The eating habits of students differ significantly from those recommended by health practitioners. The aim of this study was to find differences related to diet quality and knowledge on nutrition among Polish, German, and Slovakian students as well as to examine which factors differentiate the diet quality of students from these three countries. The study was conducted on a group of 394 university students from Poland, Germany, and Slovakia. The assessment of diet quality and knowledge on food and nutrition was done with the use of the Dietary Habits and Nutrition Beliefs Questionnaire. The diet of German students was characterized by a significantly higher consumption of legume-based foods, vegetables, and fruit compared to Polish students and Slovakian participants (p < 0.001). The diet of the Poles was characterized by a high consumption of cured meat, smoked sausages, hot dogs, white bread and bakery products, butter, fried foods, and energy drinks. The most important factors significantly associated with diet quality involved the country, place of residence, Body Mass Index (BMI), physical activity, and time spent watching TV or using a computer. Polish students were characterized by the highest level of knowledge on food and nutrition (p < 0.001). However, it was not reflected in their diet. The authorities of universities should aim to provide students with access to canteens on campuses which would offer the possibility of consumption of both affordable and healthy meals.

Work-related stress has been linked to various negative outcomes among healthcare professionals. For nurses, stress can arise from numerous sources, including their interactions with patients. It is often perceived that nurses working in psychiatric hospitals experience greater stress and occupational burnout compared to nurses working in somatic hospitals. However, there is limited research addressing this specific issue. To bridge this gap, a study was conducted to compare the stress levels of nurses working in a psychiatric hospital and a somatic hospital within the same city. Background/Objectives: The aim of this paper was to report on the prevalence of stress and burnout among surveyed nurses employed in a somatic hospital and in a psychiatric hospital. Methods: The study group consisted of a total of 379 nurses—189 employed at a somatic hospital and 190 employed at a psychiatric hospital. The primary test used for statistical analyses was the nonparametric Mann–Whitney U test for assessing differences. Additionally, correlations between ordinal or quantitative variables were analyzed using Spearman’s rho coefficient. Results: Among respondents working at a somatic hospital, the average levels of occupational burnout, emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and sense of personal accomplishment were moderate. Similar results were observed among respondents employed at a psychiatric hospital. Conclusions: The workplace does not significantly differentiate professional burnout or coping strategies among the nurses surveyed. Among nurses working in hospitals for somatic patients, levels of depersonalization, turning to religion, and seeking support increase with age and seniority. In contrast, psychiatric nurses show higher levels of emotional exhaustion and overall MBI burnout as they age.

Objective: The aim of this paper is to compare the subjectively perceived level of workload among nurses in outpatient and inpatient care, as well as to identify the factors that most strongly influence its perception. Material and methods: Data collection was carried out using a standardized tool—Meister‘s questionnaire. The questionnaire was completed by 223 nurses from 15 hospitals, representing all regions/districts within the Slovak Republic. One hundred nurses worked in outpatient care (1st sample) and 123 in inpatient care (2nd sample). Respondents were selected at random. We evaluated the questionnaire in accordance with the procedure recommended by the author, both by item and by factor analysis. We compared the values obtained with the critical values/population norm for the given item and factor. Results: The subjectively perceived level of workload, measured by Meister‘s questionnaire, reached or exceeded the critical median/average value for the monitored area in both groups and in most parameters. Nurses therefore perceived workload as intense in 8 out of 10 areas. Overall, nurses in both outpatient and institutional care showed a level 2 workload with a tendency toward overload. When comparing the subjective perception of workload between outpatient nurses and nurses in institutional care, we did not find any significant differences in the perception of the level or tendency of workload. Conclusion: Unresolved long-term excessive workload has negative impacts on the nurse herself, on the quality of nursing care, but also on the healthcare system.

Introduction: The article deals with the psychological workload of nurses working at the workplace of long-term patients. Goal: The goal of the work is to determine the level of psychological burden of nurses and its management at the workplace of long-term sick ward.patients. Methodology: In the study, a quantitative form of survey was chosen through a standardized questionnaire, which was supplemented with its own anonymous questions. The survey sample consisted of 216 respondents who worked in the position of a nurse in long-term care, while the condition was at least 1 year of experience at the given workplace. Results: It was found that 56% of the respondents decided on the given job because it was their dream job goal. The incidence of feeling stressed less than every week due to work was reported by 43% of respondents. Up to 58% of respondents felt mental and physical stress to the same degree. Psychological stress was caused by cooperation and communication with nurses in up to 49%. For 21% of respondents, the stressful situations were urgent, and in 16% the nurses‘ behavior played a role. Conclusion: From the results, it is possible to clearly recommend a higher level of education, preventive programs, an increase in the frequency of education and an expansion of educational resources related to burnout syndrome and psychological stress.

