Aim To evaluate modalities of extensor tendons repair of hand and forearm in specific anatomical zones with regard to etiological factors and presence of associated injuries of adjacent anatomical structures. Methods This cross-sectional study included 279 patients referred for extensor tendon repair of hand and forearm in specific anatomical zones. Available treatment modalities were evaluated concerning etiological factors, anatomical zones, and associated injuries. Statistical significance was analysed in the occurrence of early and late postoperative complications according to anatomical zones. Results Direct repair of extensor tendon lesions was found to be the most common modality of reconstruction, 230 (93.5%), of which blade injuries were predominant, 120 (48.7%). Direct tendon repair was mostly indicated in Zone VI and Zone III, in 55 (23.9%) and 42 (18.3%) patients, respectively. Statistically, a significant correlation was confirmed between treatment modalities, injuries in specific anatomical zones, and type of etiological factor (p<0.0001). Statistical correlation was confirmed between zones of injuries and the occurrence of early and late complications (p=0.002). Conclusion Successful postoperative recovery was correlated with the recognition of functional failure in specific zones, assessment of potential associated injuries, and selection of the most optimal modality of reconstruction.

Introduction: Rhinoplasty is an esthetic and functional nasal reconstruction surgery. The elimination of physical disabilities directly affects mental health and leads to a better psychological balance. Therefore, patient satisfaction is considered a valuable measure of medical service outcomes. The objectives of this study were to evaluate subjective patient satisfaction 1 year after surgery and its influence on the quality of life.Methods: This was a clinical, retrospective, randomized, and single-blinded study in which patients were randomly questioned by the same examiner. All subjects underwent pre-operative preparation and post-operative flow at Eurofarm Centre from 2007 to 2010. The survey was conducted through anonymous questionnaires that were provided to each respondent at least 1 year after discharge from the hospital.Results: Overall, 20 (50%) patients had esthetic and 20 (50%) had functional nasal surgery. Most respondents were born between 1971 and 1980 (52.5%) and between 1981 and 1991 (40%), with the least born between 1951 and 1960 (2.5%). Regarding the education level, 27 had university degrees (67.5%), 1 had postgraduate education (2.5%), and 12 (30.0%) were secondary school graduates. In addition, 25 (62.5%) were unmarried and 15 (37.5%) were married.Conclusion: No statistically significant correlation was found between the subjective assessment of patient’s health based on eight dimensions of health assessment and variables such as type of surgery, age, level of education, and marital status 1 year after undergoing rhinoplasty. A statistically significant difference was found between the type of surgery and physical pain (p = 0.004 < 0.05, Mann–Whitney U test). Based on the research findings, we can conclude that patient satisfaction after undergoing rhinoplasty was moderately correlated positively with the quality of life (r = 0.180-0.345, p < 0.05).

Introduction: Dietary supplements are an important source of vitamins and minerals that may help prevent several disease-causing biological pathways involved in one-carbon metabolism, including the suppression of cell proliferation, oxidative stress, nitric oxide synthesis, and angiogenesis. The present study aimed to assess the association between the intake of folate, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, and minerals and the consumption of alcohol among university students. Methods: This study was participated by students aged 19-22 years from the University of Sarajevo between 2017 and 2018. Using a questionnaire, we interviewed in a week them to collect information regarding age, socio-economic status, alcohol consumption, and dietary supplement intake. Then, we investigated the association between the baseline intake of folate, B vitamins, and minerals and that of alcohol consumption. Results: Most students consumed Vitamin B supplements (32%) and folic acid (10%). Dietary multivitamins and minerals were less prevalent in more than a year, accounting for 186 (23.9%) and 174 (24.3%) students, respectively, than those in less than a year. In a year, <20% of students consumed multivitamins 129 (16.6%) and minerals 116 (15.3%). Meanwhile, 256 (27.1%) students consumed alcohol. The Chi-square test of independence showed that drinking habits and the intake of such dietary supplements had no association (p > 0.05). Conclusion: An extremely low percentage of the participating students in Canton Sarajevo used dietary supplements of Vitamin B, folate, multivitamins, and minerals. Moreover, alcohol consumption and dietary supplement intake were not associated. Further research is needed to establish the best cost-effective public health system to achieve a sufficient intake of dietary supplements.

Abstract Introduction: Charles Darwin recognised the importance of emotions and of the ability to control one's own emotions. Nowadays, the fact that the most influential and successful individuals attribute their personal development and success to not their intellectual ability but to emotional intelligence speaks for itself about the importance of this term. Emotional intelligence, when observed as a characteristic or a personality trait, is closely tied with emotional maturity and stability. Health professionals ought to be active members when it comes to treatment and rehabilitation and thus they need to participate in the change of communication, whether by following or influencing the change themselves. Objectives: Examine the characteristics, emotional competence distribution frequency as a factor affecting communication in the field of health care. Respondents and methods: The survey covered a sample of 64 respondents working as head nurses/technicians and/or charge nurses/technicians in the primary healthcare, i.e. community health centres in Sarajevo Canton. Survey and Theoretical Analysis methods were used. Results: Examination of frequency distribution in the Emotional Competence Scale, as a factor affecting communication in the field of health care, includes the presentation and analysis of the results achieved for each of the 14 items on this scale with the structure of responses and total score of the employees of the Community Health Care Centres in Sarajevo Canton, along with ranks for each of the items based on the total number of points as the scalar value of the item. Conclusion: Upon examination of the statistical analysis of the results of the Emotional Competence Scale, it can be concluded there are statistically significant differences in the average level of emotional competence as a factor affecting communication in the field of health care among the respondents based on their work place. Key words : emotional competence, communication, nurse/technician.

Introduction: A person’s response and functioning under condition of stress and confl ict is fundamentally different from its usual behavior. Aim: To point out what type of attitude toward the management of healthcare institutions is worth developing as well as to determine which psychological dimensions of employed the best refl ect the efficacy of the management.Methods: The study included a sample of 52 subjects employed at the Clinical center at University of Sarajevo and 64 subjects employed in Healthcare clinic in Sarajevo Canton. Survey method and a method of a theoretical analysis were used in the data collection and processing.Results: The study concluded that there is no statistically significant gender difference in attitude about the value of talent development at managerial level as a factor in development of attitude toward communicationin healthcare. We find t-value of 2,213 for the Clinical center at University of Sarajevo and 2,210 for Healthcare clinic in Sarajevo Canton.Conclusion: No statistically significant results have been found for any of the factors considered in the study with respect to the gender differences.