Society. Health. Welfare.

Society. Health. Welfare. explores fundamental aspects of human well-being, focusing on ensuring individuals and communities have the internal resilience and resources necessary to thrive in an ever-changing world. It sets the foundation for human health and societal welfare by addressing the structural needs that empower people to face future challenges. 

This year, our conference will focus on the life cycle approach to health, emphasising health as a continuous process from birth to told age. By addressing key life stages, we can create interventions that promote lifelong well-being and inform policies that support health throughout the lifespan. Let's explore these strategies to advance public health in Latvia and globally!

Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne, Ph.D., Mg.sc.sal.
Chair, 10th International Multidisciplinary Research Conference
Society. Health. Welfare., RSU Research Week 2025

Main Topics

Programme

26 March. Life Cycle Approach to Health – Childhood and Adolescence

Session I Chair: Prof. Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne (Latvia), Assoc. Prof. Lolita Vilka (Latvia)
9:00–9:05	Opening Remarks Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne, Latvia
9:05-9:10	Opening Speech Prof. Aigars Petersons, Rector of Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia
9:10–9:15	Opening Speech Aiga Balode, Ministry of Health, Deputy State Secretary for Digitalization and Change Management, Acting Deputy State Secretary for Health Policy, Latvia
9:15–9:30	A Milestone Journey: From Vision to Interdisciplinary Synergy at the Society. Health. Welfare Conference Lolita Vilka, Latvia
9:30–10:15	Social Work and Healthy Living Models Centred on Human and Democratic Values in a Changing Society Manuel Ferreira, Portugal
10:15–10:30	The Impact of Environmental Noise on Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Coronavirus Infection Alina Liepinaitienė, Lithuania
10:30–11:00	Break
Session II Chair: Assoc. Prof. Sandra Dudareva (Germany), Prof. Ģirts Briģis (Latvia)
11:00–11:15	Relationship Between Socioeconomic Characteristics of Mothers and Low Birth Weight in Latvia Katrīne Kūkoja, Latvia
11:15–11:30	Breastfeeding Problems and Telemedicine for Support Alīna Dubro, Latvia
11:30–11:45	Parental Attitudes and Approach to Feeding Preschool-Aged Children Kristīne Smita, Latvia
11:45–12:00	Analysis of Language Competences of Roma Children at the Second Level of Primary School in Slovakia: Arguments for Effective Foreign Language Education Viera Rassu Nagy, Slovakia
12:00–12:15	Issues of Sexting in Children and Adolescents in Slovakia Patrícia Javorková, Slovakia
12:15–12:30	Hateful Behaviour on the Internet Among Children and Adolescents in Slovakia Angela Almašiová, Slovakia
12:30–13:30	Break
Session III Chair: Asst. Prof. Daniel Markovič (Slovakia), Prof. Emeritus Robert West (UK)
13:30–13:45	Problematic Gaming in Association with Substance Use Among Adolescents in Latvia Kristīne Ozoliņa, Latvia
13:45–14:00	Interventions for Developing Selective and Sustained Attention in Adolescents in Sport: A Scoping Review Solvita Pleinica, Latvia
14:00–14:15	Enhancing Social Work with Children and Youth Professionalism Through Research Jolanta Pivorienė, Lithuania
14:15–14:30	Empowerment Factors of Children in Day Care Centres Rita Raudeliūnaitė, Lithuania
14:30–14:45	EU-Supported International Volunteering for Youth: A Critical Evaluation of Factors Affecting Youth Participation in Latvia Ričards Edijs Stibe, Latvia
14:45–15:00	Motivations and Demotivations of NEET Youth Entering Work and Education Daniel Markovič, Slovakia
15:00–15:30	Break
Session IV Chair: Prof. Irena Žemaitaitytė (Lithuania), Assist. Prof. Inese Stars (Latvia)
15:30–15:45	Violence Experienced by Students During Professional Practices: Experiences of Midwifery Students Alina Liepinaitienė, Lithuania
15:45–16:00	Bridging Art Therapy and Community Work in Latvia: Organisational Insights and Challenges Laura Juhansone-Daugule, Latvia
16:00–17:00	Roundtable Discussion: Reducing Sugar Consumption in Latvia – The Sooner in the Lifespan We Start, the More Effective It Is Moderator: Asst. Prof. Ilze Maldupa, Latvia Lect. Katrīne Kūkoja, Rīga Stradiņš Univesity, Latvia Anna Pluta, BICEPS, Latvia Ieva Spironoka, Ministry of Health, Latvia Ilze Straume, Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Latvia Olga Ozola, Ministry of Education and Science Representative of the Ministry of Economics

