Psychological Components Research Articles

Study of the relationship between the functional state of students in classes and professional and personal qualities of teachers

Introduction. The modern education system makes increasingly high demands on students, but there may be insufficient adaptation of pupils and students to learning processes. This is also due to the lack of scientifically substantiated and experimentally tested personality-oriented learning technologies, primarily its physical and psychological components and the adaptation of students in the educational and socio-cultural space. The purpose of the research. The aim of this study is to investigate the relationship between the functional state of students in the classroom and professional and personal qualities of teachers, the development of recommendations for the creation of personality-oriented teaching technologies. Materials and Methods. The study involved students of the National Research Technical University (KNITUKAI) and the Kazan Veterinary Institute named after N. E. Bauman, as well as 10-11th grade students of Lyceum No. 33 at Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University (KFU). The number of subjects was 332 people. Methods: analysis of sources, pedagogical experiment (conducting experiment), methods of statistical data processing (correlation and factor analysis). Results and discussion. There were revealed links between the functional state of students in the classroom and professional and personal qualities of teachers: pedagogical tact of a teacher correlates with the students' mood (r=0,85; p<0,05), critical evaluation of his/her merits and demerits is related to the mood of the student (r=0,92; p<0,05) of the student (r=0,92; p<0,05), organizational skills of the teacher with the desire to work (r=0,95; p<0,05), the presence of feedback from the audience also has a positive correlation with the desire to work (r=0,93; p<0,05). The theoretical health saving model of the teacher was compiled. On The first places in the "health-saving model of the teacher" are the following qualities: tactfulness, intelligence, erudition, humor, culture of speech, creative abilities. Application of this model by teachers in schools and universities will promote person-centered learning. Conclusion. The materials presented in the article can be applied by school teachers and university teachers. The conducted research also opens perspectives in the training of teachers at the faculties of professional development on the basis of the developed health-saving model.

Phantom vibration and ringing syndromes among Indian medical students

Mobile phones are now crucial to our everyday routines, transforming how we interact, granting immediate access to information, fostering social bonds, facilitating shopping, advancing healthcare, enriching education, increasing productivity, and broadening entertainment choices. However, excessive phone usage can result in a higher prevalence of physical or psychological disorders. Phantom sensations, such as Phantom Vibration Syndrome (PVS) and Phantom Ringing Syndrome (PRS), describe the experience of feeling vibrations or hearing ringing from a phone when it is not actually vibrating or ringing. The objectives of the present study are a) to develop a self-administered smartphone addiction scale (SAS) among medical students at a tertiary care facility and b) to find out the aggravating factors for PVS and PRS among medical students in a tertiary care hospital. Our study was a cross-sectional observational survey conducted among 473 medical undergraduate students, using stratified random sampling to select the participants. The self-administered questionnaire was developed based on the Smartphone Addiction Scale (SAS), which is validated and efficient for evaluating smartphone addiction. Among the participants, 46% were males and 54% were females. Our study reported that 60% of the students experienced phantom vibration/ringing syndrome, 53% had poor sleep patterns due to excessive use of mobile phones, 58% felt their lives would be empty without phones, 57% thought about mobile phones even when they were not in their hands, and 56% felt the urge to use their smartphones again right after they stopped using them. About 58% of the students preferred talking with smartphone buddies to hanging out with real-life friends or other family members, reflecting poor socialization among young adults. We recommend a qualitative analysis of behavioural and psychological components to explore the root cause of this issue. Literature on the causes of phantom sensations/vibrations has been limited, with existing theories lacking a comprehensive perspective.

