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The Role of Continuous Glucose Monitoring in Supporting Lifestyle Changes for Cardiovascular Disease Prevention: A Randomized Clinical Trial Open
Cardiovascular diseases are the leading global cause of death. This randomized trial with 48 at-risk participants found that continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) significantly improved healthy lifestyle behaviors. Both groups improved, but …
View article: Petal-x Visualization for Lifestyle Change in Patients at Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases: An Evaluation
Petal-x Visualization for Lifestyle Change in Patients at Risk of Cardiovascular Diseases: An Evaluation Open
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading global cause of death and addressing unhealthy lifestyles is essential for reducing CVD risk. Visual explanations, such as the Petal-X dashboard, can support personalized care by improving pat…
Sustainability aspects of food and drinks offered in vending machines at Slovenian universities Open
Introduction Vending machines offer a convenient way for food distribution, particularly favored by employees, students, and individuals seeking a quick snack. Food vending machines typically offer unhealthy, calorie-dense, and nutrient-po…
RETRACTED: The relationship of job satisfaction, job performance and intention to quit job among nurses Open
The authors have requested that this preprint be removed from Research Square.
Person-Centred Care in Association with Psychological Well-Being of Older Adults Open
Background: As the global population ages, there is an increasing focus on enhancing the psychological well-being of older adults. A key strategy is person-centred care, which emphasises recognising each individual as unique, with their va…
Review and Comparative Evaluation of Mobile Apps for Cardiovascular Risk Estimation: Usability Evaluation Using mHealth App Usability Questionnaire Open
Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVD) are the leading cause of death and disability worldwide, and their prevention is a major public health priority. Detecting health issues early and assessing risk levels can significantly improve the…
Early Recognition of Loneliness and Frailty in Relation to Chronic Disease Self-Management: A Quantitative Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Chronic disease significantly influences mental health, identity, and self-esteem. It is deeply interconnected with loneliness, frailty, stress, mental health, and the ageing process, forming a complex and interrelated dynamic.…
Causes and Consequences of Stress at the Workplace of Nursing Employees in Slovenian Hospitals Open
Nursing employees often encounter various stressors during their professional activities, which reduce their work efficiency and can affect their mental health. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between job stress an…
The influence of emotional labor and emotional intelligence on cesarean section decision-making amongmidwives and obstetricians in Kosovo: A cross-sectional study using conjoint analysis Open
Various clinical and non-clinical factors shape the decision to recommend a cesarean section, with obstetricians and midwives prioritizing these factors differently. These findings underscore the importance of implementing evidence-based p…
View article: The Role of Visualization in Estimating Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Scoping Review
The Role of Visualization in Estimating Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Scoping Review Open
Background Supporting and understanding the health of patients with chronic diseases and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is often a major challenge. Health data are often used in providing feedback to patients, and visualization plays an…
Long-Term Impact of Community Psychiatric Care on Quality of Life amongst People Living with Schizophrenia: A Systematic Review Open
The review examines the long-term impact of community psychiatric care on improving the quality of life of people with schizophrenia. It addresses the global burden of this disorder and the need for effective community-based care strategie…
Mobile Applications for Learning Hand Hygiene: A Comparative Analysis Open
Infection control is crucial for high-quality patient care. One of the most effective and commonly used infection control procedures is hand hygiene which, it is known, requires repeated refresher training. There are many ways to educate h…
International Scientific Conference »Research and Education in Nursing«: Book of Abstracts, June 13th 2024, Maribor, Slovenia Open
University of Maribor Faculty of Health Sciences is organising the lnternational Scientific Conference "Research and Education in Nursing". It will be held on June 13th 2024 in Maribor and will include the most recent findings of domestic …
View article: The Role of Visualization in Estimating Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Scoping Review (Preprint)
The Role of Visualization in Estimating Cardiovascular Disease Risk: Scoping Review (Preprint) Open