Poster presentations

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Committee: Prof. Anita Villeruša
10:30–11:00	External Cephalic Version for Breech Presentation at Rīga Maternity Hospital: A Five-Year Review Santa Ūdre, Latvia
	Moral Distress Among Neonatal and Paediatric Intensive Care Nurses Before and During COVID-19: A Systematic Review Olga Cereļa-Boltunova, Latvia
Committee: Asst. Prof. Aija Bukova-Žideļūna
12:30–13:30	Quality of Maternal and Neonatal Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Italy: Data from Friuli Venezia Giulia Region – IMAgiNE Project Maria Verdecchia, Italy
	Quality of Maternal and Newborn Care Around Childbirth According to WHO Standands: Health Workers’ Views from 12 European Countries Ilaria Mariani, Italy
	Midwives' Views on the Concept of Normal Childbirth and Their Experience in Protecting Them in a Hospital in Collaboration with a Woman Milena Perfiljeva, Latvia
	Midwives' Experience of Patient and Their Relatives Violence in the Maternity Ward Elīna Audere, Latvia

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Committee: Asst. Prof. Agita Melbārde-Kelmere
10:30–11:00	Ensuring Cognitive Health for the Next Generation: Do Maternal Dietary Habits Meet the Recommendations Regarding Iodine Intake During Lactation Period – Initial Observations from an Ongoing Research Project Līva Aumeistere, Latvia
	The Association of Alexithymia with Headaches, Nausea and Changes in BMI During Pregnancy Laura Valaine, Latvia
Committee: Asst. Prof. Kristaps Circenis
12:30–13:30	The Impact of Air Pollution on Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Coronavirus Infection Alina Liepinaitienė, Lithuania
	Knowledge of Latvian Family Physicians on Breastfeeding and Related Issues Santa Zvaigzne, Latvia
	Innovative Digital Solution: Promotion of Daily Physical Activity for Paediatric Oncology Patients Using Augmented Reality (AR) Aija Kļaviņa, Latvia
	The Development and Support of Health Competence at School: Experience of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus Indrė Čergelytė-Podgrušienė, Lithuania
Committee: Lect. Mirdza Kursīte
15:00–15:30	Using Technology to Manage Chronic Diseases: The Case of Children with Type 1 Diabetes Indrė Čergelytė-Podgrušienė, Lithuania
	Knowledge of Nurses and Adolescents with Diabetes About the Use of Insulin Pumps Virginija Bulikaitė, Lithuania

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Committee: Assoc. Prof. Jeļena Koļesņikova
10:30–11:00	Vitamin D Deficiency as a Risk Factor for the Progression of Idiopathic Scoliosis in Children Aged 10-16 Years Tatjana Rakļinska, Latvia
	The Initial Version of the Oppositional Defiant and Dissocial Behaviour Scales for Adolescents in Latvia Linda Nauzere, Latvia
Committee: Asst. Prof. Darja Ņesteroviča
12:30–13:30	The Development of Children’s Independent Living Skills in Day Care Centres: Analysis of Social Workers’ Experiences Vida Gudžinskienė, Lithuania
	Empowerment factors for young people in Open Youth Centers Salomeja Karasevičiūtė, Lithuania
	Prevalence of Postural Disorders in Children Aged 5–6 and Their Primary Prevention in Kindergartens Marina Potašová, Slovakia
Committee: Lect. Mārtiņš Zvackis
15:00–15:30	Cough Syrups for Children: Usage Patterns and Effectiveness According to Parental Assessment Veronika Ļebedeva, Latvia
	Schools as an Information Channel for Knowledge on the Purchase and Use of Alcohol Among Adolescents Ieva Saukuma, Latvia

