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ABSTRACT Introduction: According to Spielberger, state anxiety or trait anxiety is an acquired behavioral predisposition. It is considered an element of personality. It refers to the person’s predisposition to perceiving specific situations as threatening and reacting with... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Hyperbaric oxygen therapy is a type of surgical wound treatment in which hypoxemia is corrected and arterial blood oxygen levels are maintained within normal values. Aim: The purpose of this literature review is to investigate the efficacy of hyperbaric... Read More

ABSTRACT The perioperative care for liver surgery has undergone changes and these changes involve the entire health group. Numerous researches suggest radical changes in patient care in all phases of perioperative care. Short intestinal feeding, mobilization of the patient on the... Read More

ABSTRACT Patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease receive Renal Replacement Therapies in order to ensure their survival. In the long run, dialysis sessions are associated with increased morbidity, mortality and diminished functionality and well-being.... Read More

ABSTRACT Modern cancer treatment is inextricably linked to the clinician’s communication with the patient and decision-making, as cancer treatment affects the quality of life of the patient even for many years after diagnosis. Within this context, the purpose of this paper... Read More

ABSTRACT Continuity in patient healthcare shows significant gaps and variations, due to reduced communication between healthcare services. The information transfer to all stages of health structures is often inadequate with many variations, especially at the critical stage after... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Children’s immunization has been one of the most important public health measures in the 20th century. However, a number of parents consider the vaccines unsafe and they are skeptical about their use. Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Providing high quality care in todays’ Intensive Care Units is a challenge because of the constant increase in demand, the high functional cost and the restricted availability of resources. Evaluating both patients’ experiences and outcomes from the care... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Quality in healthcare services means doing the right things, making continuous improvements in order to get the best results, being interested in satisfying both healthcare providers and recipients. Aim: To investigate the views of health professionals on... Read More

ABSTRACT Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas are a group of lymphomas that show complexity in diagnosis, clinical presentation and treatment. The aim of this review paper is to present the nurse’s role in the care of Primary Cutaneous Lymphomas, both as member of a multidisciplinary... Read More