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Introduction: Investigation of perception and fears related to the implementation of negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT) among nurses treating chronic wounds. Material and methods: The study included 401 nurses qualified to treat wounds and interested in professional development in a given field. The collected data were statistically analysed. The method of estimation and diagnostic survey was used. The questionnaire developed by the authors was used as a tool assessing the perception of NPWT; it consisted of 3 domains (knowledge, motivation, readiness). Results: The study included 391 female nurses (97.5%) and 10 male nurses (2.5%), aged 25 to 67 years. The mean age of the respondents was 44.96 years ±10.25 years. Each of the respondents had experience in the field of wound prophylaxis and treatment (100.0%). More than half (53.6%) of the respondents had no experience in the use of NPWT, and only 12.0% used the method independently. In the overall assessment of the NPWT Perception Questionnaire, the respondents obtained 75.77 ±12.72 points (min 37, max 100 points). The obtained results indicated a high level of perception of NPWT therapy in the studied sample. Conclusions: The respondents presented the knowledge required to implement and conduct NPWT in the treatment of chronic wounds. A group of nurses who are qualified to treat wounds demonstrated motivation and readiness to implement NPWT, but they need the support of a specialist mentor, who could introduce them to practical issues related to this method. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aim of the study: The study aims to assess the severity level of depression and anxiety symptoms among the nursing staff active in the period of the COVID-19 pandemic. Introduction: Challenges in the daily work of medical personnel increased during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. The hard and exhausting work of nurses under chronic stress may lead to the intensification of depression and anxiety symptoms. Social and psychological support for healthcare workers during this time is crucial. Material and methods: 120 male and female nurses participated in the study, namely 98 women (81.7%) and 22 men (18.3%) who worked directly with infected or potentially infected persons. The study used a questionnaire developed for its purposes, collecting information on nurses’ job at the time of the pandemic. Two standardized psychometric tools were used, i.e. Beck Depression Scale as well as State Inventory and STAI Anxiety Traits. Results: The obtained research results showed a significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental well- -being of male and female nurses, causing an intensification of depression symptoms as well as changes in the state and traits of anxiety. The mean value of the severity of those symptoms was higher during the epidemic than before it. The greater the sense of security in the area of one’s own private life, the smaller the increase in the severity of depression as well as in the state and traits of anxiety during the pandemic, as compared with the pre-pandemic conditions. Conclusions: COVID-19 pandemic has a significant negative impact on nurses’ mental well-being. There is an urgent need to provide psychological support for nurses during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: Since the 19th century nursing has been dominated by female nurses. Although the evolution of men into nursing profession has increased recently, the presence of male nurses still surprises patients. Despite the stereotype, more and more men replenish the nursing staff. Aim of the study: The main goal of the conducted research is to get to know male nursing students and male nurses' opinions on the topic of the profession chosen by them, as well as to discover the level of satisfaction they derive from their work. Materials and methods: The research is based on the diagnostic poll method carried out according to the authorial questionnaire which consisted of 20 one-choice questions and one which required indicating three answers. He anonymous survey was directed to male nurses and male nursing students. 60 people took part in the research: 42 male nurses and 18 male students of nursing. Results: 47 respondents feel satisfaction derived from their work. 45% of respondents would choose nursing again if they could decide about their career one more time. 66.7% of the examined male nurses are pleased with their earnings, but 46.2 % of them work in a few places. The questionnaire in 53.3 % showed that they had chosen the profession of the male nurse, because they wanted to work in medical profession, and in the 25% they acknowledged that nursing was a perfect profession for them. Conclusions: During the research a low percentage of male nurses was observed in health care teams. Therefore, it should suggest a bigger promotion of this profession among men. The analysis of the results showed, moreover, that there is a need to continue examinations concerning the issue, in the aim of identifying possible problems and increasing the awareness of the society and potential students. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]