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The Medical Sciences community showcases scholarly publications and research outputs authored by faculty and researchers in the Faculty of Medical Sciences. This collection includes journal articles, working papers, conference proceedings, and other academic works that contribute to the understanding of theory, policy, and practice. It aims to promote open access to high-quality economic research conducted within the institution.

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    Nursing Assessment and Management in Multiple Incidents in Emergency Clinic at the University Clinical Centre of Kosovo
    (AAB College, 2025-07-17) Beqiri, Lirije
    Multiple incidents are a large number of casualties caused in a short period of time, usually as a result of a single event such as a military plane accident, hurricane, flood, earthquake, road traffic accident or armed attack that does not exceed the logistics capabilities of emergency clinics. Developing countries including Kosovo are at high risk due to many factors such as: population growth in urban areas, climate change, technology, road traffic accidents, earthquake, etc. All of these cause losses of life. The aim of this paper is to analyze nursing assessment and management to multiple incidents at the Emergency Clinic at the University Clinical Centre of Kosovo (UCCK) and to evaluate nurses' knowledge of their readiness to handle these cases. To conduct this topic, a quantitative method was used where I conducted surveys with 40 nurses from this centre. In addition to the quantitative method, desk research has also been used, a method for conducting desk research and reviewing previous research findings. As a result of this research paper is found that nurses have sufficient confidence in their knowledge to manage all emergency cases at Emergency Clinic at the UCCK and it is considered that the workload of nurses at Emergency Clinic at the UCCK does not affect the most professional evaluation of multiple incidents.
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    Paradoxi i kontrollit të cilësisë në kujdesin kirurgjik: Strategjitë për të kapërcyer variabilitetin dhe përmirësuar rezultatet e pacientëve.
    (AAB College, 2025-07-16) Zatriqi, Skender; Beqiri, Lirije; Zatriqi, Violeta
    Introduction: The quality control paradox in surgical care arises from the tension between the need for standardized practices and the inherent variability in surgical procedures and patient outcomes. This study explores potential strategies to address this paradox, including quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and the integration of palliative care into surgical practices.Results and Review of Presence in Practice Across Countries: In the United States, initiatives such as the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program (NSQIP) and the Surgical Care Improvement Project (SCIP) have been central in improving quality and reducing variability in surgical care. In Australia, regular audits like the Victorian Audit of Surgical Mortality have led to significant improvements in surgical practices. Several countries are also beginning to integrate palliative care into surgical settings to better address the needs of seriously ill patients, which improves patient satisfaction and overall care. Discussion: Quality improvement programs and clinical audits have proven effective in reducing surgical errors and variability. However, challenges remain in terms of resource availability and training, especially in low-resource settings. Additionally, integrating palliative care into surgical practices can be difficult due to limited resources and lack of standardization across different countries. Conclusion: Addressing the quality control paradox in surgical care requires a coordinated, international effort that includes the implementation of structured quality improvement initiatives, regular clinical audits, and the integration of palliative care. These strategies collectively contribute to improving patient outcomes and providing high-quality care. Adoption of these initiatives globally is crucial for reducing variability and improving the overall patient experience in surgical care.
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    Postpartum Depression and the Role of Midwives in Its Early Detection
    (AAB College, 2025-07-16) Tahiri, Shqipe; Sopjani, Idriz; Beqiri, Lirije
    Transition to being a parent is a stress-producing process that involves adapting both parents and their families even in the most favorable circumstances. Information on the level of psychological adaptation of women and family before and during pregnancy is very important as anxiety and the effects of accumulated life stress can directly affect individual and family well-being in the postnatal period. Especially for women or families facing multiple stresses and limited resources, ensuring security, understanding, compassion and direction may have a significant positive effect during this phase. A sample of 91 women immediately after birth at the Obstetrics- Gynecology Clinic (KOGJ) at the University Clinical Center of Kosovo (UCCK) completed two self-administered questionnaires. Initially, literature on postpartum depression was investigated. Two instruments for this paper have been selected from the range of instruments available for postnatal depression research literature: Patient health questionnaire (PHQ-9) and Postpartum Depression Screening Scale (PDSS). The introduction and analysis of data is done with the Statistical Package of Social Sciences (SPSS), Version 21 (Statistical Package for the Social Sciences—SPSS). Failure or frustration and sleep problems are the highest mean postnatal depression indicators 1.8. Then there is fatigue or lack of energy, increased appetite or anorexia and suicidal thoughts and self-esteem with a mean attendance of 1.7 in the post-depression indicator group. Depression or loss of hope and dissatisfaction or interest in activities are in the group of indicators with an average of 1.6. Movement or speech problems and concentration problems are the least affected indicators in the post-depression indicator group, with only 1.5. Our statistics show a relatively high level of postpartum depression, which includes women of all categories without taking into account the economic situation, the level of education or the number of births, the results derived from the correlation analysis which is non-aligning during the comparison of these categories. Involvement of nurses/midwives at a time setting of this phenomenon is a necessity for which to invest?

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