22
JUL
2019

Prevention and conservative treatment of upper limb secondary lymphedema after mastectomy

ABSTRACT Introduction: Lymphedema is a frequent complication in women after mastectomy. It affects the patient’s quality of life and functionality. The aim of this systematic review was to investigate and report appropriate, and evidence-based, guidelines for the prevention...
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22
JUL
2019

Enhanced Recovery after Surgery (ERAS) protocols in breast cancer patients undergoing post-mastectomy breast reconstruction with tissue expander

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ABSTRACT A lot of women choose the immediate breast reconstruction after mastectomy. The most common method is breast reconstruction using tissue expanders. Women’s way of life and the economic crisis have created the need for adopting enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS)...
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22
JUL
2019

Sleep disorders in childhood

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ABSTRACT Sleep disorders have reached epidemic rates in the modern world. It is important to note that they can affect children as well as adults. Sleep is of the utmost importance for the maintenance of body homeostasis. Many disease processes affecting sleep have been...
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19
MAR
2019

Investigation and evaluation of diabetic foot patient’s quality of life

ABSTRACT Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease that causes multiple lesions in the human body. The prevalence of the disease is particularly increased at international and national level. It is manifested by high blood glucose levels, while medical monitoring is...
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19
MAR
2019

Medication administration prior to cardiac arrest and during cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a comparative study on the knowledge of cardiology residents and nursing personnel working in anesthetics department, cardiology ward, coronary care unit and emergency department

ABSTRACT Introduction: Τhere is increased interest of the scientific community in assessing the level of knowledge on Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) among health care professionals, mainly due to the high prevalence of cardiac arrest (CA). Research data demonstrate the...
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19
MAR
2019

Investigating the necessity of transferring patients, by sea or air, from four Healthcare Centers to a Secondary General Hospital in the South Aegean sea (2013 to 2016)

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ABSTRACT Introduction: The islands’ primary healthcare services provide patient transportation and access to specialized healthcare services, which are not available locally. The early transfer and treatment of severely ill patients in organized healthcare facilities can improve...
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19
MAR
2019

The implementation of alternative therapies in cancer management

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ABSTRACT Cancer is probably the greatest threat to human societies globally. Currently, the majority of cancer patients suffer daily from a tremendous emotional stress and agony due to an expected premature death in the near future. On the other hand, the conventional treatment...
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19
MAR
2019

Organizational Culture in Healthcare Services: Characteristics, Advantages and Disadvantages

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ABSTRACT Organizational culture – a system of rules, values and behaviors of an organization’s – is a key factor of the functionality, performance and quality of the services it provides. Organizational culture is the personality of the organization. It is a...
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14
DEC
2018

Geographical Information System and Financial Management of the Radiology Department of the General Panarcadian Hospital of Tripolis, Greece

ABSTRACT Introduction: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are a useful tool to control costs and improve financial health management. Aim: The aim of this paper was to present interactive maps containing financial data of radiology department of General Panarcadian Hospital of...
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14
DEC
2018

Relationship between job satisfaction and mental health of healthcare and social welfare services employees

ABSTRACT Introduction: Working conditions, environment and relationships developed at the workplace can be key parameters of job satisfaction and can affect both the physical and mental health of employees as well as their working performance. Objective: This study examines the...
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