Psychological Stress Reduction and Their Impact on Workplace Productivity in Chinese Corporations

Objectives: The workplace is a complete living environment comprised of various supportive, constructive and nonsupportive, demotivating and negative components. In all these multi-dimensional working environments, the employees are the main components that endeavor everything. In such a deliberate matter, their well- being is highly crucial and any negative factor like stress, anxiety and burnout can deteriorate the workplace's effective working cycle. Methods: This study has examined the same narrated dilemma with the external supportive role of psychological in increasing the workplace productivity of the Chinese corporations. Results: The study adopted a quantitative strategy and used a purposive sampling technique under the nonprobability sampling to effectively assess the employees for data collection. The survey approach was utilized, and 312 responses were finalized as valid for data analysis. Conclusion: The structural equational modelling revealed significant influences of the job burnout and situational anxiety in decreasing the workplace productivity of the Chinese corporations and in this myriad, the constructive voice behavior is to some extent supportive for the employees' psychological components and the workplace productivity, however, the moderation of mindfulness hasn't provided no additional support to the constructive voice and productivity.

Adoption of Green Banking (Mobile Banking, Internet Banking) on Individual Level - Literature Review of Theoretical Models

In recent adoption of green banking (GB) by people and their motivations have drawn a lot of scholarly interest. This study examines the GB literature using nine adoption lenses. In recent studies it is depicted that GB is complicated & diverse procedure. Customers' social, psychological, utilitarian, personal, and behavioural components in tandem with adoption of green banking is more crucial and will ultimately lead to the desired conduct. Therefore, rather of directly influencing behaviour, top executives and banks should adopt an approach that focuses on consumers and, controlling behaviour development. The review also concludes that the state of GB research is equivocal and that there is wide variation in the methods and conceptualizations employed to comprehend the beliefs that actually shape GB activity. There is a dearth of research on the use of interventions that can help managers make wise choices and hasten the adoption process. This research helps the researchers that they can take any of the theory which can affect the adoption of green banking or they can integrate different theories to increase the number of factors.

Changes in Women’s Meaning-Life Orientations and Values in Connection with Childbirth

Introduction. Pregnancy and childbirth have a profound impact on a woman. These events are a normal life crisis that is present in most women and results in a dramatic loss of a sense of stability. During this period, the restructuring of a woman’s personality is based on psychological patterns similar to those of normal mental development. Thus, pregnancy acts as a biological prerequisite for the change in her life. From the point of view of the empirical psychological component, the specificity of meaning-life orientations and values in women in connection with childbirth is quite diverse, but little studied.Objective. To study changes in meaning and value orientations in women during the period from the stage of pregnancy planning to the beginning of motherhood.Materials and methods. In the course of the study we used: the test “Meaning-Life Orientations” by D. A. Leontiev (SZHO method); the method “Value Orientations” by Sh. Schwartz (adapted by V. N. Karandashev). Methods of statistical data processing were used with the help of R program to calculate Student’s t-criterion to study the reliability of differences in data between stages.Results. There are reliably significant differences in the meaning and life orientations of women preparing for pregnancy and women who have already given birth. The specificity of prevailing value orientations differs in women preparing for pregnancy and in women who have already given birth. The values of women preparing for childbirth are dominated by such values as “power”, “achievements”, and “stimulation”, while the values of women who have already given birth are higher on the scales of “universalism” and “conformity”.Discussion. The study revealed that the complex of value and meaning-life orientations is significantly transformed in women during pregnancy and after childbirth, which causes the transformation of the system of values in relation to themselves, the child and the surrounding reality. Based on the results obtained, it is possible to develop and implement a set of measures aimed at adopting a new system of values and lifestyle of women during the first stages of motherhood.

Characteristic of the quality of life in the young population with chronic disease

Introduction. The quality of life and health in the young population is the main component that determines the potential of the country. Study in this area is necessary to determine the adequacy of medical care, as well as the effectiveness of therapeutic and preventive measures. Purpose. Assessment of the quality of life in the young population of Astrakhan region suffering from chronic diseases. Materials and methods. The article presents the results of a study of the quality of life of the young population of the city of Astrakhan, suffering from chronic diseases. The study involved 18–44 year four hundred one resident of Astrakhan. Russian version of questionnaire SF-36 was used as the main method for assessing the quality of life in the study group. Results. In general, the quality of life in young residents of Astrakhan suffering from chronic diseases is average. The physical and social activity of respondents does not decrease, according to the results of the analysis of the physical and psychological components of health. There is a decrease in daily activity, depending on the physical condition in participants with pathologies of the genitourinary system, the hematopoietic system, the respiratory and the circulatory system. Analysis of life activity, daily activity, depending on the emotional background, social functioning, as well as the mental health of respondents, regardless of pathology, showed average values. Research limitations. The limiting factors in the study are the age composition of the study group, the set of factors studied, structure of the diseases, regional characteristics. The study did not involve patients with disabilities, as well as those suffering from severe diseases. Conclusion. The results of the study are applicable in practical healthcare to improve the quality of management and conduct of medical examinations, preventive medical examinations and dispensary observation of the population; training of personnel in the field of prevention of non-communicable diseases and the formation of a healthy lifestyle.

