Krystyna Kowalczuk
Biographic Data
| ID | 7896863 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Krystyna Kowalczuk |
| GIVEN NAMES | Krystyna |
| FAMILY NAME | Kowalczuk |
| SIGNATURE | KOWALCZUK K |
| AFFILIATIONS | Medical University of Białystok |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-5680-8859 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 21 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 21 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2019 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Psychosocial and occupational correlates of burnout among nurses from selected hospitals in three countries in Central Europe: A cross-sectional study
Introduction: Occupational burnout among nurses constitutes an important public health issue due to its impact on workforce sustainability and quality of care. Although stress is considered a key correlate of burnout, evidence regarding associations between psychosocial, demographic, and occupational factors and burnout in Central European settings remains limited. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2024 and March 2025 a…
Excessive workload as a risk factor for patient and medical staff safety: A multicenter cross-sectional study in Central Europe
Background: Excessive workload among nurses constitutes a significant risk factor for adverse events, including medical errors, patient falls, and reduced quality of care. A growing body of evidence indicates that organizational factors play a key role in shaping the level of workload. Methods: = 774). The study used an original questionnaire and the Subjective Workload Assessment Questionnaire (KONOP), which includes four dimensions: loss of con…
Functional status, physical activity, pain, and multimorbidity among hospitalized adults aged 65 years and older: A cross-sectional study
Introduction The assessment of functional performance in older adults is a key element of geriatric care and forms the basis for planning therapeutic, rehabilitative, and social interventions. Population ageing is associated with an increased prevalence of chronic diseases, reduced independence, and a higher risk of depression, all of which affect the ability of older people to function in everyday life. The aim of the study was to evaluate funct…
Co-occurrence of depressive symptoms, risk of malnutrition, and functional limitations in chronically ill patients receiving long-term home care
In the present study, the mean Barthel Index score (~19.4 points) indicated significant limitations in performing basic activities of daily living. Among the respondents, 67.6% showed moderate to severe depressive symptoms, while 85.5% were classified as being at risk of malnutrition. Significant negative correlations were found between the BDI score and all components of the MNA (rho = -0.301 to -0.381; p < 0.001), indicating that poorer nutriti…
Acceptance of illness and quality of life of patients under long-term home nursing care
Introduction Long-term home nursing care is care for patients who do not qualify for inpatient treatment, and for various reasons are unable or unwilling to receive care in long-term facilities. Patients receiving such care are of various ages, with varying degrees of disabilities that limit their independent functioning. Their condition is caused by chronic diseases, traffic accidents or genetic diseases. In many cases, in a short period of time…
Polish validation of soft skills questionnaire for nurses
Introduction The professional competence of nurses is a pivotal factor in ensuring patient safety and significantly influences the quality of care delivered. In line with the guidelines of the International Council of Nurses and the World Health Organization, educational programs for nursing professionals must emphasize the development of both psychosocial and psychomotor competencies to maintain high training standards. Additionally, effective q…
Functioning of chronically ill patients receiving long-term care in Poland
Introduction Chronic diseases and disabilities require the implementation of multidimensional supportive measures – medical, social, and organizational. In Poland, home care plays a key role, enabling individuals with chronic illnesses to remain in their natural environment, which improves quality of life, independence, and social interaction. Aim The aim of the study is to characterize the functioning of individuals with chronic diseases in the …
Correlations between well-being of nurses and psychosocial working conditions – a descriptive cross-sectional study
Introduction Work in health care is classified as a difficult profession and nurses are considered among the professional group that is exposed to the permanent impact of occupational stress. Psychosocial working conditions and related hazards are defined as those aspects that have the potential to cause harm to an employee’s mental or physical health. Lack of psycho-physical health well-being reduces job satisfaction and thus job commitment. Aim…
Relationships between job satisfaction, occupational burnout and rationing of care among intensive care unit nurses
Introduction: Rationing of nursing care is referred to as overlooking aspects of required patient care. Its result is incomplete or delayed services provided to the patient. Anesthesia nurses employed in an intensive care unit are exposed to a significant workload. Particularly heavy is the psychological burden leading in many cases to the onset of burnout syndrome and a decrease in job satisfaction. The aim of this paper: Was to determine the re…
Areas of professional life and job satisfaction of nurses
Introduction: Job satisfaction among nurses is closely related to work environment as well as organizational and professional commitment. Satisfaction is a concept derived from Latin, where "satis" means "enough," as much as is needed to fully satisfy expectations, needs, aspirations, in such a way that there is no room for complaint. Job satisfaction, on the other hand, is formulated as a positive attitude of employees toward the duties of the j…
