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  1. Article: The Value of the COVID-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Scale in the Assessment of Post-COVID among Residents of Long-Term Care Facilities.

    Goździewicz, Łukasz / Tobis, Sławomir / Chojnicki, Michał / Wieczorowska-Tobis, Katarzyna / Neumann-Podczaska, Agnieszka

    Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland)

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 3

    Abstract: The COVID-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Scale (C19-YRS) is a patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess the long-term effects of COVID-19. The scale was validated and is commonly used in the general population. In this study, we assess the utility ...

    Abstract The COVID-19 Yorkshire Rehabilitation Scale (C19-YRS) is a patient-reported outcome measure designed to assess the long-term effects of COVID-19. The scale was validated and is commonly used in the general population. In this study, we assess the utility of the C19-YRS in evaluating the post-COVID burden among residents of long-term care facilities with a mean age of 79. C19-YRS and Barthel index evaluations were performed among 144 residents of long-term care facilities reporting new or worsened symptoms or functioning three months after convalescence from COVID-19. The C19-YRS-based screening showed that 70.9% of COVID-19 convalescents had ≥1 complaint three months after recovery. The highest C19-YRS-scored symptoms (indicating a higher burden) were breathlessness, fatigue, and cognitive and continence problems; however, symptomatology was very heterogeneous, revealing a high complexity of the disease in older persons. The mean total C19-YRS score was higher in hospitalized patients (n = 78) than in the outpatient group (n = 66) (
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-28
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2721009-1
    ISSN 2227-9032
    ISSN 2227-9032
    DOI 10.3390/healthcare12030333
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  2. Article: Innovative Efforts, Advocacy, and Education of Pharmacists as a Key to Delivering Effective Pharmaceutical Care.

    Neumann-Podczaska, Agnieszka / Wieczorowska-Tobis, Katarzyna

    The Senior care pharmacist

    2021  Volume 36, Issue 11, Page(s) 532–533

    MeSH term(s) Community Pharmacy Services ; Humans ; Pharmacists
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-12-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ISSN 2639-9636
    ISSN 2639-9636
    DOI 10.4140/TCP.n.2021.532
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  3. Article ; Online: Determinants of Attitude to a Humanoid Social Robot in Care for Older Adults: A Post-Interaction Study.

    Tobis, Sławomir / Piasek-Skupna, Joanna / Neumann-Podczaska, Agnieszka / Religioni, Urszula / Suwalska, Aleksandra

    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

    2023  Volume 29, Page(s) e941205

    Abstract: BACKGROUND While there is a growing body of research examining opinions on social robots in elderly care, there is a lack of comprehensive studies investigating the underlying factors influencing these opinions. The Godspeed Questionnaire Series (GQS) ... ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND While there is a growing body of research examining opinions on social robots in elderly care, there is a lack of comprehensive studies investigating the underlying factors influencing these opinions. The Godspeed Questionnaire Series (GQS) measures perceptions related to human-robot interactions (HRIs). The Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) is widely used to evaluate physical, cognitive, and social functions of older patients. The EASYCare 2010 Standard (EC) is a tool for assessing unmet needs in older individuals. TIAGo, a social humanoid robot, integrates perception, navigation, and HRI capabilities. This study aimed to identify the determinants of perception following interactions between older individuals and TIAGo, utilizing the GQS, selected CGA items, and EC. MATERIAL AND METHODS We analyzed a database of opinions from older individuals who interacted with TIAGo, based on the Users' Needs, Requirements, and Abilities Questionnaire. We examined the relationships between the robot's roles (companion/assistant/useful device), its assistive/social functions, and various characteristics of the older participants. RESULTS The study included 161 participants (mean age: 75.2±9.8 years), comprising 89 women and 113 institutionalized individuals. Positive correlations were observed between the robot's role, its functions, and the participants'; perceptions across most evaluated parameters (Anthropomorphism, Animacy, Likeability, Perceived intelligence, Perceived safety). Only a few individual correlations were found for other parameters. CONCLUSIONS The primary determinant of older individuals' opinions was their perception of the robot. Therefore, involving older adults in the co-design process of such robots is crucial. Additionally, a paradigm shift is needed in the study of humanoid social robots, focusing on successful aging rather than deficits associated with aging.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Female ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Robotics ; Social Interaction ; Aging ; Databases, Factual ; Geriatric Assessment
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-08
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1439041-3
    ISSN 1643-3750 ; 1234-1010
    ISSN (online) 1643-3750
    ISSN 1234-1010
    DOI 10.12659/MSM.941205
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  4. Article ; Online: The Effects of Stakeholder Perceptions on the Use of Humanoid Robots in Care for Older Adults: Postinteraction Cross-Sectional Study.

