1. Experiences and perceptions of patients participating in prehabilitation and early rehabilitation for hip and knee arthroplasty : a systematic review and narrative synthesis of qualitative evidenceManca Zupančič Opara, Žiga Kozinc, Stefan Loefler, Karl Miedler, Nejc Šarabon, 2026, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: Objective: To synthesize qualitative evidence on patients’ experiences and perceptions of prehabilitation and early rehabilitation in the context of hip and knee arthroplasty. Methods: A systematic review was conducted across PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, with the databases searched from inception to March 2026. Eligible studies included individuals referred for or undergoing total hip or knee arthroplasty and reporting qualitative data on experiences with prehabilitation or early rehabilitation. Titles, abstracts, and full texts were screened by one reviewer and independently checked by a second reviewer, while data extraction was performed independently by two reviewers. Methodological quality was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme qualitative checklist. Findings were synthesized using a primarily descriptive narrative approach with thematic organization into facilitators and barriers; a formal qualitative meta-synthesis was not conducted. The review protocol was not registered. Results: Twelve studies were included: 11 focused on prehabilitation and two on early postoperative rehabilitation. The included studies involved patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty, total knee arthroplasty, or both procedures. Patient experiences were grouped into five thematic domains: symptoms and physical condition, understanding and information, behavior, psychological well-being, and intervention delivery. Reported facilitators included improved symptoms and physical function, greater understanding and preparedness for surgery, better pain coping, improved psychological well-being, and positive experiences with different delivery formats. Reported barriers included increased pain, information overload, language barriers, limited individualization, restricted interaction, and varying delivery preferences. The evidence base was heterogeneous in terms of intervention content, delivery mode, patient populations, and depth of qualitative reporting. Conclusion: Prehabilitation and early rehabilitation were generally perceived positively, but several barriers were identified. The findings highlight the importance of symptom monitoring, individualized exercise prescription, clear tailored education, and flexible delivery formats. However, the findings should be interpreted cautiously because the synthesis was primarily descriptive, the included studies were heterogeneous, and the evidence was substantially stronger for prehabilitation than for early rehabilitation.
Ključne besede: prehabilitation, early rehabilitation, hip arthroplasty, knee arthroplasty, patient experience, qualitative research
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2. Physical fitness and self-perceived health among home care workers : a cross-sectional studyMarina Dobnik, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Home care workers are frequently exposed to physical demands that may affect their physical fitness and overall health. However, this occupational group remains insufficiently researched. The aim of this study was to examine the physical fitness of home care workers and its associations with body mass index, self-perceived health, and self-perceived physical fitness. Eighty-eight employees (86.4% women) were included in this cross-sectional study. Participants completed four motor performance assessments (upper-and lower-limb flexibility, isometric handgrip strength, and standing vertical jump) and three anthropometric measurements (body height, body mass, and waist circumference), as well as a questionnaire on self-perceived health, self-perceived physical fitness, and frequency of physical activity. Waist-to-height ratio indicated moderate-to-high health risk in 56.9% of participants, while body mass index indicated overweight or obesity in 70% of participants. Body mass index was weakly negatively correlated with handgrip strength (ρₛ = –0.316; p = 0.025). Most participants rated their health and physical fitness as average; 21.6% reported never engaging in moderate-intensity and 53.8% never engaging in vigorous-intensity physical activity. The results indicate reduced lower-limb flexibility and lower-limb explosive power, while isometric handgrip strength was relatively well preserved. These findings highlight the need for targeted exercise programs and body weight management strategies that address occupational demands and include exercises to improve muscle strength, flexibility, and balance, with the aim of maintaining functional capacity and reducing the risk of musculoskeletal disorders.
Ključne besede: physical activity, motor abilities, indices of nutritional status, home care workers
Objavljeno v RUP: 27.08.2026; Ogledov: 177; Prenosov: 16
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3. Reflective practice as part of the professional development of nursing students : a cross-sectional studySabina Ličen, Iris Ruzzier, Mitja Zdovc, Marko Milačak, Mirko Prosen, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Aim: The aim of the study was to quantitatively assess reflective capacity among nursing students and to examine the expression of its dimensions in the clinical learning environment. Material and Methods: A cross-sectional quantitative study design was used. A purposive sample of 177 nursing students enrolled in the Nursing programme in Slovenia participated in the study. Data were collected between October and December 2025 using the Reflective Practice Questionnaire. The study used the 16-item reflective capacity subscale, which includes four dimensions: reflection-in-action, reflection-on-action, reflection with others, and self-appraisal. Data were collected through an anonymous online survey (1KA). Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 29. Descriptive statistics were calculated, and internal consistency was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha. Due to non-normal data distribution, non-parametric tests were applied, including the Wilcoxon signed-rank test, Friedman test, Mann–Whitney U test, Kruskal–Wallis test, and Spearman’s correlation coefficient. Results: The results showed a relatively high level of reflective capacity among nursing students (Mdn = 4.56). Based on median values, the highest scores were observed in reflection with others and self-appraisal, while the lowest were found for reflection-in-action. Differences between reflective capacity dimensions were not statistically significant (χ²(3) = 2.399, p = 0.494). No significant differences were observed between full-time and part-time students or across years of study (p > 0.05). Age was not significantly associated with reflective capacity, except for a weak negative correlation with reflection with others (ρ = −0.193, p = 0.011). Students who perceived reflection as important for their professional development and those interested in additional practical training demonstrated significantly higher levels of reflective capacity (p < 0.05). Conclusion: The findings indicate that nursing students demonstrate a relatively high level of reflective capacity, particularly in collaborative reflective processes. Reflective practice appears to be an important component of clinical learning and professional development in nursing education. Implication for nursing practice: Structured reflective activities, mentoring conversations, and guided reflection in clinical environments may strengthen students’ clinical judgement, professional responsibility, and quality of patient care.
