A5058471808- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Cardiac pacing and defibrillation studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Medication Adherence and Compliance
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Nursing care and research
- Erythropoietin and Anemia Treatment
- Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors
- Asthma and respiratory diseases
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Diverse Approaches in Healthcare and Education Studies
- Interprofessional Education and Collaboration
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Nursing Roles and Practices
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Clinical practice guidelines implementation
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Research
European University Cyprus
2023-2024
Cyprus University of Technology
2019-2024
AHEPA University Hospital
2024
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
2024
Nicosia General Hospital
2020-2022
American Heart Institute
2020
Open University of Cyprus
2018
Athens State University
1997
Cardiovascular disease is a common comorbidity in chronic obstructive pulmonary (COPD). Yet cardiovascular and risk under diagnosed COPD often undertreated, increasing the of cardiopulmonary events. We formed Global Working Group experts to produce consensus statement detailing identification management patients with COPD. conducted virtual meetings supplemented by remote working communication. The Chairs (CPG, MB) proposed draft statement, which was further developed Group. selection final...
Abstract Background Teamwork and job satisfaction are important among the multidisciplinary team who care patients with chronic illnesses such as heart failure (HF) patients. TeamSTEPPS teamwork perceptions questionnaire (T-TPQ) Minnesota Satisfaction Questionnaire “short form” (MSQ-short) both self-report questionnaires which examine multiple dimensions of within healthcare settings, respectively. The aim study was to psychometric properties Greek versions (Gr-T-TPQ) (Gr-MSQ-short). Methods...
The aims of this paper were to provide an overview available activity monitors used in research patients with heart failure and identify the key criteria selection most appropriate monitor for collecting, reporting, analysing physical research. This study was conducted three parts. First, literature systematically reviewed concepts Second, additional scoping search validation these conducted. Third, identified. Nine evaluated terms size, weight, placement, costs, data storage, water...
Abstract Introduction Heart failure (HF) and diabetes mellitus (DM) most of the times occur together, aggravating patients’ outcomes interaction two conditions, which is complex, make application effective management programs necessary, in order to improve outcomes. Purpose The aim current study was evaluate effectiveness an individualized supportive care program patients with HF DM, self-management compared ‘usual’ care. Methods a sub-analysis randomized clinical trial named ‘SupportHeart’...
Abstract Issue Guideline development is a lengthy and diligent process that involves the assessment interpretation of evidence by committee. Whilst implementation high quality healthcare guidelines ensures consistency in delivery, many countries worldwide, including Cyprus, lack capacity resources to develop de novo guidelines. Description problem Guidelines developed internationally recognised organisations, such as NICE, are valuable resource for like Cyprus. The collaboration between NICE...
Abstract Background In order to improve health-related quality of life (HR-QoL) heart failure (HF) patients, different disease management programs have been developed at the discharged and follow-up phase. Aim To determine effectiveness a three-month telephone follow-up, with education before discharge, or only discharge (all performed by nurse specialists) on HR-QoL in HF patients. The results randomized clinical trial (RCT) MEETinCY are presented. Method This is multicenter RCT 3...
Abstract Funding Acknowledgements Type of funding sources: None. Introduction Disease management programs for HF are characterized by heterogeneity and different levels complexity, thus the results regarding their effectiveness controversial. The trajectory makes supportive care Supportive consists following four aspects: Communication, education, psychological spiritual issues symptom management. Purpose To evaluate an individualized program in terms components that comprise patients with...
Background: Self-care of patients with heart failure (HF) is essential for the effective self-management their disease, especially during pandemic era. assessment instruments give opportunity to Health Professionals early recognize possible self-care needs and management HF. Aim: The translation validation Greek version instrument “Self-Care Heart Failure Index’’ (Gr-SCHFI), as well investigation psychometric properties in a Greek-speaking population Methods: It’s methodological study an...
Abstract Introduction Disease management programs for HF are characterized by heterogeneity and different levels of complexity, thus the results regarding their effectiveness controversial. The trajectory makes supportive care (SC) mandatory. main feature this framework is continuing communication addressing patient's support needs. Aim To evaluate an individualized SC program. Study design This was a pilot study randomized control trial (RCT) [control group (CG) intervention (IG)],...