    Tobis, Slawomir / Piasek-Skupna, Joanna / Neumann-Podczaska, Agnieszka / Suwalska, Aleksandra / Wieczorowska-Tobis, Katarzyna

    Journal of medical Internet research

    2023  Volume 25, Page(s) e46617

    Abstract: Background: Efficient use of humanoid social robots in the care for older adults requires precise knowledge of expectations in this area. There is little research in this field that includes the interaction of stakeholders with the robot. Even fewer ... ...

    Abstract Background: Efficient use of humanoid social robots in the care for older adults requires precise knowledge of expectations in this area. There is little research in this field that includes the interaction of stakeholders with the robot. Even fewer studies have compared the perceptions of older people (as care recipients) and professional caregivers (representing those taking care of older adults in teams with robots).
    Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze whether specific aspects of the perceptions about humanoid robots influence attitudes after interacting with the robot and to compare the opinions of different stakeholders (older people and their professional caregivers) on this topic. We analyzed the potential impact of the differences in perception of the robot between stakeholder groups with respect to how the robot should be designed and tailored to fit the specific needs of future users. We also attempted to define areas where targeted educational activities could bring the attitudes of the two groups of stakeholders closer to each other.
    Methods: The studied group was a conveniently available sample of individuals who took part in the presentation of and interaction with a humanoid social robot. Among them, there were 48 community-dwelling older adults (aged ≥60 years), who were participants of day care units (which may signal the presence of self-care needs), and 53 professional caregivers. The participants were asked to express their views after an interaction with a humanoid social robot (TIAGo) using the Users' Needs, Requirements and Abilities Questionnaire (UNRAQ) and the Godspeed Questionnaire Series (GQS).
    Results: Compared to the caregivers, older adults not only assessed the robot more positively with respect to its roles as a companion and assistant (P=.009 and P=.003, respectively) but also had higher scores on their need to increase their knowledge about the robot (P=.049). Regarding the robot's functions, the greatest differences between groups were observed for the social aspects on the UNRAQ, including decreasing the sense of loneliness (P=.003) and accompanying the user in everyday activities (P=.005). As for the GQS, the mean scores of the Animacy, Likeability, and Perceived Intelligence scales were significantly higher for older participants than for caregivers (P=.04, P<.001, and P<.001, respectively). The only parameter for which the caregivers' scores were higher than those of the older adults was the Artificial-Lifelike item from the Anthropomorphism scale of the GQS (P=.03).
    Conclusions: The acceptance of the social functions of a humanoid robot is related to its perception in all analyzed aspects, whereas the expected usefulness of a care robot is not linked to aspects of anthropomorphism. Successful implementation of robots in the care for older people thus depends on considering not only the fears, needs, and requirements of various stakeholders but also on the perceptions of the robot. Given the differences between the stakeholders, targeted and properly structured educational and training activities for caregivers and prospective users may enable a seamless integration of robotic technologies in care provision.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Aged ; Robotics ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Prospective Studies ; Social Interaction ; Attitude
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-08-04
    Publishing country Canada
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2028830-X
    ISSN 1438-8871 ; 1438-8871
    ISSN (online) 1438-8871
    ISSN 1438-8871
    DOI 10.2196/46617
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  5. Article ; Online: Patient satisfaction survey of the "Healthy Heart" pharmaceutical care service - evaluation of pharmacy labelling with pharmaceutical pictograms.

