Central European Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 2026 (vol. 17), issue 2

The invisible ceiling: barriers to clinically focused research for university-based nurse academies

P. Jane Greaves

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2026, 17(2):2416-2418 | DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2026.17.0007  

Development of pressure ulcers depending on age, body mass index, body fat, mobility and diabetes mellitus in overweight or obese patients older than 65 years hospitalised in an internal department: a longitudinal study

Aneta Hujová, Miroslav Kopecký

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2026, 17(2):2419-2429 | DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2026.17.0005  

Aim: A longitudinal study aimed at evaluating the influences of age, body mass index, percentage of body fat, mobility and Type 2 diabetes mellitus on the development and progression of pressure ulcers in hospitalized overweight and obese patients older than 65 years. Design: A longitudinal cohort study. Methods: The study involved 86 men and 64 women. Patients were examined in three phases: upon admission to hospital, upon discharge, and 10–12 weeks after hospitalization. In each phase of the survey, the patients underwent anthropometry, and the occurrence and stage of pressure ulcers, mobility and the presence of diabetes mellitus were evaluated....

Assessment of Slovak nursesʼ Health Literacy Knowledge and Experience (HLKES-2): a preliminary study

Martina Solárová , Miloš Čakloš , Emília Miklovičová , Jarmila Kristová , Zuzana Bachratá , Gabriela Pénzesová

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2026, 17(2):2430-2437 | DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2026.17.0011  

Aim: The study aimed to assess nurses’ knowledge and experience of health literacy using the Slovak 14-item HLKES-2 (Health Literacy Knowledge and Experience Survey 2) and explore its links with selected variables. Design: Quantitative, cross-sectional study. Methods: The sample consisted of 255 Slovak nurses. The data were analyzed using basic statistical methods (Mann–Whitney U test and Spearman’s correlation) and we evaluated the psychometric properties of the tool. Results: The results indicated low levels of health literacy knowledge (39.65%; 4.43 ± 2.58) and moderate levels of experience with health literacy (5.05 ±...

Undergraduate nursing students’ reflections on simulation-based learning: a qualitative study

Jakob Renko, Helena Skočir, Patrik Pucer, Igor Karnjuš

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2026, 17(2):2438-2445 | DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2026.17.0012  

Aim: To gain a deeper understanding of undergraduate nursing students’ perspectives on simulation-based learning (SBL) conducted after clinical placements, with attention to perceived benefits, learning experiences, and suggested improvements. Design: An exploratory qualitative approach was employed. Following an SBL experience, an analysis of students’ written reflections was conducted. Methods: Written reflections of 146 second-year nursing students were analyzed after they had participated in high-fidelity simulations followed by a structured debriefing. The students’ responses were examined using conventional content analysis....

Cross-sectional study of attitudes toward death among Hungarian nurses

Norbert Domonkos, István Vingender

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2026, 17(2):2446-2455 | DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2026.17.0013  

Aim: The study aimed to examine how socio-demographic factors, age, nursing specialty, and the frequency of end-of-life care provision influence nurses’ attitudes toward death and fear of death. Design: A cross-sectional quantitative study. Methods: Data analysis was conducted on a sample of 250 nurses. Attitudes toward death were measured with the Death Attitude Profile-Revised (DAP-R) and the Multidimensional Fear of Death Scale (MFODS). Statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 23.0, applying descriptive statistics, the Shapiro-Wilk test, the Mann-Whitney U test, the Kruskal-Wallis test, Spearman’s rank correlation, and linear regression...

The factors that affect the quality of women’s sexual function during the first year after childbirth in Greece: a cross-sectional study

Eleni Charitopoulou, Dimitrios Papatheodorou, Evangelia Nitsa, Dimitrios Papoutsis, Angeliki Antonakou

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2026, 17(2):2456-2465 | DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2026.17.0014  

Aim: Postpartum sexual dysfunction is common yet understudied, and the factors that contribute to it remain unclear. This study aimed to identify the determinants of sexual function among women in Greece during the first twelve months after childbirth. Design: A cross-sectional study. Methods: A cross-sectional online survey was conducted among 441 Greek-speaking women. The participants completed a structured questionnaire on sexual function, as well as associated demographic, physical, and psychosocial factors. Results: Higher maternal age, shorter sleep duration, limited family support, exclusive breastfeeding, and flatus incontinence were negatively...

Evaluating the effectiveness of selected existential therapies for death anxiety in advanced cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Nurlelasari Harahap, Renidayati, Heppi Sasmita, Tasman, N. Rachmadanur, Welly

Cent Eur J Nurs Midw 2026, 17(2):2466-2476 | DOI: 10.15452/cejnm.2026.17.0010  

Aim: To evaluate the effectiveness of selected existential therapies, including Dignity Therapy (DT), Meaning-Centered Psychotherapy (MCP), Logotherapy, and Reminiscence Therapy (RT), in reducing death anxiety among adults with advanced cancer. Design: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs). Methods: A comprehensive search of PubMed, ProQuest, and EBSCO databases was conducted for RCTs published between 2018 and July 2025. Eligible studies included adult cancer patients receiving any of the four existential therapies. Data extraction and quality assessment were performed independently by two reviewers. Pooled effect...