A5047498476- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Respiratory Support and Mechanisms
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Family and Patient Care in Intensive Care Units
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Heterotopic Ossification and Related Conditions
- Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Hip and Femur Fractures
- Virtual Reality Applications and Impacts
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Musculoskeletal pain and rehabilitation
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Shoulder Injury and Treatment
- Disaster Response and Management
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Music Therapy and Health
- Delphi Technique in Research
- Dysphagia Assessment and Management
University of West Attica
2018-2025
National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
2012-2025
Evangelismos Hospital
2013-2025
Agios Pavlos General Hospital
2020-2021
Abstract Background Intensive care unit-acquired weakness (ICUAW) is a common complication, associated with significant morbidity. Neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) has shown promise for prevention. NMES acutely affects skeletal muscle microcirculation; such effects could mediate the favorable outcomes. However, optimal current characteristics have not been defined. This study aimed to compare on microcirculation of single session using medium and high frequency currents. Methods...
Background/Objectives: The Nijmegen Questionnaire (NQ) has been a prevalent screening tool for dysfunctional breathing the past 40 years. Until recently, validity of NQ established general population with hyperventilation syndrome (HVS) and individuals asthma, but not people COPD. aim study was to examine reliability in Methods: Construct, convergent, divergent discriminant as well internal consistency were examined sample 84 stable Results: A three-factor solution 16 items 74.70% explained...
Background/Objective: Early mobilization (EM) of critically ill patients is a feasible and safe intervention that limits the implications bed rest improves lung function. However, its limited implementation suggests gap between research evidence clinical practice. It widely accepted early faces variety barriers. This study aimed to investigate perceptions Greek physiotherapists on EM barriers record their knowledge practices. Methods: We conducted an electronic survey using online platform...
Background: The purpose of the study was to investigate responsibilities and frequency clinical procedures that physiotherapists perform within intensive care unit (ICU) in Greece, along with level education training these physiotherapists.Methods: Physiotherapists who work general ICUs hospitals were invited complete a developed questionnaire. questionnaire consisted 83 items, closed opened–ended format. Items for service provision physiotherapists' employment included, participants'...
The aims of this study were to describe the functional assessment scales for intensive care unit patients, examine psychometric evidence reliability and validity summarize strengths weaknesses them. Several instruments have been used so far ability, impairment and/or disability in ICU but all them specific limitations. These measurement tools include: Barthel Index, Functional Independence Measure, Status Score ICU, Physical Function Test Modified Rankin Scale, Karnofsky Scale 4P...
Millions of people face critical illnesses and need to be hospitalized in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) annually worldwide. Despite the fact that survival rates these patients have increased, they develop various cognitive, psychological functional impairments. This study aims investigate significance recovery interventions following intensive care unit discharge, effectiveness rehabilitative protocols their possible deficits.MEDLINE (PubMed) Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) were...
Background: The use of immersive Virtual Reality (VR) in stroke rehabilitation appears to be promising for the improvement motor and cognitive functions. Methods: purpose this pilot study was investigate suitability, usability safety VR applications that combine training. Patients suffering from a subacute phase, with Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) ≥18/30, participated study. In context REACT project, two IVR were designed created, combining skills. Full immersion achieved using Head...
BACKGROUND: Inspiratory muscle weakness is a consequence of mechanical ventilation that contributes to weaning failure in critical ill patients. Since 1980, case reports inspiratory training (IMT) ventilated, difficult be weaned patients have proposed this strategy associated with successful weaning. OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the efficacy on process. METHODS: conducted literature search following databases: PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus and Google scholar. Selected keywords included inspiratory/...
Background/Aim: To investigate the effects of an exercise training program on physical and cognitive function in older patients with dementia. Patients Methods: Thirty-eight early-middle dementia (31 females seven males), aged 80.6±6.9 years, residents Elderly Care Unit, either completed a 36-week structured (Intervention Group, IG; n=19), or received usual medical care (Control CG; n=19). Before after intervention, was evaluated both groups by Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE) depression...
BackgroundEarly physiotherapy in critical ill patients is a key component to their functional recovery. Burn are presented with severe complications that lead reduced ability.ObjectiveThe aim of this paper present the case 22 year old male patient 45% burn total body surface area, who was admitted Intensive Care Unit.MethodsEarly commenced from early stages acute illness and involved respiratory musculoskeletal interventions order prevent address prolonged immobilization mechanical...