BACKGROUND Supporting and understanding the health of patients with chronic diseases and cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk is often a major challenge. Health data are often used in providing feedback to patients, and visualization plays an…
Person-Centred Care: A Support Strategy for Managing Non-Communicable Diseases Open
Background: Over the last decade, the inadequacy and unsustainability of current healthcare services for managing long-term co-morbid and multi-morbid diseases have become evident. Methods: This study, involving 426 adults with at least on…
Frailty in community‐dwelling older people and nursing home residents: An adaptation and validation study Open
Aim The aim of this was to psychometrically adapt and evaluate the Tilburg Frailty Indicator to assess frailty among older people living in Slovenia's community and nursing home settings. Design A cross‐cultural adaptation and validation o…
Management Support for Healthcare Workers’ Mental Health and Burnout during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cohort Study Open
The aim was to examine mental health and burnout among frontline and critical care healthcare workers caring for COVID-19 patients. A cohort study was conducted among frontline and critical care healthcare workers in hospitals with COVID-1…
The Multi-Strain Probiotic OMNi-BiOTiC® Active Reduces the Duration of Acute Upper Respiratory Disease in Older People: A Double-Blind, Randomised, Controlled Clinical Trial Open
Immunosenescence is the adverse change in the human immune function during aging, leaving older people more prone to an increased risk of infections and morbidity. Acute upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are very common among olde…
View article: ''DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE PROMOTES ADVANCES IN NURSING AND STRENGTHENS PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATION'': A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE SLOVENIAN NURSING REVIEW (2015-2020)
''DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE PROMOTES ADVANCES IN NURSING AND STRENGTHENS PROFESSIONAL ORGANISATION'': A BIBLIOMETRIC ANALYSIS OF THE SLOVENIAN NURSING REVIEW (2015-2020) Open
Introduction: The Slovenian Nursing review is the main Slovenian scientific journal in the field of nursing and midwifery. Over the years, it has made a significant contribution to the dissemination of knowledge in this field and has had a…
The Importance of Monitoring the Work-Life Quality during the COVID-19 Restrictions for Sustainable Management in Nursing Open
The aim of this study was to investigate the work-life quality and related workplace factors of nursing employees working in hospitals during the COVID-19 restrictions. Employees in nursing carry out nursing care at various levels of healt…
Associations between Sleep Quality, Frailty, and Quality of Life among Older Adults in Community and Nursing Home Settings Open
Poor sleep quality is prevalent among older adults, but limited data document associations between frailty and quality of life comparing individuals living in the community with those in nursing homes. This cross-sectional study (conducted…
Artificial Intelligence Based Prediction of Diabetic Foot Risk in Patients with Diabetes: A Literature Review Open
Diabetic foot is a prevalent chronic complication of diabetes and increases the risk of lower limb amputation, leading to both an economic and a major societal problem. By detecting the risk of developing diabetic foot sufficiently early, …
Association between Loneliness, Well-Being, and Life Satisfaction before and during the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Good psychological well-being contributes to a satisfying life, reduces loneliness, and enables a better quality of life. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, people worldwide have faced various challenges, which manifest in mental health problem…
9 Triage of patients with acute coronary syndrome at the emergency department: a retrospective study Open
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5 Pain monitoring analysis as a quality indicator: a retrospective study Open
Introduction: To improve patient care and safety in hospital clinical settings, evidence- based and internationally comparable quality indicators (QI) need to be developed. The QI best demonstrates the pain management quality. This chapter…
Supplementary Online Resources for the Development of Behaviour Change Support Competencies Open
The final chapter presents open-access educational products that supplement this book: case studies and a web application to simulate behaviour change support in persons with chronic disease. The former is of particular interest for academ…
Duševno zdravje in čustvena izčrpanost zaposlenih v zdravstveni negi v času pandemije COVID 19 Open
The 2019 coronavirus disease pandemic (COVID-19) has been a major global public health emergency. The purpose of the research was to determine mental health and emotional exhaustion among employees in nursing taking care for patients with …