Javno zdravstvena skrb Javno-zdravstvena skrb je specijalizirani oblik sestrinstva koji kombinira... more Javno zdravstvena skrb Javno-zdravstvena skrb je specijalizirani oblik sestrinstva koji kombinira skrb i javnozdravstvena nacela. Primarni fokus javno zdravstvene skrbi je poboljsanje zdravlja u zajednici kao cjelini, a ne samo pojedincu i obitelji.
BACKGROUND: After a stroke, patients experience sensorimotor damage, balance disorders, loss of s... more BACKGROUND: After a stroke, patients experience sensorimotor damage, balance disorders, loss of selective movement, hypotonia and/or hypertonia, and hypersensitivity, all of which affect gait. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to establish the effectiveness of Bobath therapy with additional specific soft tissue mobilizations versus standard Bobath intervention. METHODS: Subjects were randomly divided into two groups (S1 and S2) of 20 people each. Both groups underwent the same intervention (Bobath concept) over a 5-week period, while the second study group (S2) also received additional, specific soft tissue mobilization. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT), Active Range of Motion (AROM) of dorsiflexion and knee flexion and extension were used as clinical variables to assess the efficacy of therapy modalities. Data was analysed using a mixed model ANOVA. RESULTS: A significant interaction of group and time was found. The experimental (S2) group had a larger improvement of balance and AROM than the control (S1) group. There was no clear advantage of one group over the other for TUGT. CONCLUSION: The findings demonstrate that a combination of Bobath treatment and additional specific soft tissue mobilizations are more effective in increasing AROM and balance and mobility.
Introduction: Old age and aging has been a subject of interest of art, literature and science thr... more Introduction: Old age and aging has been a subject of interest of art, literature and science throughout history. Philosophers have connected old age with wisdom and authority, doctors with illness and physiological changes occurring over the years, while gerontology, with its theories, aims to present it with all its advantages including the influence of biological, psychological, social and economic factors on old age and the process of aging. Aim: Frequency of using the Internet and Internet based social networking sites by the elderly. Methods: A part of the survey concerning the tendency to use different media was used in the research. Results: The research shows that the elderly contribute a lot to the development of stereotypes about them by their own attitudes and behaviour. In everyday life they almost never use all the available types of media, particularly not the more recent ones, such as the Internet and Internet based social networks. However, getting information throu...
Hrvatska revija za rehabilitacijska istraživanja, 2020
The ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL) is an e... more The ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL) is an essential indicator of the level of functional capacity in old age. The purpose of this paper was to evaluate reliability and validity of the self - reporting method in detecting functional difficulties among elderly persons with cardiovascular diseases. The Groningen Activity Restriction Scale was used to assess the limitations in functional capacity. The sample consisted of patients over the age of 65 with hypertensive disease, angina pectoris, ischaemic heart disease, degenerative valvular disorders, peripheral arterial disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy and heart failure. The Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated for the total result. Differences in outcome with respect to age, educational level, marital status, and medical diagnoses of participants were compared by means of a t-test or one-way ANOVA. In the group of ADL, participants reported diff...
Due to the increase of aging population in all societies, it seems important to explore this issu... more Due to the increase of aging population in all societies, it seems important to explore this issue from different aspects in order to improve the position of the elderly and recognise their contribution to the society. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences and views of the Generation Z on the discrimination and prejudices against the elderly. There were 6 participants in the focus group, 4 girls and 2 boys, all of whom belong to the Generation Z. The data was collected in the focus group who answered open-ended questions. Results of the qualitative research indicate: 1) that there is an unfavourable attitude towards the elderly in the society; 2) causes of discrimination against the elderly; 3) prejudice against the elderly. Encouraging the society to provide better education (especially for children and young people), direct contact with the elderly (organising exchange of experience and transfer of traditional and cultural values), as well as better presentation of ...
