This study analyzes the impact of occupational burnout on the quality of life (QOL) of nurses surveyed during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic. A total of 668 active nurses employed in public hospitals in Podkarpackie voivodeship (Poland) were surveyed. Throughout the pandemic, all wards where responders worked had a division into so-called “clean” and “dirty” zones, as well as balanced working hours. The research used the authors’ survey questionnaire Maslach Burnout Inventory (MBI) and the Polish version of the World Health Organization Quality of Life Instrument Short Form (WHOQOL-BREF). Descriptive statistics were used in the analysis of the collected material, while correlations between ordinal or quantitative variables were made using Spearman’s-rho coefficient. According to 94.0% of respondents, stress is an integral part of the nursing profession. The mean of the respondents’ MBI burnout was 50.83 +/− 9.05 pts. The respondents’ overall quality of life also averaged 65.74 +/− 13.12 pts. There were negative statistically significant correlations between the MBI and BREF domains, most of which were characterized by clear strengths of association. Higher exhaustion in various occupational aspects is associated with poorer quality of life in individual domains.

Background/Objectives Occupational burnout is a significant health concern among healthcare professionals, particularly among nurses working in anesthesiology and intensive care units who are exposed to high psychological workload. Previous studies indicate a relationship between burnout and deteriorating mental health; however, the role of individual burnout dimensions in shaping overall mental health remains insufficiently explored. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 842 nurses working in anesthesiology and intensive care units. Occupational burnout was assessed using the Oldenburg Burnout Inventory (OLBI), while mental health was evaluated using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-28). Sociodemographic variables and subjective assessment of work–life balance were also included. Statistical analyses comprised non-parametric tests, Spearman’s rank correlation, and multiple regression models. Results: The strongest correlations were observed between the exhaustion dimension and the overall GHQ-28 score (rS = 0.539; p < 0.001). Additionally, poorer work–life balance was associated with increased symptoms of mental health disorders (rS = 0.42; p < 0.001). Regression analysis showed that gender, exhaustion, and work–life balance were significant predictors of mental health (p < 0.001). Conclusions: The results indicate a significant relationship between occupational burnout and mental health in nurses working in anesthesiology and intensive care units. In particular, exhaustion and work–life balance were identified as important predictors of mental health outcomes.

Background: Midwives, despite their health-promoting role, face factors that may disrupt eating behaviours and weight regulation. Little is known about their body weight perception or disordered eating attitudes (DEAs). This study assessed body weight perception and eating attitudes across BMI categories among Polish midwives. Methods: A cross-sectional survey of 568 midwives was conducted. BMI was calculated from self-reported measures and classified according to WHO criteria. Body weight perception was assessed using discrepancies between actual and ideal body weight and between self-perceived ideal body weight and ideal body weight. Long-term weight variability was additionally evaluated using the difference between maximum and minimum adult body weight. Eating attitudes were examined using the Polish version of the EAT-26. Group differences were analysed with the Kruskal–Wallis and χ² tests. Results: Among the participants, 62.9% had normal weight, 23.4% were overweight, and 13.7% were obese. Perceived ideal body weight increased with BMI (p < 0.001). Midwives with overweight and obesity demonstrated higher EAT-26 scores than those with normal BMI, with EAT-26 > 20 observed in 8.3% of overweight and 14.1% of obese participants (p = 0.010). Overweight and obese midwives also showed larger discrepancies between actual and ideal body weight and greater lifetime weight variability, and these groups simultaneously presented higher levels of disturbed eating attitudes. Emotional eating, binge-type episodes, and dieting behaviours were more common among overweight and obese participants, while calorie awareness remained consistently high across groups. Conclusions: Midwives with excess body weight often misperceive their body size and show an elevated risk of DEA. Weight perception appears more strongly related to maladaptive eating patterns than BMI alone. These findings highlight the need for targeted, non-stigmatising interventions addressing weight perception, eating attitudes, and occupational stressors, which may support both midwives’ well-being and their professional effectiveness in delivering nutrition and lifestyle counselling.

