This study explored the level and selected determinants of burnout among five groups of healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, paramedics, other medical and nonmedical staff) working during the COVID-19 pandemic in Poland. This cross-sectional study was conducted from February to April 2022, with the use of a self-administered mostly online survey. The BAT-12 scale was used to measure burnout, and the PSS-4 scale was used to measure stress. The sample was limited to 2196 individuals who worked with patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. A series of multivariate logistic regression models with three to nine predictors was estimated. The prevalence of burnout ranged from 27.7% in other nonmedical staff to 36.5% in nurses. Adjusting for age and gender, both physicians (p = 0.011) and nurses (p < 0.001) were at higher risk of burnout. In the final model, elevated stress most likely increased the risk of burnout (OR = 3.88; 95%CI ; p < 0,001). Other significant predictors of burnout included traumatic work-related experience (OR =1.91, p < 0.001), mobbing (OR = 1.83, p < 0.001) and higher workload than before the pandemic (OR = 1.41, p = 0.002). Only 7% of the respondents decided to use various forms of psychological support during the pandemic. The presented research can contribute to the effective planning and implementation of measures in the face of crisis when the workload continues to increase.

Introduction and objective: A change in the body mass may be one of the health consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic, and may affect the health condition measured in many dimensions. The paper aims at assessment of the level and determinants of the body mass changes and stress level in the...

Background/Objectives: Public perception of clinical trials (CT) in Poland remains underexplored. This study aims to assess attitudes towards clinical trials, to identify key sociodemographic and health-related predictors of participation willingness, and to evaluate the perceived health impact (CT-PHI) associated with participants’ involvement in trials. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted (2–20 March 2022) among 2050 Polish adults who had benefited from medical care in the past 24 months. This study examined sociodemographic factors, health-related factors (self-perceived health, EQ-5D-5L, the level of awareness of patient rights, use of public vs. private healthcare, adherence), and motivations for participation in trials (health-related, financial, and altruistic). Multivariate logistic and generalized linear models identified predictors of participation willingness and CT-PHI variability. Results: Overall, 56.3% of the respondents expressed a willingness to participate in clinical trials. The main motivation was health improvement (45.8%), followed by financial incentives (23.2%) and altruism (22.7%). Those driven by health reasons showed the highest sensitivity to demographic and health-related factors. In this group, higher CT-PHI scores were associated with older age (66+: B = 1.24, p < 0.001), female gender (B = 0.41, p = 0.034), rural residence (B = 0.41, p = 0.033), dual use of public/private healthcare (B = 0.64, p = 0.001), adherence (B = 2.50, p < 0.001), and greater pain severity (moderate: B = 1.36, p < 0.001; severe: B = 0.91, p = 0.023). Socioeconomic factors played a greater role for financially motivated individuals, while altruistic participants showed the least variability in influencing factors. Conclusions: Willingness to participate in clinical trials in Poland is influenced by the motivation type. A patient-centered approach to recruitment strategies, considering diverse motivations and sociodemographic factors, is essential for optimizing participation in clinical trials.

Aim. The purpose of the study was to assess how perceived verbal and non-verbal communication, occupational burnout, age, having children and satisfaction with job performance interact with communication with patients among nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material and methods. Total number of 1187 female nurses, who declared that they work with patients on a daily basis, were included in the analyses. The mean age of the respondents was 50.4 (SD = 10.1) years. The study used the author’s questions relating to perceived verbal and non-verbal communication, as well as the HPCSS-12 (Health Professionals Communication Scale) and BAT-12 (Burnout Assessment Tool) scales. Results. In the linear regression model perceived importance of non-verbal communication (b = 0.135; p<0.001) and emotional impairment measured by BAT-12 (b = -0.092; p = 0.003), proved to be the main predictors of the total HPCSS-12 score. Age (b = -0.085; p = 0.003), satisfaction with achievements at work (b = 0.082; p = 0.007), having children (b = 0.072; p = 0.012) and perceived importance of verbal communication (b=0,082; p=0,014) were found to be further predictors. Conclusions. It is important to implement expert training and continue educating nurses in areas related to proper communication, which will allow them to respond adequately and humanely to patients’ expectations.

Objectives: Sleep disorders can significantly affect the performance and well-being of healthcare workers. This study explores the influence of body weight on the links between sleep quality and various self-reported health indicators – including somatic and mental health, sexual life, and...