Background Increased workload and of the health workforce (HW) strained the capacity to maintain essential health services (EHS) during the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, while putting them at increased risk of COVID-19 and other consequences to their health. The aim of t...

The incidence and mortality of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) among non-residents to countries where they occur remains unknown, warranting epidemiological research. Epidemiological data are key to inform prevention and public health policies related to TBI, as well as to help promote safe&#...

Suicide notes are an important suicide clue with the potential to help answer several questions related to suicidal behaviour. The collection of suicide notes is not a primary concern of the forensic medicine department. The approach to the study of this material, whether in w...

This paper presents the design of a virtual reality learning module inspired by the exercises of healthcare professionals and its limitations as a result of action research carried out by the authors’ collective. The module is implemented on a car crash scenario as a emergency...

This bachelor's thesis named „Radiation dose on orthodontic patients" is focused on diagnostic examination methods using X-rays. The thesis is divided into theorethical par, Where is described the origin of X-rays, their influence on human organism, methods of radiation protection, basic...

INTRODUCTION: Increased biochemical bone turnover markers (BTMs) measured in serum are associated with bone loss, increased fracture risk and poor treatment adherence, but their role in clinical practice is presently unclear. The aim of this consensus group report is to provide guidance ...

The authors deal with the monitoring of physical burdens for medical rescuer students of the FZS ZČU using sporttesters in model situations under the project "Concept of coordination and implementation of cross-border cooperation of medical emergency services (Project number. (30)', call...

Background: Injuries are considered worldwide to be the most significant health problem, especially in childhood. In the Czech Republic, injuries are the most common cause of death among children and young adults. The aim of the study was to provide more insight in school acci...

The increasing number of patients with anaphylactic reactions is a modern challenge for healthcare professionals in clinical practice and public health professionals. It remains difficult to determine the prevalence or incidence of anaphylaxis in the population due to the long absence of...

This article deals with the language barrier issue related to ambulance service and options to overcome it. Nowadays the topic of communication among paramedics is being usually underestimated by most. Most authors focus only on communication between an individual paramedic and his/her&...

Athletes of mixed martial arts use a ground and pound strategy with the strikes in the dominant ground position. The aim of this study was to compare the average peak force (Fpeak) among three punches and to estimate the probability of achieving a skull bone fracture ...

This study focuses on the presentation of the specifics of Russian-speaking criminal groups in Czech men's prisons, especially in relation to the formation of their subcultural identity, the hierarchization process and use of bodily modifications, specifically tattoos, as an important tool&#x...

This papers deals with the possibilities of implementation of process management in health care facilities. Emphasis is placed on clarity, simplification of processes to a level that meets legislative and standardization requirements, but minimizes the administrative burden on health professionals.