Core Outcomes of Self-Care Behaviours in Patients with Breast Cancer Treated with Oral Anticancer Agents: A Systematic Review.

Background/objectives: The use of oral anticancer agents (OAA) dates to the late 20th century in cancer treatment. It is crucial that patients implement self-care behaviours to keep their disease stable and manage their OAA treatment. The three dimensions of self-care according to Riegel et al.

Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms, Frailty and Quality of Life in Atrial Fibrillation.

Introduction: Symptoms of atrial fibrillation (AF) can significantly affect functioning in daily life and reduce patients’ quality of life (QoL). The severity and type of AF symptoms affects not only patient’s QoL, but can be a cause of the development of emotional and psychological disorders. In addition, frailty syndrome (FS) plays important role from the point of view of developing disability and dependence on others, as well as reducing QoL.

Self-care and quality of life among men with chronic heart failure.

Introduction: Chronic Heart Failure (CHF) involves a complex regimen of daily self-care behaviors: pharmacological therapy, symptom monitoring and lifestyle modifications. Patients with CHF may have a reduced health related quality of life (HRQoL) due to various physical and emotional symptoms. HRQoL may be improved through the use of self-care interventions.

The Influence of Frailty Syndrome and Dementia on the Convenience and Satisfaction with Oral Anticoagulation Treatment in Elderly Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.

Background: The impact of frailty syndrome (FS) and dementia on the convenience and satisfaction with oral anticoagulation (OAC) treatment in atrial fibrillation (AF) patients is not well-known. Aim: Assessment the impact of FS and dementia on the convenience and satisfaction with OAC treatment in 116 elderly (mean age 75.2, SD = 8.

The Level of Self-Care among Patients with Chronic Heart Failure.

Introduction: In a long-term approach to the treatment of heart failure, importance is given to the process of self-care management and behaviors. The number of rehospitalizations and unscheduled medical visits can be reduced by actively engaging patients in the self-care process.

Methods: The study included 403 patients with chronic heart failure (mean LVEF 40.

The association of the level of self-care on adherence to treatment in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes.

Aims: The study aimed to assess the impact of self-care on adherence to treatment in patients diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and effect of complex interaction of social, lifestyle, economic, environmental and behavioural.

Methods: The study was carried out between June 2018 and May 2019 on 324 patients (162 females, 162 males) with type 2 diabetes. To measure the levels of self-care, the Self-Care of Diabetes Index (SCODI) questionnaire was used.

The relationship between burnout, job satisfaction and the rationing of nursing care-A cross-sectional study.

Aims: To assess the impacts of burnout and job satisfaction on the rationing of care in the professional group of nurses.

Background: The shortage of nursing staff is currently one of the most significant health care problems. It is not clear how burnout and job satisfaction affect the rationing of nursing care.

Assessment of Frailty and Occurrence of Anxiety and Depression in Elderly Patients with Atrial Fibrillation.

Purpose: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common cardiac arrhythmia, and its incidence increases with age. The elderly population is commonly affected by frailty syndrome (FS). FS syndrome along with anxiety and depressive symptoms are prevalent among elderly patients with AF.

BeGuideWell: A prospective cross-sectional study analysing the awareness and opinions of nursing students in Poland on the usefulness of European Society of Cardiology guidelines in post-graduate education programme.

Background: The role of clinical guidelines is to provide patients with the best quality, evidence-based care. Nurses are actively involved in the development of the European Society of Cardiology guidelines. A number of the guidelines include specific recommendations relating to nursing duties and, hence, nurses require necessary knowledge and skills for their implementation.

Psychometric evaluation of the Polish version of the Arrhythmia‑Specific Questionnaire in Tachycardia and Arrhythmia: a new tool for symptom and health‑related quality of life assessment.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia resulting in hospitalization. The assessment of symptoms and health‑related quality of life (HRQoL) can provide valuable information before, during, and after health care interventions for AF.

Aims: We aimed to perform a translation and cultural adaptation of the Arrhythmia‑Specific Questionnaire in Tachycardia and Arrhythmia (ASTA), and to evaluate the reliability and validity of its Polish version.

Life satisfaction, job satisfaction, life orientation and occupational burnout among nurses and midwives in medical institutions in Poland: a cross-sectional study.

Objectives: To assess life satisfaction, job satisfaction, life orientation and the level of professional burnout in a group of professionally active nurses and midwives.

Design: A cross-sectional study.

Setting: This study was conducted between March and October of 2017 during specialisation training at the European Centre for Postgraduate Education in Wroclaw, Poland.

Psychometric evaluation of the Polish version of the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) in adults with hypertension.

Background: Only 50%-75% of chronically ill patients take their medication as prescribed. The patient is found to adhere to treatment correctly and optimally if they accomplish 80% or more of the treatment plan. A questionnaire titled the Adherence to Refills and Medications Scale (ARMS) has been used in studies involving various populations and proved to be a simple instrument for measuring adherence, with good psychometric properties.

The acceptance of illness, the intensity of pain and the quality of life in patients with lung cancer.

Background: Lung cancer is the major cause of cancer related deaths worldwide. The overall 5-year survival rate is very low and accounts for only 15%. Poor quality of life is considered a prognostic factor for shorter survival in lung cancer patients.

Symptoms, acceptance of illness and health-related quality of life in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Introduction: Acceptance of illness plays a key role, allowing the patient to adapt to the disease and its treatment, and to maintain their health-related quality of life (HRQOL) despite chronic conditions.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between severity of arrhythmia symptoms, acceptance of illness and HRQOL in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Methods: The study included 99 patients (mean age 64.

Cognitive function and adherence to anticoagulation treatment in patients with atrial fibrillation.

Background: Medication adherence is an integral part of the comprehensive care of patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) receiving oral anticoagulations (OACs) therapy. Many patients with AF are elderly and may suffer from some form of cognitive impairment. This study was conducted to investigate whether cognitive impairment affects the level of adherence to anticoagulation treatment in AF patients.

Effects of depression and anxiety on asthma-related quality of life.

Introduction: Asthma is the most prevalent chronic disease in adults. It affects their quality of life. Studies confirm that depression and anxiety occurs in asthma patients.

Factors affecting the quality of life of chronic dialysis patients.

Background: Patients on hemodialysis must adjust their life plans to the treatment. They are aware of losing their health and independence. Therefore, acceptance of illness (AI) is important and allows the patient to adjust to new situation and alleviates negative emotions.