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Translation of Questionnaires in Cross-National Social Surveys: A Niche with its Own Theoretical Framework and Methodology

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Przepiórkowska D.

Między Oryginałem a Przekładem

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2016

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tom 31

121-135

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The paper describes the niche of questionnaire translation in cross-national surveys and its characteristics (theoretical framework and scholarly reflection, methodology, practice of questionnaire translation), indicating some gaps to be filled by future Translation Studies research in this subfield.

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An Assessment of the Usefulness of Patient Evaluation Measure Questionnaire as an Outcome Measure after Carpal Tunnel Surgery

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Piotuch B. , Żyluk A.

Polish Journal of Surgery

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2010

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tom 82

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nr 6

347-353

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Outcome assessment of carpal tunnel release has relied upon objective measurements including grip strength and sensory testing as well as subjective parameters such as relief from pain and improvement of hand function. The latter can be obtained by the use of standardized questionnaires.The aim of the study was to assess the usefulness of Patient Evaluation Measure (PEM) questionnaire as an outcome measure after carpal tunnel surgery.Material and methods. Fifty patients, 43 women and 7 men with an average age of 55 years with carpal tunnel syndrome received mini-invasive carpal tunnel release. Patients were examined before the operation, and at 1 and 6 months after, according the same protocol. They had measured a total grip and key-pinch strengths and sensation by the filament test. They completed also the PEM questionnaire. The following parameters of the questionnaire were determined: responsiveness, concurrent validity and internal consistency.Results. Over a half-year follow-up, the sensation improved statistically significantly during the first month after operation. Power of the hand decreased initially comparing to baseline values, following by further gradual increasing throughout the follow-up. PEM scores showed continuous improvement of the hand status at each assessment. The PEM questionnaire showed excellent responsiveness to change of considered parameters, comparing to baseline values. The PEM showed also high concurrent validity with total grip and pinch strengths, as well as with Sensory Index, but only at 6 months assessment. However, the PEM showed a discordance with total grip and key-pinch strength at 1 month assessment. The instrument showed excellent internal consistency.Conclusion. The PEM questionnaire is, with some exceptions, a good and useful instrument for outcome measurement after carpal tunnel treatment surgery.

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Quality of life during the first year after breast cancer resection

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Kulesza-Bronczyk B. , Dobrzycka B. , Piekut K. , Terlikowski R. , Mackowiak-Matejczyk B. , Wojno A. , Terlikowski S.

Progress in Health Sciences

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2014

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tom 4

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nr 1

124-129

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Introduction: Quality of life can be determined by a number of factors, including subjective perception of various spheres of health and health-unrelated factors. Purpose: To compare the quality of life of women who had breast cancer one month and one year after mastectomy, and to verify the usefulness of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) scales in early identification of patients having problems in various functional spheres. Materials and methods: The study included the group of 110 mastectomized women. Quality of life of the participants was estimated with EORTC QLQ-C30 and EORTC QLQ-BR23 questionnaires. Results: Global health status (QoL) determined with the aid of the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire turned out to be significantly higher in women surveyed one year after mastectomy than in those examined one month after the surgery (74.23 vs. 58.33, p<0.001). Moreover, the two groups of patients differed significantly in terms of physical, cognitive, social and role functioning scores. Most of the symptoms assessed were resolved within a year after the breast cancer surgery. No significant intergroup differences were revealed with regard to emotional and socioeconomic functioning or future perspective scores. Conclusions: Quality of life of most mastectomized women improves considerably within one year after the surgery. The use of quality of life instruments can be useful in early postoperative identification of patients who score low on functional and symptom scales. Such patients require support and/or psycho-oncological treatment during the early postoperative period. Quality of life of breast cancer patients during the early postoperative period can be a predictor of this parameter in a longer-term perspective.

