16
MAY
2015

“Smart wearable niomedical systems” for the monitoring of Cardiovascular and Respiratory Disorders

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In an international level, the effort of reducing the mean time of hospitalization in secondary and tertiary health care institutions constitutes a common practice. Modern technologies provide the possibility of reliable and empowered health care, out of hospitals. This fact...
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16
MAY
2015

The Discussion as an Effective way of communication in daily Nursing Practice

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The communication is an interaction process aiming at the exchange of messages. It is innate in each person, but some techniques and skills are teachable. The nurses are considered “professionals” in communication, since nursing is based upon the competence to create...
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16
MAY
2015

The Role of Healthcare Professionals and the Improvement of Service Quality in Hospitals

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The quality in the healthcare services is important for the provision of healthcare treatment for the patients. Its main dimensions relate to human resources, organization and procedures, and the outcomes from the services offered to patients. The methods available for the...
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16
MAY
2015

Emotional Intelligence: Theory and the implications in the Nursing Leadership

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Background: Emotional intelligence is popular in literature as an important characteristic for successful leaders. Health care is changing rapidly and leaders should use modern models of leadership focused on creating relationships based on trust. Nurse leaders who exhibit...
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16
MAY
2015

Treatment of Chronic Kidney Disease: Cost Analysis of Bicarbonate Dialysis and Haemodiafiltration

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Aim: The economic assessment of haemodialysis (HD) in a Unit of Artificial Kidney of a private clinic. More specifically, cost analysis of bicarbonate dialysis and haemodiafiltration is used. Population Study: 120 patients with end – stage renal disease, undergoing HD in...
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16
MAY
2015

Human Resources for Health Needs Assessment of Life-Long Learning in the Framework of the Strategic National Development Plan 2007-2013

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Background: Education and training contribute to better responsiveness and performance. Relevant policies should be based on the population health needs assessment. The National Strategic Development Plan (NSDP) 2007-2013 is a unique opportunity for planning modern education and...
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16
MAY
2015

Death Attitude Profile – Revised (DAP-R)-Validation of Greek Version

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Aim: To translate a questionnaire that evaluates and validates the attitude of nurses’ attitudes towards death. Method: 150 nurses completed this questionnaire. The initial DAP-R was constructed by Wong, P.T.P., Reker, G.T., and Gesser, G in 1994. It contains 32 questions and is...
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16
MAY
2015

The effectiveness of pain management in the Emergency Department and the degree of responsiveness to the patient’s needs.

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Introduction: Pain is the main reason for out patients visitation to the Emergency Department. Pain management however in most cases is inadequate due to underestimation and inefficient treatment. Aim: Identifying pain management practices and assess their effectiveness in pain...
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