A5087702000- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Antibiotic Use and Resistance
- Bacterial Identification and Susceptibility Testing
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Neutropenia and Cancer Infections
- COVID-19 Pandemic Impacts
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Central Venous Catheters and Hemodialysis
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Global Health and Surgery
- Respiratory viral infections research
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Emergency and Acute Care Studies
- Urinary Tract Infections Management
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Surgical site infection prevention
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Antibiotics Pharmacokinetics and Efficacy
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Nosocomial Infections in ICU
Center for Outcomes Research and Clinical Epidemiology
2020-2024
Earthquake Planning and Protection Organization
2018-2020
Abstract Background Epidemiological data indicate that a large part of population needs to be vaccinated achieve herd immunity. Hence, it is high importance for public health officials know whether people are going get COVID-19. The objective the present study was examine willingness adult residents in Greece receive COVID-19 vaccine. Methods A cross-sectional survey conducted among general between April 28, 2020 May 03, (last week lockdown), using mixed methodology collection: Computer...
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Antibiotics are commonly prescribed in Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICU), where stewardship interventions challenging. Lowering antibiotic consumption is desperately needed Greece, a country with high resistance rates. We sought to assess the effectiveness of low-cost and -resource intervention reduce use Greek NICUs implementing “low-hanging fruit” approach. A prospective quasi-experimental study was conducted 15/17 public Greece (9/2016–06/2019). The selected discontinuation antibiotics...
To assess the effect of new legislation on dispensing antimicrobials without prescription from pharmacies in Greece.In-person survey.The study included 110 greater Athens Metropolitan area.Volunteer collaborators visited area December 2021 and January 2022. They asked for either ciprofloxacin or amoxicillin-clavulanate acid (6:5 ratio) providing a prescription, simulating symptoms, offering justification insisting. Fluoroquinolones have additional restrictions Greece. Results were compared...
Underserved and hard-to-reach population groups are under-represented in vaccine trials. Thus, we aimed to identify the challenges of trial participation these member countries VACCELERATE network. Seventeen National Coordinators (NC), each representing their respective country (15 European countries, Israel, Turkey), completed an online survey. From 15 eligible groups, those that were more frequently declared underserved/hard-to-reach research ethnic minorities (76.5%), persons experiencing...
Abstract Objective: To audit clinical practice and implement an intervention to promote appropriate use of perioperative antimicrobial prophylaxis (PAP). Design: Prospective multicenter before-and-after study. Setting: This study was conducted in 7 surgical departments 3 major Greek hospitals. Methods: Active PAP surveillance adults undergoing elective procedures performed before after implementation a multimodal intervention. The monitored agent according international local guidelines,...
Abstract Background Active daily surveillance of central-line days (CLDs) in the assessment rates central-line–associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) is time-consuming and burdensome for healthcare workers. Sampling denominator data a method that could reduce time necessary to conduct active surveillance. Objective To evaluate accuracy various sampling strategies estimation CLABSI adult pediatric units Greece. Methods Daily were collected across Greece 6 consecutive months 33 units: 11...
Background: Pediatric hematology-oncology (PHO) and bone marrow transplantation (BMT) units have high use of antimicrobials. Objectives: To survey antimicrobials used in Greek PHO BMT before after an intervention involving education on the 2017 clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for management febrile neutropenia children with cancer hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients. Methods: Antibiotic prescribing practices were prospectively recorded between June 2016 November 2017. In...
Abstract Objective: We surveyed antimicrobials used in Greek pediatric hematology–oncology (PHO) and bone marrow transplant (BMT) units before after an intervention involving education regarding the 2017 clinical practice guidelines (CPG) for management of febrile neutropenia children with cancer hematopoietic stem-cell recipients. Design: Antibiotic prescribing practices were prospectively recorded between June 2016 November 2017. Intervention: In December 2017, baseline data feedback was...