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View article: High School Teachers' Awareness of Internet Addiction and Related Factors Among Greek Adolescent Students.
High School Teachers' Awareness of Internet Addiction and Related Factors Among Greek Adolescent Students. Open
In recent years, concerns about internet addiction (IA) have grown. The study aimed to assess to what extent teachers are informed about IA and are familiar with the internet, and to investigate their personal views and their perceptions o…
View article: Temporal Changes in Quality of Life and Psychological Burden of Patients with Thalassemia: A Comparative Data Analysis from 2018 to 2025
Temporal Changes in Quality of Life and Psychological Burden of Patients with Thalassemia: A Comparative Data Analysis from 2018 to 2025 Open
Background/Objectives: Thalassemia significantly affects the mental well-being and lifestyle of patients and their families. This study evaluated the temporal changes in quality of life (QoL) and psychological burden among thalassemia pati…
View article: OA2399. Risk factors for falls among adults aged 65+ hospitalized with fractures in orthopedic or spinal clinics
OA2399. Risk factors for falls among adults aged 65+ hospitalized with fractures in orthopedic or spinal clinics Open
Background Falls in elderly populations frequently lead to severe complications. This study aimed to identify key risk factors to guide interventions reducing falls and improving quality of life in one of the EU’s most aging countries. Met…
View article: Internet use and its association to physical activity, nutrition habits, sense of loneliness, and self-efficacy in Greek adolescents: a multi-center, school-based, cross-sectional study
Internet use and its association to physical activity, nutrition habits, sense of loneliness, and self-efficacy in Greek adolescents: a multi-center, school-based, cross-sectional study Open
View article: Implementing a Mixed Health Service Model as an Informed Modality to Enhance Prevention and Promote Workplace Health in the Greek Regional Public Sector: A Pilot Study in Crete
Implementing a Mixed Health Service Model as an Informed Modality to Enhance Prevention and Promote Workplace Health in the Greek Regional Public Sector: A Pilot Study in Crete Open
Background/Objectives: Preventive care in Greece remains underdeveloped, especially in workplace settings. To address this, a mixed service model was piloted to integrate preventive and occupational health for public sector employees in Re…
View article: Relating Biopsychosocial Meanings to Semi-Quantitative CRP Readings Among Primary Healthcare Users: Trends from a Cross-Sectional Study Analysis
Relating Biopsychosocial Meanings to Semi-Quantitative CRP Readings Among Primary Healthcare Users: Trends from a Cross-Sectional Study Analysis Open
Background/Objectives: C-reactive protein (CRP) has been acknowledged to be associated with depression, loneliness, and stress, as well as physical health conditions. The aim of this study was to explore possible associations between CRP s…
View article: Urinary Tract Infections in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Three‐Year Retrospective Study
Urinary Tract Infections in a Paediatric Intensive Care Unit: A Three‐Year Retrospective Study Open
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common nosocomial bacterial infections in children. This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of UTIs and determine the factors associated with UTI onset in children hospitalised in …
View article: Unmasking the Hidden Morbidity of Ocular Diseases in Primary Care Through a Collaboration with Specialists in Remote Areas: A Cross-Sectional Study from Rural Crete, Greece
Unmasking the Hidden Morbidity of Ocular Diseases in Primary Care Through a Collaboration with Specialists in Remote Areas: A Cross-Sectional Study from Rural Crete, Greece Open
Background: Ocular disorders are not frequently addressed in primary care, which is more visible in remote rural settings. The aim of the study was to assess the prevalence and pattern of eye diseases in a remote rural population of Crete …
View article: Blood Donation Attitudes and Knowledge of Medical School Students at the University of Crete, Greece: An Intra-Institutional Exploration.
