A5028938014- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Disaster Response and Management
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Detection
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Colorectal Cancer Surgical Treatments
- Gastric Cancer Management and Outcomes
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Frailty in Older Adults
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2023-2024
General Hospital of Serres
2020-2023
Abstract Background The coronavirus outbreak (COVID-19) tested health care systems worldwide. This qualitative study aimed to explore and understand the experiences, beliefs concerns of Primary Care Professionals (PCPs) regarding preparedness response primary first wave pandemic in Greece, a country where public structured system has been developing. Methods We conducted semi-structured telephone interviews with 33 PCPs (General Practitioners, community General Internal Medicine Specialists,...
Abstract Purpose Although frailty can be delayed or prevented by appropriate interventions, these are often not available in countries lacking formal education and infrastructure geriatrics. The aim of this study was to: (a) explore ideas, perceptions attitudes primary health care (PHC) professionals towards a country where geriatrics is recognised as specialty; (b) PHC professionals’ training needs frailty; (c) define components educational programme PHC. Methods Qualitative design, using...
ABSTRACT During the pandemic, mobile vaccination units administered COVID‐19 shots to homebound populations. This study explores perspectives of public healthcare providers involved in Greece's home program, aiming identify challenges and inform improvements delivering services at home. is a cross‐sectional mixed‐methods survey with convergent design, conducted Primary Health Care facilities, using questionnaire. Facilities from all Districts were invited. The population included...
The aim of this qualitative research, conducted in Spring 2021, was to identify the inconveniences and psychological social impact 10 days home isolation, required by law, non-hospitalised COVID-19 patients Greece improve management. Thirty-seven semi-structured telephone interviews were conducted, audio-recorded, transcribed verbatim. Thematic analysis identified four key emergent themes, i.e., everyday life during self-isolation, issues, information guidance. Food provisioning particular...
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