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Item Causes of anxiety during pregnancy(2015) Deklava, Liana; Lubina, Kristiana; Circenis, Kristaps; Sudraba, Velga; Millere, Inga; Rīga Stradiņš UniversityPregnancy is one of the most important periods in a woman's life, as it brings along numerous changes, not only in the physical aspects, but also socially and psychologically. There are plenty of researches done around the world about anxiety during pregnancy. Purpose of study is to examine anxiety during pregnancy and its causes. Two research tools were used: Questionnaire to ascertain reasons of anxiety and State – Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The participants were 150 pregnant women. Most of the pregnant woman feels anxious firstly about factors connected with newborn: “possible neonatal development disorder”, “possible birth trauma to newborn” and “newborn's ability to effectively initiate breathing”. Followed by anxiety causes connected to pregnant woman herself.Item Compassion fatigue, burnout and contributory factors among nurses in Latvia(2011) Circenis, Kristaps; Millere, Inga; Department of Nursing and Obstetric CareCompassion fatigue is a quite newly defined disorder, characterized by depressed mood in relationship to work accompanied by feelings of fatigue, disillusionment and worthlessness. Burnout is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress. The objective of the research was to identify the existence of compassion fatigue and burn-out syndrome, and contributory factors in the working environment among nurses practicing in Latvia. The participants of the study were 129 nurses from several hospitals in Latvia. Results of the research indicate burnout and compassion fatigue presence among nurses. A number of factors contributing to burn-out syndrome have been identified.Item Daugavpils žēlsirdīgo māsu skolas izveidošanas aizsākumi (1939−1943)(Rēzeknes Tehnoloģiju akadēmija, 2016) Fokina, Olga; Millere, Inga; Deklava, Liana; Circenis, Kristaps; Lubkina, Velta; Ušča, Svetlana; Zvaigzne, Anda; Rīga Stradiņš UniversityThe Latvian Red Cross organization was founded in 1918 and one of its activities was foundation and maintenance of hospitals in various towns and cities of Latvia. The need for well-prepared charity sisters emerged due to expanding range of medical activities. Consequently, this caused the need to establish sisters’ schools in Latvia. In 1921 charity sisters’ schools were established in Riga and Liepaja, in 1932 the school was established in Jelgava. Later on, in 1939 two more charity sisters’ schools in Riga started their work. However, the demand for charity sisters was growing. The lack of charity sisters was obvious in Daugavpils medical institutions, too. In 1939 the only Latgalian charity sisters’ school was opened in the city to solve that vital problem. That school in Daugavpils worked from 1939 to 1943. During that particular period of time two graduations of educated charity sisters took place. In 1943 the school stopped functioning because of the war situation. This article aims at performing analytical overview of foundation activities of Daugavpils Charity Sisters’ School.Item Fatigue and burnout among Latvian nurses(2017-12-27) Circenis, Kristaps; Deklava, Liāna; Millere, Inga; Paparde, Artūrs; Kacare, Kristīne; Department of Nursing and Obstetric Care; Department of Human Physiology and BiochemistryThe quality of nursing is one of the most important factors in healthcare. Fatigue and burnout are common complaints among nurses, due to which they may become less productive and make more professional mistakes. The aim of this study is to find burnout and fatigue and their correlation among nurses practicing in Latvia. Research was performed using Maslacha's Burnout Inventory (MBI) assessed emotional exhaustion, de-personalisation and the lack of personal achievement. To measure fatigue, the Checklist Individual Strength (CIS) Questionnaire Study was used; the sample included 190 registered and practicing nurses working both in the medical and surgical units in hospitals. The respondents were aged 23-74 years. Burnout and fatigue were measured and correlations were calculated. The data showed that there are significant correlations between the MBI and CIS subscales. The results indicate that fatigue and burnout are common and are strongly associated in the nursing population in Latvia.Item Māsu augstākajai izglītībai – 30 (1994–2024)(Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2024) Juhņeviča, Olga; Circenis, Kristaps; Rīgas Stradiņa universitāteItem Measuring the professional quality of life among Latvian