Emotional intelligence and its importance in human life – case study

Introduction. Emotional intelligence is a set of abilities used for processing emotional informations that underpins the development of social and emotional competence. Knowing one’s own emotional intelligence is a valuable element of the individual's self-knowledge which allows to develop further and improve weaknesses through social training.Aim of the study. To study the profile of emotional intelligence and to identify the developmental needs of the researched man.Case report. The study was conducted on a 33 year old man, a computer scientist with 11 years of work experience. A qualitative research methodology was used - a case study. The Popular Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire was used to determine the overall level of emotional intelligence and its four components. The results of the study are presented with reference to sten standards. With a probability of 85%, the true test result for an overall level of emotional intelligence is in the range of 7 to 8 and can be considered as at least average and possibly even high. The researched man achieved high scores on emotional scales (from 8 to 10) and emotional control (from 7 to 10), with slightly lower scores on emotional acceptance scales (6 to 9 stens) and empathy (5 to 8 stens). The results of the strategic emotional intelligence components are statistically significantly  higher than the experimental emotional intelligence components.Conclusions. Obtained results indicate that the studied man has at least average, perhaps even high general level of emotional intelligence and the predominance of strategic emotional intelligence over experimental emotional intelligence

Health and its significance in the modern concept of wellness and spa

The aim of the study is to present selected issues related to health that are significant in the modern concept of wellness and spa. The World Health Organization has adopted the so-called positive definition of health, which encompasses it as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, rather than merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Wellness is one of the contemporary approaches to health related to quality of life and actions for health (aspiring towards wellness). On the other hand, spa is an idea of a holistic approach to health, where the harmony of mind and body is to be ensured through the use of relaxing, cosmetic, and biological renewal treatments, often involving water. Spa centers combine relaxation with the care for psychophysical health. The purpose of these centers is to improve health, well-being, and appearance. These aspects are extremely important in the holistic understanding of health

Wpływ wybranych zmiennych społeczno – demograficznych i związanych ze środowiskiem pracy na poziom wypalenia zawodowego pielęgniarek

Wprowadzenie. Praca na stanowisku pielęgniarki wymaga zaangażowania w sprawy innych ludzi. Problemy pacjentów niejednokrotnie powodują u pielęgniarek obciążenia psychiczne i emocjonalne. Wypalenie zawodowe u pielęgniarek postrzegane jest jako problem zawodowy, który wymaga działań prewencyjnych, skoncentrowanych na zmianach organizacyjnych i strukturalnych.Cel pracy. Analiza wpływu wybranych czynników społeczno – demograficznych i związanych ze środowiskiem pracy na poziom wyczerpania emocjonalnego, depersonalizacji, satysfakcji zawodowej i ogólnego wskaźnika wypalenia zawodowego wśród pielęgniarek.Materiał i metody. Grupa badana liczyła 110 pielęgniarek. Do pomiaru wypalenia zawodowego użyto Kwestionariusza Wypalenia Zawodowego Maslach (MBI), który pozwala określić trzy obszary wypalenia zawodowego: wyczerpanie emocjonalne, depersonalizację oraz obniżone poczucie dokonań osobistych (satysfakcję zawodową). Materiał empiryczny poddano analizie statystycznej. Przyjęto poziom istotności p<0,05.Wyniki. Średnia ogólnego wskaźnika wypalenia zawodowego w badanej grupie wynosiła 30,6±20,2. Na poziom wyczerpania emocjonalnego ma wpływ: wykształcenie (p<0,004), staż pracy (p<0,01), sytuacja finansowa (p<0,001), relacje ze współpracownikami (p<0,002) i przełożonymi (p<0,005). Na poziom depersonalizacji wpływa: sytuacja finansowa (p<0,04), wyposażenie stanowiska pracy (p<0,02), relacje ze współpracownikami (p<0,004) i przełożonymi (p<0,02). Poziom satysfakcji zawodowej determinuje: między innymi sytuacja finansowa (p<0,008) i wyposażenie stanowiska pracy (p<0,02).Wnioski. Relacje ze współpracownikami i przełożonymi, wyposażenie stanowiska pracy, sytuacja finansowa, staż pracy w zawodzie oraz wykształcenie badanych różnicują poziom wypalenia zawodowego wśród pielęgniarek. Wraz ze wzrostem liczby lat pracy na stanowisku pielęgniarki wzrasta poziom wyczerpania emocjonalnego