Zbog sve većeg broja starijeg stanovništva povećava se i broj osoba koje žive u statusu umirovlje... more Zbog sve većeg broja starijeg stanovništva povećava se i broj osoba koje žive u statusu umirovljenika. Kako bi osobe postigle što bolju kvalitetu života i očuvale svoj potencijal te i u starijoj dobi nastavile davati doprinos društvu, potrebno je kontinuirano provoditi istraživanja o prilagodbi na umirovljenje. Fokus ovoga istraživanja usmjeren je na dobivanje jasnijeg uvida u prilagodbu starijih osoba na umirovljenje s obzirom na samoprocjenu zdravlja i percepciju socijalne podrške te na mogućnost prepoznavanja faktora kojima bi se moglo djelovati u poboljšanju loše prilagodbe na umirovljenje. Istraživanje je provedeno u jesen 2019. godine, a uključivalo je 208 osoba oba spola starijih od 65 godina, bez tjelesne invalidnosti ili teških tjelesnih, kognitivnih ili mentalnih bolesti, koje žive u Domu umirovljenika u Bjelovaru i koji su korisnici gerontoloških centara u Zagrebu. Razlike u prilagodbi na umirovljenje s obzirom na samoprocjenu vlastitog zdravlja i percepciju socijalne pod...
Due to the spread of coronavirus people throughout the world, many countries, Croatia included, h... more Due to the spread of coronavirus people throughout the world, many countries, Croatia included, have been forced to impose social distancing resulting in an increased number of people at risk of another public health problem – loneliness. Loneliness can be defined as the presence of negative emotions associated with the perceived social exclusion and is identified as one of the major issues of the aging population. There is a relatively small number of studies either dealing with the use of various communication methods, particularly information and communication technologies, by the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic or determining potential benefits of such activities. The aim of this research was to determine the difference in self-assessment of social and family loneliness according to the means of communication used by the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was conducted in March and April 2020 covering the period from the introduction of the epidemiological m...
Javno zdravstvena skrb Javno-zdravstvena skrb je specijalizirani oblik sestrinstva koji kombinira... more Javno zdravstvena skrb Javno-zdravstvena skrb je specijalizirani oblik sestrinstva koji kombinira skrb i javnozdravstvena nacela. Primarni fokus javno zdravstvene skrbi je poboljsanje zdravlja u zajednici kao cjelini, a ne samo pojedincu i obitelji.
BACKGROUND: After a stroke, patients experience sensorimotor damage, balance disorders, loss of s... more BACKGROUND: After a stroke, patients experience sensorimotor damage, balance disorders, loss of selective movement, hypotonia and/or hypertonia, and hypersensitivity, all of which affect gait. OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to establish the effectiveness of Bobath therapy with additional specific soft tissue mobilizations versus standard Bobath intervention. METHODS: Subjects were randomly divided into two groups (S1 and S2) of 20 people each. Both groups underwent the same intervention (Bobath concept) over a 5-week period, while the second study group (S2) also received additional, specific soft tissue mobilization. The Berg Balance Scale (BBS), Timed Up and Go Test (TUGT), Active Range of Motion (AROM) of dorsiflexion and knee flexion and extension were used as clinical variables to assess the efficacy of therapy modalities. Data was analysed using a mixed model ANOVA. RESULTS: A significant interaction of group and time was found. The experimental (S2) group had a larger improvement of balance and AROM than the control (S1) group. There was no clear advantage of one group over the other for TUGT. CONCLUSION: The findings demonstrate that a combination of Bobath treatment and additional specific soft tissue mobilizations are more effective in increasing AROM and balance and mobility.
Introduction: Old age and aging has been a subject of interest of art, literature and science thr... more Introduction: Old age and aging has been a subject of interest of art, literature and science throughout history. Philosophers have connected old age with wisdom and authority, doctors with illness and physiological changes occurring over the years, while gerontology, with its theories, aims to present it with all its advantages including the influence of biological, psychological, social and economic factors on old age and the process of aging. Aim: Frequency of using the Internet and Internet based social networking sites by the elderly. Methods: A part of the survey concerning the tendency to use different media was used in the research. Results: The research shows that the elderly contribute a lot to the development of stereotypes about them by their own attitudes and behaviour. In everyday life they almost never use all the available types of media, particularly not the more recent ones, such as the Internet and Internet based social networks. However, getting information throu...