Blood Donation Attitudes and Knowledge of Medical School Students at the University of Crete, Greece: An Intra-Institutional Exploration. Open
In the last decade, demand for blood has been increased internationally, while there is a consistent shortage of regular blood donors. Medical students are a potential pool of regular blood donors. The present study investigated the attitu…
View article: Quercetin Intake and Absolute Telomere Length in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Novel Findings from a Randomized Controlled Before-and-After Study
Quercetin Intake and Absolute Telomere Length in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Novel Findings from a Randomized Controlled Before-and-After Study Open
Telomeres, the protective chromosomal ends, progressively shorten and potentially are implicated in the pathogenesis of age-related diseases. In type 2 diabetes (T2DM), telomere shortening may play an important role, but the whole ‘picture…
View article: The Feasibility of an Educational Course for General Practitioners on Otolaryngologic Morbidity
The Feasibility of an Educational Course for General Practitioners on Otolaryngologic Morbidity Open
Objective To test feasibility by enhancing the knowledge and skills of general practitioners (GPs) in managing ear, nose, and throat (ENT) morbidity within primary care settings through a three-hour educational course. Methods A structured…
View article: Benefits of Quercetin on Glycated Hemoglobin, Blood Pressure, PiKo-6 Readings, Night-Time Sleep, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Benefits of Quercetin on Glycated Hemoglobin, Blood Pressure, PiKo-6 Readings, Night-Time Sleep, Anxiety, and Quality of Life in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Background: Diabetes is a rapidly growing global morbidity issue with high prevalence, and the associated dysglycemia leads to complications. Patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) often experience elevated anxiety levels, affecting…
View article: Exploring Loneliness, Trust, and Psychosocial Meanings Among Primary Care Attendees: A Cross-Sectional Study From a General Practice Setting in Crete, Greece
Exploring Loneliness, Trust, and Psychosocial Meanings Among Primary Care Attendees: A Cross-Sectional Study From a General Practice Setting in Crete, Greece Open
View article: Utilization of Health Care Services and Accessibility Challenges among Adults Aged 50+ before and after Austerity Measures across 27 European Countries: Secular Trends in the SHARE Study from 2004/05 to 2019/20
Utilization of Health Care Services and Accessibility Challenges among Adults Aged 50+ before and after Austerity Measures across 27 European Countries: Secular Trends in the SHARE Study from 2004/05 to 2019/20 Open
This study aimed to assess and compare the utilization of preventive and other health services and the cost or availability in different regions of Europe, before and during the economic crisis. The data used in the study were obtained fro…
View article: Assessment of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Work Motivations in a Sample of Nurses in Greece
Assessment of Extrinsic and Intrinsic Work Motivations in a Sample of Nurses in Greece Open
Background: Adapting psychometrically tested tools, such as the ‘Work Extrinsic Intrinsic Motivation Scale’ (WEIMS), is a key element for the effective management of human resources in healthcare organizations and valid cross-cultural comp…
View article: Association between Levels of Loneliness, Laboratory Measurements, and Behavioral Aspects in a Primary Care Setting in Crete, Greece
Association between Levels of Loneliness, Laboratory Measurements, and Behavioral Aspects in a Primary Care Setting in Crete, Greece Open
This paper examines potential associations of loneliness with laboratory data and specific psychosocial and behavioral attitudes. The sample collection took place in an urban Primary Health Care unit between May and July 2023, consecutivel…
View article: The Impact of Three-Month Quercetin Intake on Quality of Life and Anxiety in Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus: An Early Data Analysis From a Randomized Controlled Trial
The Impact of Three-Month Quercetin Intake on Quality of Life and Anxiety in Patients With Type II Diabetes Mellitus: An Early Data Analysis From a Randomized Controlled Trial Open
View article: Multiple Behavioral Risk Factors As Assets for Chronic Disease Prevention: Observations From Urban Primary Care Settings in Crete, Greece
Multiple Behavioral Risk Factors As Assets for Chronic Disease Prevention: Observations From Urban Primary Care Settings in Crete, Greece Open
View article: Investigation of Perception of Quality of Life and Psychological Burden of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis—Quality of Life of Hemodialysis Patients
Investigation of Perception of Quality of Life and Psychological Burden of Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis—Quality of Life of Hemodialysis Patients Open
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has a significant impact on the life of patients undergoing chronic periodic hemodialysis. It negatively affects their social, economic and family status, and particularly their psychological well-being. The ai…
View article: Promoting Self-Management and Independent Living of Older Individuals with Chronic Diseases through Technology: A Study of Self-Reported Needs, Priorities, and Preferences
Promoting Self-Management and Independent Living of Older Individuals with Chronic Diseases through Technology: A Study of Self-Reported Needs, Priorities, and Preferences Open
Background and Objectives: Older patients’ needs are rarely examined beforehand, and thus, although technology-based tools can enhance self-management, acceptability rates are still low. This study aimed to examine and compare self-reporte…