Ključne besede: clinical education, nursing education, nursing students, reflective capacity, reflective practice
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4. Understanding the impact of technostress on nurses' well-being and professional functioning : a scoping reviewMelita Peršolja, Anton Grmšek Svetlin, 2026, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: Background: Rapid digitalization has transformed nursing practice, introducing new technological demands that generate technostress. Although technostress has been widely studied in organizational contexts, its specific impact on nurses' psychological well-being and professional functioning remains underexplored. Aim: This scoping review aimed to examine the evidence regarding the effects of technostress on nurses' well-being and professional outcomes. Materials and Methods: A scoping review was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Electronic databases (CINAHL, MEDLINE, PubMed, JSTOR, Scopus, and IEEE) were searched for studies published between January 2016 and February 2026. After the removal of duplicates and screening for eligibility and relevance according to the PCC framework, 11 studies were included. Results and Conclusion: The included studies were published between 2024 and 2025. The findings were synthesized into four main themes: (1) technostress and psychological well-being; (2) technostress and professional functioning; (3) Mediating mechanisms linking nurses and technostress; and (4) organizational and individual factors influencing the effects of technostress. Technostress was consistently associated with burnout, emotional exhaustion, and reduced well-being. It also negatively affected work performance, job satisfaction, and work engagement. Emotional intelligence, enhanced digital competencies, employer support, and effective system implementation were identified as factors that mitigate these effects.
Ključne besede: digital technology, work stress, nursing, informatics
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5. At the intersection of care and command : a thematic analysis of military nurses’ experiences in a compact national defense structureMirko Prosen, Zlatko Kvržić, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Background: Military nursing operates at the intersection of healthcare and defense, requiring nurses to balance professional ethics with military discipline, operational readiness, and organizational hierarchy. Purpose: To explore how military nurses in a small defense system construct and sustain professional identities and how organizational structures and military culture shape their autonomy, competence, wellbeing, and family life. Methods: A qualitative design using reflexive thematic analysis was employed. Nineteen individual semistructured interviews were conducted with military nurses serving in the armed forces. Discussion: Seven interrelated themes demonstrated that professional identity in military nursing is dynamic, adaptive, and morally grounded, and is continuously negotiated at the intersection of care and command. Organizational hierarchy, autonomy, professional development, emotional resilience, family responsibilities, and institutional recognition shaped participants’ professional experiences. Conclusion: Empathetic leadership, realistic training, and policies that support work-life balance and equitable recognition are vital for well-being and operational readiness. Stronger organizational support and clearer leadership communication may enhance retention, resilience, and the quality of military healthcare
Ključne besede: military nursing, professional identity, emotional resilience, organizational culture
Objavljeno v RUP: 23.08.2026; Ogledov: 249; Prenosov: 9
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6. Sprint and jump performance responses to curvilinear sprint training with and without a weighted vest in youth female soccer playersMatic Sašek, Darjan Smajla, Katarina Gadnik, Darjan Spudić, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Objectives: Evidence on the effects of curvilinear sprint (CS) training in female soccer players is limited. This study examined the effects of adding a weighted vest during CS training on sprint and vertical jump performance in youth female soccer players. Methods: Sixteen players were randomly assigned to a CS training group (CON; n = 8) or a weighted vest CS training group using 10% body mass (WV; n = 8) for six weeks (one session per week). Pre- and post-intervention testing included a 30-m linear sprint (LS), CS performed to the left and right sides, squat jump (SJ), and countermovement jump (CMJ). Peak sprinting speed (Speak) measured via Global Navigation Satellite System during LS, weaker-side, and stronger-side CS, as well as jump height, were analysed as primary outcomes. Curvilinear sprint asymmetry (CSASY) was calculated as a secondary outcome. Results: Paired-samples t-tests showed significant improvements in weaker-side CS for CON (+3.5%) and WV (+5.3%), accompanied by significant reductions in CSASY. Significant decreases in SJ and CMJ height were observed only in the CON group (−7.6 and −7.7%, respectively). The ANCOVA revealed greater post-intervention Speak in stronger-side and weaker-side CS for the WV group. Conclusion: Curvilinear sprint training improved weaker-side CS performance in youth female soccer players, whereas training with a weighted vest additionally mitigated declines in jumping performance. Curvilinear sprint training with or without a weighted vest may enhance direction-specific sprint speed in youth female soccer players.
