12
JUN
2024

Retrospective study of hemodialysis patients in private units in Greece

Summary Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate and record the socio-demographic characteristics of patients undergoing dialysis in private clinics in Greece and to explore possible correlations. Subjects and Methods: The study was conducted in 1498 patients on dialysis in...
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12
JUN
2024

Pilot study of investigation of knowledge and attitudes of NGO volunteers in relation to the care of people of different cultural background

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO) cover the gap that the public and private sectors leave in the provision of services to people in a critical time of their lives. Volunteers constitute a significant part of the personnel of NGOs today and they are often...
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20
FEB
2024

Epidemiological data for WNV in Greece during last decade

ABSTRACT WNV is a single strand RNA zoonotic virus, responsible for mild fever to severe, lethal neuroinvasive disease. The aim of the study is to investigate and record the epidemiological data on WNV in Greece during last 10 years. Furthermore, to approach the main causes of...
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20
FEB
2024

Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Health, and Social Policy. Supporting individuals with special needs

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ABSTRACT Introduction: The daily progress of science and the evolution of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), constantly changes the world around us and significantly impacts the potential for improving both lifestyle and life expectancy. However, the increase in...
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20
FEB
2024

Use of Information Systems in Emergency Department and employee satisfaction

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ABSTRACT Introduction: The existence and usage of an appropriately designed information system is obligatory for efficient function of the Emergency Department (ED). Purpose: Factors that determine Emergency Department workers’ satisfaction by Information System (IS) and the...
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20
FEB
2024

Economic crisis and its impact on the mental health of nursing and medical personnel

ABSTRACT Obgective: The sample constituted by 112 employees of nursing and medical personnel of public alongside private health institutions in the prefecture of Imathia. The survey was conducted by using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-30). The first part of the...
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20
FEB
2024

Epidemiological study of vascular access in patients undergoing hemodialysis in Attica

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Hemodialysis is the most common therapy for final stage of the chronic kidney failure. Vascular access is the link between the patient and the machine and the dialyzer so that hemodialysis can be applied effectively. Although huge technological advances...
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20
FEB
2024

Distribution of human papillomaviruses (HPV) by geographical area and affected organ in Greece

ABSTRACT Introduction: Even today we do not have a comprehensive picture of the impact of the virus in Greece and its location at various anatomical sites. Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate and record the impact of HPV infection in the Greek population with emphasis on...
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08
SEP
2023

The role of psychoeducation in psychological trauma

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ABSTRACT The experience of traumatic event may lead to short-term and long-term health problems. There are different therapeutic interventions for psychological trauma, psychoeducation is one of them. Psychoeducation for trauma therapy is an evidenced based psychotherapeutic...
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08
SEP
2023

Exploring the role of school nurses in primary schools: a literature review

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ABSTRACT Introduction: The school nurse promotes the health of students within their sphere of responsibility, protects their safety and aims at their balanced development. They therefore have the potential to directly contribute to the assessment, early management and prevention...
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