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Challenges Psoriasis and Its Impact on Quality of Life: Challenges in Treatment and Management (2025)
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Ponikowska, M., Vellone, E., Czapla, M., & Uchmanowicz, I. (2025). Challenges Psoriasis and Its Impact on Quality of Life: Challenges in Treatment and Management. Psoriasis: Targets and Therapy, 15, 175-183. https://doi.org/10.2147/ptt.s519420

Psoriasis, a chronic inflammatory disease affecting approximately 3% of the global population, presents complex challenges that extend beyond its physical manifestations. This comprehensive review examines the multidimensional impact of psoriasis on... Read More about Challenges Psoriasis and Its Impact on Quality of Life: Challenges in Treatment and Management.

A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree development (2025)
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Uchmanowicz, I., Lisiak, M., Ponikowski, P., Jankowska, E. A., Mysiak, A., & Wleklik, M. (online). A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree development. ESC Heart Failure, https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.15333

Aims: Heart failure (HF) with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) poses significant diagnostic challenges due to its complex aetiology and overlapping symptoms with other HF types. The heterogeneity of HFpEF, compounded by frequent comorbidities, com... Read More about A two‐phase approach to identifying HFpEF in heart failure patients: Risk score evaluation and decision tree development.

Factors influencing burnout, stress levels, and coping strategies among nursing staff in intensive care units (2025)
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Wudarczyk, B., Krupa-Nurcek, S., Czapla, M., & Uchmanowicz, I. (2025). Factors influencing burnout, stress levels, and coping strategies among nursing staff in intensive care units. Frontiers in Public Health, 13, Article 1530353. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1530353

Introduction: Professional burnout among nurses, particularly in intensive care units, is a significant issue affecting both healthcare professionals and patient care quality. It contributes to increased medical errors and diminished care standards.... Read More about Factors influencing burnout, stress levels, and coping strategies among nursing staff in intensive care units.

Sex differences in the association between nutritional status and in‐hospital mortality in HFpEF patients (2025)
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Czapla, M., Kwaśny, A., Uchmanowicz, I., Pietrzykowski, Ł., Lee, C. S., Kosowski, W., Surma, S., Grajeta, H., & Lewandowski, Ł. (online). Sex differences in the association between nutritional status and in‐hospital mortality in HFpEF patients. ESC Heart Failure, https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.15332

Aims: The study aimed to assess whether the effect of nutritional risk score (NRS‐2002) on the odds of in‐hospital mortality would be modulated by sex and body mass index (BMI) in patients with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF).... Read More about Sex differences in the association between nutritional status and in‐hospital mortality in HFpEF patients.

Association of education level and depression with cognitive decline: findings from the examining cognitive health outcomes in heart failure study (2025)
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Wleklik, M., Lee, C. S., Jędrzejczyk, M., Aldossary, H., & Uchmanowicz, I. (2025). Association of education level and depression with cognitive decline: findings from the examining cognitive health outcomes in heart failure study. Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine, 12, Article 1566400. https://doi.org/10.3389/fcvm.2025.1566400

Introduction: Cognitive decline in older adults with heart failure (HF) may be influenced by educational level and depressive symptoms. This study assesses the impact of these factors on cognitive function in this patient population to mitigate cogni... Read More about Association of education level and depression with cognitive decline: findings from the examining cognitive health outcomes in heart failure study.

Family members’ experiences with intensive care unit diaries (2025)
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Bosco, V., Mercuri, C., Nocerino, R., Czapla, M., Uchmanowicz, I., Mazzotta, R., Giordano, V., & Simeone, S. (2025). Family members’ experiences with intensive care unit diaries. BMC Anesthesiology, 25(1), Article 210. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12871-025-03083-1

Background: The admission of a family member to intensive care represents an emotionally complex experience, often characterised by anxiety, stress and uncertainty. ICU diaries, compiled by nurses and family members, have been proposed as a useful to... Read More about Family members’ experiences with intensive care unit diaries.

Obesity: A call to action (2025)
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Dissen, A., Uchmanowicz, I., & Czapla, M. (2025). Obesity: A call to action. Advances in Clinical and Experimental Medicine, 34(4), 473–477. https://doi.org/10.17219/acem/203269

Obesity has emerged as one of the most pressing public health challenges of the 21st century, impacting millions worldwide and contributing to serious health complications such as type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, as well as a diminished q... Read More about Obesity: A call to action.

Factors influencing the self-rationing of nursing care in palliative care settings (2025)
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Włostowska, K., Uchmanowicz, I., Jędrzejczyk, M., Czapla, M., & Guzak, B. (2025). Factors influencing the self-rationing of nursing care in palliative care settings. BMC Nursing, 24(1), Article 345. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12912-025-03029-5

Background: The rationing of nursing care is a significant concern in palliative care settings, where resource limitations can prevent nurses from providing comprehensive patient care. This study aims to examine the factors influencing the rationing... Read More about Factors influencing the self-rationing of nursing care in palliative care settings.

Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Among Master’s Degree Nursing Students (2025)
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Abram, B., Radzimska, O., Janiszewska, J., Świniarska, A., Papierkowska, R., Czapla, M., & Uchmanowicz, I. (2025). Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Among Master’s Degree Nursing Students. Nursing Reports, 15(4), Article 117. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15040117

Background: Evidence-Based Nursing Practice (EBNP) plays a crucial role in ensuring high-quality patient care. This study evaluates master’s degree nursing students’ knowledge, attitudes, and skills related to EBNP, identifying strengths and key gaps... Read More about Evaluation of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Skills in Evidence-Based Nursing Practice Among Master’s Degree Nursing Students.