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Committee: Lect. Jekaterina Kozačenko
10:30–11:00	Correlation Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Suicidal Behaviour Among 10th to 12th Grade Pupils of Rīga State Grammar Schools and Rīga Vocational Secondary Schools Ieva Vadone-Ozoliņa, Latvia
	Gender-Specific Differences in Motivations, Perceptions of Barriers and Emotional Responses in Volunteering Among Secondary School Students Lenka Štefáková, Slovakia
Committee: Assoc. Prof. Inese Gobiņa
12:30–13:30	Relationship Between Teachers‘ Resilience, Job Satisfaction and Organizational Commitment in Low SES Schools Loreta Bukšnytė-Marmienė, Lithuania
	Nature Relatedness, Self-Rated Health, and Well-Being Among University Students Aija Ozola, Latvia
	Physical Activity Habits and Their Determinants Among Healthcare Students: A Descriptive Study Lāsma Spundiņa, Latvia
Committee: Assoc. Prof. Jeļena Reste
15:00–15:30	Basic Psychological Needs Satisfaction, Intrinsic Motivation, and Studying Sports Protect University Student-Athletes from Burnout: Insights from Latvia Svens Vilks, Latvia
	Self-Evaluation of Occupational Therapy Students on the Formation of Professional Identity and Influencing Factors Ieva Jākobsone, Latvia

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Committee: Prof. Olav Götz
10:30–11:00	Public, Corporate, and Collective Governance Aspects of Health Care in Latvia Romāns Putāns, Latvia
	Exploring Hope with Latvian Care Leavers through a Photovoice Project Zoë Kessler, Latvia
Committee: Assoc. Prof. Daiga Behmane
12:30–13:30	Management of Healthcare Professionals’ Human Capital – An Individual Perspective Evita Grigoroviča, Latvia
	Comparison of Healthcare Service Utilization in the Remote Border Region of Valka Municipality and the Country as a Whole Alīna Dūdele, Latvia
	Assessment of Accessibility of Cross-Border Health Care Services for the Valka Region Inhabitants Alīna Dūdele, Latvia
Committee: Lect. Laura Maļina
15:00–15:30	Adverse Drug Event Detection in Latvian Administrative Data Laima Anete Grunte, Latvia
	Translational Simulation Approach to ALS Competency Development in Regional Hospitals in Latvia Aleksandrs Oborins, Latvia

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Committee: Lect. Toni Angelo Fernandes
10:30–11:00	The Role of Technology Partnerships in Mitigating Hospital Security Risks: A Combined DES Simulation and Expert Survey Study Olav Goetz, Germany
	Fostering Ethical Climate and Ensuring Safety in Nursing: Pilot Study Results in Latvia Agita Melbārde-Kelmere, Latvia
Committee: Lect. Larisa Savrasova
12:30–13:30	Violence and Harassment Against Health Workers: A Psychological-Clinical Perspective on a Survey in a Policlinic-Hospital Francesca Vella, Italy
	Relaxation through Music with Binaural Beats: Developing an Intervention Prototype Gundega Šmite, Latvia
	Proposal for a Digital Game to Assist in the Speech Rehabilitation Process Vinicius Santos Andrade, Brazil
Committee: Asst. Prof. Toms Pulmanis
15:00–15:30	Assesing Patient Adherence in Physiotherapy Anna Marija Skudra, Latvia

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Committee: Assoc. Prof. Signe Tomsone
10:30–11:00	The Role of Proprioception in Injury Prevention and Functional Mobility Katarína Repová, Slovakia
	Committee: Lect. Nadīna Rīmere
12:30–13:30	International Nursing Students' Experiences with Mentors at Clinical Practice Jovite Demskytė, Lithuania
	Latvian Society Social Perceptions About Men as a Nurses Agita Melbārde-Kelmere, Latvia
	Scoping review of Factors Influencing Medical Students’ Residency Choices with an Emphasis on Family Medicine, in Latvia and Other Countries Matīss Kore, Latvia
	Scoping Review of Factors Influencing the Choice of Young Physicians to Practice Family Medicine, Especially in Rural Regions with an Emphasis on Family Medicine, in Latvia and other Countries Arita Kohva, Latvia
Committee: Prof. Ģirts Briģis
15:00–15:30	Family Medicine as a Career Choice: A Scoping Review of Interventions Used in Latvia and Beyond in Affecting Medical Students' Choice of Residency Matīss Kore, Latvia
	Interventions to Attract and Retain Family Medicine Physicians in Speciality and in Rural Areas: Practices in Countries Around the World Ieva Griķe, Latvia