nurses(2013) Circenis, Kristaps; Millere, Inga; Deklava, Liana; Sabiedrības veselības un sociālās labklājības fakultāte; Department of Welfare and Social WorkProlonged fatigue caused by work can cause symptoms which can influence negatively professional work quality and nurse's mental life. Professional quality of life for those providing care has been a topic of growing interest over the past twenty five years. The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL), is the most commonly used measure of the positive and negative effects of working with people. The objective of the research was to translate in Latvian and perform adaptation process of the ProQOL among nurses practicing in Latvia. All participants (500) were practicing nurses from several hospitals in Latvia. The descriptive statistic parameters of ProQOL subscales and the reliability statistical parameter Cronbach's alpha were calculatedItem Measuring the technophobia among middle-aged and older adults in Latvia: A pilot study(EDP Sciences, 2018-11-07) Zarina, Ilona; Circenis, Kristaps; Erts, Renars; Berkis , U.; Vilka, L.; Rīga Stradiņš UniversityThe increasing need for the development of new solutions for older adults in order to support the independent living at home is perspicuous. The rapid development of information and communication technology will provide capable solutions for maintaining of life quality. Computerized technology is devoted to improving our quality of life. By the way, here is a segment of the population who do not have access to the technology in any way or form because technophobia. The aim of the pilot study was to translate measurement instrument of technophobia "Technophobia test" and collect data needed for analysis and adaptation process. The following research tasks were completed: upon examination of the available literature, the most accepted instruments for measuring technophobia are the Computer Anxiety Rating Scale (Form C), the Computer Thoughts Survey (Form C) and the General Attitudes towards Computers Scale (Form C). In Latvia, up to now such research has not been carried out. Participants (62) were middle-aged and older persons, aged from 45 to 87 years. The descriptive statistic parameters of Technophobia test subscales and the reliability statistical parameter Cronbach's alpha were calculated and average level of technophobia was assessed.Item Praktizējošu māsu profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes psihosociālie aspekti un tos ietekmējošie faktori. Promocijas darba kopsavilkums(Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2013) Circenis, Kristaps; Millere, IngaĀrstniecības iestādēs strādājošajām māsām ikdienā jāsastopas ar distresa situācijām, māsas bieži vien strādā vairāk nekā vienu darba slodzi, ir pastāvīgā emocionālās spriedzes stāvoklī, fiziskā un psihiskā nogurumā. Profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes negatīvo psihosociālo aspektu dēļ māsu darbs var kļūt mazāk produktīvs, darbinieki kavē darbu slimošanas dēļ, kā arī palielinās personāla mainība. Ar darbu saistītās izdegšanas samazināšana un novēršana ne tikai pozitīvi ietekmē palīdzošajās profesijās strādājošos, bet arī samazina izdevumus un sniedz ekonomisku ieguvumu organizācijām. Pētījuma mērķis bija izpētīt profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes psihosociālos aspektus un tos ietekmējošos faktorus praktizējošām māsām. Lai sasniegtu pētījuma mērķi tika veikts kvantitatīvs, neeksperimentāls pētījums, pielietojot šādus instrumentus: Profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes skalu, Maslačas izdegšanas aptauju, Beka depresijas aptauju, Trauksmes stāvokļa-iezīmes pašnovērtējuma aptauja, māsu aptaujas anketu. Pētījuma dalībnieki bija Latvijas Republikas teritorijā reģistrētas un praktizējošas māsas. Respondenti tika atlasīti izmantojot pieejamības jeb ērtuma izlases veidu. Kopumā tika aptaujāti 1094 respondenti, kuru vecums bija robežās no 22 līdz 68 gadiem, ar vidējo darba stāžu 17,12 gadi. Pētījuma rezultāti parāda, ka māsu izlasē pastāv statistiski nozīmīgas sakarības starp profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes psihosociālajiem aspektiem, kā arī statistiski nozīmīgas atšķirības profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes psihosociālo aspektu rādītājos atkarībā no vecuma, darba pieredzes, profesionālās darbības profila. Aptaujātās māsas kā svarīgākos profesionālās dzīves psihosociālos aspektus ietekmējošos faktorus atzīmēja inficēšanās risku, darbam neadekvātu atalgojumu un emocionāli intensīvu darbu ar cilvēkiem. Jāatzīmē, ka 93,4% no aptaujātajām personām uzskatīja supervīzijas par nepieciešamām māsu praksē Latvijā. Promocijas darbā ir 44 tabulas, 