Prolonged Hospital Stay in Hypertensive Patients: Retrospective Analysis of Risk Factors and Interactions (2025)
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Surma, S., Czapla, M., Uchmanowicz, I., Juárez-Vela, R., Pietrzykowski, Ł., Uchmanowicz, B., Leśkiewicz, M., Griesmann, K., Burzyński, M., Smereka, J., & Lewandowski, Ł. (2025). Prolonged Hospital Stay in Hypertensive Patients: Retrospective Analysis of Risk Factors and Interactions. Nursing Reports, 15(3), Article 110. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15030110

Background/Objectives: Arterial hypertension (HT) is a leading modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, often contributing to prolonged lengths of hospital stay (LOHS), which place significant strain on healthcare systems. This study aimed... Read More about Prolonged Hospital Stay in Hypertensive Patients: Retrospective Analysis of Risk Factors and Interactions.

State of the Art in Measuring Frailty in Patients With Heart Failure: from Diagnosis to Advanced Heart Failure (2025)
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Uchmanowicz, I., Lisiak, M., Lomper, K., Czapla, M., Kurpas, D., Jedrzejczyk, M., & Wleklik, M. (2025). State of the Art in Measuring Frailty in Patients With Heart Failure: from Diagnosis to Advanced Heart Failure. Current Heart Failure Reports, 22(1), Article 11. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11897-025-00699-9

Purpose of Review: This review aims to present the current state of the art in measuring frailty in patients with heart failure (HF), covering the entire spectrum from diagnosis to advanced stages of the disease. Frailty is a critical factor that sig... Read More about State of the Art in Measuring Frailty in Patients With Heart Failure: from Diagnosis to Advanced Heart Failure.

Frailty and Heart Failure: Clinical Insights, Patient Outcomes and Future Directions (2025)
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Mirkowski, K., Vellone, E., Żółkowska, B., Jędrzejczyk, M., Czapla, M., Uchmanowicz, I., & Uchmanowicz, B. (2025). Frailty and Heart Failure: Clinical Insights, Patient Outcomes and Future Directions. Cardiac Failure Review, 11, Article e05. https://doi.org/10.15420/cfr.2024.34

Frailty is common among heart failure (HF) patients and linked to increased risk of adverse outcomes. Contributing factors include inflammation, sarcopenia and neurohormonal issues which diminish physiological reserves and accelerate the decline of h... Read More about Frailty and Heart Failure: Clinical Insights, Patient Outcomes and Future Directions.

Optimizing cardiac rehabilitation: structuring dietary support for improved post myocardial infarction outcomes (2025)
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Czapla, M., & Uchmanowicz, I. (2025). Optimizing cardiac rehabilitation: structuring dietary support for improved post myocardial infarction outcomes. European Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 24(4), 606–607. https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf019

This invited commentary refers to ‘Older adults with acute coronary syndrome: The impact of frailty and nutritional status on in-hospital complications’, by M. Jiménez-Salva et al., https://doi.org/10.1093/eurjcn/zvaf006.

Frailty determinants in heart failure: Inflammatory markers, cognitive impairment and psychosocial interaction (2025)
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Wleklik, M., Lee, C. S., Lewandowski, Ł., Czapla, M., Jędrzejczyk, M., Aldossary, H., & Uchmanowicz, I. (2025). Frailty determinants in heart failure: Inflammatory markers, cognitive impairment and psychosocial interaction. ESC Heart Failure, 12(3), 2010-2022. https://doi.org/10.1002/ehf2.15208

Aims: This study aimed to identify factors associated with frailty in heart failure (HF) patients, focusing on demographic, biochemical and health‐related variables. It also explored the correlation between frailty and comorbidities such as malnutrit... Read More about Frailty determinants in heart failure: Inflammatory markers, cognitive impairment and psychosocial interaction.

Integrating frailty interventions into existing care models: a comprehensive approach to enhancing patient outcomes in chronic disease management (2025)
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Uchmanowicz, I., Faulkner, K. M., Iovino, P., Kwaśny, A., Surma, S., Magi, C. E., Jakubiak, G. K., Longobucco, Y., Janczak, D., Rak-Pasikowska, A., Czapla, M., & Uchmanowicz, B. (2025). Integrating frailty interventions into existing care models: a comprehensive approach to enhancing patient outcomes in chronic disease management. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, Article 1518774. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.1518774

Frailty syndrome (FS) is a complex and multifaceted condition commonly observed in old adults patients with chronic diseases, often accompanied by cognitive impairments. This review explores the integration of frailty interventions into existing care... Read More about Integrating frailty interventions into existing care models: a comprehensive approach to enhancing patient outcomes in chronic disease management.

The relationship between frailty syndrome and quality of life in patients with hypertension: a multidimensional analysis (2025)
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Uchmanowicz, B., Chudiak, A., Gobbens, R., Kubielas, G., Godek, P., Surma, S., Bednarska-Chabowska, D., Uchmanowicz, I., & Czapla, M. (2025). The relationship between frailty syndrome and quality of life in patients with hypertension: a multidimensional analysis. BMC Geriatrics, 25(1), 23. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12877-024-05669-9

Background: Hypertension is a common condition among the elderly and is frequently accompanied by frailty syndrome (FS). The coexistence of hypertension and FS poses significant challenges in patient management and negatively impacts the quality of l... Read More about The relationship between frailty syndrome and quality of life in patients with hypertension: a multidimensional analysis.