C. Moscu, I. Chiscop, Lucreţia Anghel, D. Voinescu, I. Fulga, Anamaria Ciubara
{"title":"Strategies for Prevention and Management of Burnout Syndrome at the Medical Staff","authors":"C. Moscu, I. Chiscop, Lucreţia Anghel, D. Voinescu, I. Fulga, Anamaria Ciubara","doi":"10.18662/brain/15.1/551","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/551","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction. Burnout syndrome is a complex phenomenon of great magnitude, which occurs in extremely demanding professions emotionally and nervously, with deep echoes in the psycho-affective structure of individuals, which makes its mark on professional life, but also that social. Acknowledging the problem and requesting specialized help remain the first step toward healing. \u0000Material and methods. This article reviews the literature on the discovery of burnout management strategies and its adverse effects. Articles found through this indexed search (PubMed and Google Scholar: 2017-2021) were reviewed and analyzed manually by the authors to identify relevant studies. \u0000Discussions. This study specifically focuses on the strategies that health care workers use to address resource depletion associated with fatigue, reduce work burden, and alter work characteristics to increase motivation. \u0000Conclusions. In order to prevent, manage or treat burnout, it is necessary to recognize the problems that contribute to burnout. Focusing on individual approaches, along with organizational ones, seems to be a promising way to deal with burnout and stimulate a healthier workforce. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":504804,"journal":{"name":"BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139858707","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Ioana Silistraru, Oana Olariu, Anamaria Ciubară, Ș. Roșca, Doina Azoicăi, A. Alexa, F. Severin, Pușica Zainea, Lucreţia Anghel, Radu Dănilă, I. Ciureanu
{"title":"Unmasking Burnout in Romanian Primary Care: Implications for Healthcare Careers and Well-Being in Pandemic Times","authors":"Ioana Silistraru, Oana Olariu, Anamaria Ciubară, Ș. Roșca, Doina Azoicăi, A. Alexa, F. Severin, Pușica Zainea, Lucreţia Anghel, Radu Dănilă, I. Ciureanu","doi":"10.18662/brain/15.1/561","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/561","url":null,"abstract":"This cross-sectional study investigates primary care physicians' intentions to change occupations and the presence of burnout in Romania in the pandemic. The research was carried out using an updated version of the MBI-Human Services Survey for Medical Personnel - MBI-HSS (MP) questionnaire. Our sample group consisted of 95 Romanian family doctors, of which 85 were female and 10 were male. 70.58% of female respondents reported having a high level of emotional Exhaustion, while 100% of male participants reported having the same raised levels of Exhaustion. 50% of men and 34.11% of women reported significant levels of Depersonalization, whereas 41.17% of female respondents indicated the lowest levels of Depersonalization. \u0000Regarding personal accomplishment, 40% of men and 27.05% of women indicated they had high levels of PA. Based on statistical analysis, there is no significant correlation between gender and burnout dimensions, indicating that primary care physicians are at risk for burnout regardless of gender. The study also looked at an inclination to switch to a different medical speciality because of burnout. Of the participants, 55.78% said they would opt for the same specialisation again, 29.47% said they were unsure, and 33.68% said they would not choose the same medical profession again if given the chance. According to the findings, there appears to be a positive correlation between Depersonalization and the intention to change careers. Specifically, higher Depersonalisation scores were associated with a higher probability of considering changing careers. Emotional Exhaustion and personal achievement, however, did not substantially correlate with changing professions.","PeriodicalId":504804,"journal":{"name":"BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139859247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yuliia Lakhmotova, O. Sadovets, O. Orlovska, Olena Martynyuk, Viktoriia Myroshnychenko, Liudmyla Lebedieva
{"title":"Distance Learning of a Foreign Language in the Context of Neuropedagogical Factors","authors":"Yuliia Lakhmotova, O. Sadovets, O. Orlovska, Olena Martynyuk, Viktoriia Myroshnychenko, Liudmyla Lebedieva","doi":"10.18662/brain/15.1/539","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/539","url":null,"abstract":"The relevance of the article lies in the fact that in our time, the organization of distance learning when learning a foreign language is extremely relevant. \u0000The purpose of the article: to find out the main terms and forms of distance learning; consider the features of online education; explore platforms for the convenient organization of online learning; highlight the advantages and disadvantages of distance learning when learning a foreign language as an aspect of neuropedagogical training. \u0000Work methods: compare the analysis of literary sources on the research problem; to systematize the researched; compare the benefits of distance learning. \u0000The novelty of using mobile technologies, which is extremely effective and necessary when learning a foreign language online. \u0000Results: synchronous, asynchronous and mixed learning are distinguished among distance learning forms. E-learning is a basic form that has both advantages and disadvantages. Blackboard is widely used among e-learning platforms. \u0000Conclusion: the role of the teacher who uses interactive forms of learning for mobile learning has changed. The Internet provides a wide selection of modern materials for learning a foreign language. Students and teachers accept online education with desire and interest, increase their information and communication competence. Physical activity is necessary for long-term work on educational platforms.","PeriodicalId":504804,"journal":{"name":"BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139861965","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Oleksii Pavlenko, T. Rastruba, Larysa Huseinova, Leonid Khomenko, Khrystyna Pelekh, Olena Koval