3 attēli, izmantoti 101 literatūras avots. Darba apjoms bez pielikumiem ir 94 lapaspuses, pielikumi 10 lapaspuses.Item Praktizējošu māsu profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes psihosociālie aspekti un tos ietekmējošie faktori. Promocijas darbs(Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2013) Circenis, Kristaps; Millere, IngaĀrstniecības iestādēs strādājošajām māsām ikdienā jāsastopas ar distresa situācijām, māsas bieži vien strādā vairāk nekā vienu darba slodzi, ir pastāvīgā emocionālās spriedzes stāvoklī, fiziskā un psihiskā nogurumā. Profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes negatīvo psihosociālo aspektu dēļ māsu darbs var kļūt mazāk produktīvs, darbinieki kavē darbu slimošanas dēļ, kā arī palielinās personāla mainība. Ar darbu saistītās izdegšanas samazināšana un novēršana ne tikai pozitīvi ietekmē palīdzošajās profesijās strādājošos, bet arī samazina izdevumus un sniedz ekonomisku ieguvumu organizācijām. Pētījuma mērķis bija izpētīt profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes psihosociālos aspektus un tos ietekmējošos faktorus praktizējošām māsām. Lai sasniegtu pētījuma mērķi tika veikts kvantitatīvs, neeksperimentāls pētījums, pielietojot šādus instrumentus: Profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes skalu, Maslačas izdegšanas aptauju, Beka depresijas aptauju, Trauksmes stāvokļa-iezīmes pašnovērtējuma aptauja, māsu aptaujas anketu. Pētījuma dalībnieki bija Latvijas Republikas teritorijā reģistrētas un praktizējošas māsas. Respondenti tika atlasīti izmantojot pieejamības jeb ērtuma izlases veidu. Kopumā tika aptaujāti 1094 respondenti, kuru vecums bija robežās no 22 līdz 68 gadiem, ar vidējo darba stāžu 17,12 gadi. Pētījuma rezultāti parāda, ka māsu izlasē pastāv statistiski nozīmīgas sakarības starp profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes psihosociālajiem aspektiem, kā arī statistiski nozīmīgas atšķirības profesionālās dzīves kvalitātes psihosociālo aspektu rādītājos atkarībā no vecuma, darba pieredzes, profesionālās darbības profila. Aptaujātās māsas kā svarīgākos profesionālās dzīves psihosociālos aspektus ietekmējošos faktorus atzīmēja inficēšanās risku, darbam neadekvātu atalgojumu un emocionāli intensīvu darbu ar cilvēkiem. Jāatzīmē, ka 93,4% no aptaujātajām personām uzskatīja supervīzijas par nepieciešamām māsu praksē Latvijā. Promocijas darbā ir 44 tabulas, 3 attēli, izmantoti 101 literatūras avots. Darba apjoms bez pielikumiem ir 94 lapaspuses, pielikumi 10 lapaspuses.Item Professionally-relevant Behaviour in Healthcare Professionals(2013-07) Deklava, Liana; Millere, Inga; Circenis, Kristaps; Sabiedrības veselības un sociālās labklājības fakultāteProfessionally relevant behaviour (PRB) is the activity of an employee as an individual's activity where it is possible to distinguish activities or conduct and reactions; it is characterized by such parameters as job motivation, creativity, job involvement, job satisfaction, etc. The purpose of this paper was to identify the parameters of PRB in practicing nurses. The research methods were used: the survey of socio-demographic characteristics and a questionnaire to determine the significance of PRB parameters. The most significant parameters are „ability to cooperate”, „appropriate behavior in a given situation”, „ability to concentrate”, etc.Item Psychosocial Aspects of Professional Quality of Life of Practising Nurses' and Factors Affecting Them. Summary of the Doctoral Thesis(Rīga Stradiņš University, 2013) Circenis, Kristaps; Millere, IngaNurses who work at medical institutions need to face many distress situations daily, nurses often work more than one workload, and are constantly under emotional tension, physical and mental fatigue. Due to overwork, the risk of an injury increases, as well as emotional exhaustion and risks of professional errors may occur. Due to the negative psychosocial aspects of professional life quality, nurses` work may become less productive; employees are absent due to illness, as well as the fluctuation of staff increases. Decreasing work – related burnouts will not only positively influence the people working in the same sector, but also decrease the expenses and offer economical benefit to organizations because the work absence and illnesses, as well as the fluctuation of staff decrease. The aim of the research was to examine the professional life qualities and its psychosocial aspects and their influencing factors of practitioner nurses. In order to attain the objective of the research, a quantitative, non-experimental research was carried out by applying certain tools, such as: The scale of professional life quality, Maslach`s