Ovarian Hyperstimulation Syndrome (OHSS): A Narrative Review and Legal Implications.

Infertility is a highly meaningful issue with potentially life-changing consequences, and its incidence has been growing worldwide. Assisted reproductive technology (ART) has made giant strides in terms of treating many infertility conditions, despite the risk of developing ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS), a potentially life-threatening complication. This narrative review draws upon scientific articles found in the PubMed database. The search spanned the 1990-2024 period. Search strings used included "OHSS" or "ovarian hyperstimulation" and "IVF" and "GnRH" and "hCG"; 1098 results were retrieved and were ultimately narrowed down to 111 suitable sources, i.e., relevant articles dealing with the condition's underlying dynamics, management pathways, and evidence-based criteria and guidelines, crucial both from a clinical perspective and from the standpoint of medicolegal tenability. The following features constitute OHSS risk factors: young age, low body weight, and polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), among others. GnRH antagonist can substantially lower the risk of severe OHSS, compared to the long protocol with a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonist. However, a mild or moderate form of OHSS is also possible if the antagonist protocol is used, especially when hCG is used for the final maturation of oocytes. For women at risk of OHSS, GnRH agonist trigger and the freeze-all strategy is advisable. OHSS is one of the most frequent complications, with a 30% rate in IVF cycles. Providing effective care for OHSS patients begins with early diagnosis, while also evaluating for comorbidities and complications. In addition to that, we should pay more attention to the psychological component of this complication and of infertility as a whole. Compliance with guidelines and evidence-based best practices is essential for medicolegal tenability.

Analysis of personal psychological characteristics of football coaches as a factor of professional success in sports of higher achievements

The effectiveness of coaching depends on many factors. As is known, a successful coach is a person with a high level of multidisciplinary knowledge, an appropriate personal psychological profile and the ability to perform a wide range of functional responsibilities: from team recruitment to managing the process of sports training and the team. As a result of the rapid commercialization of professional sports in general and football in particular, which has been observed over the past few decades, the structure of football clubs and, accordingly, the role of the head coach have undergone significant changes. Therefore, the subject of analysis in the presented work was the psychological characteristics of the coach in the context of the modern conditions of his professional activity. The basic responsibilities of the coach, which consist of planning, organizing, conducting and monitoring the educational and training process, have been supplemented by functions that are usually attributed to management. Thus, having high-level specialized specialists among his assistants, as well as separate departments responsible for individual areas of ensuring sports training in the team, the coach must be able to effectively use this resource. Formulating adequate goals and objectives, coordinating the work of individual specialists and entire departments, delegating, creating conditions for effective communication of all team members is far from a complete list of tasks facing the head coach of a football team today. Such changes and expansion of the functional responsibilities of the coach have led to the fact that the already considerable importance of the psychological component of the professional profile of the coach has become even greater. In addition to the psychological qualities that ensure the effectiveness of the coach as a teacher, he must possess and successfully demonstrate a number of leadership qualities, which determines the quality of his performance of management functions.

Women's health and well-being in five birth cohorts from low- and middle-income countries: Domains and their associations with early-life conditions.