    Merks, Piotr / Religioni, Urszula / Jaguszewski, Miłosz / Barańska, Agnieszka / Neumann-Podczaska, Agnieszka / Kaźmierczak, Justyna / Blicharska, Eliza / Šola, Katarina Fehir / Vaillancourt, Regis

    BMC health services research

    2023  Volume 23, Issue 1, Page(s) 962

    Abstract: Introduction: Low adherence is a major challenge in healthcare worldwide, being particularly dangerous for patients with chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and heart failure, where strict adherence is essential. Non-adherence is observed ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Low adherence is a major challenge in healthcare worldwide, being particularly dangerous for patients with chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases and heart failure, where strict adherence is essential. Non-adherence is observed in almost half of patients, and the consequences encompass a lack of therapeutic effects, health deterioration, decreased quality of life, and even death. For cardiovascular patients, the great importance of health education and pharmaceutical education can be provided within pharmaceutical care in community pharmacies. Therefore, our study aimed at evaluating the level of satisfaction with the "Healthy Heart" pharmaceutical service, in which patients received pictograms with dosage information affixed to their medication.
    Material and methods: The study was designed for patients who had been prescribed an antiplatelet medication for the first time. The patients were recruited by 577 pharmacies that took part in the study after completing a special course. Ultimately, 1590 patients were enrolled in the study. The project ran from November 2019 to January 2022.
    Results: Most of patients had a positive attitude to the "Healthy Heart" pharmaceutical service. More than 85% of the respondents were of the opinion that the pictograms facilitated the use of the medication, and 81.7% of the respondents stated that the system of labels helped in adherence. Over 66% of the respondents thought that such labels should be included in pharmacy services, and 77.92% of the participants reported that this system of labelling medications should be offered through all pharmacies.
    Conclusions: Pharmaceutical labels in the pharmacists' everyday practice can largely improve patient adherence. These efforts, provided as part of their pharmaceutical services, can have a huge influence on optimisation of patient health outcomes.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Patient Satisfaction ; Pharmacies ; Quality of Life ; Pharmacy ; Pharmaceutical Services ; Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Chemical Substances Pharmaceutical Preparations
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-09-07
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2050434-2
    ISSN 1472-6963 ; 1472-6963
    ISSN (online) 1472-6963
    ISSN 1472-6963
    DOI 10.1186/s12913-023-09986-4
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  6. Article ; Online: Challenges for Polish Community Pharmacists in Provision of Services to Immigrants and Non-Polish-Speakers in 2018.

    Plombon, Marcin / Religioni, Urszula / Neumann-Podczaska, Agnieszka / Merks, Piotr

    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

    2021  Volume 27, Page(s) e933678

    Abstract: BACKGROUND International patient services in community pharmacies are becoming increasingly common. The growing number of immigrants, as well as the developing trend of medical tourism, make it necessary to provide these people with access to healthcare ... ...

    Abstract BACKGROUND International patient services in community pharmacies are becoming increasingly common. The growing number of immigrants, as well as the developing trend of medical tourism, make it necessary to provide these people with access to healthcare services, including pharmaceutical services in generally accessible pharmacies. Serving non-Polish-speaking patients, however, requires both fluent specialist knowledge of a foreign language and interpersonal skills. These skills can greatly influence the proper use of medications by patients. This study aimed to investigate the reported challenges for Polish community pharmacists in the provision of services to immigrants and non-Polish-speakers in 2018. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study included 98 pharmacists and pharmaceutical technicians from community pharmacies in Poland. The research tool was a questionnaire sent to pharmacy staff in cooperation with pharmacy councils in 2018. RESULTS Analysis of the data gathered using a 5-point Likert scale showed that the participants rated the preparedness for international patient services in pharmacies as medium (mean 2.76±1.33). The mean foreign language knowledge score was 2.99±1.29. The participants indicated a low possibility of acquiring these language skills (mean 2.53±0.91), and emphasized that patients from abroad rarely asked about the use of the medications (mean=2.20±1.06). CONCLUSIONS This study showed that in 2018, pharmacy staff in Poland did not feel adequately prepared to provide comprehensive pharmacy services for immigrants and non-Polish-speakers, with concerns of non-compliance with medications due to poor communication.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Communication Barriers ; Community Pharmacy Services/statistics & numerical data ; Emigrants and Immigrants/statistics & numerical data ; Female ; Humans ; Language ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Pharmacists/statistics & numerical data ; Poland ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-11-07
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1439041-3
    ISSN 1643-3750 ; 1234-1010
    ISSN (online) 1643-3750
    ISSN 1234-1010
    DOI 10.12659/MSM.933678
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  7. Article ; Online: UNRAQ-A Questionnaire for the Use of a Social Robot in Care for Older Persons. A Multi-Stakeholder Study and Psychometric Properties.