Nurses’ strategies for coping with stress in the face of the influx of war refugees from Ukraine to Poland
The greater workload and more frequent contacts between Polish nurses and Ukrainian war refugees were a factor increasing work fatigue, but, paradoxically, at the same time reducing the level of stress in a situation giving the feeling of a duty well fulfilled. Empowering nurses through greater autonomy and fostering supportive work environments, especially in crisis situations like the care of war refugees has a positive impact on coping with st…
Subjective assessment of occupational stress and mental health of nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic period
The interplay of diverse factors influencing the well-being of nurses is intricately complex. It is advisable to prudently execute interventions and strategies to address the pandemic, aiming to alleviate its potential adverse effects on the mental health of nurses
Factors Determining the Mood and Emotions of Nurses Working in Pediatric Wards—A Pilot Study
There was a statistically significant relationship between certain demographic factors, self-assessment of health conditions with the specificity of working in pediatric wards, and the experience of mood and different emotions by nurses working with pediatric inpatients
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on physical activity, life satisfaction, anxiety, stress perception and coping strategies in student-athletes: A comparison between Belarus and Poland–countries wit…
Background More than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives of people around the world and had a profound impact on the field of sports. This has resulted in decreased physical activity (PA) and changes in mental health. The goal was to assess self-reported physical activity, life satisfaction, perceived stress, choice of coping strategies and their correlations among student athletes from two neighboring countries facing different …
Strategies for Coping With Stress Used by Nurses in Poland and Belarus During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Polish and Belorussian nurses used similar strategies to cope with stress in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The social and demographic differences between Polish and Belorussian nurses differentiated the choice of coping strategies among the respondents to a greater extent than the completely different approach of the media and authorities to the COVID-19 pandemic in the two countries. The threat of the COVID-19 pandemic does not affect the c…
Nurses Coping with Stressful Situations—A Cross-Sectional Study
Nursing belongs to the group of professions particularly exposed to stress. Since the ability to cope with stress is an important aspect of mental health, the aim of this study was to identify the types of nurses' behaviours in terms of different coping styles used when dealing with work-related and psychosocial stress. The study was conducted among 1223 Polish nurses by means of a diagnostic survey, using the Coping in Stressful Situations Quest…
Objective and Subjective Stress Parameters in Response to High and Low-Fidelity Simulation Activities
Nursing graduates are required to have both excellent theoretical and practical skills that should be used during stressful emergency interventions. Since the received knowledge should be practiced to gain skills and trained to achieve competences, simulation exercises can be beneficial to even reduce the stress that each individual may face during emergency management of patients. A total of 146 first-year nursing students participated in the st…
Relationships Between Sleep Problems and Stress Coping Strategies Adopted by Nurses Including Socio-Occupational Factors
Introduction: The health of nurses has a direct impact on the quality of care and health outcomes for patients. The length and quality of sleep as well as the intensity of perceived stress have an impact on the health of nurses. An appropriate stress coping strategy can reduce the impact of stress and mitigate its negative consequences. Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate relationships between excessive sleepiness and insomnia in in…
Mental Health of the Participants of the Third Age University Program: A Cross-Sectional Study
In conclusion, the study group was characterized primarily by the mild depressive and anxiety symptoms. The mental health of the Polish participants of the Third Age University program was significantly modulated by their socio-occupational and marital status, and financial condition. The study showed that persons with likely problem alcohol drinking differed from other respondents in terms of the occurrence of possible bipolar disorder, depressi…
The Effect of Subjective Perception of Work in Relation to Occupational and Demographic Factors on the Mental Health of Polish Nurses
Introduction: Nursing is considered one of the most stressful professions in the world. The high emotional burden associated with excessive workload in qualitative and quantitative terms, exposure to existing and emerging infectious diseases, daily confrontation with the suffering of individuals and their families and low social support leads to the development of numerous stress reactions among nurses, resulting in the development of anxiety, in…
Trust in Nurse Scale Developed on the Basis of the Standardized Trust in Physician Scale by Anderson and Dedrick