The specifics of nursing care for a geriatric patient

According to the forecast data in 2050, every fifth inhabitant of Poland will be in the elderly population. According to the WHO definition, a person who has over 60 years of age qualifies for geriatric care. A geriatric patient is a specific subject of nursing care due to the multitude and diversity of the course of many health problems. Extending the average life expectancy of the inhabitants of Poland is a fact that should be accepted and take holistic and individual actions towards the patient so that they meet his numerous bio-psycho-social needs. They are a determinant of the quality of health services provided. Senior care should be provided by professionals who will make an in-depth analysis and give the patient multidirectional help. It is also necessary help the family both in a situation where the patient lives alone at home, as well as when he is admitted to the hospital. The aim of the work is to show the problems of a geriatric patient staying in the hospital and the essence of nursing activities in caring for him. Because they have a big impact on the health and quality of life of seniors

Taking care of a patient with type 2 diabetes as part of visiting nurse’s work

Introduction. Type II diabetes is a disease whose range of influence is very large. Currently, over 3 million people suffer from diabetes in Poland, of which approximately 2,1 million suffer from type II diabetes. Type II diabetes is a commonly occurring disease and the somewhat responsible lifestyle of the patient is responsible for its development. Her treatment is based not only on pharmacotherapy, which allows to maintain the state of normoglycemia, but also on non-pharmacological methods that enable healthy life. Due to range of influence and the possibility of care in the patient’s environment, the family nurse plays an important role. Her professionalism and preparation of the patient for self-care, can affect the beneficial effect of treatment and adapt the patient to live with the disease at home. Aim of the study. The aim of the study is to duscuss the care problems of a patient with type II diabetes in a home environment, including the care of a family nurse. Case description. The work was based on the individual case method. The data collected about the patient come from own observations, conversations with the patient, analysis of medical records, measurements, and interview with the patient and his family. Discussion. Patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes often feel confused, they do not know where to go for help. It happens that they do not follow the recommendations, especially those regarding the diet. In addition, patients rarely attempt to change behaviors aimed at preventing complications of diabetes. It is also influenced by their fitness level and age. The role of the nurse at this moment is large. Thanks to the observations and methods used, the nurse allows the patient to meet the deficits in self-care. Conclusions. The effort undertaken by the family nurse brought benefits but did not cause immediate results. Although in most cases the patient was willing to change, he required frequent reminding, instruction and control of the activities undertaken

Differentiating factors of mental adaptation to disease in women treated for gynaecological cancer