Burnout Inventory, Bek`s Depression Inventory The self-appraisal questionnaire about the features of the state of anxiety, the questionnaire for nurses. The participants of this study were nurses who are approved and practicing within the limits of the Republic of Latvia. The respondents were chosen by using the accessibility i.e. convenience selection method. Overall 1094 respondents were questioned and their age was from 22 to 68 years, with the average length of service - 17,12 years. The results of the research demonstrate that for the selected nurses, there exist statistically important correlations between the psychosocial aspects of professional life quality, as well as statistically important differences in the psychosocial aspects of professional life quality depending on age, work experience, professional profile. The surveyed nurses as several of the most important and influential factors of psychosocial aspects of professional life mentioned, the risk of an infection, inadequate salary and emotionally intense work with people. It needs to be noted that 93,4% of respondents considered supervisions to be necessary among practitioner nurses in Latvia. Thesis contains 44 tables, 3 pictures, 101 references. The volume of thesis is 94 pages, appendices on 10 pages.Item Relationship between Lesion Parameters after Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation in Striated Muscles and Parenchymal Tissue(2024-07) Gružienė, Aldona; Liobikas, Julius; Paparde, Artūrs; Kerzienė, Sigita; Gružaitė, Jovita; Skaudickas, Darijus; Lenčiauskas, Povilas; Circenis, Kristaps; Vaitiekaitis, Gintautas; Department of Nursing and Obstetric CareBackground and Objectives: Radiofrequency catheter ablation (RFCA) is a highly successful intervention. By comparing the lesion changes in prostate parenchymal and striated muscle tissues after RFCA with and without cooling, it was possible to assess the correlation between the shape regularity, area, and perimeter of the thermal lesion, and to predict the geometric shape changes of the lesions. Materials and Methods: A standard prostate and striated muscle RFCA procedure was performed on 13 non-purebred dogs in two sessions: no cooling and cooling with 0.1% NaCl solution. Microtome-cut 2-3 µm sections of tissue samples were stained with haematoxylin and eosin and further examined. The quotient formula was employed to evaluate the geometric shape of the damage zones at the ablation site. Results: The extent of injury following RFCA in striated muscle tissue was comparable to that in prostate parenchymal tissue. Regression analysis indicated a strong and positive relationship between area and perimeter in all experimental groups. In the experimental groups of parenchymal tissues with and without cooling, an increase in the area or perimeter of the damage zone corresponded to an increase in the quotient value. A similar tendency was observed in the striated muscle group with cooling. However, in the striated muscle group without cooling, an increase in lesion area or perimeter lowered the quotient value. Standardised regression coefficients demonstrated that in the striated muscle with cooling, the damage zone shape was more determined by area than perimeter. However, in the parenchymal tissue, the perimeter had a more substantial impact on the damage zone shape than the area. Conclusions: The damage area and perimeter have predictive power on the overall shape regularity of damage zone geometry in both striated muscles and parenchymal tissue. This approach is employed to achieve a balance between the need for tumour eradication and the minimisation of ablation-induced complications to healthy tissue.Item Stress Coping Mechanisms and Professional Burnout Among Latvian Nurses(2014) Deklava, Liana; Circenis, Kristaps; Millere, Inga; Sabiedrības veselības un sociālās labklājības fakultāteThe reason of burnout is the negative influence of job stress. Due to burnout nurses work may become less productive, employees are absent due to illness, as well as the fluctuation of staff increases. It shows the need to develop adaptive coping strategies among nurses. The aim of the study was to find out stress coping mechanisms and burnout presence among nurses practicing in Latvia. The instruments which used for data collection: demographic questionnaire, R.S. Lazarus and S. Folkman’s The Ways of Coping Scale and Maslach Burnout Inventory. The Ways of Coping Scale completed by 484 nurses working in healthcare institutions in different regions of Latvia in the age range from 21 to 66 years. The highest values have: planful problem-solving, self-controlling and positive reappraisal, accepting