INTRODUCTION: Nursing care is one of the most important areas of health services, taking place in direct contact with the patient, constituting a subsystem deciding about the general level of services. AIM: The aim of the study was to construct the Trust in Nurse Scale on the basis of the standardized Trust in Physician Scale by Anderson and Dedrick. METHODS: The study included a group of 1,200 people selected at random, 600 each from surgical an…
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Trust in Nurse Scale Developed on the Basis of the Standardized Trust in Physician Scale by Anderson and Dedrick
INTRODUCTION: Nursing care is one of the most important areas of health services, taking place in direct contact with the patient, constituting a subsystem deciding about the general level of services. AIM: The aim of the study was to construct the Trust in Nurse Scale on the basis of the standardized Trust in Physician Scale by Anderson and Dedrick. METHODS: The study included a group of 1,200 people selected at random, 600 each from surgical an…
Mental Health of the Participants of the Third Age University Program: A Cross-Sectional Study
In conclusion, the study group was characterized primarily by the mild depressive and anxiety symptoms. The mental health of the Polish participants of the Third Age University program was significantly modulated by their socio-occupational and marital status, and financial condition. The study showed that persons with likely problem alcohol drinking differed from other respondents in terms of the occurrence of possible bipolar disorder, depressi…
The Effect of Subjective Perception of Work in Relation to Occupational and Demographic Factors on the Mental Health of Polish Nurses
Introduction: Nursing is considered one of the most stressful professions in the world. The high emotional burden associated with excessive workload in qualitative and quantitative terms, exposure to existing and emerging infectious diseases, daily confrontation with the suffering of individuals and their families and low social support leads to the development of numerous stress reactions among nurses, resulting in the development of anxiety, in…
Relationships Between Sleep Problems and Stress Coping Strategies Adopted by Nurses Including Socio-Occupational Factors
Introduction: The health of nurses has a direct impact on the quality of care and health outcomes for patients. The length and quality of sleep as well as the intensity of perceived stress have an impact on the health of nurses. An appropriate stress coping strategy can reduce the impact of stress and mitigate its negative consequences. Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate relationships between excessive sleepiness and insomnia in in…
The impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on physical activity, life satisfaction, anxiety, stress perception and coping strategies in student-athletes: A comparison between Belarus and Poland–countries wit…
Background More than two years of the COVID-19 pandemic has changed lives of people around the world and had a profound impact on the field of sports. This has resulted in decreased physical activity (PA) and changes in mental health. The goal was to assess self-reported physical activity, life satisfaction, perceived stress, choice of coping strategies and their correlations among student athletes from two neighboring countries facing different …
Strategies for Coping With Stress Used by Nurses in Poland and Belarus During the Covid-19 Pandemic
Polish and Belorussian nurses used similar strategies to cope with stress in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. The social and demographic differences between Polish and Belorussian nurses differentiated the choice of coping strategies among the respondents to a greater extent than the completely different approach of the media and authorities to the COVID-19 pandemic in the two countries. The threat of the COVID-19 pandemic does not affect the c…
Nurses Coping with Stressful Situations—A Cross-Sectional Study
Nursing belongs to the group of professions particularly exposed to stress. Since the ability to cope with stress is an important aspect of mental health, the aim of this study was to identify the types of nurses' behaviours in terms of different coping styles used when dealing with work-related and psychosocial stress. The study was conducted among 1223 Polish nurses by means of a diagnostic survey, using the Coping in Stressful Situations Quest…
Objective and Subjective Stress Parameters in Response to High and Low-Fidelity Simulation Activities
Nursing graduates are required to have both excellent theoretical and practical skills that should be used during stressful emergency interventions. Since the received knowledge should be practiced to gain skills and trained to achieve competences, simulation exercises can be beneficial to even reduce the stress that each individual may face during emergency management of patients. A total of 146 first-year nursing students participated in the st…
Subjective assessment of occupational stress and mental health of nurses during the Covid-19 pandemic period
The interplay of diverse factors influencing the well-being of nurses is intricately complex. It is advisable to prudently execute interventions and strategies to address the pandemic, aiming to alleviate its potential adverse effects on the mental health of nurses
Factors Determining the Mood and Emotions of Nurses Working in Pediatric Wards—A Pilot Study
There was a statistically significant relationship between certain demographic factors, self-assessment of health conditions with the specificity of working in pediatric wards, and the experience of mood and different emotions by nurses working with pediatric inpatients
Correlations between well-being of nurses and psychosocial working conditions – a descriptive cross-sectional study
