Veronika Pačutová

Veronika Pačutová (1990), a dedicated dual PhD student in the field of Public Health. She’s currently pursuing her doctoral journey at two distinguished institutions: the Department of Health Psychology and Research Methodology within the Faculty of Medicine at P. J. Šafárik University in Košice and the Department of Medical Sciences at the University of Groningen.

Under the guidance of her mentors, Veronika’s academic pursuit is truly remarkable. In Slovakia, she’s fortunate to have the esteemed Prof. Andrea Madarasova Geckova as her supervisor, offering invaluable insight and support. Across the border, in the Netherlands, she is equally privileged to work alongside the eminent scholars Andrea F. de Winter and Sijmen A. Reijneveld as her Dutch supervisors.

Veronika’s research is both timely and essential. With her project focusing on the “Impact of pandemic management on health and well-being of health care workers,” she delves deep into an issue of profound significance, especially in the context of recent global events. Her work explores the challenges faced by healthcare workers and the implications for their physical and psychological well-being.

At the heart of Veronika’s research lies a profound interest in a range of critical topics, including the quality of healthcare, the occurrence and monitoring of adverse events, patient safety, and crisis preparedness. These are not just areas of academic exploration but essential components for enhancing the delivery of healthcare services and ensuring the safety of patients and healthcare professionals.

Veronika’s medallion symbolizes her commitment to advancing public health and her unwavering dedication to improving the lives of healthcare workers and patients alike. As she navigates the complexities of a dual PhD program, her work promises to leave a lasting impact on the field of Public Health, and her pursuit of knowledge and better healthcare practices is nothing short of commendable.

#pandemic preparedness  #HCWs´ well-being  #COVID-19  #patient safety  #quality of health care  #adverse events  #second victims  #resilience

E-mail: veronika.pacutova@student.upjs.sk

Published manuscripts:

  1. Pacutova V., Madarasova Geckova A., de Winter A., Reijneveld SA. Opportunities to strengthen resilience of health care workers regarding patient safety. BMC Health Services Research, 2023, 23, 1127.
  2. Pacutova V., Madarasova Geckova A., Kizek P., Majernikova SM., de Winter A., Reijneveld SA. Pandemic management impacts Slovak health care workers´ quality of life during the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. PLOS One, 2023, 18(3):e0283740. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0283740
  3. Pacutova V., Madarasova Geckova A.,Kizek P., Novotny M., Winter A.F., Reijneveld S.A.: Psychological Responses of Health Care Workers Are Strongly Associated With Pandemic Management. Frontiers in Psychology – Health Psychology 2022, 13:902673.
  4. Pacutova V., Madarasova Geckova A.,Majernikova S.M., Kizek P., de Winter A.F., Reijneveld S.A.: Job Leaving Intentions of Dentists Associated with COVID-19 Risk, Impact of Pandemic Management, and Personal Coping Resources. International Journal of Public Health 2022, 67, 1604466.
  5. Pacutova V., Madarasova  Geckova A., Kizek P., de Winter A.F., Reijneveld S.A.: The impact of pandemic management on the quality of life of Slovak dentists. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2021, 18(10), 5484.