Kupcewicz Ewa, Olewińska Joanna, Pikus Hanna, Jóżwik Marcin. Differentiating factors of mental adaptation to disease in women treated for gynaecological cancer. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. 2017;7(11):40-56. eISSN 2391-8306. DOI http://dx.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.1041024 http://ojs.ukw.edu.pl/index.php/johs/article/view/5004 The journal has had 7 points in Ministry of Science and Higher Education parametric evaluation. Part B item 1223 (26.01.2017). 1223 Journal of Education, Health and Sport eISSN 2391-8306 7 © The Authors 2017; This article is published with open access at Licensee Open Journal Systems of Kazimierz Wielki University in Bydgoszcz, Poland Open Access. This article is distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Noncommercial License which permits any noncommercial use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author(s) and source are credited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. This is an open access article licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution Non Commercial License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/) which permits unrestricted, non commercial use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the work is properly cited. The authors declare that there is no conflict of interests regarding the publication of this paper. Received: 05.10.2017. Revised: 12.10.2017. Accepted: 03.11.2017. DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS OF MENTAL ADAPTATION TO DISEASE IN WOMEN TREATED FOR GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER Ewa Kupcewicz¹, Joanna Olewińska¹, Hanna Pikus², Marcin Jóżwik³ ¹Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Studies, Collegium Medicum University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland ²Department of Multimedia and Computer Graphics, Faculty of Mathematics and Information Technology, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland ³Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculty of Medicine, Collegium Medicum, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn, Poland Corresponding author: Ewa Kupcewicz, PhD Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Studies, Collegium Medicum University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn M. Oczapowskiego 2 10-082 Olsztyn, Poland tel./fax. 895246154 E-mail address: [email protected] ORCID iD: 0000-0002-0641-3979 A – research concept and design; B – collection and/or assembly of data; C – data analysis and interpretation; D – writing the article; E – critical revision of the article; F – final approval of article. Ewa Kupcewicz¹ - A, B, C, D, E, F Joanna Olewińska¹ - A, B, C Hanna Pikus² - C, D Marcin Jóżwik⁴ - A, D, E, F DIFFERENTIATING FACTORS OF MENTAL ADAPTATION TO DISEASE IN WOMEN TREATED FOR GYNAECOLOGICAL CANCER ABSTRACT Introduction. Cancerous disease has specific dynamics and requires the patient to be able to cope in a constantly changing situation. Aim of the study. Differentiation analysis of the influence of selected sociodemographic and medical variables on the degree of mental adaptation to disease in the group of women treated for gynecological cancer. Material and methods. The study covered 102 women after hysterectomy due to gynaecologic cancer. Mean age of patients was 56.1 (SD=10.75) years. Data was collected using the Mini-MAC Mental Adaptation to Cancer Scale and the questionnaire of own design. The p level of <0.05 was considered significant. Results. Significant differences were observed between the age of the respondents and the anxiety absorption strategy (H=10.19; p<0.02) and the fighting spirit strategy (H=10.95; p<0.02). The extent of hysterectomy significantly differentiated (H=8.10; p<0.04) the intensification of the strategy of impotence, confusion and passive disease. Larger differences in ways to deal with the disease have been revealed by women who, in addition to hysterectomy, have also been treated for other comorbidities. The differentiation was related to the strategy: fighting spirit (H=14.33; p<0.0008), helplessness/hopelessness (H=16.54; p <0.0003) and positive revalidation (H=10.98; p<0.004). Conclusions. Surveyed women showed a more constructive style of coping with cancer and more frequently used a strategy of fighting spirit and positive revalidation. Familiarity of factors differentiating the level of mental adaptation to cancer can influence the modification of the behavior of patients and be useful in the work of the therapeutic team. Keywords: psychological adaptation, stress, gynaecological cance

Health and its significance in the modern concept of wellness and spa

The aim of the study is to present selected issues related to health that are significant in the modern concept of wellness and spa. The World Health Organization has adopted the so-called positive definition of health, which encompasses it as a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being, rather than merely the absence of disease or infirmity. Wellness is one of the contemporary approaches to health related to quality of life and actions for health (aspiring towards wellness). On the other hand, spa is an idea of a holistic approach to health, where the harmony of mind and body is to be ensured through the use of relaxing, cosmetic, and biological renewal treatments, often involving water. Spa centers combine relaxation with the care for psychophysical health. The purpose of these centers is to improve health, well-being, and appearance. These aspects are extremely important in the holistic understanding of health

The role of periooperative rehabilitation in patients with abdominal aortic aneurysm in the opinion of medical

Introduction: Abdominal aortic aneurysm is an increasingly common anomaly. As a result of the development of medicine, the number of previously diagnosed aortic aneurysms increases, which corresponds to increased survival of patients with this disease. In connection with the above, the number of patients requiring treatment of this disease increases, and thus the implementation of rehabilitation perioperative procedures. Aim of the study: Analysis of the opinion of medical personnel on the role of perioperative rehabilitation in patients undergoing abdominal aortic aneurysm surgery and the indication of priorities in the procedure. Materials and methods: The study was conducted using the diagnostic survey method using the original questionnaire. The study involved 102 people, including 76 male nurses (74,50%) and 26 doctors (24,49%) with an average age of 37.3 (± 9.4) years. The questionnaire contained questions in which the staff expressed their opinion on the role of perioperative rehabilitation in patients undergoing surgery for abdominal aortic aneurysm. The obtained data was subjected to statistical analysis, in which