Introduction: The geriatric patient is included in the category of patients with the highest risk of complications. In the case of institutional treatment, his nutritional status and self-sufficiency may deteriorate, he may decompensate for a chronic disease, he may develop geriatric frailty syndrome, sarcopenia, etc. Therefore, it is necessary to identify health problems and functional limitations of seniors as soon as possible, ideally at the time of their reversibility. Areas that require special attention because they affect the overall health and psychological state of the patient include nutrition, physical fitness and the ability to perform activities of daily living. Objective: The main goal of the research was to point out the benefit of regular monitoring of the functional status of geriatric patients in institutional treatment. The partial goal was to find out the current state of nutrition, physical activity and self-sufficiency in geriatric patients. To find out how the state of nutrition, physical activity and self-sufficiency changes after the intervention by members of the interdisciplinary team. Methodology: The research methods were nutritional anamnesis, standardized measuring tools Mini Nutritional assessment (MNA), MNA-Short-Form (MNA-SF), Barthel test (ADL), Physical fitness test (SARS-F), Hand-grip test and additional methods - analysis of health documentation, anthropometric measurements and physical examination. the research set were geriatric patients in institutional health and social facilities (SF). The total number was 368, of which 114 were men, 254 were women. of that number, 132 respondents were hospitalized in the health care facilities (HCF) and 236 in SSF in the Slovak and czech Republics. Research results: We identified risk factors for malnutrition during the nutritional anamnesis. The most common were difficulties with swallowing (n 46), reduced appetite (n 30), a feeling of fullness (n 29), but also problems with excretion- constipation (n 64). Other risk factors were polypharmacy - 105 patients, use of risky medication (n 67), oncological treatment. The average values of the screening tools were: BMI- 26.74, MNA- 23, MNA-SF- 6.3, SARS-F- 3.38, ADL- 74.5, Hand grip test 8.3. Patients in the HcF had worse nutritional status - 41 had malnutrition and 75 patients were at risk of malnutrition. A very negative result was the average value of Hand grip and physical fitness test. Patients had presarcopenia and sarcopenia. Statistical data processing confirmed the relationship between MNA and ADL, SARS-F values (correlation 0.01, 0.05). MNA values had an impact on patients‘ level of self-sufficiency and physical fitness. After the identification of the problem, 356 patients had implemented appropriate interventions - dietary modification, sipping, education, enteral and partially parenteral nutrition, rehabilitation, nursing rehabilitation. After repeated monitoring, the values were adjusted. However, the SARS-F values were not adjusted, nor was the grip strength of seniors in SSF. Conclusion: Regular monitoring of the functional status of geriatric patients has its justification. Thanks to the screening tools, we identified patients at risk of malnutrition and sarcopenia and subsequently eliminated the complications related to them. The research results are part of the KEGA project no. 009KU-4/2022 Nutrition and physical activity as basic pillars of care for patients at risk.

Objectives: Nutrition is an important part of non-pharmacological interventions in the treatment of the elderly and geriatric patients. It is also one of the important areas of primary prevention. The aim of the paper is to point out its benefits in the treatment of diseases and geriatric syndromes. Present the most common ways of application of nutrition in health and social care facilities. Point out the role of the nurse in assessing the nutritional status of the senior and its administration. To find out the possibilities of cooperation with other team members in institutional health and social care facilities. Material and methods: We used methodological triangulation and a combination of qualitative and quantitative methods to collect data. A nonstandardized questionnaire was first administered. After its evaluation, we carried out a narrative review and a semi-structured interview. We used descriptive, inductive statistics and comparison to process the results. The research set for the questionnaire consisted of nurses working in institutional health and social care facilities. The total number was 226. 24 nurses took part in the semi-structured interview. The last file was electronic and printed documents. Results: Analyzing the data, we found that nurses consider nutrition to be an important part of non-pharmacological treatment of the elderly. The most common interventions included the administration of food orally and, in the case of indication, also enterally. The nurses obtain data on the nutritional history of the senior and carry out education. More often, education is implemented in social services facilities. The results of the interview and narrative review showed that nutrition is important in the treatment of geriatric syndromes, but also acute diseases and reduces the risk of complications after surgery. Conclusion: Through research, we have pointed out current nutrition strategies, which are important to adhere to, especially in community care for the elderly. Good nutritional status reduces the risk of complications of chronic diseases and also affects the quality of life of seniors.