Women's health and well-being (WHW) have been receiving growing attention, but limited progress has been made on how to measure its different domains in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). We used data from five long-term birth cohorts in Brazil, Guatemala, the Philippines and South Africa to explore different domains of adult WHW, and how these domains relate to early life exposures. Based upon an a priori conceptualisation of eight postulated WHW outcomes available in the data, we grouped them as follows: human capital (intelligence quotient, schooling, height, and teenage childbearing), metabolic health (body mass index and metabolic syndrome score), and psychological (happiness and Self-Reported Questionnaire (SRQ) scores). Correlation analyses confirmed the variables theoretically belonging to the same dimension of WHW were statistically related. We then applied principal component analysis to each group of variables separately and used the first principal component as a summary quantitative measure of the corresponding WHW dimension. Finally, we assessed the association of each domain with a range of early-life factors: wealth, maternal education, maternal height, water, and sanitation, birthweight, length at two years and development quotient in mid-childhood. The three domains were largely uncorrelated. Early determinants were positively associated with human capital, while birth order was negatively associated. Fewer associations were found for the metabolic or psychological components. Birthweight and weight at age two years were inversely associated with metabolic health. Maternal education was associated with better psychological health. Our findings indicate that WHW is multidimensional, with most women in the cohorts being compromised in one or more domains while few women scored highly in all three domains. Our analyses are limited by lack of data on adolescent exposures and on other relevant WHW dimensions such as safety, agency, empowerment, and violence. Further research is needed in LMICs for identifying and measuring the multiple domains of WHW.

Positive psychology and employee adaptive performance: systematic literature review.

Adaptive performance will increasingly be confronted with new insights as society today changes constantly. This raises questions as to what factors will impact employee's adaptive performance and what is their inner psychological mechanism. The terms of positive psychology and adaptive performance are important concepts in the domain of organizational behavior and human resource development areas. The literature, however, lacks a systematic review of it. Our research seeks to explore the inherence of employee adaptive performance via the prism of positive psychology, including Psychological Capital and PERMA (Positive Emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning and Accomplishment). We selected 27 papers out of 382, which were generated from Web of Science and Scopus databases associated the keywords of the two concepts, and used the 2020 PRISMA flow program for the paper screening. By analyzing the underpin theories, the causation, and the measurement, we discovered that there is a complex and nuanced relationship between positive psychology and adaptive performance, and most of the research to date suggests that positive psychology components improve employee adaptive performance. This study maps the current knowledge at the nexus of positive psychology and adaptive performance to identify existing gaps and potential for further investigation.

Addressing GI Health Through the Bidirectional Modulation of the Gut-Brain Axis With Herbal Extracts: A Narrative Review.

Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) refer to agroup of disorders with chronic symptoms, such as abdominal pain, dysphagia, dyspepsia, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating. Among these, functional constipation significantly impacts the quality of life and is linked with comorbidities, such as anxiety and depression. The exact pathophysiology remains unclear despite the widespread occurrence. Research suggests that the gut-brain axis plays a role in FGIDs. Disruptions in the bidirectional communication between the brain and gastrointestinal (GI) tract contribute to GI symptoms and mood disturbances. The incomplete understanding of FGID pathophysiology has led to limited treatment options. Traditional treatments often focus on single symptoms and come with side effects, prompting the need for alternative approaches that address both GI and psychological components. Alternative approaches including herbal supplements offer a natural alternative to conventional medicine by promoting regularity and gut health. Abelmoschus esculentus L. or okra has a history of use in traditional medicine. Bioactive compounds such as polysaccharides and fibers found in okra offer gastroprotective benefits. Withania somnifera is a plant commonly referred to as ashwagandha. The plant root has been used for its health-promoting effects. Research supports the use of W. somnifera to help with stress and sleep. Digexin is a herbal supplement combining W. somnifera (ashwagandha) and A. esculentus (okra). It has shown promise in improving both GI regularity and mood by modulating the gut-brain axis. Clinical studies support the potential of a novel herbal supplement that aids in the management of FGIDs. This narrative review looks at FGIDs, etiologies, current treatment, and possible therapeutic supplements to aid in symptom management.

