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ABSTRACT Introduction: According to the international literature, workplace bullying (mobbing) is frequent in health services. In Greece, however, research and management policies are not yet sufficient. Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the phenomenon of... Read More

ABSTRACT The purpose of this literature review was to demonstrate the need to motivate medical staff of public and private sector in our country, to assess the practical application of motivation theories to permanent medical staff in public hospitals and to present a realistic... Read More

ABSTRACT Newborn infants hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care Units directly after labor have increased needs that include the infants’ vital signs and providing a safe environment for them. The above mentioned newborns, mostly preterm infants, are in risk of increased... Read More

ABSTRACT Background: Influenza is a seasonal, highly contagious infectious disease and one of the most important respiratory tract infections, from a public health point of view. The most efficient and cost-effective means of combating influenza in the world is vaccination.... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: The nursing profession is characterized by high levels of job stress and burnout. Stress and burnout are experienced mostly by nurses working in departments that have to deal with acute events and incidents that often lead to death, as the department of... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Prescribing by specialized nurses is an expanded role, already successfully performed in many countries. Purpose: Recording preferences and comparing the views of medical staff, nurses and patients, towards the prescribing of specialized higher education... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: The need for emotionally intelligent leadership in healthcare professions is internationally recognized in the literature, with emotional intelligence being of particular value for nurses, who in great extent perform “emotional work”. Nurse... Read More

ABSTRACT The global economic crisis has forced states to take some measures to consolidate healthcare systems and implement policies that are forming a safety net for the provision of high quality healthcare services. International clinical protocols and guidelines could be... Read More

ABSTRACT Diabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common chronic diseases worldwide affecting all age groups. The disease is scientifically and clinically interesting in terms of prevention and treatment. Furthermore, it demands interdisciplinary collaboration among healthcare... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a serious chronic disease of the lower limb circulatory system as it affects the activity daily living and reduces patients’ quality of life. Usually, patients have low adherence to medication and guidelines. Aim: To... Read More