(1) Workplace nutrition interventions have garnered attention as a pivotal component of employee well-being and organisational productivity. However, the effectiveness of various intervention types remains inconclusive. This review aims to systematically evaluate the efficacy of cognitive, behavioural, and mixed nutrition interventions in the workplace, considering the nuances of intervention design, setting, and target demographics. (2) A comprehensive umbrella review was conducted, categorising the existing literature into person-oriented and environmental strategies. This review was prepared in line with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for umbrella reviews and the preferred reporting items for systematic reviews and meta-analyses reporting standard. (3) The analysis revealed a lack of definitive evidence supporting the universal effectiveness of any single intervention type. Nonetheless, behavioural and mixed interventions demonstrated more favourable outcomes as compared to purely cognitive strategies. Factors such as intervention design, workplace setting, and target group characteristics were identified as significant determinants of the intervention success. (4) The review emphasises the imperative for additional investigations that utilise evidence-based approaches to formulate sound guidelines for efficacious nutrition interventions in occupational settings. This review functions as a foundational framework for guiding both scholarly research and the pragmatic execution of nutrition programs in the workplace.

Objectives: The full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine resulted in a refugee crisis. The terms of employment of Ukrainian Refugee background Medical Professionals (UKR-MPs) in the Polish healthcare system were liberalised. The aim of the study was to identify challenges in job seeking and the integration of Ukrainian war refugee healthcare workers into the Polish healthcare system.Methods: A qualitative, descriptive study based on content thematic analysis of Facebook content. We analyzed 1,700 posts published on two public Facebook groups intended for UKR-MPs.Results: The most common problems encountered by UKR-MPs were: 1) lack of easy-to-understand information about the list of documents necessary to apply for a work permit, 2) lack of feedback from those responsible for handling individual cases, and 3) long waiting time for the decision issued by the Ministry of Health.Conclusion: Despite the promptly implemented solutions enabling access to the job market by UKR-MPs, the refugees have encountered considerable administrative difficulties, as well as those arising from insufficient knowledge of the regulations on working as medical professionals in Poland under the EU law.

Introduction and objective: Research to date indicates that student competencies in various dimensions of social media use vary depending on, for example, the field of study or stage of education. The aim of the study was assessment of social media literacy in a group of undergraduate nursing...

Evaluation of the predictive validity of selected sociodemographic factors and admission criteria for Master’s studies in Public Health at the Faculty of Health Sciences, Medical University of Warsaw (MUW). For the evaluation purposes recruitment data and learning results of students enrolled between 2008 and 2012 were used (N = 605, average age 22.9 ± 3.01). The predictive analysis was performed using the multiple linear regression method. In the proposed regression model 12 predictors were selected, including: sex, age, professional degree (BA), the Bachelor’s studies grade point average (GPA), total score of the preliminary examination broken down into five thematic areas. Depending on the tested model, one of two dependent variables was used: first-year GPA or cumulative GPA in the Master program. The regression model based on the result variable of Master’s GPA program was better matched to data in comparison to the model based on the first year GPA (adjusted R2 0.413 versus 0.476 respectively). The Bachelor’s studies GPA and each of the five subtests comprising the test entrance exam were significant predictors of success achieved by a student both after the first year and at the end of the course of studies. Criteria of admissions with total score of MCQs exam and Bachelor’s studies GPA can be successfully used for selection of the candidates for Master’s degree studies in Public Health. The high predictive validity of the recruitment system confirms the validity of the adopted admission policy at MUW.

Background: Cultural competence is an essential skill for nursing students to provide effective care in multicultural healthcare settings. Despite the availability of various tools globally, there are limited number of validated instruments for assessing cultural awareness among nursing students in Poland. This study aimed to culturally and linguistically adapt the Cultural Awareness Scale (CAS) to the Polish context and evaluate its psychometric properties. Materials and methods: A cross-sectional, web-based survey was conducted between May and June 2024 among 1,020 nursing students from nine Polish medical universities. The CAS was translated and adapted following WHO guidelines for cultural and linguistic adaptation. Psychometric evaluation included exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses (EFA, CFA), reliability testing using Cronbach’s alpha and McDonald’s omega, and assessments of validity, including convergent and known-groups validity. Results: The Polish version of the CAS (CAS_P) demonstrated high reliability, with a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.892 and McDonald’s omega of 0.908. EFA confirmed the multidimensional structure of the scale, while CFA indicated moderate model fit (CFI = 0.797, TLI = 0.781, RMSEA = 0.0735). Convergent validity analysis showed significant correlations between CAS domains and personality traits such as altruism and openness to experience (p < 0.001). Known-groups validity analysis revealed that nursing students with prior intercultural education scored significantly higher on all CAS domains (p < 0.05), highlighting the impact of formal training on cultural awareness. The Behaviors/Comfort with Interactions subscale showed lower reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = 0.592), suggesting cultural-specific variations in responses. Conclusions: The CAS_P is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing cultural awareness among Polish nursing students. Its implementation can guide curriculum development and enhance intercultural competence in nursing education. Further refinements are necessary to improve the scale’s sensitivity to local cultural contexts. Clinical trial number: Not applicable.