Cel pracy. Analiza opinii pacjentów z retinopatią cukrzycową na temat wpływu leczenia preparatami anty-VEGF na jakość ich życia i ogólny stan zdrowia. Materiał i metody. Badania prowadzono w okresie kwiecień - lipiec 2023 roku. Grupę badaną stanowiło 100 osób z retinopatią cukrzycową, w trakcie leczenia preparatami anty-VEGF. Jako narzędzi badawczych użyto ankiety własnej konstrukcji oraz kwestionariusza EQ-5D-5L VAS. Wyniki. Zdecydowana większość badanych chorowała na cukrzycę powyżej 5 lat (87%), a DMO rozpoznano u nich najczęściej 1-5 lat temu (63%). Badani otrzymali doszklistkowo średnio 8±6 iniekcji preparatami anty-VEGF. Badani mieli lepszą jakość życia we wszystkich wymiarach EQ-5D-5L VAS po leczeniu. W szczególności zwiększył się po wdrożeniu leczenia odsetek badanych nie mających problemów w zakresie wykonywania zwykłych czynności (z 24% do 61%) oraz w wymiarze niepokoju/przygnębienia (z 16% do 61%). Ogólne indeksy jakości życia i stanu zdrowia badanych były wyższe po wdrożeniu leczenia, niezależnie od płci, wieku, miejsca zamieszkania, wykształcenia, stanu cywilnego czy sytuacji zawodowej (p<0,05). Wnioski. Leczenie preparatami anty-VEGF ma zdecydowany wpływ na lepszą samoocenę stanu zdrowia chorych z retinopatią cukrzycową oraz poprawę jakości ich życia

Introduction. Talking about the quality of care most often think of patient satisfaction and quality certificates or accreditation. However, the problem is much more complex, especially in long-term care. There is no clear and objective indicators of quality of service, which properly documented and processed allow evaluation and comparison of care providers in this field. Objective. The aim of the study was to present issues related to the quality of care in long-term care. Material and methods. The study used the research method of reviewing the available literature, the technique was to analyze the content of articles related to the subject matter. Overview. Quality in health care is an important element of the medical service provided, which has a significant impact on patient safety and satisfaction. Quality in long-term care of long-term care facilities is both ZOL-e ZPO and nursing homes, because long-term care is a complex socio-political issue that covers the entire range of services for dependent people, disabled people who need support in basic everyday activities. Measures of the quality of care are indicators based on scientific evidence (Evidence-based medicine - EBM). Conclusions. The quality-of-care survey is a very important indicator of the assessment of the facility in terms of respecting the patient's rights. Wstęp. Mówiąc o jakości opieki medycznej najczęściej myślimy o zadowoleniu pacjenta i certyfikatach jakości lub akredytacji. Jednak problem jest o wiele bardziej złożony, szczególnie w opiece długoterminowej. Brak jest bowiem jednoznacznych i obiektywnych wskaźników jakości usług, które właściwie dokumentowane i przetwarzane umożliwiłyby ocenę oraz porównywanie świadczeniodawców w tym zakresie. Cel. Celem pracy było przedstawienie zagadnień dotyczących jakości opieki w opiece długoterminowej. Materiał i metody. W pracy wykorzystano metodę badawczą przegląd dostępnej literatury, techniką była analiza treści artykułów powiązanych z przedmiotowym zagadnieniem. Przegląd. Jakość w ochronie zdrowia to istotny element realizowanego świadczenia medycznego co w istotny sposób wpływ na bezpieczeństwo i satysfakcję pacjenta. Jakość w opiece długoterminowej placówki opieki długoterminowej to zarówno ZOL-e ZPO oraz domy pomocy społecznej, gdyż opieka długoterminowa jest złożoną kwestią społeczno-polityczną, która obejmuje cały zakres usług dla osób niesamodzielnych, niepełnosprawnych, potrzebujących wsparcia w realizacji podstawowych, czynności dnia codziennego. Mierniki jakości opieki to wskaźniki powstałe w oparciu o dowody naukowe (Evidence-based medicine -EBM). Wnioski. Badanie jakości opieki jest bardzo istotnym wskaźnikiem oceny placówki w zakresie respektowania praw pacjenta.