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Evaluation of the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) for diabetes screening in occupational health care

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Vandersmissen G. J. , Godderis L.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2015

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tom 28

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nr 3

587-591

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Objectives The objective of the study was to investigate the prevalence of undiagnosed dysglycaemia and the risk for type 2 diabetes using the Finnish Diabetes Risk Score (FINDRISC) in the working population of Belgium. Moreover, it was to evaluate performance and applicability of FINDRISC as a screening tool during occupational health surveillance. Material and Methods A cross-sectional analysis was carried out over the years 2010–2011 among 275 healthy employees who underwent a health check including fasting plasma glucose and the FINDRISC questionnaire. The sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of different FINDRISC cut-off values to detect dysglycaemia was revised in the literature and then calculated. Results The prevalence of unknown dysglycaemia was 1.8%. Twelve percent of the employees had a FINDRISC score of 12 to 14 corresponding to a moderate risk of 17% to develop diabetes within the next 10 years, and 5.5% had a score of 15 or more corresponding to a high – very high risk of 33% to 50%. All dysglycaemic individuals had a FINDRISC score of 12 or higher. The sensitivity and specificity for detecting dysglycaemia was respectively 100% and 84.1% for a FINDRISC cut-off value ≥ 12; and 80% and 95.9% for a cut-off value ≥ 15. Conclusions A considerable number of workers had dysglycaemia or was at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The questionnaire is a reliable, valuable and easy to use screening tool in occupational health surveillance.

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Wszystkie gwary są piękne

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Rutkowska K.

Acta Baltico-Slavica

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2015

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tom 39

EN

All dialects are beautifulThe text presents the publication Visos tarmės gražiausios… Tarmių medžiagos rinkimo instrukcija [Eng. All dialects are beautiful… Dialectal material collection instruction] created by Lithuanian dialectologists. It aims to activate dialectical research data collection in various regions of Lithuania. The publication provides brief, popular and scholarly articles about the history of the Lithuanian dialectical research, as well as practical guidelines for researchers. The cooperation initiative between reserachers and dialect users is underlined. Wszystkie gwary są piękneTekst przedstawia publikację Visos tarmės gražiausios… Tarmių medžiagos rinkimo instrukcija [pol. Wszystkie gwary są piękne… Instrukcja gromadzenia materiałów gwarowych], opracowaną przez dialektologów litewskich. Ma ona na celu aktywizację pracy nad gromadzeniem danych gwaroznawczych w różnych regionach Litwy. Publikacja zawiera krótkie artykuły o charakterze popularnonaukowym, dotyczące historii gwaroznawstwa na Litwie oraz praktyczne wskazówki dla badaczy. Godna uwagi jest sama inicjatywa współpracy naukowców z użytkownikami gwar.

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Wszystkie gwary są piękne

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Rutkowska R.

Acta Baltico-Slavica

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2015

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tom 39

291-293

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The text presents the publication Visos tarmės gražiausios… Tarmių medžiagos rinkimo instrukcija [Eng. All dialects are beautiful… Dialectal material collection instruction] created by Lithuanian dialectologists. It aims to activate dialectical research data collection in various regions of Lithuania. The publication provides brief, popular and scholarly articles about the history of the Lithuanian dialectical research, as well as practical guidelines for researchers. The cooperation initiative between reserachers and dialect users is underlined.

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Tekst przedstawia publikację Visos tarmės gražiausios… Tarmių medžiagos rinkimo instrukcija [pol. Wszystkie gwary są piękne… Instrukcja gromadzenia materiałów gwarowych], opracowaną przez dialektologów litewskich. Ma ona na celu aktywizację pracy nad gromadzeniem danych gwaroznawczych w różnych regionach Litwy. Publikacja zawiera krótkie artykuły o charakterze popularnonaukowym, dotyczące historii gwaroznawstwa na Litwie oraz praktyczne wskazówki dla badaczy. Godna uwagi jest sama inicjatywa współpracy naukowców z użytkownikami gwar.

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Quality of life in institutionalized patients with schizophrenia

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Petrovic Kitic A. , Jankovic S.