responsibility and seeking social support; while the lowest values can be seen in two scales – confrontive coping and escape/avoidance. The prevailing ways of coping stress in the sample are planful problem solving, self-controlling and positive reappraisal. Maslach burned out inventory which was completed by 587 practicing nurses. Age range of respondents was from 22 to 68 years. Descriptive statistical parameters for Maslach Burnot Inventory by subscales: mean for Emotional Exhaustion subscale - 22.75 (SD=10.75), for Depersonalization subscale was 7.52 (SD=5.30) and for rank of Personal achievement subscale - 34.57 (SD=8.22).Item Supervision in Nursing : Latvian sample study(Elsevier Science, 2015) Circenis, Kristaps; Jeremejeva, Jekaterina; Millere, Inga; Deklava, Liāna; Paparde, Artūrs; Sudraba, Velga; Miljkovic, D.; Sabiedrības veselības un sociālās labklājības fakultāteBurnout is a work related mental health impairment comprising three dimensions: emotional exhaustion, depersonalisation and reduced personal accomplishment. Preventing and reducing work related burnout is of great importance not only with regard to the quality of life of those affected or endangered, but also for preventing the economic losses which come about as a result of absenteeism and job turnover. Supervision is known to be one of protective factors of burnout and professional effectiveness. Purpose of study was to evaluate the effectiveness of supervision of nurses practicing in mental health hospital in Latvia aimed at preventing burnout. To measure burnout we used Maslach's 22-item Burnout Inventory (MBI). It is the well-studied measurement of burnout in the literature. MBI assesses emotional exhaustion, depersonalization and the lack of personal achievement. Study sample included 60 registered and practicing mental health nurses, sample was divided in 2 groups - one who were provided with group and individual supervision (n=30), and the second - control group (n=30). The experimental group received 8 sessions of supervision. The levels of burnout were assessed 2 times for each nurse - before and after supervision sessions. The data show that there is a statistically significant difference between emotional exhaustion and depersonalization indicators within experimental group participants before and after the supervisions as well as between experimental group and control group indicators after supervisions. Supervisions reduced burnout indicators in experimental group compared to control group. Supervision also was helpful for nurses to understand better themselves, their emotions and behavioral aspects of the various work issues.Item Supervīzija māsu praksē un studējošām māsām(Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2024) Circenis, KristapsItem Supervīzija veselības aprūpē. Rakstu krājums(Rīgas Stradiņa universitāte, 2024) Pumpiņa, Baiba; Mihailovs, Ivans Jānis; Nagle, Evija; Sudraba, Velga; Lillā, Marta; Circenis, Kristaps; Krastiņa-Paegle, Iveta; Vagale, Aelita; Eņģele, Ilva; Paiča, Inese; Belecka, Elīna; Stūre-Stūriņa, Inita; Grasmane, Andra; Vaite, Līga; Kalēja, AnitaItem Žēlsirdīgo māsu sagatavošana Latvijas teritorijā 19. gs. : Sisters of Charity Training on the Latvian Territory in the 19th Century(Rēzeknes Augstskola, 2015) Fokina, Olga; Millere, Inga; Circenis, Kristaps; Deklava, Liana; Lubkina, Velta; Ušča, Svetlana; Rīga Stradiņš UniversityIn 1772 Daugavpils(Dyneburg) was incorporated into the Russian Empire and remained the main city of the province of Daugavpils. In 1796 it was incorporated into Belarus province and later in 1802 into Vitebsk province. In 1864 16 countries joined officially the First Geneva Convention,,For the Amelioration of the Condition of the Wounded and Sick in Armed Forces in the Field”. In 1867 Russia including Latvia also joined the Geneva Convention. That yearthe Russian association for wounded and sick soldiers care wasestablished. Over timethe Russian association for wounded and sick soldiers carechanged its original name. In 1879 it was given the new official name, the Russian Red Cross Society”.The Committeesof the Russian Red Cross were established in all the provincesof Russiangubernias, so in Vidzeme and Kurzeme they were in Riga and Jelgava, but Latgale was under the control of the Committee of Vitebskgubernia. The communities of the Red Cross charity of Mercywerefounded to prepare the female sanitary staff for the medical care of the sick and the wounded during the war and to provide nursing care in hospitals, military hospitals and private homes during peacetime. The Vitebsk local committee of the Russian Red Cross supported the activities of Charity Nurses Community in Vitebsk.