Assessment of the quality of life of pregnant women with pubic and lower back pain when using kinesiotaping

Physiologically determined changes in the musculoskeletal system during pregnancy lead to the development of pain syndrome in the pubic area and lower back, which in turn lead to a decrease in the quality of life. Materials and methods: Evaluation of the effectiveness of kinesiotaping in symphysiopathy and dorsopathy during pregnancy with respect to the level of quality of life using the validated SF-36 questionnaire "Quality of Life Assessment", the Oswester questionnaire of disability in lower back pain and the Roland – Morris questionnaire "Lower Back pain and disability". Results: In both groups (control and observation), there is a decrease in the level of individual components of quality of life, while the "Physical component" has statistically significant differences between the groups, excluding "Role functioning due to physical condition", which shows a higher level of quality of life in group 2. When assessing the Psychological component, statistical differences between the groups were not revealed it was. According to the results of statistical analysis conducted on the basis of the Oswestry questionnaire, the level of quality of life in group 2 was also significantly higher than in group 1. According to the Roland-Morris questionnaire, it was revealed that despite the higher level of quality of life in group 2, confirmed in our study, disorders in both groups they are still defined as expressed. The most common complaints that reduce the quality of life in pregnant women with pain in the womb and lower back were also identified. Conclusions: Since the quality of life is an integral indicator of most aspects of life, this indicator can be considered the most successful for evaluating the effectiveness of treatment.

The medical and psychological components of post-COVID syndrome: disorders of the cognitive and emotional sphere of a person

The medical and psychological components of post-COVID syndrome: disorders of the cognitive and emotional sphere of a person

Evaluation of Serum Cortisol Level, Hepatitis B and C Virus Infection and Elevated Aminotransferase Enzymes in a Group of Patients with Oral Lichen Planus

Objective: Oral Lichen planus (OLP) is a common oral disease that can be caused by a variety of circumstances, including the hepatitis B and C virus (HCV). Stress, as a psychological component, raises cortisol levels, which is linked to a cytokine imbalance that may predispose to the development of autoimmune disorders. An association between OLP and serum cortisol levels has been also widely established. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the relationship of serum cortisol levels, hepatitis B/C virus infections and alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST) in patients with oral lichen planus and to compare to healthy controls. Method: Forty adult patients with OLP and 40 age gender matched healthy controls were participated in the study. All patients were subjected to routine blood test and the estimation of serum cortisol levels, detection of anti-HCV antibody, hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), alanine transaminase (ALT), aspartate transaminase (AST) by using the enzyme immunoassay. The data were statistically analyzed using Student-t, Mann-Whitney U, Chi-Square and Fischer’s Exact test. Results: Serum cortisol level of OLP patients was found to be 13.38±5.93, and that of the control group was 12.80±3.93. The OLP patients’ ALT-AST levels were 19.91±10.66, 20.81±9.85, and those of the control group were 19.91±10.66, 20.81±9.85, respectively. There was no statistical difference of serum cortisol levels, hepatitis B/C virus infections and ALT-AST levels in OLP patient compared to the healthy control group (p>.05). Conclusion: This study identified that there was no association between OLP and healthy controls regarding elevated serum cortisol levels, hepatitis B/C virus infection and aminotransferaze enzymes.

Perspectives on ESL Acquisition for Adult Learners in Romania

The present paper aims at catching a glimpse of the process of second language learning and acquisition among adult learners in Romania. When talking about adult learners, the focused age group comprises individuals over 24 years old who are no longer enrolled in any type of educational system. On the contrary, they already have jobs, families and lead a busy life. The paper comprises four parts – the introduction presents some factors, like age, psychological and environmental components, which interact in the process of successful language acquisition. The second part discusses motivation which has a pivotal role in the process of language acquisition while in the next part some difficulties Romanian adult learners face when learning English are presented. The paper ends with conclusions, emphasizing that the process of second language acquisition is not at all a simple one, it is a bouquet of factors which influences the final result.