Psychiatria i Psychologia Kliniczna

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2018

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tom 18

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nr 1

5-11

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Aim: Research into quality of life has become very important recently, since quality of life is increasingly used to characterise diseases and estimate the efficiency of therapeutics. The aim of this study was to determine significant factors that are associated with the quality of life of patients with schizophrenia accommodated in social welfare institutions. Material and methods: The study was conducted at the Institution for the Accommodation of Adults “Male Pcelice,” Kragujevac, Serbia. It was designed as a cross-sectional study. The quality of life was measured by using five distinct scales. The data on factors that might be associated with the quality of life were obtained from case records and the patients’ questionnaires. The association of every single factor was evaluated by using comparative analysis and the method of multiple linear regression. Results: Multiple linear regression shows that EuroQoL Five-dimensions – Five-Level scale score was associated with gender (B = −0.059 ± 0.021; p = 0.006) and daily dose (B = −0.051 ± 0.015; p = 0.001); Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire score was associated with the patient’s level of education (B = 2.873 ± 1.054; р = 0.007); the number of prescribed antipsychotics was associated with the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale score (B = 3.150 ± 1.111; р = 0.007); the physical domain of the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF was associated with the year of disease onset (B = −0.142 ± 0.055; р = 0.011) and the daily dose (B = −2.335 ± 0.787; р = 0.004); the psychological domain of the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF was associated with gender (B = −2.686 ± 1.216; р = 0.029); the social relationship domain of the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF was associated with the level of education (B = 3.109 ± 1.289; р = 0.017) and the number of prescribed antipsychotics (B = −3.297 ± 1.516; р = 0.031); the environment domain of the World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF was associated with the number of prescribed antipsychotics (B = −1.420 ± 0.653; р = 0,031). Conclusion: The quality of life of patients with schizophrenia was higher in males with a university degree, when the duration of the disease was shorter, negative symptoms were less pronounced, and with fewer side effects. Efforts to improve the quality of life in patients with schizophrenia accommodated in social welfare institutions should be made that could contribute to the prevention of adverse outcomes.

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Cel pracy: Badania nad jakością życia nabrały ostatnio szczególnej wagi – coraz częściej kategoria ta jest stosowana do opisu chorób oraz oceny skuteczności leczenia. Celem badania była określenie istotnych czynników związanych z jakością życia pacjentów chorych na schizofrenię przebywających w placówkach psychiatrycznych stałego pobytu. Materiał i metoda: Badanie o charakterze przekrojowym zostało przeprowadzone wśród pacjentów Centrum Pobytu dla Osób Dorosłych „Male Pcelice” w miejscowości Kragujevac w Serbii. Jakość życia chorych na schizofrenię zmierzono za pomocą pięciu skal. Dane dotyczące czynników, które mogły mieć wpływ na jakość życia badanych, zostały pozyskane z dokumentacji medycznej pacjentów oraz z wypełnianych przez nich ankiet. W ocenie zależności pomiędzy jakością życia pacjentów a poszczególnymi czynnikami wykorzystano analizę porównawczą oraz metodę regresji wielorakiej. Wyniki: Metodą regresji wielorakiej wykazano, iż wynik skali EuroQoL Five-dimensions – Five-Level korelował z płcią pacjentów (B = −0,059 ± 0,021; p = 0,006) oraz dzienną dawką przyjmowanych leków (B = −0,051 ± 0,015; p = 0,001), wynik Quality of Life Enjoyment and Satisfaction Questionnaire – z poziomem wykształcenia (B = 2,873 ± 1,054; р = 0,007), liczba przyjmowanych leków przeciwpsychotycznych – z wynikiem skali Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale (B = 3,150 ± 1,111; р = 0,007), domena fizyczna skali World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF – z czasem trwania choroby (rokiem wystąpienia choroby) (B = −0,142 ± 0,055; р = 0,011) oraz dzienną dawką przyjmowanych leków (B = −2,335 ± 0,787; р = 0,004), domena psychologiczna skali World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF – z płcią (B = −2,686 ± 1,216; р = 0,029), domena społeczna skali World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF – z poziomem wykształcenia (B = 3,109 ± 1,289; р = 0,017) oraz liczbą przyjmowanych leków przeciwpsychotycznych (B = −3,297 ± 1,516; р = 0,031), zaś domena środowiskowa skali World Health Organization Quality of Life-BREF – z liczbą przyjmowanych leków przeciwpsychotycznych (B = −1,420 ± 0,653; р = 0,031). Wnioski: Jakość życia chorych na schizofrenię objętych badaniem była wyższa u pacjentów płci męskiej z wyższym wykształceniem, o krótszym przebiegu choroby, z mniej dotkliwymi objawami oraz mniejszą liczbą skutków ubocznych. Poprawa jakości życia osób chorujących na schizofrenię przebywających w placówkach psychiatrycznych stałego pobytu pozwoli zapobiec niepomyślnym wynikom leczenia psychiatrycznego.

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Who needs patient satisfaction surveys? Perspectives of Polish doctors, nurses, and patients

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Marcinowicz L. , Sierżantowicz R. , Dudzik A. , Sawicka-Powierza J. , Grajek Z. , Chlabicz S.

