PubMed Health⌕ Search

Biomedical subjects

M Motyka

Publications and source records attributed to M Motyka.

At least 19 recordsLinked to original sources
PubMed1997

Polish and British nurses' responses to patient need.

This research study explored the differences between the responses of a cohort of British nurses and a cohort of Polish nurses to a patient's expression of need. Using a vignette to elicit the responses, the study showed that the cohorts gave similar responses in terms of cheering the patient up, offering explanation and showing warmth. Differences were demonstrated in relation to collecting information, giving advice and suggestions, and referring the patient to the doctor. Both cohorts, however, rarely gave responses which demonstrated empathy. The authors conclude that better training in therapeutic communication is needed.

Communication↗
PubMed1997

Elements of psychological support in nursing care.

The paper presents the results of a pilot study which involved 50 nurses from several departments of internal medicine of The State Clinical Hospital of the Collegium Medicum, Jagiellonian University in Cracow. The results are based on the Statement Response Questionnaire. They show that the most common responses of the nurses in the face of anxiety expressed by patients are cheering up the patient, collecting information about the symptom, and offering explanation of the symptom. The least common responses included expressing one's own positive emotions and showing empathy towards the patient.

Adult↗
PubMed1994

[Aneurysm of the abdominal aorta complicated with a fistula into the inferior caval vein].

The results of treatment are presented in three patients with a fistula between the lumen of abdominal aorta aneurysm and the inferior caval vein. Surgical operation was successful in two patients, and one patient with large fistula, operated on as urgent case, died. The results of treatment of this rare complication are influenced by: fistular dimensions, volume of blood lost during operation and good cooperation between surgical and anaesthesiological teams.

Aged↗
PubMed1989

[Injuries of major blood vessels of the lower extremities as a complication of fractures and dislocations].

Surgical treatment was applied in 46 patients with simultaneous injury of great vessels of the lower extremities and fractures of the long bones or dislocations of the knee joint. The authors have determined the best in their opinion sequence of surgical procedure. They think that external fixation gives better bone stabilization and is more favorable than internal stabilization. They also recommend lavage of the peripheral vascular bed of the ischemic lower extremity, which prevents post-traumatic insufficiency of the kidneys. They think that early fasciotomy of the crus or fibulectomy is important for the good result of the operation.

Adolescent↗