A5042616977- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Perfectionism, Procrastination, Anxiety Studies
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Wound Healing and Treatments
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
- Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
- Health and Wellbeing Research
- Patient-Provider Communication in Healthcare
- Restless Legs Syndrome Research
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
- Optimism, Hope, and Well-being
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
University of West Attica
2018-2025
University of Peloponnese
2021-2022
University General Hospital Attikon
2022
General Hospital Asklepieio Voulas
2021
Technological Educational Institute of Athens
2007-2018
Tzaneion General Hospital
2003
University of Ulster
2003
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major complication of diabetes mellitus that needs multidisciplinary approach. The purpose this study was to assess the impact patients’ characteristics, anxiety/depression, and adherence guidelines on QoL patients with diabetic ulcer. sample consisted 195 patients. Data collected by completion SF-36 Health Survey, Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale, questionnaire measured self-care activities. Patients had moderate- high-quality levels in emotional well-being,...
Background and Objectives: Anxiety-depression of patients undergoing hemodialysis has a strong relation with the levels anxiety-depression their caregivers. The aim this study was to evaluate dialysis Materials Methods: In cross-sectional study, 414 pairs caregivers from 24 centers Greece completed Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale (HADS). statistical analysis data performed through Statistical Program SPSS version 20.0. significance level set up at 5%. Results: mean age 64 (54.06-72.41)...
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is an important public health problem that increasing at alarming rate, worldwide. The most common type permanent AF followed by the paroxysmal and persistent AF. Purpose . This study was aimed exploring anxiety depression associated factors in patients with Materials Methods sample of included 170 patients. Data collection performed method interview using “Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale” (HADS) to assess a questionnaire including patients’ characteristics....
Heart failure (HF) is a chronic disease associated with increased morbidity and mortality. HF prevalence expected to expand enormously, largely due population ageing, rising incidence of risk factors survival after cardiovascular events. The aim the study was assess levels quality life (QOL) anxiety in outpatients as well explore impact on QOL.One hundred were enrolled study. Data collection performed by completion Minnesota Living Failure Questionnaire (MLHFQ), Self-rating Anxiety Scale...
The concept of caring is fundamental to nursing practice. aim this study was investigate patients' and nurses' behaviors the possible differences between two groups. In descriptive comparative study, 310 patients 329 nurses from six general hospitals Greece completed Caring Behaviors Inventory-16. mean score Inventory-16 for 78.94 (±17.85) 80.27 (±9.36). items "Demonstrating professional knowledge skills" (Mean: 5.45 ± 3.62) "Treating my information confidentially" 5.34 1.06) were most...
Background and objective Fatigue is frequently experienced by patients undergoing hemodialysis it has a negative effect on their quality of life. The aim this study was to investigate the factors associated with fatigue in hemodialysis. Methods In quantitative cross-sectional study, 100 participated. evaluated via Modified Impact Scale (MFIS). Participants also completed questionnaire about demographics clinical characteristics. Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U Spearman's rho criterion...
Abstract Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) exerts a heavy physical and emotional burden on patients with diabetes mellitus. The purpose of the present study was to explore impact anxiety perceived social support depression DFU well as patients' characteristics associated depression. sample consisted 180 patients. Data collected by completion “Self‐rating Depression/Anxiety Scale‐ Zung” (SDS/SAS) Multidimensional Scale Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). Patients had moderate levels (median: 36, 42,...
Background and Objectives: The fatigue, stress, burnout of nurses lead to them frequently making mistakes, which have a negative impact not only on the safety patients but also their psychology. ability bounce back from mistakes is crucial for nurses. Nursing staff members’ physical mental health, particularly depression, far ideal, this ill health directly correlated with frequency self-reported medical errors. nurses’ are positively perception wellness support at work. This cross-sectional...
Chronic kidney disease-associated pruritus (CKD-aP) is a condition that causes significant distress to people undergoing haemodialysis (HD). It significantly impacts individuals' sleep habits, everyday activities, social interactions, mental health and overall quality of life. A number tools have been developed evaluate the severity pruritus. The 5-D itch scale one most widely used for assessing various aspects In Greece, there no validated culturally adapted tool assess in individuals with...
Patients with heart failure (HF) and their caregivers are a dyad inextricably linked that exert influence on patients’ quality of life (QoL). Purpose: The aim this study was to explore factors affecting HF QoL. Factors were: (a) characteristics, (b) anxiety/depression the (patient–caregiver) (c) caregivers’ Material Methods: In cross-sectional study, we enrolled 340 patients caregivers. Data collection performed by method an interview using “The Hospital Anxiety Depression Scale”, HADS)...
Even though Greece has a disproportionate number of haemodialysis stations for the treatment end-stage renal disease (ESRD), and rapidly rising patients on dialysis, there been no study lived experience in Greece. ESRD dialysis drastically impact patients' everyday life, therefore expectations desires play major role adapting to alterations restrictions. An understanding these culturally-influenced is essential delivery holistic nursing care. This aimed explore how Greek receiving long-term...
Background Patients undergoing hemodialysis face multiple problems such as difficulties in performing daily activities, low functional capacity, non-adherence to the regimen, and depressive symptoms that lead poor health outcomes. The present study aimed assess levels of depression, adherence, functionality patients hemodialysis, well association between above variables. Materials methods In this cross-sectional study, 100 from a private hospital Athens participated. Data were collected via...
Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder among patients on hemodialysis and has a strong relation with fatigue, depression, low immune system, increased risk of cardiovascular problems, quality life. The aim this study was to explore factors associated insomnia in undergoing hemodialysis. Methods: In cross-sectional study, 100 (75 males 25 females) from center Greece were included. assessed via "Athens Scale (AIS)" questionnaire about demographic clinical characteristics. Kruskal-Wallis,...
The COVID-19 pandemic had an impact on everyone’s daily lives with short-term or long-term consequences. Among the affected population, university students were studied by researchers specifically due to total change their educational way of learning and courses they attended. present study aimed assess psychological difficulties experienced Greece during first wave outbreak. Methods: 288 nursing completed electronic questionnaire after consent. sample included from all years study....
Depression is a commonly experienced psychological disorder among patients undergoing hemodialysis and has strong association with insomnia fatigue. The purpose of the present study was to explore factors related depression in dialysis impact fatigue on depression.In this cross-sectional study, one hundred (n=100) from center Greece participated. Data collection carried out by interviews using Zung Self-rating Scale (SDS) for evaluation depression; Athens Insomnia (AIS) insomnia; Modified...