Pub Date : 2022-12-01DOI: 10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0036
M. Hreńczuk, Dominika Zadrożna
Abstract Aim. The study assessed the pain and functioning of patients after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms surgery. Material and methods. The study involved 35 patients after the thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. The study used the method of a diagnostic survey, and the research tool was a proprietary questionnaire, using a numerical and descriptive pain scale and the Laitinen Scale. The results were analyzed in the program SPSS Statistics 21.0. Results. When it comes to 54.3% of the respondents, they experienced the strongest pain on the first day after the procedure, 45.7% experienced the pain periodically and it was felt the most in the evening (48%). More than half of the respondents indicated that the experienced pain completely affected the movement/walking and it was the strongest then, and it was the same while getting up. Pain intensity and the presence of functional limitations did not have a statistically significant correlation with the analyzed socio-medical variables (p>0.05). Conclusions. Patients experienced the pain after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery and it limited their functioning, therefore they needed help in performing basic life activities.
{"title":"Pain and functioning of patients after endovascular treatment of thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms during the first five days after the procedure","authors":"M. Hreńczuk, Dominika Zadrożna","doi":"10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0036","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0036","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Aim. The study assessed the pain and functioning of patients after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysms surgery. Material and methods. The study involved 35 patients after the thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery. The study used the method of a diagnostic survey, and the research tool was a proprietary questionnaire, using a numerical and descriptive pain scale and the Laitinen Scale. The results were analyzed in the program SPSS Statistics 21.0. Results. When it comes to 54.3% of the respondents, they experienced the strongest pain on the first day after the procedure, 45.7% experienced the pain periodically and it was felt the most in the evening (48%). More than half of the respondents indicated that the experienced pain completely affected the movement/walking and it was the strongest then, and it was the same while getting up. Pain intensity and the presence of functional limitations did not have a statistically significant correlation with the analyzed socio-medical variables (p>0.05). Conclusions. Patients experienced the pain after thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm surgery and it limited their functioning, therefore they needed help in performing basic life activities.","PeriodicalId":326203,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131611448","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0029
K. Plagens-Rotman, P. Merks, J. Opydo-Szymaczek, W. Kędzia, G. Jarząbek-Bielecka
Abstract Human sexual life takes place at the biological, mental and social levels. Sexually transmitted diseases are an important issue associated particularly with the biological sphere, and have been on the rise in recent years. The wide spectrum of symptoms and consequences depends on aetiology and advancement, accompanying symptoms and/or their absence, as well as local, generalised and multiorgan lesions. They can also be present in the oral cavity. The prevention and treatment of these diseases is a special sphere of healthcare. In the context of sexual health, healthcare can be understood as integration of the biological, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of sexual life, being also important for the positive development of personality, communication and love.
{"title":"STD-Related sexual and gynaecological issues, including lesions of the genital organs and oral cavity","authors":"K. Plagens-Rotman, P. Merks, J. Opydo-Szymaczek, W. Kędzia, G. Jarząbek-Bielecka","doi":"10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0029","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0029","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Human sexual life takes place at the biological, mental and social levels. Sexually transmitted diseases are an important issue associated particularly with the biological sphere, and have been on the rise in recent years. The wide spectrum of symptoms and consequences depends on aetiology and advancement, accompanying symptoms and/or their absence, as well as local, generalised and multiorgan lesions. They can also be present in the oral cavity. The prevention and treatment of these diseases is a special sphere of healthcare. In the context of sexual health, healthcare can be understood as integration of the biological, emotional, intellectual and social aspects of sexual life, being also important for the positive development of personality, communication and love.","PeriodicalId":326203,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century","volume":"131 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129299008","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0022
M. Šimec, Sabina Krsnik, K. Erjavec
Abstract Introduction. An important factor in the implementation of innovations such as integrative clinical care pathways (ICPs) is supportive communication from department and hospital management. ICPs have been introduced into the clinical environment as a tool to improve the quality, safety and efficiency of health services. Aim. The study aimed to assess communication of nurses working in three ICPs and department heads and hospital managers in a typical Slovenian hospital and to identify the main reasons for this communication using a mixed methods approach. Material and methods. The cross-sectional study used a mixed descriptive quantitative method with a survey and a qualitative method with a focus group interviews of nurses working in ICPs for chronic kidney disease, stroke and total hip arthroplasty in a typical Slovenian hospital. Result and conclusion. The results showed that communication plays an important role in the implementation of ICPs and that nurses communicate worse with hospital managers than with department heads, regardless of age, gender, education and ICPs. The main reasons for poor communication in the implementation of ICPs are communication-related (weak exchange of information, lack of appropriate communication channels, one-sided and authoritative communication on the part of hospital managers) and organisational (lack of staff, disorganisation of nursing staff).