Personality traits and risk of eating disorders among Polish women: the moderating role of self-esteem

ObjectivesPersonality traits should be taken into account when diagnosing individuals with disordered eating behaviors in the hope of better understanding their etiology and symptom progression and when planning treatment. The objective of this study was to attempt to determine the moderating role of self-esteem in the relationships between personality traits included in the Big Five model among Polish women and estimated risk of eating disorders.MethodsThe study was conducted among 556 Polish women from Zachodniopomorskie Voivodeship. The average age of the women under study was 34 years. A diagnostic survey was used as the research method, and the empirical data were collected using the following research tools: The NEO Five-Factor Inventory (NEO-FFI), Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (SES), ORTO – 15 Questionnaire, The Three-Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-13), and the authors’ original questionnaire. A multivariate linear regression analysis was conducted to examine the influence of selected independent variables. The assumptions for the linear regression model were satisfied, as indicated by the Ramsey Regression Equation Specification Error Test, White’s test, and the Jarque-Bera test.ResultsOnly the personality trait of neuroticism exhibits a statistically significant effect on the “Cognitive Restraint of Eating,” “Uncontrolled Eating,” and “Emotional Eating” scores (p &lt; 0.001). The moderation effect was demonstrated between self-esteem and the personality trait of conscientiousness on the “Cognitive Restraint of Eating” scale score. There is a moderation effect between self-esteem and the personality trait of extraversion on the “Uncontrolled Eating” subscale score. There is a moderation effect between self-esteem and the personality trait of conscientiousness on the “Uncontrolled Eating” scale score.ConclusionSelf-esteem was not a predictor of the occurrence of risk of eating disorders while playing a moderating role in the relationship between certain personality traits and estimated risk of eating disorders. A higher level of neuroticism was identified as an important predictor of higher results for orthorexia, Cognitive Restraint of Eating, Uncontrolled Eating, and Emotional Eating. It was also demonstrated that the orthorexia risk index decreased with increased extraversion and openness to experience. The results of this study suggest that eating behaviors and psychological factors should be included in psychological interventions in the treatment of eating disorders. The clinical goal can be considered to be an improvement in non-normative eating behaviors, such as a reduction in overeating episodes or eating less frequently in the absence of a hunger feeling. In order to assist these individuals in their attempts to achieve healthy behaviors, variables related to mental functioning can be then identified as important goals to support individuals in their efforts to change health behaviors by achieving better mental well-being

Analysis of the Relationship between Stress Intensity and Coping Strategy and the Quality of Life of Nursing Students in Poland, Spain and Slovakia

Background: This study aimed to determine the relationship between stress intensity and coping strategies and the quality of life and health among nursing students in Poland, Spain and Slovakia. Methods: The study was performed on a group of 1002 nursing students from three European countries. A diagnostic survey was used as a research method and the data collection was based on the Perceived Stress Scale PSS-10, Mini-COPE Coping Inventory-and the WHOQoL-Bref questionnaire. Results: The average age of all the respondents was 21.6 years (&plusmn;3.4). Most of the surveyed students rated their stress intensity over the last month as moderate or high. Comparison of the results of the stress levels in relation to the country of residence did not reveal statistically significant differences. In the group of Polish students, the most positive relationship between active coping strategies and the quality of life in the psychological (r = 0.43; p &lt; 0.001) and physical health domain (r = 0.42; p &lt; 0.001) were most strongly marked. Among Slovak students, significant correlations of low intensity were found between active coping strategies and the quality of life in the physical health (r = 0.15; p &lt; 0.01), psychological (r = 0.21; p &lt; 0.001), social relationships (r = 0.12; p &lt; 0.05) and environment (r = 0.19; p &lt; 0.001) domain. In overcoming stressful situations, Spanish students used the Sense of Humour strategy, which is considered less effective, although very useful in some cases. In this group, the strongest positive correlation was found for the psychological domain (r = 0.40; p &lt; 0.001). Conclusions: There is a need to implement prevention and stress coping programmes at every stage of studies to ensure effective protection against the negative effects of stress and to improve the quality of life of nursing students