{"title":"The Role of Current Computer Technologies in Developing Professional Competence of Music Teachers: A Model of a Personalized Educational Environment","authors":"Oleksii Pavlenko, T. Rastruba, Larysa Huseinova, Leonid Khomenko, Khrystyna Pelekh, Olena Koval","doi":"10.18662/brain/15.1/554","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/554","url":null,"abstract":"The importance of the article lies in the fact that the profession of school music teacher today needs to create its own updated competence model of personal educational environment taking into account digital transformation and computerization of general education. The information competence of the music teacher, the issues of his professional development in working with music and computer technologies are taken into account. Analyzed the possibility of building a personal educational environment in the era of postmodern (including electronic) and their application in further professional activities. The author analyzes the possibility of introducing modern computer technology as a resource for the formation of musical needs of the teacher of the educational institution. In addition to professional competencies, some general requirements for music teachers today, which can be grouped into four groups: general professional, communicative, behavioral and analytical. The article presents a model of university music education in the postmodern era; ways of acquiring professional competence of a music teacher are considered; the stages of creating a model of personal educational environment of a music teacher in the postmodern era are described; the role of professional competence of a music teacher in the postmodern personal educational environment model is defined; the role of current music and computer technologies (MCT) in creating a model of personal educational environment of a music teacher was determined.","PeriodicalId":504804,"journal":{"name":"BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139801108","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"An Insidious Comorbidity: Depression and Chronic Heart Failure","authors":"A. Petris","doi":"10.18662/brain/15.1/566","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/566","url":null,"abstract":"Depression and heart failure (HF) are in a close bilateral relationship: the appearance of one is potentiated by the other entity and the effects on the outcome are amplified within this ”dangerous liaison”. Depression is present in about one in five HF patients and is severe in almost half of them. The risk factors for depression in HF are female gender, elderly, the severity of HF symptoms, a history of isolated systolic hypertension or coronary heart disease (CHD), previous hospitalization and previous depressive episodes. Depression in HF patients increases medication non-adherence, is associated with poor outcomes after heart transplantation and is predictive of events and mortality in cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT). The current assumptions related to the physiopathological mechanisms include a common genetic polymorphisms, inflammation, generalized immune system disturbance, disturbances of platelet function, increased catecholamine levels, deamination of monoamines linked with monoamine oxidase activity, a dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system, increased serotonin levels, ischemia, life-style and medication non-compliance, a poor familial support and social isolation. Assessment of cognitive functioning should be part of routine clinical examination in HF, the diagnosis of depression is based on questionnaires (e.g. Patient Health Questionnaire-2 - PHQ-2) and on clinical interview. There is still no consensus on the best therapy for HF patients with depression (non-pharmacological and pharmacological therapies) but, for sure, depression in HF is harder to treat.","PeriodicalId":504804,"journal":{"name":"BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139858814","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Elena Gabriela Vâlcu, D. Firescu, G. Constantin, Gabriela Rahnea-Nita, Roxana-Andreea Rahnea-Niţă, C. Șerban, L. Rebegea
{"title":"The Integration of Psychological Intervention in the Multimodal Treatment of Patients with Prostate Cancer and Erectile Dysfunction","authors":"Elena Gabriela Vâlcu, D. Firescu, G. Constantin, Gabriela Rahnea-Nita, Roxana-Andreea Rahnea-Niţă, C. Șerban, L. Rebegea","doi":"10.18662/brain/15.1/564","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/564","url":null,"abstract":"Male sexual dysfunction refers to a lack of attraction and a lack of normal sexual performance. The most common sexual dysfunction in men is erectile dysfunction. Erectile dysfunction is the inability to achieve an erection or to sustain satisfactory sexual intercourse. Sexual dysfunction is associated with oncological treatment, having a significant impact on the quality of life. Sexuality is a frantic sense of awakening to life, it is excitement and a lot of energy, it gives the feeling of invincibility, it is the opposite of death. For many cancer patients, getting an erection is a negative problematic experience, combined with feelings of hopelessness, depression, accompanied by loss of self-esteem. Taking into account the medical aspect, the present paper highlights the interpersonal psychological aspect with reference to the cognitive-behavioural model. The present analysis describes the problem of sexual dysfunction and illustrates a panorama of therapeutic models to plan an effective intervention. This study aims to perform a review of the evidence on the role of cognitive-behavioural psychotherapy in addressing erectile dysfunction problems in prostate cancer patients. An extensive bibliographic search of online database and relevant manuscripts was followed.","PeriodicalId":504804,"journal":{"name":"BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139859683","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Contribution of Systemic Modelling and of Early Maladaptive Schema in Psychiatric Expertise","authors":"Bogdan Pavlovici","doi":"10.18662/brain/15.1/556","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/556","url":null,"abstract":"There are limits in international classifications like DSM 5, CIM 10, which are periodically updated in order to adapt to the constantly changing psychiatric field. \u0000Furthermore, the DSM 5 does not allow the mention of a personality