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Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0020
J. Muszyńska, M. Lewicka, M. Sulima
Abstract Introduction. Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is a common condition caused by failure of the suspensory and support apparatus, resulting in lowering of the vaginal walls and pelvic organs. They affect nearly half of all peri- and postmenopausal women. In recent years, the role of pelvic floor muscles has received increasing attention in both clinical trials and other studies. Aim. Presentation of women’s problems associated with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Methods. A review of the literature in Polish and English on pelvic floor dysfunction. Scholarly and professional publications covering 2015-2020 were searched in databases: EBSCO HOST, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PubMed using keywords. Results. Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is a common condition caused by failure of the suspensory and support apparatus, resulting in lowering of the vaginal walls and pelvic organs. They affect nearly half of peri- and postmenopausal women. summary. Considering how many women face a variety of complaints related to pelvic floor dysfunction, it is imperative that health care professionals are properly prepared to educate patients about the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of pelvic floor muscles.
{"title":"Women’s problems associated with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction","authors":"J. Muszyńska, M. Lewicka, M. Sulima","doi":"10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0020","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0020","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction. Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is a common condition caused by failure of the suspensory and support apparatus, resulting in lowering of the vaginal walls and pelvic organs. They affect nearly half of all peri- and postmenopausal women. In recent years, the role of pelvic floor muscles has received increasing attention in both clinical trials and other studies. Aim. Presentation of women’s problems associated with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction. Methods. A review of the literature in Polish and English on pelvic floor dysfunction. Scholarly and professional publications covering 2015-2020 were searched in databases: EBSCO HOST, CINAHL, MEDLINE, and PubMed using keywords. Results. Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction is a common condition caused by failure of the suspensory and support apparatus, resulting in lowering of the vaginal walls and pelvic organs. They affect nearly half of peri- and postmenopausal women. summary. Considering how many women face a variety of complaints related to pelvic floor dysfunction, it is imperative that health care professionals are properly prepared to educate patients about the anatomy, physiology, and pathology of pelvic floor muscles.","PeriodicalId":326203,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"129545633","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0021
D. Zarzycka, Monika Gesek
Abstract Aim. Review and analysis of available articles focused on factors affecting development of nursing students critical thinking. Material and methods. Integrative review of articles published between 2011 and 2021, available in the electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and EBSCO. Searching was based on keywords “critical thinking”, “nursing”, “nursing care”, “nursing education” which were connected by Boolean logic operators “and” as well as “or”. Results. There are several factors significant to advancement of critical thinking. Prevalent teaching methods, which promote development of critical thinking, constitute active learning strategies, concept mapping, simulation, problem-based learning, case study and learning methods based on evidence. Moreover, cultural and individual factors like empathy, emotional intelligence and caring behaviour show a significant relationship with critical thinking. Conclusions. Critical thinking represents an important meta-competence for nurses. Critical thinking contributes to adequate gathering of the information about patient, selection of those and formulating accurate diagnoses, progression of problem-solving skills and making decisions, improves communication with the patient. Analysis of relevant literature made it possible to indicate factors affecting critical thinking.