27 March. Life Cycle Approach to Health – Adulthood

Session I Chair: Prof. Kristīne Mārtinsone (Latvia), Prof. Ivars Vanadziņš (Latvia)
9:00–9:05	Opening Speech Kristīne Mārtinsone & Ivars Vanadziņš, Latvia
9:05–9:50	Rethinking Work: Can the Four-Day Week Deliver for Employers and Employees? Daiga Kamerāde, UK
9:50–10:05	Work-Life Balance in Remote Work: Effects of Experience, Communication, and Flexibility Linda Paegle, Latvia
10:05–10:20	Work-Life Balance and Musculoskeletal Pain: Insights from a Cross-Sectional Study in Latvia Linda Matisāne, Latvia
10:20–10:30	War-Related Burnout in Ukrainian Civilians: Coping Under the Strain of Three Years of Russia’s Military Invasion Inna Haletska, Ukraine
10:30–11:00	Break
Session II Chair: Prof. Olav Götz (Germany), Lead Researcher Ilona Krone (Latvia)
11:00–11:15	The Association Between Workplace Environment and Self-Esteem in the Population of Latvian Radiographers and Radiology Assistants Laura Saulīte, Latvia
11:15–11:30	Risk Factors of Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders Amongst Estonian Medical Laboratory Workers Kristi Vahur, Estonia
11:30–11:45	Psychometric Characteristics of the Slovak Version of the Burnout Assessment Tool (BAT) Júlia Bačkorová, Slovakia
11:45–12:00	Criterion Validity of Rīga Cognitive Screening Task Cognitive Assessment Scale Kristīne Šneidere, Latvia
12:00–12:15	Adaptation and Validation of the Emotion Regulation Strategies for Artistic Creative Activities Scale (ERS-ACA) in Latvian Art Therapy Practice Ilva Priedniece, Latvia
12:15–12:30	Health Inequalities in EU Just Transition Process – A Case of Ida-Viru County in North-Eastern Estonia Hans Orru, Estonia
12:30–13:30	Break
Session III Chair: Prof. Nathan J. Wilson (Australia), Prof. Christian G. Stierle (Germany)
13:30–13:45	Employees' Perceived Risks of Digitalization in the Workplace Sarmitė Mikulionienė, Lithuania
13:45–14:00	Techno-Insecurity Among Working Women in Latvia Valentīna Krūmiņa, Latvia
14:00–14:15	Prevalence of Headache Disorders Among the Adult Population in Latvia Līga Mekša, Latvia
14:15–14:30	Experiences of Quality of Life and Associated Factors Among Adults with Cerebral Palsy Zanda Eliāna Vaičekone, Latvia
14:30–14:45	Spirituality in the Personal and Professional Lives of Helping Professionals Inguna Rubene, Latvia
14:45–15:00	Teamwork Perception and Safety Attitude of Inpatient Nurses Anna Bosjuka, Latvia
15:00–15:30	Break
Session IV Chair: Asst. Prof. Lauma Spriņģe (Latvia), Assoc. Prof. Inese Gobiņa (Latvia)
15:30–15:45	The Moderating Role of Gender in Association Between Heavy Episodic Drinking and Analgesic Use in the Latvian Population Mārtiņš Zvackis, Latvia
15:45–16:00	Cervical Cancer Screening Attendance-Related Factors Among Women in Latvia Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne, Latvia
16:00–17:00	Roundtable Discussion: Lifecourse Approach to Sexual and Reproductive Health in Latvia – From Science to Practice Moderator: Prof. Gunta Lazdāne, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology; Leading Researcher, Institute of Public Health, Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia Anda Čakša, former Minister for Education and Science, Latvia Kristīne Kļaviņa, Head, Human Resources Development Department, Ministry of Health, Latvia Assoc. Prof. Ieva Stokenberga, Faculty of Education, Psychology and Art, University of Latvia, Latvia Katerina Žiga, Deputy Head, Welfare Department, Riga City Municipality, Latvia Assoc. Prof. Anda Ķīvīte-Urtāne, Director, Institute of Public Health, Rīga Stradiņš University, Latvia