Hrvatska revija za rehabilitacijska istraživanja, 2020
The ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL) is an e... more The ability to perform basic activities of daily living (ADL) and instrumental ADL (IADL) is an essential indicator of the level of functional capacity in old age. The purpose of this paper was to evaluate reliability and validity of the self - reporting method in detecting functional difficulties among elderly persons with cardiovascular diseases. The Groningen Activity Restriction Scale was used to assess the limitations in functional capacity. The sample consisted of patients over the age of 65 with hypertensive disease, angina pectoris, ischaemic heart disease, degenerative valvular disorders, peripheral arterial disease, cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy and heart failure. The Cronbach’s alpha internal consistency coefficient was calculated for the total result. Differences in outcome with respect to age, educational level, marital status, and medical diagnoses of participants were compared by means of a t-test or one-way ANOVA. In the group of ADL, participants reported diff...
Due to the increase of aging population in all societies, it seems important to explore this issu... more Due to the increase of aging population in all societies, it seems important to explore this issue from different aspects in order to improve the position of the elderly and recognise their contribution to the society. The aim of this study was to examine the experiences and views of the Generation Z on the discrimination and prejudices against the elderly. There were 6 participants in the focus group, 4 girls and 2 boys, all of whom belong to the Generation Z. The data was collected in the focus group who answered open-ended questions. Results of the qualitative research indicate: 1) that there is an unfavourable attitude towards the elderly in the society; 2) causes of discrimination against the elderly; 3) prejudice against the elderly. Encouraging the society to provide better education (especially for children and young people), direct contact with the elderly (organising exchange of experience and transfer of traditional and cultural values), as well as better presentation of ...
Zbog sve većeg broja starijeg stanovništva povećava se i broj osoba koje žive u statusu umirovlje... more Zbog sve većeg broja starijeg stanovništva povećava se i broj osoba koje žive u statusu umirovljenika. Kako bi osobe postigle što bolju kvalitetu života i očuvale svoj potencijal te i u starijoj dobi nastavile davati doprinos društvu, potrebno je kontinuirano provoditi istraživanja o prilagodbi na umirovljenje. Fokus ovoga istraživanja usmjeren je na dobivanje jasnijeg uvida u prilagodbu starijih osoba na umirovljenje s obzirom na samoprocjenu zdravlja i percepciju socijalne podrške te na mogućnost prepoznavanja faktora kojima bi se moglo djelovati u poboljšanju loše prilagodbe na umirovljenje. Istraživanje je provedeno u jesen 2019. godine, a uključivalo je 208 osoba oba spola starijih od 65 godina, bez tjelesne invalidnosti ili teških tjelesnih, kognitivnih ili mentalnih bolesti, koje žive u Domu umirovljenika u Bjelovaru i koji su korisnici gerontoloških centara u Zagrebu. Razlike u prilagodbi na umirovljenje s obzirom na samoprocjenu vlastitog zdravlja i percepciju socijalne pod...
Due to the spread of coronavirus people throughout the world, many countries, Croatia included, h... more Due to the spread of coronavirus people throughout the world, many countries, Croatia included, have been forced to impose social distancing resulting in an increased number of people at risk of another public health problem – loneliness. Loneliness can be defined as the presence of negative emotions associated with the perceived social exclusion and is identified as one of the major issues of the aging population. There is a relatively small number of studies either dealing with the use of various communication methods, particularly information and communication technologies, by the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic or determining potential benefits of such activities. The aim of this research was to determine the difference in self-assessment of social and family loneliness according to the means of communication used by the elderly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research was conducted in March and April 2020 covering the period from the introduction of the epidemiological m...
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