抽象的目的。对影响护生批判性思维发展因素的文献进行回顾分析。材料和方法。对2011年至2021年间发表的文章进行综合综述,可在PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science和EBSCO电子数据库中获得。搜索以关键词“批判性思维”、“护理”、“护理护理”、“护理教育”为基础,通过布尔逻辑运算符“、”和“或”连接。结果。有几个因素对提高批判性思维很重要。促进批判性思维发展的主流教学方法包括主动学习策略、概念映射、模拟、基于问题的学习、案例研究和基于证据的学习方法。此外,文化和个人因素,如同理心、情商和关怀行为,都与批判性思维有显著关系。结论。批判性思维是护士重要的元能力。批判性思维有助于充分收集有关患者的信息,选择这些信息并制定准确的诊断,提高解决问题的技能和做出决定,改善与患者的沟通。通过对相关文献的分析,可以指出影响批判性思维的因素。
{"title":"The factors affecting the critical thinking skills among nursing students – an integrative literature review","authors":"D. Zarzycka, Monika Gesek","doi":"10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0021","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0021","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Aim. Review and analysis of available articles focused on factors affecting development of nursing students critical thinking. Material and methods. Integrative review of articles published between 2011 and 2021, available in the electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and EBSCO. Searching was based on keywords “critical thinking”, “nursing”, “nursing care”, “nursing education” which were connected by Boolean logic operators “and” as well as “or”. Results. There are several factors significant to advancement of critical thinking. Prevalent teaching methods, which promote development of critical thinking, constitute active learning strategies, concept mapping, simulation, problem-based learning, case study and learning methods based on evidence. Moreover, cultural and individual factors like empathy, emotional intelligence and caring behaviour show a significant relationship with critical thinking. Conclusions. Critical thinking represents an important meta-competence for nurses. Critical thinking contributes to adequate gathering of the information about patient, selection of those and formulating accurate diagnoses, progression of problem-solving skills and making decisions, improves communication with the patient. Analysis of relevant literature made it possible to indicate factors affecting critical thinking.","PeriodicalId":326203,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century","volume":"11 2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"126054818","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0025
M. Salamończyk, Mariola Błachnio
Abstract Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the skin-to-skin contact after Caesarean sections in Warsaw maternity hospitals. Material and methods. The study used the method of direct observation. The material for the research was collected using the original observation sheet designed for the purpose of the study. The research was carried out in 11 maternity facilities in Warsaw of varied referral levels. Results. In 11.73% of cases after Caesarean sections, the mother’s contact with the child occurred immediately after birth. The duration of the first contact varied and amounted to: a few seconds – 30.10% of observations, from 1 to 5 minutes – 32.14%, from 6 to 15 minutes – 16.84%. The longest contact lasted 16-30 minutes, and it was performed only in 6.12% of cases. Conclusions. In most cases, the initiation of mother-child contact after Caesarean section is not carried out in line with the recommendations, it terms of its initiation, duration and form.