Poster presentations

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Committee: Prof. Nathan J Wilson
10:30–11:00	Development and Validation of Two Short Scales for Assessing Work-Related Well-Being Valentīna Krūmiņa, Latvia
	Multidimensional Scale of Subjective Well-Being for Employed Persons (MSSWEP): Results of a Pilot Study Evija Nagle, Latvia
Committee: Assoc. Prof. Jeļena Reste
12:30–13:30	Defining Role and Impact on Human Factor in Occupational Safety Jeļena Lazdkalne, Latvia
	Analysis of the development of the Latvian Society of Occupational Physicians Ivars Vanadziņš, Latvia
	Job Satisfaction Among Occupational Health and Safety Experts: Insights into Sectoral and Demographic Variations Monta Matisāne, Latvia
	Daily Physical Activity and Aerobic Endurance of Office Workers Anda Fernāte, Latvia
Committee: Prof. Ivars Vanadziņš
15:00–15:30	Office Equipment Concerning the Sedentariness of Employees Assessed by Self-Reported Levels of Physical Activity Jeļena Reste, Latvia
	Work-Related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDS) Among Office Workers in the Banking Sector in Latvia Henrijs Kaļķis, Latvia

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Committee: Assoc. Prof. Signe Tomsone
10:30–11:00	The Impact of Physical and Mental Workload on Office Workers' Well-Being: A Systematic Literature Review Henrijs Kaļķis, Latvia
	Risk of Pneumoconiosis in Workers Exposed to Dust from Volcanic Rocks of Etna Serena Matera, Italy
Committee: Asst. Prof. Ļubova Tihomirova
12:30–13:30	Prevalence and Severity of Vocal Cord Fatigue and Sleep Quality Among Teachers Valērija Šteinmane, Latvia
	Burnout and Individual Characteristics in Elementary School Teachers Anna Masariková, Slovakia
	Physical and Mental Strain on Operating Theatre Staff: Systematic Literature Review Kristīne Šmiukše, Latvia
	The Burnout Syndrome of Nurses in Intensive Care Units in Latvia During Covid-19 Olga Cereļa-Boltunova, Latvia
Committee: Asst. Prof. Agita Melbārde-Kelmere
15:00–15:30	Impact of Headaches on Nurses' Work Ability and Work Inability Agita Melbārde-Kelmere, Latvia
	Physical Injuries Experienced by Nurses and Their Relationship with Ergonomic Factors of the Work Environment Jovita Demskytė, Lithuania

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Committee: Lect. Anita Bernāne
10:30–11:00	Stress Level Evaluation Among Family Doctors in Latvia in 2024 Valdis Dakuļs, Latvia
	Psychosocial Work Environment Factors, Employee' Subjective Well-Being, and Sick Leave: A Multivariate Analysis Iluta Skrūzkalne, Latvia
Committee: Asst. Prof. Inese Stars
12:30–13:30	The Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health Inequality in Lithuania and Central Europe: Findings from the European Social Survey Rasa Indriliūnaitė, Lithuania
	Public Health and Economic Gains from Sugar Intake Reduction: A Scoping Review Katrīne Kūkoja, Latvia
	Results of OPMD Campaign in Latvia – Check Your Oral Cavity Madara Dzudzilo, Latvia
	Differences in Anthropometric Measurements Reveal Varying Obesity Rates in the GISTAR Study Population in Latvia Laura Balode, Latvia
Committee: Asst. Prof. Solvita Kļaviņa-Makrecka
15:00–15:30	The Problem of Overweight: Research Experience in Health Studies in Latvia Iveta Briška, Latvia
	Design Thinking, Innovation, Communication, and Health: Mapping Personas and User Journeys of the Advanced Translational Center for Obesity Treatment – CATO USP Christiane Delmondes Versuti, Brazil

