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ABSTRACT Introduction: Health is in a continuous interdependence relationship not only to pathophysiological, but also to social factors that act in cooperation with the establishment of a dynamic balance between society and health concepts. Aim: The aim of the present study is... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: International widespread use of computers has lead to fast-paced exchange of information. In the last decade, researchers and public opinion share the same questions regarding use of computers and physical or mental problems of the users. Aim: This... Read More

ABSTRACT Objective: Modern societies are multicultural and are composed of populations that differ not only in language, religion, values , family relations, but also in their views on the health, care, treatment. When there is culture itself, problems arise in communication are... Read More

ABSTRACT Background: The Greek health care system is financed by the state budget, social insurance contributions and private payments. The economic adjustment program that is currently being implemented considers interventions in the health sector of core importance. Objective:... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: According to surveys, there is an important evidence that high levels of occupational stress is strongly associated with low self – assessed mental health and wellbeing. Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the mental well-being of nursing staff in... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Health is a public good and in the free market is not achieved equitable or efficient allocation of resources. According to the economic approach of health, illness prevents the infected individual from participating in processes (work), but causes costs to... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: In clinical practice the assessment of cancer patients’ QoL is used frequently. It guides the individualized treatment and provides feedback on care, aiming at the best outcome of the treatment and the patients’ autonomous well-informed consent.... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: In most situations, the terms nurse manager and nurse leader are used interchangeably although they do not have the same meaning. The demanding role of a chief nurse in health care settings has undergone several changes, while some terms like “chief nurse”,... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Vaccination of healthcare professionals is an essential part for the decrease of the infectious diseases transmitted within Healthcare settings, as well as for the reductions of the absenteeism due to illness. Because of their contact or infective... Read More

ABSTRACT Introduction: Lamaze parenhood classes have a specific purpose in consulting and preparing young couples in order to become parents. It is a classic method of preparing women to give birth naturally that was first used in Russia by Pr.Nikolaiev and was applied to women... Read More