Jozef Babečka

Jozef Babečka is an Associate Professor at the Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health, Catholic University in Ružomberok. He serves as Vice Dean for Science, Research, and International Relations. His academic career includes roles as an assistant professor and assistant at the University of Health and Social Work St. Alžbety, Bratislava, and extensive clinical experience in nursing across Europe, including Austria, Denmark, and the Czech Republic.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Nursing (Comenius University, 2005)
• Master's in Nursing (Catholic University Ružomberok, 2007)
• PhD in Nursing (University of Health and Social Work St. Alžbety, 2019)
• PhDr in Pedagogical Studies (2016)

Research Interests: Focused on geriatric palliative care, obesity management in aging populations, pandemic healthcare challenges, community nursing practices, and nursing education. His work emphasizes improving patient care quality through evidence-based interventions and interprofessional collaboration.

Recent Article Trends: Prioritizes issues like urinary incontinence management, obesity treatment strategies, and pandemic response protocols. Collaborates widely with international institutions, including Ukraine and Czech Republic universities.

Awards: None explicitly mentioned.

Grants/Projects:

• 2022 Project: 'Nursing in Radiological Technology - For Education and Practice'
• International collaborations in didactics and health policy

Labs/Teams: Active in multidisciplinary teams addressing public health challenges, particularly in aging populations and community health systems.