{"title":"Implementation of the first skin-to-skin contact after cesarean sections in maternity hospitals in Warsaw","authors":"M. Salamończyk, Mariola Błachnio","doi":"10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0025","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0025","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Aim. The aim of the study was to assess the skin-to-skin contact after Caesarean sections in Warsaw maternity hospitals. Material and methods. The study used the method of direct observation. The material for the research was collected using the original observation sheet designed for the purpose of the study. The research was carried out in 11 maternity facilities in Warsaw of varied referral levels. Results. In 11.73% of cases after Caesarean sections, the mother’s contact with the child occurred immediately after birth. The duration of the first contact varied and amounted to: a few seconds – 30.10% of observations, from 1 to 5 minutes – 32.14%, from 6 to 15 minutes – 16.84%. The longest contact lasted 16-30 minutes, and it was performed only in 6.12% of cases. Conclusions. In most cases, the initiation of mother-child contact after Caesarean section is not carried out in line with the recommendations, it terms of its initiation, duration and form.","PeriodicalId":326203,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century","volume":"9 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125214161","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0028
M. Červený, A. Bednarek, L. Dimunová, Leilani A. Siaki, Małgorzata Nagórska
Abstract Aim. The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between self-reported competences and the educational level of nurses in Slovakia. Materials and methods. The 73-item NCS was translated into the Slovak language according to Brislin’s translation model, then electronic version of the tool was emailed to eligible nurses in the Slovak Republic registered with the Slovak Chamber of Nurses and Midwives (SkSaPA). Data were analysed in IBM SPSS version 22 using descriptive statistics, Student t-test, Kolmogorov-Smirnov, and Mann-Whitney U test. Results. A total of 135 nurses, who work in the Slovak healthcare system, returned the surveys. Nurses with master’s degree reported greater confidence in “ensuring quality” and higher competence on the “managing situations” subscales than nurses without a master’s degree. This study found no other significant relationships between nursing educational levels and self-reported competence. Conclusions. Master’s level education influences nursing competence in managing clinical situations and ensuring the quality of nursing care provided in Slovakia.
抽象的目的。本研究的目的是探讨自我报告能力和斯洛伐克护士教育水平之间的关系。材料和方法。根据布里斯林的翻译模型,将73项NCS翻译成斯洛伐克语,然后将该工具的电子版本通过电子邮件发送给在斯洛伐克护士和助产士协会(SkSaPA)注册的斯洛伐克共和国合格护士。采用IBM SPSS version 22对数据进行分析,采用描述性统计、学生t检验、Kolmogorov-Smirnov检验和Mann-Whitney U检验。结果。共有135名在斯洛伐克医疗系统工作的护士参与了调查。与没有硕士学位的护士相比,拥有硕士学位的护士在“确保质量”方面更有信心,在“管理情况”分量表上也更有能力。本研究未发现护理教育水平与自我报告能力之间的其他显著关系。结论。硕士水平的教育影响管理临床情况的护理能力和确保斯洛伐克提供的护理质量。
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Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0023
Agnieszka Chrzan-Rodak, B. Ślusarska
Abstract Introduction. Social skills are a very important element in the work of a nurse. These skills support patient-centered care and improve the quality of care, and for nurses, they are a protective factor against burnout syndrome, also they improve team work. Therefore, it is so important to search for their determinants. The objective of the article was to evaluate the relation between empathy and type D personality with the level of social competences of primary healthcare nurses. Material and methods. The research was conducted among primary healthcare nurses from the Lubelskie Voivodeship, using the following tools: The Social Competences Profile (PROKOS); Type D Personality Scale (DS-14), Empathic Understanding of Other People Questionnaire (KRE) and the sociodemographic data questionnaire. Results. We analyzed the responses of 446 nurses. In the study group 65% of the nurses had an average level of social competences. The research also evaluated the level of empathy demonstrated by primary healthcare nurses. The mean score for the level of empathy was M=64.63 points (SD=10.16). When it comes to 39% of the researched group of nurses (n=172), they demonstrated type D personality. The correlation analysis proved that the level of empathy among primary healthcare nurses significantly (p<0.001) supported their social competences. Furthermore the negative affectivity and social inhibition correlated significantly negatively (p<0.001) with social skills of nurses. Conclusions. Our research enabled us to discover the relations between empathy and type D personality with the level of social competences of primary healthcare nurses. Research further indicated insufficient level of social skills of nurses and the need to investigate factors, which could support their shaping. Further, in-depth research is required in this field, including quantitative analysis.