Ključne besede: association football, external load, high-speed running, vertical jump
Objavljeno v RUP: 23.08.2026; Ogledov: 220; Prenosov: 12
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8. The relationship between compassion and burnout among employees in social care institutionsNađa Antonić, Mirko Prosen, Erza Berisha Zyba, Sabina Ličen, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: The aim of the study was to examine the relationship between compassion and burnout among employees in social care institutions. A quantitative non-experimental research design was employed. Data were collected between October and December 2025 in five nursing homes for older adults in the North Primorska region. 158 nursing employees were recruited using the snowball sampling method. The results showed that employees had a moderate level of burnout and high levels of compassion. Spearman’s correlation analysis indicated that higher overall compassion was significantly associated with lower emotional exhaustion (ρ = −0.271, p-value 0.001) and depersonalisation (ρ = −0.318, p-value 0.001), and with higher personal accomplishment (ρ = 0.644, p-value 0.001). However, multiple regression analysis showed that compassion was not a significant predictor of emotional exhaustion or depersonalisation, while it significantly predicted personal accomplishment. Work experience and gender emerged as significant predictors of emotional exhaustion and depersonalisation. The study’s findings indicate that compassion supports employee well-being, particularly by enhancing personal accomplishment; however, burnout is also influenced by demographic and organisational factors. Therefore, preventing burnout requires both strengthening individual compassion and improving organisational conditions such as staffing, workload, and support.
Ključne besede: compassion, nurses, professional burnout, social care institutions
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9. Epidemiology of musculoskeletal injuries in female wrestlingMarina Dobnik, Rok Vatovec, Jakob Anderlič, Marko Joksimović, Matej Ipavec, Matej Plevnik, 2026, pregledni znanstveni članek Opis: Background: Wrestling is among the world’s oldest combat sports and is associated with a substantial burden of musculoskeletal injury. However, epidemiological syntheses in wrestling have historically been dominated by male cohorts, and the injury profile in women’s wrestling remains less clearly defined. Therefore, the aim of this review was to synthesize the available evidence on the incidence, anatomical distribution, severity, and type of musculoskeletal injuries in female wrestlers. Material and methods: PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science and SPORTDiscus with full text databases were screened for relevant articles. Ten studies were included in the qualitative synthesis of our review. Results: Ten studies were included. Reported injury incidence ranged from 4.29 injuries per 1000 training hours to 16.8 injuries per 1000 athlete-exposures, depending on the exposure denominator used. Across studies, upper-extremity and lower-extremity injuries represented the largest proportion of reported injuries, followed by trunk and head/neck/face injuries. Within extremity injuries, shoulder and upper arm injuries represented the largest share. Notably, while upper-extremity injuries predominated in youth cohorts, lower-extremity injuries accounted for the greatest proportion of injuries in elite athletes. Most injuries were classified as mild, and joint and muscle injuries were among the most frequently reported injury categories. Conclusions: This review provides an updated synthesis of musculoskeletal injury epidemiology in female wrestling, highlighting age- and level-specific injury patterns relevant for prevention planning. Nevertheless, interpretation must remain cautious due to substantial between-study heterogeneity in injury definitions, exposure denominators, injury categorization, and clinical ascertainment. Standardized surveillance methods and reporting practices are needed to enable robust comparisons and evidence-based prevention strategies.
Ključne besede: epidemiology, female, injury, prevention, wrestling
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10. Perceptions of artificial intelligence among nursing students : an exploratory study comparing full-time and part-time studentsDenis Černeka, Boštjan Žvanut, 2026, izvirni znanstveni članek Opis: Aim. The study aimed to explore Slovenian nursing students’ perceptions of Artifi cial Intelligence (AI) and to compare diff erences between full-time and part-time students.Material and methods. A cross-sectional online survey was conducted between 4 October and 12 December 2024 among 95 fi rst-year nursing students at the University of Primorska, Slovenia. Perceptions were measured using a refi ned and validated Slovenian version of the Shinners Artifi cial Intelligence Perception (SHAIP) questionnaire.Results. The overall mean SHAIP score indicated a neutral perception of AI (M = 3.23 out of 5, SD = 0.69). No signifi cant diff erences in the overall mean score were found between full-time and part-time students (p = 0.095), or between genders (p = 0.258). However, full-time students scored signifi cantly higher on the Perception of Professional Impact factor (p = 0.031). Conclusions. Nursing students in Slovenia generally hold a neutral perception of Artifi cial Inteligence. Diff erences between full-time and part-time students suggest that the latter may be less aware of the professional impact of AI, which highlights the need for targeted training. The refi ned Slovenian version of the SHAIP instrument demonstrated adequate validity and reliability.
Ključne besede: education, perception, nursing students, artificial intelligence, SHAIP
Objavljeno v RUP: 12.08.2026; Ogledov: 198; Prenosov: 6
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