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Committee: Asst. Prof. Darja Ņesteroviča
10:30–11:00	Total Protein and Albumin Variation by Age and Gender in Adult Latvian Population Sergey Nikulshin, Latvia
	Physical Fitness Input to Antioxidative System Ability Liāna Pļaviņa, Latvia
Committee: Prof. Anita Villeruša
12:30–13:30	The Impact of the Fitness Industry on National Economy and Public Health Una Veseta, Latvia
	General Practitioners' Perspectives on Increasing Cancer Screening Uptake in Latvia: A Thematic Analysis of Interviews Līga Pūce, Latvia
	The Role of Family and Social Support in Smoking Cessation Attempts in Latvia Paula Jumīte, Latvia
	Normative Obligations and Conflict in the Context of Intergenerational Solidarity in Family: Case of Latvia Nadežda Kuligina, Latvia
Committee: Lect. Gunita Skaldere-Darmudasa
15:00–15:30	Stress Resilience as a Determinant of Women’s Psychological Well-Being During War Khrystyna Stelmashchuk, Ukraine
	The Mental Health of the Population of Ukraine as a Result of the Military Conflict (Analysis of Negative Consequences) Sabriie Shramko, Ukraine

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Committee: Lect. Linda Nauzere
10:30–11:00	Validation of Latvian Version of the Assessment Tool “Self-Assessment of Modes Questionnaire” Ieva Jēkabsone, Latvia
Committee: Lect. Nadīna Rīmere
12:30–13:30	The Circular Economy – A Response to Climate Change Dzintra Atstāja, Latvia
	Proximity of Place of Residence to Agricultural and Natural Areas as Factors of Pesticide Detection in Latvian Population Lāsma Akūlova, Latvia
	Evaluation of ncRNAs Expression Levels in the Lung After Environmental Exposure to Fluoro-Edenite Fibers Veronica Filetti, Italy
	Mapping Pesticide Exposure: A Geospatial Approach Combining Open-Source and Restricted Environmental Datasets Lāsma Akūlova, Latvia

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Committee: Asst. Prof. Anita Kokarēviča
10:30–11:00	OECD Knowledge and Skills Research: A Contribution to Promoting Social Well-Being Iveta Briška, Latvia
	Social-Emotional Learning Skills for Implementing Socio-Pedagogical Activities in Social Work Aira Aija Krūmiņa, Latvia
Committee: Prof. Lolita Vilka
12:30–13:30	Methods and Tools to Improving Social-Emotional Learning Skills for Implementing the Socio-Pedagogical Activities of a Social Worker in the Community Aira Aija Krūmiņa, Latvia
	A Comprehensive Approach to Social Worker Competencies Development Irena Žemaitaitytė, Lithuania
	Simulation in the Education of Social Workers from the Perspective of Competencies Development Silva Rupaine, Latvia
	Simulation-Based Education: Challenges and Solutions within the Scope of Governance and Legal Frameworks Andreta Slavinska, Latvia
Committee: Asst. Prof. Toms Pulmanis
15:00–15:30	Analysis of Factors that Determine the Success of Cooperation Between the Social Worker and the Case Manager Vida Gudžinskienė, Lithuania

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Committee: Lect. Aija Ozola
10:30–11:00	Social Enterprises in Latvia: An Untapped Resource for the Development of Community Social Work Liesma Ose, Latvia
	The Social Significance of Visual Art in Asylum Seeker Centres Jautrė Ramutė Šinkūnienė, Lithuania
Committee: Prof. Daniel Markovič
12:30–13:30	Utilizing Community Potential in Social Work During Civil-Military Threats Lolita Vilka, Latvia
	The Technological Dimension of Social Work Practice: Opportunities and Challenges Edmundas Vaitiekus, Lithuania
	Digital Communication in the Provision of Social Services in Latvian Municipalities Edvarts Pāvulēns, Latvia

