Nursing perspectives, 2026 (vol. 9), issue 1

Editorial

EDITORIAL

Yvetta Vrublová

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2026, 9(1):9

Theoretical, general focus and ethical or philosophical studies, review articles

NURSES’ KNOWLEDGE AND ATTITUDES TOWARD CANCER PAIN MANAGEMENT: A LITERATURE REVIEW

Iryna Matějková, Kateřina Ivanová

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2026, 9(1):13-23 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2026.004

Background: Pain is one of the most common and clinically significant symptoms in patients with cancer and has a substantial impact on their quality of life. Nurses play a key role in pain assessment, monitoring treatment effectiveness, and educating patients. However, insufficient knowledge and inappropriate attitudes among healthcare professionals may lead to underestimation of pain and inadequate cancer pain management. Aim: The aim of this literature review is to synthesize evidence from international studies on nurses’ knowledge and attitudes toward cancer pain management, as assessed using the Knowledge and Attitudes Survey Regarding Pain...

QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE WITH A FOCUS ON MOTOR AND NON-MOTOR SYMPTOMS: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Lucie Křáková, David Školoudík

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2026, 9(1):25-37 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2026.005

Background: Parkinson’s disease is a chronic, progressive, neurodegenerative disorder that leads to the loss of neurons in the substantia nigra. This loss significantly impacts the patient’s daily life. Traditionally, the disease has been associated primarily with motor symptoms, but non-motor symptoms also have a significant impact on patients. Quality of life is affected not only by the severity of motor impairments – which include, for example, tremor, rigidity, and bradykinesia – but also by non-motor symptoms, which have recently received increased attention. Aim: Based on the identified studies, create an overview of the...

Empirical research and original research articles

SCALP COOLING EFFICACY IN PREVENTING CHEMOTHERAPY-INDUCED ALOPECIA IN BREAST CANCER PATIENTS: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Eliška Kolajová, Aneta Hujová

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2026, 9(1):41-50 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2026.006

Background: Hair loss associated with cytotoxic treatment is a common adverse effect that significantly impacts patients’ quality of life. One preventive option is scalp cooling, which may help reduce the risk of chemotherapy-induced alopecia. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of scalp cooling therapy in breast cancer patients undergoing cytotoxic treatment. Methodology: This prospective observational study included a total of 29 patients. Anthracycline-based therapy was administered in 75,9% of cases. The degree of alopecia was assessed using the Dean scale, with alopecia ≤ 50% considered a successful outcome....

Clinical practice issues

NURSING CARE IN FOURNIER’S GANGRENE: A CASE STUDY

Adéla Lošonská

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2026, 9(1):53-63 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2026.007

Background: Fournier’s gangrene is a rare but life-threatening necrotising soft tissue infection of the external genitalia, perineum and perianal region. Treatment requires urgent surgery, antibiotic therapy and comprehensive nursing care. Aim: To describe nursing care in a patient with Fournier’s gangrene and evaluate wound healing during hospitalisation. Methods: A retrospective qualitative single-case study was conducted in a surgical ward. The assessment was based on Gordon’s functional health patterns and the CARE case report structure. Wound size, tissue characteristics, C-reactive protein, pain, nutrition and glycaemia were...

Interdisciplinary issues – psychology in nursing, technology in nursing etc.

PALLIATIVE AND HOSPICE CARE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF A SOCIAL WORKER

Marcela Dolejšová, Sylvie Chvatíková, Nina Peloušková

Ošetřovatelské perspektivy 2026, 9(1):67-80 | DOI: 10.25142/osp.2026.003

Introduction: Palliative and hospice care provides comprehensive support to people with incurable diseases, focusing on alleviating physical and psychological pain, preserving dignity and quality of life. A social worker in palliative care provides social counselling and assistance to the dying, seeks the most appropriate support for caregivers, maps the needs of the patient and his overall social background. In cooperation with the palliative team, he compiles the following care procedure that fully takes into account the wishes and needs of the patient. Planning future care can be defined as a specific activity of social workers in palliative care....