Peculiarities of Legal Regulation of Involuntary Hospitalization of People with Mental Disorders

Valdas Benkunskas Abstract The article analyzes peculiarities of legal regulation of involuntary hospitalization of people with mental disorders in the context of Lithuania and other states. The analysis is based on jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights and, especially, the criteria of legal involuntary hospitalization framed in the case Winterwerp v. Netherlands in…

Sense of Coherence and Optimism Among Sporting and Non-Sporting Students of Middle School Age

Romualdas Malinauskas, Artūras Akelaitis, Šarūnas Šniras Abstract Research aim was to establish peculiarities of well-being, activity, mood and optimism of sporting and non-sporting students. Research hypothesis was that sports activities would be beneficial to adolescents’ sense of coherence and optimism expression. The participants of the study were 342 sporting and non-sporting students of middle school…

The Role of Social Support in Adherence to Treatment Regimen Among Patients with Hypertension

Olga Zamalijeva, Roma Jusienė Abstract Background. The lack of adherence to treatment regimen among patients with chronic diseases is one of the main reasons for insufficient disease control and becomes a challenge to health care professionals. Scientific research shows that inability to ensure proper implementation of prescribed treatment has adverse impact on the effectiveness of…

Content of Home Pharmacies and Self-Medication Practices in Households of Pharmacy Students

Povilas Žukauskas, Jurgita Daukšienė, Loreta Kubilienė, Rima Jūratė Gerbutavičienė, Vaidas Skyrius, Raimondas Radžiūnas Abstract Home medication box – the mirror of whole family medications consumption habits. Family home medication box composition and medications storage order can be a serious indicator that reflects family life, social status, and medication usage. The aim: To evaluate Pharmacy Faculty…