28 March. Life Cycle Approach to Health – Ageing Populations

Session I Chair: Prof. Anita Villeruša (Latvia), Asst. Prof. Aija Bukova-Žideļūna (Latvia)
9:00–9:05	Opening Speech Anita Villeruša & Aija Bukova-Žideļūna, Latvia
9:05–9:50	Health of Older Europeans - Learning from SHARE Data Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak, Poland
9:50–10:05	Association Between Frailty and Mobility Limitations in the Ageing Population of Latvia Aija Bukova-Žideļūna, Latvia
10:05–10:20	Exploring the "Resilience" of Socio-Economic and Geographic Inequalities / Barriers to Access in Health Care Among 50+ Population in Greece (2004–2021): The Impact of the Economic Crisis and Pandemic Ismini Drakou, Greece
10:20–10:30	Sexual Health of People over 50 Years of Age in Latvia Gunta Lazdāne, Latvia
10:30–11:00	Break
Session II Chair: Prof. Birutė Strukčinskienė (Lithuania), Assoc. Prof. Lolita Vilka (Latvia)
11:00–11:15	Migrant Carers for the Elderly and their Families Left Behind – Societal Challenges in an Ageing Europe Shaping Transnational Family Dynamics Ilze Trapenciere, Latvia
11:15–11:30	Assessment of Difference in Accessibility of Long Term Social Care in Latvian Municipalities Alīna Dūdele, Latvia
11:30–11:45	Enhancing Emotional Well-Being and Social Connectivity in Home Care: Evaluating the Impact of a Video Visit Service Juris Osis, Latvia
11:45–12:00	Improving Social Care Services: A Study on Quality-of-Life Factors in Social Care Institution Mārtiņš Moors, Latvia
12:00–12:15	Empathy as a Professional Skill for Social Workers in Case Management Vita Redenka, Latvia
12:15–12:30	Regional Mortality Inequalities and Causes of Death in the Republic of Moldova, 2014–2023 Olga Penina, Moldova
12:30–13:30	Break
Session III Chair: Asst. Prof. Lauma Spriņģe (Latvia), Prof. Olav Götz (Germany)
13:30–13:45	Ethical Challenges in Translational Research: Managing Uncertainty, Transparency, and Hope in Alzheimer's Research Anna Žabicka, Latvia
13:45–14:00	Telehealth in Arts Therapies for Older Adults with Neurological Disorders Ērika Reitere, Latvia
14:00–15:00	Roundtable Discussion: Future Tools for Early Identification of Cognitive Dysfunction (in Latvian) Moderator: Prof. Ainārs Stepens Kristīne Šneidere, Latvia Nauris Zdanovskis, Latvia Ruta Orlova, Kuldīga Senior School, Latvia Oskars Teikmanis, Institute of Electronics and Computer Science, Latvia Agnis Jakubovičs, Apply, Latvia Juris Gaiķis, Latvian Digital Health Center, Latvia

Poster presentations

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Committee: Assoc. Prof. Daiga Behmane
10:30–11:00	Role Models of Aging and Their Impact on Choosing Protective Behaviors Anna Kašina, Latvia
	The Transition from Work to Retirement in the Baltic States Olga Rajevska, Latvia
Committee: Asst. Prof. Inese Stars
12:30–13:30	Socioeconomic and Childhood Determinants of Healthy Ageing in Baltic and Nordic Regions Madara Miķelsone, Latvia
	Healthy Ageing Across the Baltic and Nordic Regions: A Longitudinal Comparison Analysis Madara Miķelsone, Latvia
	Gendered Disparities in Unmet Healthcare Needs Among the Elderly During COVID-19 Pandemic in Latvia Aija Bukova-Žideļūna, Latvia

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Committee: Lect. Aija Ozola
10:30–11:00	Association Between Social Networks, Demographics, and Quality of Life Among the Elderly in Latvia Laura Maļina, Latvia
	Event-Related Potential P300 in Detecting Early Signs of Cognitive Impairment in Elderly Individuals Agnese Ušacka, Latvia
Committee: Lect. Linda Nauzere
12:30–13:30	Mental Health in Older Women: Focus on Health Status Asta Beniušienė, Lithuania
	Determinants of Digital Music Engagement in Older Adults Aija Ozola, Latvia
	Patterns of Antimicrobial and Antipsychotic Medication Dispensations to Long-Term Care Residents in Nova Scotia, Canada Ingrid Sketris, Canada