View article: A Mixture of Essential Oils from Three Cretan Aromatic Plants Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Proliferation: A Proof-of-Concept Intervention Study in Ambulatory Patients
A Mixture of Essential Oils from Three Cretan Aromatic Plants Inhibits SARS-CoV-2 Proliferation: A Proof-of-Concept Intervention Study in Ambulatory Patients Open
Introduction: The need for effective therapeutic regimens for non-critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic remained largely unmet. Previous work has shown that a combination of three aromatic plants’ essential oils (CAPeo) (Thy…
View article: A mixture of essential oils from three Cretan Aromatic Plants inhibits SARS-CoV-2 proliferation: A Proof-of-Concept intervention study in ambulatory patients
A mixture of essential oils from three Cretan Aromatic Plants inhibits SARS-CoV-2 proliferation: A Proof-of-Concept intervention study in ambulatory patients Open
Introduction: The need for therapeutic regimens for non-critically ill patients during the COVID-19 pandemic remains unmet. Previous work has shown that a combination of three aromatic plants’ essential oil (CAPeo) (Thymbra capitata (L.) C…
View article: Features of ENT Cases in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Greece: A Prospectively Driven Data Collection Study
Features of ENT Cases in the Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Greece: A Prospectively Driven Data Collection Study Open
Primary healthcare is the pillar of a well-functioning healthcare system. General practitioners (GPs) should have a broad skillset to cope with the various conditions they encounter in everyday practice. Ear, nose, and throat (ENT) cases a…
View article: Assessing feasibility of targeted primary care referrals for patients with clinical suspicion of interstitial lung disease using lung ultrasound: a prospective case finding study. The potential benefits of LUS utilization.
Assessing feasibility of targeted primary care referrals for patients with clinical suspicion of interstitial lung disease using lung ultrasound: a prospective case finding study. The potential benefits of LUS utilization. Open
This is a feasibility study exploring potentials by combining data of medical history, basic auscultation skills, as crackles detection, and inexpensive and radiation-free imaging technique, such as LUS. Cases of ILD labeling may be hidden…
View article: Promoting self-management and independent living of elders with chronic diseases through technology: A study of self-reported needs, priorities, and preferences.
Promoting self-management and independent living of elders with chronic diseases through technology: A study of self-reported needs, priorities, and preferences. Open
Background and Objectives: Elders’ needs are rarely examined beforehand, and thus, although technology-based tools can enhance self-management, acceptability rates are still low. This study aimed to examine and compare self-reported needs,…
View article: Investigation of the Quality of Life of Patients with Gastrointestinal Issues Treated in the Surgical Clinic of a Regional General Hospital in Greece
Investigation of the Quality of Life of Patients with Gastrointestinal Issues Treated in the Surgical Clinic of a Regional General Hospital in Greece Open
As disorders of the gastrointestinal system are among the most prevalent, had a significant impact on patients’ quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to investigate the QoL of 83 patients treated in the surgical clinic of a regional gene…
View article: Development and Assessment of the Scale of Personal Trust and Connections (PerTC): Preliminary Data from a Hospital Employee Group
Development and Assessment of the Scale of Personal Trust and Connections (PerTC): Preliminary Data from a Hospital Employee Group Open
Trust and empathy constitute basic elements of healthcare delivery. In recent years, the quest for greater efficiency in healthcare has also indicated the necessity of these values. The study aims to develop and assess a 10-item tool, name…
View article: Work related burnout syndrome, information satisfaction, and concern of safety among Greek nurses during the first wave of COVID-19 outbreak
Work related burnout syndrome, information satisfaction, and concern of safety among Greek nurses during the first wave of COVID-19 outbreak Open
Objective To determine the levels of burnout among Greek nurses during the first wave of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic and to investigate the relationship among levels of burnout, satisfaction and concern about information, …
View article: Quality of Life and Psychological Burden of Parents of Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study during the Lockdown Period of COVID-19
Quality of Life and Psychological Burden of Parents of Children, Adolescents, and Young Adults with Type 1 Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Study during the Lockdown Period of COVID-19 Open
The current study aimed to investigate how parents of children, adolescents, and young adults with DM1 perceived quality of life and psychological burden during the lockdown period of COVID-19. A cross-sectional study was carried out on 11…
View article: Quality and Presence of Behaviour Change Techniques in Mobile Apps for the Mediterranean Diet: A Content Analysis of Android Google Play and Apple App Store Apps
Quality and Presence of Behaviour Change Techniques in Mobile Apps for the Mediterranean Diet: A Content Analysis of Android Google Play and Apple App Store Apps Open
Smartphone apps might represent an opportunity to promote adherence to the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet). This study aimed to evaluate the quality of commercially available apps for the MedDiet and the presence of behavioural change techniq…