Polish Journal of Public Health

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2015

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tom 125

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nr 2

72-76

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Introduction. Patient satisfaction surveys are still popular tools for obtaining feedback on the quality of health care. Nonetheless, there is a paucity of data to indicate whether health care providers even want patients to assess the quality of care delivered. Neither it is certain whether patients are interested in participating in such surveys. Aim. To present and compare the perspectives of doctors, nurses, and patients on the validity of health care customer satisfaction surveys. Material and methods. A cross-sectional survey design was used. The questionnaires were administered to doctors, nurses and patients in three hospitals of different sizes (small, medium, and large), all in the north-east of Poland. Each sample group was given 200 questionnaires; responses were received from 95 doctors (47.5%), 190 nurses (95%), and 182 patients (91%), and included in the final analyses. Results. Most respondents (doctors - 64.2%; nurses - 61.6%; patients - 87.4%) answered ‘Yes’ to the question ‘Do you think that patients should evaluate the quality of health care?’ Analysis of data allowed to identify the following main reasons why patients should evaluate the quality of health care: 1. to enhance the quality of care; 2. to recognise patients as evaluators; 3. to motivate providers to work more efficiently; and 4. to emphasise the impact of evaluation on a core value, i.e. health. Doctors and nurses outlined reasons why they did not advocate conducting patient satisfaction surveys: satisfaction surveys are redundant; negative evaluations; unwillingness to be evaluated by patients; satisfaction surveys hamper effective work with patients; surveys are not objective; survey results are not communicated to providers. Conclusions. Patient satisfaction surveys are desirable tools for evaluating the quality of health care delivery despite the fact that they frequently raise concerns amongst providers and patients. There is, therefore, a definite need for providers to experience the benefits of measuring patient satisfaction. Another important practical implication is that patients need to be convinced that their opinions do matter and contribute to improving the quality of services.

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Association between adjustment latitude and sickness presence – A panel study of Swedish employees

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Johansson G. , Gustafsson K. , Marklund S.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2015

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tom 28

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nr 3

507-518

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Objectives This study is analyzing the unexpected reversed or lacking association between high adjustment latitude and sickness presence by examining whether it is due to confounding. Material and Methods Questionnaires were sent in 2004 and 2005 to a cohort of individuals aged 25–50 years, selected from the Statistics Sweden’s register of the Swedish population. Information from 2397 individuals who answered both questionnaires was analyzed by the use of logistic regression analysis. Results The odds ratio for sickness presence among the individuals with a low adjustment latitude compared to those with high adjustment latitude was 1.7 (range: 1.4–2.2). This increased likelihood was almost entirely unaffected in the analysis of potential confounders. Conclusions If the reversed association between adjustment latitude and sickness presence does not reflect confounding, it may be due to reporting bias, which may cause problems in research on sickness presence. We argue that more detailed studies are needed to explore the different sources of possible reporting problems.

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Evaluation of radiographers’ and CT technologists’ knowledge regarding CT exposure parameters

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Mahmoudi F. , Naserpour M. , Farzanegan Z. , Davudian Talab A.

Polish Journal of Medical Physics and Engineering

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2019

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tom Vol. 25, Iss. 1

43--50

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Introduction: Since the CT operators play an important role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases and exposing the patients to radiation exposure, they must be aware of all CT parameters which affect the image quality and patient dose and update their knowledge in parallel with the progresses in CT technology. Therefore, the knowledge of radiographers and CT technologists regarding the CT parameters was assessed in this study to identify and resolve any potential deficiencies. Material and methods: This study was conducted in 2018 among 113 radiographers and 103 CT technologists in Khuzestan province using a three-part questionnaire containing demographic characteristics, general opinion on CT scan dose and questions assessing technologists’ knowledge of CT exposure parameters. Data were analyzed using SPSS software. Results: Total knowledge scores of radiographers and CT technologists about CT exposure parameters were 36 and 42, respectively. The highest knowledge score among technologist was the knowledge of changing parameters based on patient characteristics and the lowest was in the field of awareness of noise index and diagnostic reference levels. Conclusion: Total knowledge scores of radiographers and CT technologists about different scan parameters affecting dose and image quality was very low. Reviewing and updating the content of academic education and holding retraining courses are suggested.

