17
OCT
2017

A study of the impact of disease burden in quality of life of people with pre-End-Stage and End-Stage Renal Disease

ABSTRACT Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a common chronic disease accompanied by severe complications. It is the leading cause of End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) requiring management either by haemodialysis (HD) or peritoneal dialysis (PD). The chronicity of the disease,...
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17
OCT
2017

Recording of the clinical characteristics of critically ill patients attended the ED of Provincial Hospital

ABSTRACT Introduction: The invasive mechanical ventilation and non invasive mechanical ventilation is, nowadays, an important treatment procedure for critically ill patients. Aim: the detection of clinical characteristics and outcome of critically ill patients who undergone...
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17
OCT
2017

Investigation of knowledge, attitudes and perceptions of nursing staff in oncology hospital regarding the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers

ABSTRACT Introduction: Approximately 300 million people, 3% of the world population, need palliative care or terminal care each year, including prevention and care of pressure ulcers. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the knowledge, practices and attitudes of nurses of...
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17
OCT
2017

Αpproach techniques and psychological support in pediatric patients: literature review

ABSTRACT Effective approaches and psychological support of pediatric patients provided by health professionals are complex processes. The negative reactions and fear that pediatric patients develop during their hospitalization hamper cooperation with health professionals. The...
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