disorder before 18 years of age. \u0000The modelling proposed by Jeffrey Young-American psychologist-, that of « early maladaptive schema » provide a way out of stagnation by bringing vulnerabilities to the forefront. These may, from an expertal viewpoint, explain some psychological processes that may lead to delinquent behaviours or become fertile ground for agression and development of psychological trauma. \u0000The modelling proposed by various systemic theory scientists allows for a more in depth explanation of progressive build-up of a pathology through repeat dysfunctional systemic interactions. \u0000This contribution is very useful in judicial but also familial expertise. \u0000I will illustrate my remarks through two clinical studies.","PeriodicalId":504804,"journal":{"name":"BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139861324","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Professionalization of Pedagogical Activity of Future Teachers, Formation of Communicative Competence as an Aspect of Neuropedagogy","authors":"Andrey Kernas, Galyna Kotlomanitova, M. Kozyr, Natalia Myronenko, Svitlana Sokolovska, Nataliya Stepanchenko","doi":"10.18662/brain/15.1/537","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/537","url":null,"abstract":"The article reveals the relevance of the formation of the future teacher's communicative competence as a professionalization of the basic component of pedagogical activity and individual requirements for professional activity. The professional standard requires readiness for pedagogical activity, the basis of which is the formation of communicative competence of the future teacher, in particular in the context of the neuropedagogical approach. The authors highlight the approaches to the formation of students' communicative skills in the process of studying a block of pedagogical disciplines during the period of obtaining a pedagogical education. The paper asserts the need to follow a systematic approach in the formation of communicative competence as a dominant component of the professional competence of the future novice teacher. The effectiveness of his pedagogical activity, as the authors note, is determined by the content of the \"communicative portrait\" of students - future teachers, the effectiveness of the educational process depends on this. Such a position requires a new approach based on neuropedagogical components. It is the communicative knowledge, abilities and skills of the future teacher that will allow building the trajectory of object-subject and subject-subject interaction in a holistic educational process. A key component of communicative competence is the teacher's communicative culture, which ensures the effective construction of direct and feedback communication with the participants of the educational process. Professional activity always requires from the future teacher the ability to build strategy, tactics and techniques of subject-subject interactions, to organize joint activities with students to achieve educational goals.","PeriodicalId":504804,"journal":{"name":"BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139861663","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Cezara Crucianu, Vladimir Poroch, L. Burlea, Ovidiu Mihai Stefanescu, Anamaria Ciubară
{"title":"Video Game Addiction Among Adolescents","authors":"Cezara Crucianu, Vladimir Poroch, L. Burlea, Ovidiu Mihai Stefanescu, Anamaria Ciubară","doi":"10.18662/brain/15.1/533","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/533","url":null,"abstract":"In recent years, the field of video games has developed at an overwhelmingly rapid rate. Worldwide, it has managed to attract more than two billion users, of which the most important percentage was represented by teenagers. \u0000While video gaming is one of the most popular leisure activities, it has been proven that it poses some potential threats to the physical and mental health. \u0000This study aims to identify the positive and negative effects associated with the excessive playing of video games. \u0000It has been found that there are many misconceptions about the impact of video games on health. Research focused on the negative effects found serious consequences such as: reduced physical activity, vision problems, reduced patience, decreased concentration, depression, anxiety, aggression and sleep disturbances. However, recent studies have also recognized the potential benefits. These include: developing social skills, boosting mood, increasing self-confidence, developing problem-solving skills and spatial imagination. \u0000In conclusion it is important continuing the research and collaboration among professionals in the field to improve the outcomes and treatment for those affected.","PeriodicalId":504804,"journal":{"name":"BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139859575","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
O. Tița, Anamaria Ciubară, M. Tița, M. A. Constantinescu, A. Ciubară
{"title":"The Influence of Bioactive Compounds in Food Products","authors":"O. Tița, Anamaria Ciubară, M. Tița, M. A. Constantinescu, A. Ciubară","doi":"10.18662/brain/15.1/563","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18662/brain/15.1/563","url":null,"abstract":"Demand for healthy and nutritious food is growing worldwide. The aim is to produce food products that not only satisfy the need for food but also provide many nutritional benefits to the health of the consumer. The current study aims to produce a food product with high nutritional value. For this purpose, a fresh cow's milk cheese was fortified with grape powder. The amount of powder added was different, with 3 samples plus a control sample in which no powder was added. The resulting products were sensory analysed to determine consumer acceptability. The samples were also analysed physico-chemically and enzymatically, measuring pH, lactose and lactic acid content over a storage period of 14 days. Fresh cow's cheese samples with added grape powder obtained superior results compared to the control sample during the whole storage period. The grape powder added to fresh cow's cheese positively influenced the sensory and enzymatic characteristics of the finished product.","PeriodicalId":504804,"journal":{"name":"BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139860013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}