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Application of Volume-Viscosity Screening Test as a screening tool in swallowing disorders diagnosis

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Milewska M. , Jamróz B. , Chmielewska J. , Clave P.

Polski Przegląd Otorynolaryngologiczny

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2018

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tom 7(2)

21-24

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It is commonly known that dysphagia is associated with primary (malnutrition, dehydration, aspiration pneumonia) as well as secondary consequences (longer hospital stay, increased treatment cost, higher risk of mortality). Therefore, screening tests in swallowing disorders, especially done in at-risk groups, are essential. The aim of screening is identification of patients at risk of dysphagia and referring patients to further instrumental methods. The test should be noninvasive, quick, easy to perform by medical staff, with highest sensitivity and specificity. An example is the Viscosity – Volume Screening Test (VVST) with 3 different consistencies at 3 volumes (5, 10 and 20 ml), with wider possibilities of this tool in safe consistency and volume indication.

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Screening commercial drivers for obstructive sleep apnea: Validation of STOP-Bang questionnaire

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Popević M. B. , Milovanović A. , Nagorni-Obradović L. , Nešić D. , Milovanović J. , Milovanović A. P.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2017

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tom 30

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nr 5

751-761

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Objectives The main aim has been to examine psychometric properties of STOP-Bang (snoring, tiredness, observed apnea, high blood pressure, body mass index (BMI), age, neck circumference, male gender) scoring model (Serbian translation), an obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) screening tool, in a sample of commercial drivers. Material and Methods After formal translation, validation was performed on a sample of bus and truck drivers evaluating test-retest reliability, construct and criterion validity. Overnight polysomnography or cardiorespiratory polygraphy were used for OSA diagnosis purposes. Results One hundred male participants, 24–62 years old, were included. STOP-Bang classified 69% as potential OSA patients. Polysomnography identified OSA in 57% of the sample. Test-retest reliability (Cohen’s κ = 0.89) was adequate. STOP-Bang score was significantly correlated to apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and OSA severity. Sensitivity was 100% for AHI ≥ 15, highest specificity was 53.5% (AHI ≥ 5). Conclusions STOP-Bang showed good measurement properties, supporting its further use in OSA screening of commercial drivers. Int J Occup Med Environ Health 2016;30(5):751–761

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Authors’ response (November 28, 2017) to the letter to the Editor concerning the paper “Screening commercial drivers for obstructive sleep apnea: Validation of STOP-Bang questionnaire”

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Popević M. B. , Milovanović A. , Nagorni-Obradović L. , Nešić D. , Milovanović J. , Milovanović A. P.

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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2018

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tom 31

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nr 5

699-701

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Komputerowa analiza ankiet

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Pawlik P. , Mikrut Z. , Bubliński Z.

Automatyka / Akademia Górniczo-Hutnicza im. Stanisława Staszica w Krakowie

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2004

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tom T. 8, z. 3

361-366

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Niniejszy artykuł prezentuje system wizyjny, którego zadaniem jest analiza wypełnionych ankiet po uprzednim ich przekształcaniu na postać cyfrową za pomocą różnych urządzeń (skaner, kamery, cyfrowy aparat fotograficzny). W artykule przedstawiono ankiety poddawane analizie, omówiono algorytm ich automatycznej analizy oraz porównano rezultaty działania tego algorytmu dla ankiet wprowadzanych do komputera przez różne urządzenia.

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This article presents a visual system for questionnaires analysis with digitalization by vary acquisition devices (scanners and cameras). Initially the analyzed questionnaires are introduced, then algorithm of their automatic analysis is discussed and finally results for different devices are compared.

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Lean management in small and medium-sized construction enterprises in Poland – selected results

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Nowotarski P. , Pasławski J.

Przegląd Naukowy Inżynieria i Kształtowanie Środowiska

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2018

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tom Vol. 27, No. 3

260--268

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Research related to the check of the use of improvement tools in small and medium-sized companies in construction sector are not so popular and not many researchers take up the topic. Article presents the survey results on group of 217 small medium-sized enterprises regarding Lean Management method use, knowledge and efficiency assessment. Presented results showed among others that there is a need for smaller companies to focus on gaining actual knowledge about new management methods that could improve their efficiency and workflow, and that there is still place for further examination of Lean Management introduction especially in construction sector.

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The impact of the use of amalgam in dental treatment on the prevalence of restless legs syndrome in older people

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Szklarek M. , Kostka T.