    Tobis, Slawomir / Neumann-Podczaska, Agnieszka / Kropinska, Sylwia / Suwalska, Aleksandra

    International journal of environmental research and public health

    2021  Volume 18, Issue 11

    Abstract: 1) Background: while there exist validated measures to assess the needs of older people, there are comparatively few validated tools to assess needs and requirements for the use of robots. Henceforth, the aim of the study is to present and validate such ...

    Abstract (1) Background: while there exist validated measures to assess the needs of older people, there are comparatively few validated tools to assess needs and requirements for the use of robots. Henceforth, the aim of the study is to present and validate such a tool. (2) Methods: The study group included 720 subjects (mean age 52.0 ± 37.0, 541 females) who agreed to fill the Users' Needs, Requirements, and Abilities Questionnaire (UNRAQ). The validation part of the study included 125 persons. (3) Results: the acceptance of the robot was good in the whole group. The social functions were rated worse than assistive ones. A correlation was found between the scores of social and assistive functions. The respondents claimed that older adults were not prepared to interact with the robot and not very good at handling it, and were sceptical about their willingness to learn to operate the robot. The Cronbach alpha value for the whole questionnaire was 0.95 suggesting excellent internal consistency, and the ICC value of 0.88 represents excellent agreement; (4) Conclusions: We observed a good overall acceptance of the robot across the studied group. There is considerable demand for the use of a social robot in care for older people.
    MeSH term(s) Adolescent ; Adult ; Aged ; Aged, 80 and over ; Female ; Humans ; Middle Aged ; Psychometrics ; Robotics ; Social Interaction ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Young Adult
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-06-07
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
    ISSN 1660-4601
    ISSN (online) 1660-4601
    DOI 10.3390/ijerph18116157
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  8. Article ; Online: Enhancing Patient Adherence to Newly-Prescribed Medicine for Chronic Diseases: A Comprehensive Review and Cost-Effective Approach to Implementing the New Medicine Service in Community Pharmacies in Poland.

    Merks, Piotr / Chełstowska, Beata / Religioni, Urszula / Neumann-Podczaska, Agnieszka / Krasiński, Zbigniew / Kobayashi, Adam / Plagens-Rotman, Katarzyna / Drelih, Ewelina / Fehir-Sola, Katarina / Fijałkowski, Łukasz / Baj, Izabela / Vaillancourt, Regis / Wieczorowska-Tobis, Katarzyna / Mastalerz-Migas, Agnieszka / Koziol, Mark / Pinkas, Jarosław / Szymański, Filip M / Hering, Dagmara

    Medical science monitor : international medical journal of experimental and clinical research

    2024  Volume 30, Page(s) e942923

    Abstract: New Medicine Service (NMS) components are an important element to improve patient compliance with medical recommendations. NMS provides support to patients prescribed new medicines, helping them to manage long-term conditions. The purpose of this service ...

