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The state of knowledge of nurses and physiotherapists in the field of Public Health

Damian Durlak

Damian Durlak – The state of knowledge of nurses and physiotherapists in the field of Public Health. Fizjoterapia Polska 2021; 21(2); 160-165

Abstract
Introduction. Medical staff, irrespectively from their exact profession, should have at least basic knowledge about public health, in order to be able to duly take care of society’s health. Aim. This research was focused on assessment of nurses’ and physiotherapists’ knowledge about public health and on determining whether the answers were correlated with respondents’ sociodemographic characteristics. Methods. Author’s survey form was used, consisting of questions related to public health. The survey was conducted on a group of 101 nurses and physiotherapists. Results. Majority of respondents had knowledge about public health. Unfortunately, high percentage of people questioned fears that COVID-19 lockdown will impact the public health actions’ effectiveness. Answer for most of the questions were correlated with respondents’ characteristics. Summary. The subject of public health should be present at regular trainings for nurses and physiotherapists. Even during the pandemic, actions related to this area should be continued.
Key words:
nurses, physiotherapists, public health, level of knowledge

Risk factors and prevention of tumors of the central nervous system – analysis of the state of knowledge of physiotherapists and nurses

Damian Durlak

Damian Durlak – Risk factors and prevention of tumors of the central nervous system – analysis of the state of knowledge of physiotherapists and nurses. Fizjoterapia Polska 2020; 20(1); 44-59

Abstract
Introduction. Increasing number of patients at oncology wards makes the oncology one of the most important problems of medicine today. Highly qualified and experienced medical personnel can provide patients with medical care with the highest quality and allow them to regain health sooner.
Aim. The aim in this paper was to check if a correlation between education and experience of nurses and physiotherapists and level of knowledge about central nervous system cancers exists.
Material and research methods. A custom survey form has been used, containing questions about correct and incorrect body parameters, factors influencing development and course of central nervous system cancers, typical symptoms and diagnostic tests used and about respondents’ characteristics. The survey was conducted on a group of 125 medical personnel working in provincial and specialistic hospitals in Radom.
Results. The research has shown a statistically significant correlation between level of education and professional experience and level of knowledge of medical personnel.
Conclusions. It is significant to constantly increase the level of knowledge and acquire professional experience by medical personnel to provide oncology patients medical care with the highest quality. It is reasonable to promote raising qualifications by nurses and physiotherapists to refresh or increase knowledge.

Key words:
level of knowledge, nurses, physiotherapists, cancers

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