Assessment of physicians' career satisfaction in the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland.

OBJECTIVE: Aim: To assess the career satisfaction of physician's in the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, in relation to selected factors. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Materials and Methods: The questionnaire survey was conducted among 701 physicians and dentists from the Silesian Voivodeship, Poland, in the period from January to December 2018, using the PAPI (Paper and Pencil Interview) method. Physicians' Career Satisfaction was measured and basic socio-demographic, economic and occupational data, concerning lifestyle and health, and also the level of life satisfaction according to the SWLS (Satisfaction with Life Scale) were collected. Moreover, the occurrence of anxiety and/or depressive symptoms according to the HADS (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale) were included in the analyses. RESULTS: Results: The career satisfaction of the surveyed Silesian physicians and dentists was moderate. Wages and combining personal life with work were rated the lowest, while interpersonal opportunities were rated the highest. The predictors: age, economic status and body mass index (BMI) were significant; in addition, in younger age group (25-49 years) - practicing sports and chronic fatigue, and in older age group (50-80 years) - the presence of a chronic disease. A moderate correlation between the level of career satisfaction and life satisfaction was revealed, as well as a lower score in people with the occurrence of anxiety and/or depression symptoms. CONCLUSION: Conclusions: The diversified level of career satisfaction of physicians in separated aspects makes it necessary to verify them both at the level of health care units and at higher levels.

PSYCHIATRIC DISORDERS IN AUTOIMMUNE ENCEPHALITIS - LITERATURE REVIEW.

Autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is a non-infectious inflammatory disease caused by the presence of autoantibodies directed against neuronal surface or intracellular antigens. Its incidence in Western countries is about 0.8 per 100,000 people. AE requires differentiation primarily with psychiatric diseases, but it also requires oncological vigilance. On the other hand, in the case of an acute episode of psychosis, differentiation with AE should always be pursued. This paper discusses the most common psychiatric disorders that occur in autoimmune encephalitis.

Public Knowledge about Dementia in Poland-A Survey Study.

BACKGROUND: Based on worldwide estimates, the number of people with dementia will increase significantly in the coming decades. Therefore, knowledge about dementia and its modifiable risk factors plays a crucial role in prevention. Although dementia is still incurable, an early diagnosis might help to slow down its progression and improve the quality of patients' lives. The aim of the study was to assess public knowledge about dementia and its risk factors in Poland. METHODS: The research was conducted in 2022 using a self-constructed questionnaire by applying computer-assisted web interviewing (CAWI). RESULTS: A total of 304 completed surveys were obtained (mean score of 16.95 ± 2.79 points out of 23.6). The scores were significantly higher for people associated with the medical community in comparison to those unrelated to the medical community (18.23 ± 2.61 and 16.15 ± 2.59, respectively; p = 0.0001). A moderate negative correlation was found between the results and the ages of the respondents (R = -0.44; p = 0.001). No statistically significant differences were reported in the results between people involved in providing care to patients with dementia or those who had a patient with dementia in the family and those who were not involved in such care or had no relative with dementia. CONCLUSIONS: Knowledge about dementia and its risk factors in Poland is not satisfactory and should be improved. Special attention should be paid to educating the families and caregivers of people with dementia.