    Abstract New Medicine Service (NMS) components are an important element to improve patient compliance with medical recommendations. NMS provides support to patients prescribed new medicines, helping them to manage long-term conditions. The purpose of this service is to provide patients with advice, guidelines, and educational materials regarding the use of new medicines to increase patient compliance and therapy safety. The NMS has already been introduced in many European countries. This review aims to identify the benefits and potential barriers to implementing the NMS in community pharmacies and to suggest solutions that would increase its effectiveness. Previous studies have primarily shown that the NMS improves patient compliance with therapy, accelerating the expected effects of the therapy. Pharmacist support during implementation of a new drug therapy substantially increases patient safety. As the experience of numerous countries shows, both pharmacists and patients express positive opinions on this service. Therefore, it seems that NMS should be an indispensable part of pharmaceutical patient care in any healthcare system. This article aims to review the implementation of the New Medicine Service (NMS) for community pharmacists in Poland and the provision of a cost-effective approach to improve patient adherence to newly-prescribed medicine for chronic diseases.
    MeSH term(s) Humans ; Medication Adherence ; Cost-Benefit Analysis ; Poland ; Pharmacies ; Community Pharmacy Services ; Chronic Disease
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-03-03
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Review ; Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1439041-3
    ISSN 1643-3750 ; 1234-1010
    ISSN (online) 1643-3750
    ISSN 1234-1010
    DOI 10.12659/MSM.942923
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  9. Article: The Course of COVID-19 among Unvaccinated Patients-Data from the National Hospital in Warsaw, Poland.

    Zaczyński, Artur / Hampel, Michał / Piątkiewicz, Paweł / Nasiłowski, Jacek / Butkiewicz, Sławomir / Religioni, Urszula / Barańska, Agnieszka / Herda, Jolanta / Neumann-Podczaska, Agnieszka / Vaillancourt, Regis / Merks, Piotr

    Vaccines

    2023  Volume 11, Issue 3

    Abstract: Introduction: Studies to date indicate the relatively high effectiveness of vaccinations in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms. However, in Poland, 40% of the population remains unvaccinated.: Objective: The objective of this study was to describe ... ...

    Abstract Introduction: Studies to date indicate the relatively high effectiveness of vaccinations in preventing severe COVID-19 symptoms. However, in Poland, 40% of the population remains unvaccinated.
    Objective: The objective of this study was to describe the natural history of COVID-19 in unvaccinated hospital patients in Warsaw, Poland.
    Material and methods: This study evaluated data from 50 adult patients from the National Hospital in Warsaw, Poland, in the period 26 November 2021 to 11 March 2022. None of these patients had been vaccinated against COVID-19.
    Results: Analysis showed that the average hospitalisation time for these unvaccinated COVID-19 patients was 13 days. Clinical deterioration was observed in 70% of these patients, 40% required the intensive care unit, and 34% subsequently died prior to the end of the study.
    Conclusions: There was a significant deterioration and high mortality rate in the unvaccinated patients. For this reason, it seems prudent to take measures to increase the vaccination coverage level of the population against COVID-19.
    Language English
    Publishing date 2023-03-16
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703319-3
    ISSN 2076-393X
    ISSN 2076-393X
    DOI 10.3390/vaccines11030675
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  10. Article ; Online: Towards effective collaboration of physicians and pharmacists for the care of older people (including COVID-19 perspective)

    Mikołaj Seostianin / Agnieszka Neumann-Podczaska / Katarzyna Wieczorowska-Tobis

    Journal of Medical Science, Vol 89, Iss

    2020  Volume 2

    Abstract: Collaboration between physicians and pharmacists is essential for proper and effective medical care. Medicine is a multifaceted discipline where success is judged by the outcomes of the patient’s wellbeing. Incorporating interdisciplinary education ... ...

    Abstract Collaboration between physicians and pharmacists is essential for proper and effective medical care. Medicine is a multifaceted discipline where success is judged by the outcomes of the patient’s wellbeing. Incorporating interdisciplinary education within healthcare enhances the cooperation between future medical professionals. In this comprehensive review, we present the current steps that have been implemented to apply interdisciplinary care as well as interprofessional cooperation possibilities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    Keywords interprofessional collaboration ; interprofessional cooperation ; physicians ; pharmacists ; review ; COVID-19 ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Poznan University of Medical Sciences
    Document type Article ; Online
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