Breaking the silence: the role of sexual communication on quality of life in women with cervical cancer

IntroductionCervical cancer (CC) and its treatments impact various dimensions of quality of life (QoL), including physical, psychological, and sexual functioning. Sexual health, a crucial QoL aspect, is often compromised, highlighting the necessity for open sexual communication.Materials and methodsThis study involved 60 women diagnosed with stage IIb-IIIa CC. The 36-Item Short Form Survey (SF-36) was used to measure physical and psychological components of QoL, the Female Sexual Function Index-6 (FSFI-6) to assess its sexual component, and the Sexual Communication Self-Efficacy Scale (SCSES) to diagnose communication confidence. Self-administered questions gauged patient-provider sexual communication. The results include quotes from participants, providing additional insight.ResultsSexual communication self-efficacy and patient-provider communication correlated significantly with QoL components. Only 23.33% discussed sexual issues with their doctors. Participants’ experiences highlighted the impact of cancer on sexuality and the need for tailored support.DiscussionPost-diagnosis psychosexual changes emphasize the importance of communication in renegotiating sexual identity and needs. Effective communication is associated with improved QoL, highlighting the role of healthcare professionals in addressing psychosexual issues. Integrating PLISSIT and BETTER models provides a comprehensive approach to sexual communication in the cancer context.ConclusionThe study demonstrates the importance of sexual communication self-efficacy in QoL of CC patients and highlights the need for healthcare professionals to include sexual communication education in cancer care.

Fluorescence Diagnostics and Photodynamic Therapy in Cytoreductive Surgical Treatment of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis Patient

Introduction. Peritoneal carcinomatosis, one of the most aggressive forms of metastasis, is recognized as a serious clinical problem. Conventional therapies, including cytoreductive surgery and systemic chemotherapy are limited in their efficacy. New approaches, involving photodynamic therapy and fluorescence diagnostics, obtain great potential for improving the outcomes of complex treatment for this category of patients. Materials and methods. The paper presents a clinical case of a female patient with peritoneal metastases of ovarian cancer complicated by small intestinal obstruction and tumor necrosis. The case demonstrates the results of implementing photodynamic technologies in combination with staged cytoreductive surgical treatment. The first stage of cytoreductive surgical intervention was mainly focused on elimination of life-threatening complications and involved fluorescence diagnostics and photodynamic therapy in order to control the completeness of cytoreduction as well as to assess the nature of suspicious tumor foci and to treat the residual tumor. The second stage of surgical treatment included completing cytoreduction under fluorescence diagnostics, and intraabdominal hyperthermic chemoperfusion. The paper evaluates the results of using fluorescence diagnostics for determining the tumor lesion of the peritoneum in order to objectify the choice of the peritonectomy volume. Results and discussion. The implementation of the described approach resulted in increased efficiency of cytoreductive intervention due to intraoperative diagnostics and targeted antitumor treatment of residual tumor foci. Assessment of the quality of life using the SF-36 survey in the postoperative period demonstrated a significant improvement in both physical and psychological components of health during three months of follow-up. Conclusion. The innovative approach, involving integration of phototheranostics into the cytoreductive surgical treatment of patients with peritoneal carcinomatosis, can potentially improve the accuracy of intraoperative diagnostics of tumor prevalence in the peritoneum and, moreover, enhance the efficiency of cytoreductive interventions. However, further clinical studies are required to fully evaluate the therapeutic potential and prove the efficacy of the proposed treatment.

Psychological Capital as a Mediator in the Link between Organizational Socialization and Job Performance in Chinese Higher Education Teachers

This research examines the relationships between organizational socialization, psychological capital, and job performance within Chinese higher education institutions, with an emphasis on the implications for institutional sustainability. Utilizing a quantitative methodology, this study surveyed 1079 faculty members across various universities in China to assess how organizational socialization influences job performance (task, contextual, adaptive, and counterproductive dimensions) both directly and indirectly through psychological capital (self-efficacy, optimism, hope, and resilience). Statistical analyses with the Process 4.2. Macros for SPSS 29.01 have been conducted using model 4. The analysis indicates that organizational socialization has a positive direct effect on task performance, both contextual and adaptive, but a negative effect on counterproductive performance. A significant positive relationship between organizational socialization and each of the psychological capital components has been found. The psychological capital components each played a unique role in mediating the relationship between organizational socialization and the different performance dimensions. These findings suggest that strategic socialization practices can significantly improve both the immediate and long-term performance outcomes of faculty members. This study contributes to the understanding of how targeted socialization and psychological capital development can serve as levers for optimizing job performance in the academic sector.