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Committee: Lect. Toni Angelo Fernandes
10:30–11:00	Psychological Factors and Adherence in Patients with Cardiovascular Illness Gunita Skaldere-Darmudasa, Latvia
	Communication and Educational Work by General Practitioners in Latvia: Essential Factors for Regular Antihypertensive Medication Use Mirdza Kursīte, Latvia
Committee: Lect. Mirdza Kursīte
12:30–13:30	Analysis of Changes in Hospitalization Rates for Patients with Acute Myocardial Infarction During COVID-19 Outbreak Alīna Dūdele, Latvia
	The Impact of Music on the Health Outcomes of Post-Myocardial Infarction Patients in the ICU Jurgita Gulbinienė, Lithuania
	Readiness of Relatives to Care for a Patient at Home After a Stroke Agita Melbārde-Kelmere, Latvia
	Comparative Analysis of Dominant Dimensions of Quality of Life in Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Emma Sokolova, Latvia

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Committee: Lect. Kristīne Ozoliņa
10:30–11:00	Comparative Analysis of Quality of Life Assessment Tools for Patients with Atrial Fibrillation Emma Sokolova, Latvia
	Assessment of Quality of life in Type-2 Diabetes Patients Diāna Platace, Latvia
Committee: Prof. Ģirts Briģis
12:30–13:30	Exploring Spirituality's Role in Oncology Care: A Scoping Review Daiga Katrīna Bitēna, Latvia
	Knowledge of Gynecologists and Obstetricians, Residents and Midwives About the Diagnosis and Treatment of Cervical Precancerous Changes in Latvia Anna Abramova, Latvia
	Intake of Vegetables and Fruits in Relation to Breast Cancer by Hormone Receptor Subtype in White Caucasian Women: A Hospital-Based Case-Control Study Loreta Strumylaitė, Lithuania
	Acquisition and Use of External Breast Prosthesis – Experience of Persons with External Breast Prosthesis After Mastectomy in Latvia Ance Pāsa, Latvia

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Committee: Asst. Prof. Solvita Kļaviņa-Makrecka
10:30–11:00	Sleep Quality and Its Association with Cognitive Function in Newly Diagnosed Multiple Sclerosis Patients Sintija Liepiņa, Latvia
Committee: Lect. Laura Maļina
12:30–13:30	Incidence of Depression Among Chronically Ill Patients Diāna Vaidere, Latvia
	Application of WHO Disability Assessment Schedule 2.0 (WHODAS 2.0) to Patients Before Admission to a Rehabilitation Day Hospital to Predict Potential Disability Darja Stankeviča, Latvia
	Factors Affecting Independent Living of Persons with Intellectual Disabilities in Community-Based Social Services in Latvia tba
	Patients' Experiences After Lower Limb Amputation: Qualitative Research Jurgita Gulbinienė, Lithuania

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Committee: Lect. Ļubova Tihomirova
10:30–11:00	Share My Steps: An Application to Assist the Mobility of Visually Impaired Individuals Through Geolocation and Facilitate Their Connections Christiane Delmondes Versuti, Brazil
	Decoding Resting Muscle Activity: Preliminary Insights Into Upper Limb Neuromuscular Health Sigita Skrastiņa, Latvia
Committee: Asst. Prof. Anita Kokarēviča
12:30–13:30	Development of an Economic Model to Determine Benefits and Costs of Tick-Borne Encephalitis Vaccination in Latvia Uldis Hlevickis, Latvia
	Analysis of Costs of Treatment of Patients Diagnosed with Tick-Borne Viral Encephalitis Alīna Dūdele, Latvia
	Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in Latvia and Factors Associated with Fatal Disease Outcome, 2012–2022 Larisa Savrasova, Latvia
	Advancing Prevention for Under-Recognized Diseases: Myalgic Encephalomyelitis / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia in Focus Diāna Arāja, Latvia

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Committee: Assoc. Prof. Jeļena Reste
10:30–11:00	Topological Model of Human Fatigue and Drowsiness Normunds Limba, Latvia
	Similarities and Differences Between Fatigue and Drowsiness Matīss Eriņš, Latvia

Keynote speakers

Prof. Agnieszka Chłoń-Domińczak

SGH Warsaw School of Economics

Assoc. Prof. Jorge Manuel Leitão Ferreira

University Institute of Lisbon, Portugal

Prof. Daiga Kamerāde

University of Salford, UK

International Scientific Committee