Introduction Work in health care is classified as a difficult profession and nurses are considered among the professional group that is exposed to the permanent impact of occupational stress. Psychosocial working conditions and related hazards are defined as those aspects that have the potential to cause harm to an employee’s mental or physical health. Lack of psycho-physical health well-being reduces job satisfaction and thus job commitment. Aim…
Relationships between job satisfaction, occupational burnout and rationing of care among intensive care unit nurses
Introduction: Rationing of nursing care is referred to as overlooking aspects of required patient care. Its result is incomplete or delayed services provided to the patient. Anesthesia nurses employed in an intensive care unit are exposed to a significant workload. Particularly heavy is the psychological burden leading in many cases to the onset of burnout syndrome and a decrease in job satisfaction. The aim of this paper: Was to determine the re…
Areas of professional life and job satisfaction of nurses
Introduction: Job satisfaction among nurses is closely related to work environment as well as organizational and professional commitment. Satisfaction is a concept derived from Latin, where "satis" means "enough," as much as is needed to fully satisfy expectations, needs, aspirations, in such a way that there is no room for complaint. Job satisfaction, on the other hand, is formulated as a positive attitude of employees toward the duties of the j…
Nurses’ strategies for coping with stress in the face of the influx of war refugees from Ukraine to Poland
The greater workload and more frequent contacts between Polish nurses and Ukrainian war refugees were a factor increasing work fatigue, but, paradoxically, at the same time reducing the level of stress in a situation giving the feeling of a duty well fulfilled. Empowering nurses through greater autonomy and fostering supportive work environments, especially in crisis situations like the care of war refugees has a positive impact on coping with st…
Acceptance of illness and quality of life of patients under long-term home nursing care
Introduction Long-term home nursing care is care for patients who do not qualify for inpatient treatment, and for various reasons are unable or unwilling to receive care in long-term facilities. Patients receiving such care are of various ages, with varying degrees of disabilities that limit their independent functioning. Their condition is caused by chronic diseases, traffic accidents or genetic diseases. In many cases, in a short period of time…
Polish validation of soft skills questionnaire for nurses
Introduction The professional competence of nurses is a pivotal factor in ensuring patient safety and significantly influences the quality of care delivered. In line with the guidelines of the International Council of Nurses and the World Health Organization, educational programs for nursing professionals must emphasize the development of both psychosocial and psychomotor competencies to maintain high training standards. Additionally, effective q…
Functioning of chronically ill patients receiving long-term care in Poland
Introduction Chronic diseases and disabilities require the implementation of multidimensional supportive measures – medical, social, and organizational. In Poland, home care plays a key role, enabling individuals with chronic illnesses to remain in their natural environment, which improves quality of life, independence, and social interaction. Aim The aim of the study is to characterize the functioning of individuals with chronic diseases in the …
Psychosocial and occupational correlates of burnout among nurses from selected hospitals in three countries in Central Europe: A cross-sectional study
Introduction: Occupational burnout among nurses constitutes an important public health issue due to its impact on workforce sustainability and quality of care. Although stress is considered a key correlate of burnout, evidence regarding associations between psychosocial, demographic, and occupational factors and burnout in Central European settings remains limited. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between March 2024 and March 2025 a…
Excessive workload as a risk factor for patient and medical staff safety: A multicenter cross-sectional study in Central Europe
Background: Excessive workload among nurses constitutes a significant risk factor for adverse events, including medical errors, patient falls, and reduced quality of care. A growing body of evidence indicates that organizational factors play a key role in shaping the level of workload. Methods: = 774). The study used an original questionnaire and the Subjective Workload Assessment Questionnaire (KONOP), which includes four dimensions: loss of con…
Functional status, physical activity, pain, and multimorbidity among hospitalized adults aged 65 years and older: A cross-sectional study
Introduction The assessment of functional performance in older adults is a key element of geriatric care and forms the basis for planning therapeutic, rehabilitative, and social interventions. Population ageing is associated with an increased prevalence of chronic diseases, reduced independence, and a higher risk of depression, all of which affect the ability of older people to function in everyday life. The aim of the study was to evaluate funct…
Co-occurrence of depressive symptoms, risk of malnutrition, and functional limitations in chronically ill patients receiving long-term home care
In the present study, the mean Barthel Index score (~19.4 points) indicated significant limitations in performing basic activities of daily living. Among the respondents, 67.6% showed moderate to severe depressive symptoms, while 85.5% were classified as being at risk of malnutrition. Significant negative correlations were found between the BDI score and all components of the MNA (rho = -0.301 to -0.381; p < 0.001), indicating that poorer nutriti…
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