih i životnih aspiracija.This master's thesis explores the influence of social capital on the academic success of students at the University of Zadar. It is based on Coleman's theory of social capital, which is grounded in the idea that educational achievement is significantly determined by an individual's social capital, that is, the quality of relationships in which the individual is involved as a member of the family, educational institutions, and the wider community. The work is based on quantitative approach with statistical data collected through a survey method (N=176). Through multiple regression analysis, the research results showed that the number of family members is a statistically significant predictor of academic success, while other structural aspects of family social capital did not have a statistically significant effect. In other words, students who grew up in larger family households tend to achieve better academic results. Furthermore, the results indicated that respondents who reported having a higher-quality relationship with their mother were also more academically successful, while the quality of the relationship with the father and other family members was not significant. When it comes to the level of social capital within the higher education community, the study revealed that respondents who perceived high levels of support, assistance, and interest from professors achieved better academic success such as those whose relationships with colleagues are based on mutual help, motivation and academically focused actions. Finally, the results showed that respondents who grew up in communities where most peers had high educational aspirations achieved better academic success, as did those who felt a sense of disconnection from their communities due to their higher educational and life aspirations
Validation of the Croatian version of the Parental Regret Scale
No full textŽaljenje predstavlja neugodno kognitivno i emocionalno stanje koje proizlazi iz propuštenih prilika ili učinjenih pogrešaka. U novije se vrijeme bilježi rastući interes za proučavanje žaljenja zbog roditeljstva, fenomena koji može imati značajnu ulogu u prilagodbi i mentalnom zdravlju roditelja. Prikupljanje više saznanja o odnosu žaljenja zbog roditeljstva s relevantnim varijablama u području roditeljstva ključno je za njegovo dublje razumijevanje te za razvoj učinkovitih intervencija i strategija usmjerenih na dobrobit kako roditelja, tako i djece. Prema tome, cilj ovog istraživanja bio je prevesti i validirati Skalu žaljenja zbog roditeljstva (engl. Parenthood Regret Scale, PRS; Piotrowski i sur., 2023), uz dodatnu provjeru valjanosti utvrđivanjem odnosa žaljenja zbog roditeljstva sa sagorijevanjem u roditeljstvu, depresivnosti i sociodemografskim varijablama (spolom, dobi, obrazovanjem i radnim statusom roditelja, materijalnim statusom obitelji, brojem djece i dobi djece). U istraživanju su sudjelovala 242 roditelja (79% majki) prosječne dobi od 39 godina (M = 39.17, SD = 6.63). Statističkom analizom podataka potvrđena je jednofaktorska struktura i zadovoljavajuća pouzdanost hrvatske verzije skale. Korelacijske analize upućuju na značajne obrasce povezanosti žaljenja zbog roditeljstva s višim razinama sagorijevanja u roditeljstvu i depresivnosti. Obrasci povezanosti između žaljenja zbog roditeljstva i sociodemografskih varijabli (spol, dob, obrazovanje i radni status roditelja, materijalni status obitelji, broj djece i dob djece) nisu značajni.Regret is an aversive cognitive and emotional state that arises from missed opportunities or mistakes made. In recent years, there has been growing interest in studying parenthood regret, a phenomenon that may play a significant role in the parental adjustment and mental health. Gathering more knowledge about the relationship between parenthood regret and relevant parenting-related variables is essential for a deeper understanding of this phenomenon and for the development of effective interventions and strategies aimed at promoting the well-being of both parents and children. Accordingly, the aim of this study was to translate and validate the Parenthood Regret Scale (PRS; Piotrowski et al., 2023) on a Croatian sample of parents, with additional validation through examining the relationships between parenthood regret, parental burnout, and depressive symptoms, and sociodemographic variables (parental gender, age, education, employment status, family socioeconomic status, number of children, and children’s age). The study included 242 parents (79% mothers) with an average age of 39 years (M = 39.17, SD = 6.63). The statistical analysis of the data determined the unidimensional factor structure of the Croatian version of the scale and demonstrated satisfactory reliability. Correlational analyses indicated significant associations between parenthood regret and higher levels of parental burnout and depressive symptoms. However, the associations between parenthood regret and sociodemographic variables (gender, age, education, employment status, family material status, number of children, and children’s age) were not statistically significant
Guillain-Barré syndrome: A Five-year retrospective analysis of the prevalence, clinical and rehabilitation characteristics of patients at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with Rheumatology, University Hospital Center Split
No full textCilj rada: Cilj istraživanja bio je utvrditi prevalenciju, klinička i rehabilitacijska obilježja oboljelih s Guillain-Barréovim sindromom, kao i identificirati moguće čimbenike povezane s ishodom liječenja. Materijali i metode: U istraživanju je retrospektivno analizirana medicinska dokumentacija 25 pacijenata oboljelih od Guillain-Barréovog sindroma koji su liječeni i rehabilitirani na Zavodu za fizikalnu medicinu i rehabilitaciju s reumatologijom Kliničkog bolničkog centra Split u razdoblju od 2020. do 2024. godine. Rezultati: Oboljeli su većinom bili muškarci (N = 17; 68%). Najčešći klinički simptomi bili su tetrapareza (60%) i parestezije (36%), dok je najzastupljeniji podtip GBS-a bio akutna motornosenzorna aksonska neuropatija (AMSAN) (28%). Statistički testovi nisu pokazali značajne razlike u ishodima liječenja obzirom na podtip GBS niti na vrstu terapije. Ipak, Spearmanova korelacija pokazala je da su mlađi pacijenti imali značajno bolji funkcionalni status pri otpustu (r = – 0,401; p < 0,05), dok je duže trajanje hospitalizacije bilo pozitivno povezano s povoljnijim ishodima liječenja (r = 0,443; p < 0,05). Zaključak: Klinička slika Guillain-Barréovog sindroma izuzetno je heterogena, no rezultati ovog istraživanja u velikoj su mjeri u skladu s podatcima iz dostupne literature. Dobiveni podatci mogu poslužiti kao temelj za buduća istraživanja na većem broju ispitanika s ciljem preciznijeg utvrđivanja čimbenika koji utječu na uspješnost liječenja.Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence, clinical and rehabilitation characteristics of patients with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), as well as to identify potential factors associated with treatment outcomes. Materials and Methods: The retrospective study analysed medical records of 25 patients diagnosed with GBS, who were treated and rehabilitated at the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with Rheumatology, University Hospital Center Split between 2020 to 2024. Results: The majority patients were male (N = 17; 68%). The most common clinical symptoms were tetraparesis (60%) and paresthesias (36%), while the most common subtype of GBS was acute motor and sensory axonal neuropathy (AMSAN) (28%). Statistical tests showed no significant differences in treatment outcomes according based GBS sub or therapy type. However, Spearman's correlation revealed that younger patients had significantly better functional status at discharge (r = – 0.401; p < 0.05), and longer duration of hospitalization was positively associated with a more favourable outcome (r = 0.443; p < 0.05). Conclusion: The clinical presentation of Guillain-Barré syndrome is highly heterogeneous; however, the findings this study are largely consistent with data available in the existing literature. The results provide a foundation for future research on a larger sample size, aiming to further clarify the factors that influencing treatment success