Medycyna Pracy

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2019

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tom 70

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nr 1

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Background The link between restless legs syndrome (RLS) and the number of amalgam fillings in older people was investigated. Restless legs syndrome decreases the quality of life and impairs normal functioning. Mercury (in amalgam) may be toxic to nerve cells and may account for the incidence of RLS. Material and Methods The relationship between RLS and the presence of amalgam in the teeth of 104 people aged 60–97 years old was determined. By using 4 questions, together with the diagnostic criteria from the internationally used questionnaire produced by the International Restless Legs Syndrome Study Group (IRLSSG), authors assessed the extent of the symptoms and occurrence of RLS. Careful medical history and medical examination were used for ascertaining each subject’s type of restorative materials (i.e., amalgam or other metal) and the number of such fillings. Results Subjects who answered “yes” (indicating presence of RLS) to the 4 subsequent questions had a significantly higher number of amalgam dental fillings as compared to the subjects without RLS symptoms. Presence of other metal dental restorative materials and the number of amalgam dental fillings reported in the past had no significant influence on RLS symptomatology. Conclusions Authors conclude that while examining the correlates of the appearance of restless legs syndrome the use of amalgam in the dentition should be taken into account. Med Pr. 2019;70(1):9–16

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Mieszkańcy dzielnic Warszawy wobec obiektów religijnych w przestrzeni miasta

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Werka M.

Nurt SVD

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2015

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nr 1

235-250

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W artykule porównano wyniki dwóch badań ankietowych, które zostały przeprowadzone pod koniec 2011 i w 2012 roku w różnych dzielnicach Warszawy przez studentów Uniwersytetu Warszawskiego (Wydział Geografii i Studiów Regionalnych). Celem pierwszego jak i drugiego badania było określenie postawy – a co za tym idzie – tolerancji mieszkańców Warszawy względem istniejących i planowanych obiektów kultu religijnego. Badanie przeprowadzone w 2011 roku miało charakter sondażowy i objęło 12 dzielnic stolicy. Badanie przeprowadzone rok później było zdecydowanie bardziej pogłębione. Zwiększeniu uległa w nim również liczba dzielnic Warszawy (do 17). W artykule ukazano zakres, cele badania oraz profil osób udzielających odpowiedzi. Następnie przedstawiono wyniki oraz porównano je z wynikami uzyskanymi rok wcześniej. Zaprezentowano również podsumowanie całego badania.

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This article compares the results of two opinion polls, conducted in 2011 and 2012 in various quarters of Warsaw by Wydział Geografii i Studiów Regionalnych of Uniwersytet Warszawski (Faculty of Geography and Regional Research of the University of Warsaw). The objectives of the polls were to gauge the level of tolerance among the inhabitants of Warsaw towards sacred objects – existing and intended – in public places. The first poll, conducted in 2011, was a short one, and included 12 districts in Warsaw. The second one, conducted in 2012, had a much more probing character, and included 17 districts. The article describes the range and objectives of the research, personal profiles of the respondents, quotes the results of both polls and compares their results. It closes with an evaluation of the research.

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Postrzeganie energii geotermalnej przez społeczności lokalne – wstępne wyniki ankiet przeprowadzonych w ramach projektu „Społeczności geotermalne – GEOCOM”

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Kasztelewicz A.

Technika Poszukiwań Geologicznych

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2012

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tom R. 51, nr 2

31--44

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Rozpoznanie stanu postrzegania energii geotermalnej i innych OZE przez społeczeństwo jak i poziom zrozumienia potrzeby efektywnego wykorzystania tychże energii jest jednym z głównych zadań realizowanych w ramach Projektu GEOCOM pt. „Społeczności geotermalne – demonstracja kaskadowego wykorzystania energii geotermalnej w ciepłownictwie w integracji na małą skalę z innymi OZE wraz z modernizacją i opomiarowaniem”, realizowanego przez Konsorcjum siedmiu partnerów w ramach Programu Intelligent Energy Europe (IEE). W artykule przedstawiono wyniki niektórych wstępnych badań (których liderem jest IGSMiE PAN) przeprowadzonych wśród społeczności w trzech miejscowościach, w których prowadzone są prace inwestycyjne ze środków Projektu (termomodernizacja, wprowadzenie odnawialnych źródeł energii do ogrzewania budynków i zasilania energią elektryczną). Badania realizowane są głównie poprzez ankietyzację wybranej grupy uczestników projektu. Opracowanie informacji zawartych w ankietach będzie elementem szerszych badań służących poznawaniu zarówno ilościowych jak i jakościowych aspektów społeczno-ekonomicznych związanych z wprowadzaniem OZE w skali europejskiej.