Psychodermatology in Hungary: Awareness and practice patterns of dermatologists.

Psychodermatology is an interdisciplinary branch of medicine between psychiatry /psychology and dermatology. This study aimed to assess Hungarian dermatologists' awareness, practice patterns and attitudes towards psychodermatology. A questionnaire-based survey was sent from October 2020 to June 2021 to 100 dermatologists (including residents in dermatology) in Hungary with a response rate of 51%. The participants were asked about understanding of the concept of psychodermatology and their training in this field, comfort in treatment, and interest in continuing medical education on dermatological disorders with psychological components. 49% of the respondents understood psychodermatology as a bidirectional interaction of the patient's mental and dermatological conditions, and 25.5% were comfortable in treating psychodermatological patients. The most common dermatological diagnoses with psychological/psychiatric involvement reported were psoriasis and atopic dermatitis. Atopic dermatitis, anxiety, delusional parasitosis, and depression were the most common diagnoses when dermatologists referred patients to psychiatrists. In total, 76.5% of participants could not name any resource (magazine, website, etc.) for patients and their families where information about psychodermatology is available, and 58.8% showed a definite interest in attending training on psychodermatology. The results of our study suggest that Hungarian dermatologists have a high awareness of the term "psychodermatology", and only a quarter of practitioners feel adequately equipped and comfortable managing patients with psychosomatic aspects in their treatment. The relatively large gap between the number of patients with a psychodermatological component and referrals by dermatologists to mental health specialists indicates the potential importance of more intensive collaboration between dermatologists, psychiatrists and/or psychologists.

QUALITY OF LIFE OF PATIENTS AFTER SURGICAL INTERVENTION AT THE CLINIC FOR EYE DISEASES TUZLA

Visual impairment negatively affects the quality of life of people and it is an important parameter of the outcome of treatment of patients diagnosed with cataracts, glaucoma, strabismus or injuries. The goal of the research was to assess the psychological aspects of the quality of life of patients with the above-mentioned diagnoses.The research included 99 patients of both sexes, who, after surgery at the Clinic for Eye Diseases Tuzla, were monitored on an outpatient basis in the Clinic's Specialist Outpatient Clinic. For the purposes of the research, the Vision Questionnaire (NEI VFQ-25), version 2000, was used.The age of the respondents ranged from 5 to 78 years. The majority of respondents were men 50 (50.50%). The average chronological age of male respondents is 47.50±21.56 years, and female respondents 50.12±20.85. In the total sample, 45.5% of respondents have cataracts, 29.3% glaucoma, 11.1% strabismus and 14.1% have an eye injury. Of these 99 respondents, 47.5% consider their health to be average, 44.4% consider it to be above average, while 8.1% of respondents consider it to be below average. A higher percentage of male respondents have glaucoma (38%) and injuries/trauma (20%) compared to female respondents. A higher percentage of female respondents (55.1%) state that their quality of life is above average, while the percentage of male respondents is 34%. The quality of life is average for 56% of male respondents and 38.8% of female respondents. The results of the chi-square test showed that there is no statistically significant difference in relation to the gender and quality of life of the respondents (χ2= 4.48; df= 2; p= 0.106). The results of the univariate analysis of variance in relation to the cause of visual impairment, and the vision problems experienced by the subjects showed that there is a statistically significant difference between the subjects in relation to the cause of visual impairment. In relation to the overall results of vision problems, it may be concluded that subjects with cataracts and glaucoma at the statistical significance level of 0.05 state that they have more vision problems compared to subjects with strabismus and injury. Subjects with cataracts at the significance level of 0.05 state that they have more vision problems compared to subjects with glaucoma.Although the self-assessment of the psychological and spiritual components of the quality of life of the subjects gave satisfactory results, it is necessary to provide specific support in order to prevent and eliminate negative reactions to the postoperative condition of operated patients. Keywords: quality of life (QoL), NEI VFQ-25 questionnaire, visual impairment.