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ABSTRACT Literature has shown that the quality of life (QoL) of women with breast cancer is not at high levels due to the fact that both the treatments as well as the breast cancer itself, can affect the physical, psychological and social functioning of the patient in different... Read More

The economic crisis has spread rapidly worldwide along with its effects, which have been significant, especially for the developing countries that had to confront with unprecedented phenomena. One of the most important is the effects on local economies resulting in a large number... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: The creation and maintenance of a good vascular access is mandatory for a successful haemodialysis sessions and the survival of a Chronic Kidney Disease patient. Aim: The aim of the present cross-sectional study was to look into the vascular access... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: The surgical treatment of gliomas in traffic areas, speech is aimed at the maximum ablation, with minimal postoperative neurological deficit. The election procedure is craniectomy with the patient conscious (awake craniotomy). The conscious craniotomy with... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Measuring parental satisfaction is of major importance for pediatric hospitals and the key component of evaluating the quality of services provided to health services. Aim: To assess the degree of parental satisfaction from the care provided to their... Read More

ABSTRACT The nursing profession is characterized by high levels of work stress and serious associated health problems. The aim of the present study was to explore the strategies nurses employ before, during and after work to cope with every day work stress. The literature review... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus Type II (DM II) is a chronic disease that particularly affects the patients’ Health-Related Quality of Life (HRQOL). Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of various depression levels on HRQOL in DM II patients in... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Leveraging the physical environment’s merits is crucial in healthcare settings towards fostering sustainable healing conditions. In the future, the need to retrofit hospitals already appears more probable than to build new facilities. In Greece, holistic... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Early detection of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD) is the key for its control and management in Primary Health Care. Nurses could significantly contribute to the early detection of COPD if they receive appropriate training and develop skills... Read More

ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to investigate the measures implemented to manage risks at work in the surgical clinic of a public hospital in Northern Greece, in relation to the requirements of the standard OHSAS 18001: 1999, and to refer to an integrated program to... Read More