{"title":"Empathy and Type D personality as the correlates of level of social skills of primary healthcare nurses","authors":"Agnieszka Chrzan-Rodak, B. Ślusarska","doi":"10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0023","url":null,"abstract":"Abstract Introduction. Social skills are a very important element in the work of a nurse. These skills support patient-centered care and improve the quality of care, and for nurses, they are a protective factor against burnout syndrome, also they improve team work. Therefore, it is so important to search for their determinants. The objective of the article was to evaluate the relation between empathy and type D personality with the level of social competences of primary healthcare nurses. Material and methods. The research was conducted among primary healthcare nurses from the Lubelskie Voivodeship, using the following tools: The Social Competences Profile (PROKOS); Type D Personality Scale (DS-14), Empathic Understanding of Other People Questionnaire (KRE) and the sociodemographic data questionnaire. Results. We analyzed the responses of 446 nurses. In the study group 65% of the nurses had an average level of social competences. The research also evaluated the level of empathy demonstrated by primary healthcare nurses. The mean score for the level of empathy was M=64.63 points (SD=10.16). When it comes to 39% of the researched group of nurses (n=172), they demonstrated type D personality. The correlation analysis proved that the level of empathy among primary healthcare nurses significantly (p<0.001) supported their social competences. Furthermore the negative affectivity and social inhibition correlated significantly negatively (p<0.001) with social skills of nurses. Conclusions. Our research enabled us to discover the relations between empathy and type D personality with the level of social competences of primary healthcare nurses. Research further indicated insufficient level of social skills of nurses and the need to investigate factors, which could support their shaping. Further, in-depth research is required in this field, including quantitative analysis.","PeriodicalId":326203,"journal":{"name":"Pielegniarstwo XXI wieku / Nursing in the 21st Century","volume":"30 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-09-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134000710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0026
Aleksandra Hajdon, Renata Dziubaszewska, B. Chmielowska, Dawid Makowicz
Abstract Introduction. Bone sarcomas, as rare tumour types, constitute only about 1% of malignant tumours. The treatment process is an additional burden on the human body, especially at a young age. The surgery has a long-term effect on the patient’s mobility and requires great effort and motivation to regain physical fitness. The discomfort resulting from having a persistent thymus gland makes it significantly more difficult for patients to return to their precancerous state. Aim. The aim of this study is to diagnose the patient’s health problems resulting from the presence of persistent thymus gland and a history of oncological treatment for osteosarcoma, together with the presentation of measures to improve functioning in daily life. Material and methods. The research method of the individual case study and the research techniques used were: interview, observation, measurement and analysis of medical records. Additionally, 9 scales were used, which allowed for a comprehensive assessment of the patient’s health status. Results and summary. The following health problems were identified: dyspnoea, cough, muscle weakness, pain in the spine and left lower limb, dizziness and fatigue. Close cooperation of the interdisciplinary team, the patient and her relatives and a holistic approach is the key to developing an effective care plan together with tailoring such therapeutic and caring activities that increase the patient’s comfort of life.
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Pub Date : 2022-09-01DOI: 10.2478/pielxxiw-2022-0024
L. Sikorová, Tereza Strakošová
Abstract Aim. The study aimed to identify the presence of posttraumatic growth in children and adolescents with the diabetes mellitus type I and to find out relations with coping strategies. Material and methods. The research group was formed by 102 children aged 12-18 years with diabetes mellitus type I. The research design was a cross-sectional study. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory for Children (PTGI-C) and the Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WCQ) were used for data collection. Results. The ways of coping with stress are related to the subsequent posttraumatic growth in children and adolescents with type 1 diabetes. The strongest correlation was found between posttraumatic growth and coping strategies Seeking Social Support and Planful Problem-Solving. The correlation between posttraumatic growth and coping strategy Escape-Avoidance has not been identified. However, this strategy was most often used by adolescents. There was no difference in the level of posttraumatic growth with respect to sex of the respondents and their age, except for the area of Personal Strength and area of Spiritual Change. Conclusions. The facilitation of effective coping strategies by a nurse can have a positive effect on the posttraumatic growth of children and adolescents with diabetes.
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