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Since January 2010 Mineral and Energy Economy Research Institute of Polish Academy of Sciences in Kraków participates in the implementation of the Project: Geothermal Communities – demonstrating the cascading use of geothermal energy for district heating with small scale RES integration and retrofitting measures (acronym GEOCOM). The Project is financed by the European Commision under the 7th Framework Programme. The consortium implementing the project includes partners from Hungary, Italy, Slovakia, Macedonia, Serbia, Romania and Poland. The project covers part of the investment, in with particular emphasis and expansion of two existing geothermal installations (Galanta in Slovakia and Morahalom in Hungary) and the construction of a new system for existing customers (Montieri in Italy) is underway. The project aims to present best practices in the use of geothermal energy in integration with other energy sources, with particular emphasis on renewable energy sources. Studies presented in this article conducted by MEERI PAS will assess evaluate the society’s understanding in the function and role of geothermal energy in energy systems and everyday use.

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Group decision making with multi-objective optimization

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Brauers W. K.

Foundations of Computing and Decision Sciences

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2008

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tom Vol. 33, No. 2

167-179

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"Group Decision Making with Multi-Objective Optimization and with multiple stakeholders" forms the core of the problem to be discussed. Stakeholders mean everybody interested in an issue. In a stakeholder society the decision-maker is not replaced by different decision-makers but by a complete set of stakeholders. Of course, a problem exists with convergence of their opinions. For daily operations a delegate will obtain delegation for decision making. For principal judgments such as for strategic decisions the convergence of opinions of the stakeholders is essential. This convergence is not reached with face to face meetings, but with nominal methods, in which face to face conflicts are left out. Delphi and Nominal Group Technique are recommendable nominal methods to be discussed. As an illustration two case studies are developed.

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Dotazník životních stresorů (LSC-R) : výskyt stresorov u dospelých obyvateľov ČR a súvis so zdravím

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Kaščáková N. , Fürstová J. , Poláčková Šolcová I. , Heveriová M. , Heveri M. , Hašto J. , Tavel P.

Československá psychologie (Czechoslovak Psychology)

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2018

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tom 62

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nr Supplement_1

80-99

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Objective. The occurrence of traumatic events in childhood and during later life increases the incidence of many mental and somatic diseases. The lifetime impact of cumulative stressful events throughout life is very substantial. The aim of this study was to check selected psychometric parameters of the Czech version of the LSC-R, to assess the occurrence of life stressors in a representative sample of adult population in the CR and to determine associations between the occurrence of stressors, health, pain and problematic use of alcohol and nicotine. Sample and settings. A cross-sectional study on a representative sample of the adult Czech population (N=1800, age 46.4, SD 17.4, 48.7% of men) collected data on the LSC-R. For convergent validity the Childhood Trauma Questionnaire, the Short-Form Health Survey (SF-8) and the CAGE-questionnaires were used. Results. In 80% of respondents at least one stressor and in 15% five or more stressors were found. The sociodemographic differences are discussed. People with problematic use of alcohol and nicotine experienced significantly more overall stressors, stressors that began before the age of 16 years old and more interpersonal violence in comparison with non-drinkers and nonsmokers. Confirmatory analysis showed satisfactory fit parameters for the created five-factor model, and convergent validity was demonstrated. Significant associations between scores on the LSC-R, physical and mental health, pain and the problematic use of alcohol and nicotine are discussed. Summary. The Life Stressor Checklist-Revised appears to be a clinically useful instrument for the detection of lifetime stressors and for research purposes in the context of planning prevention and therapeutic possibilities. Limitations. The LSC-R was the part of a larger battery and was placed in the last third.

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a2_Zhrnutie. Dotazník životních stresorů sa javí ako klinicky využiteľný nástroj na detekciu celoživotného výskytu stresorov a na výskumné účely v kontexte plánovania prevencie a terapeutických možností. Limity. Dotazník bol súčasťou väčšej batérie a bol zaradený v poslednej tretine dotazníkovej batérie.