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View article: A One-Month Advanced Glycation End Products—Restricted Diet Improves CML, RAGE, Metabolic and Inflammatory Profile in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Haemodialysis
A One-Month Advanced Glycation End Products—Restricted Diet Improves CML, RAGE, Metabolic and Inflammatory Profile in Patients with End-Stage Renal Disease Undergoing Haemodialysis Open
Exogenous and endogenous advanced glycation end products (AGEs) contribute to the pathogenesis and progression of renal disease. This is a one-month controlled dietary counseling trial that restricts nutritional AGEs in patients with end-s…
View article: Assessment of the Relationship between Fear of Cancer Recurrence, Spiritual Well-Being, and Mental Health among Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study
Assessment of the Relationship between Fear of Cancer Recurrence, Spiritual Well-Being, and Mental Health among Cancer Patients: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between fear of cancer recurrence, spiritual well-being, and mental health among cancer patients. The study involved 217 patients undergoing chemotherapy. Data were collected with t…
View article: Missed Nursing Care; Prioritizing the Patient’s Needs: An Umbrella Review
Missed Nursing Care; Prioritizing the Patient’s Needs: An Umbrella Review Open
The objective of this review of reviews was to identify the reasons for missed nursing care and to shed light on how nurses prioritize what care they miss. Missed nursing care refers to essential nursing activities or tasks that are omitte…
View article: Factors Affecting Nurses' Caring Behaviors: A Study in Greece
Factors Affecting Nurses' Caring Behaviors: A Study in Greece Open
Nurses’ caring behaviors are affected by several determinants. The aim of this study was to explore the factors affecting nurses’ caring behaviors. Nurses (N=309) from three public general hospitals in Greece completed the Factors of Nurse…
View article: Family conflict: Risk factor for low adherence in adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Greek families
Family conflict: Risk factor for low adherence in adolescents with type 1 diabetes in Greek families Open
Introduction: Type 1 Diabetes Melitus (T1DM) treatment is demanding, due to daily blood glucose monitoring, certain diet plan, specific exercise program, multiple daily insulin injections, and management of episodes of hypo- or hyperglycem…
View article: Lipid Disturbances in Breast Cancer Patients during Chemotherapy
Lipid Disturbances in Breast Cancer Patients during Chemotherapy Open
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women. Cardiovascular diseases are common complications after chemotherapy due to the effect of the drug on lipid levels. This study aimed to explore the changes in lipid profiles in patients with…
View article: BIOETHICS OF ABORTION OF POTENTIAL DIS-ABLED FETUSES
BIOETHICS OF ABORTION OF POTENTIAL DIS-ABLED FETUSES Open
Introduction: The explosive technological development, the necessary use of the internet in everyday life, as well as globalization, are some of the parameters that shape society and, by extension, education in the 21st century. Heterogene…
View article: Perceptions of Caring Behaviors among Patients and Nurses
Perceptions of Caring Behaviors among Patients and Nurses Open
The concept of caring is fundamental to nursing practice. The aim of this study was to investigate patients’ and nurses’ caring behaviors and the possible differences between the two groups. In this descriptive and comparative study, 310 p…
View article: State anxiety and workplace harassment among nursing personnel
State anxiety and workplace harassment among nursing personnel Open
Introduction: According to Spielberger, state anxiety refers to “the subjective emotional state characterized by tension and nervousness as a result of the present situation.” Workplace harassment in the health sector is a real problem. Ai…
View article: Burnout, Depression and Sense of Coherence in Nurses during the Pandemic Crisis
Burnout, Depression and Sense of Coherence in Nurses during the Pandemic Crisis Open
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the risk to nurses’ mental health has increased rapidly. The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of depression and burnout and to evaluate their possible association with the sense of coherence …
View article: Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of the Caring Behaviors Inventory-16
Psychometric Properties of the Greek Version of the Caring Behaviors Inventory-16 Open
Caring is a key component of nursing. Exploring patients' perceptions of caring behaviors is essential to providing high-quality health care. This study aimed to investigate the validity, reliability, and internal consistency of the Greek …
View article: Different types of biofeedback applications in health and disease
Different types of biofeedback applications in health and disease Open
Biofeedback treatment is among the methods proposed to prevent and treat many organic and mental problems. Many experts carry out biofeedback application since it is applied by psychiatrists, psychologists, doctors, social workers, nurses,…
View article: Training nursing staff who have been victim of work labour harassment on the island of Crete in strengthen of their self-esteem with anonymous group psychotherapy through teleconferencing
Training nursing staff who have been victim of work labour harassment on the island of Crete in strengthen of their self-esteem with anonymous group psychotherapy through teleconferencing Open
Background: Professional self-esteem for nursing profession refers to the extent to which a person experiences its work as important while appreciating its performance as important. There is evidence that self-esteem is important for healt…
View article: Translation, Cultural Adaptation, Validation and Internal Consistency of the Factors of Nurses Caring Behavior.
Translation, Cultural Adaptation, Validation and Internal Consistency of the Factors of Nurses Caring Behavior. Open
The Greek version of the FNCB Scale is a valid and reliable questionnaire which can be used for the measure of factors affecting nurses' caring behavior.
View article: Assessment of psychological distress in end stage renal disease: is it spirituality related?
Assessment of psychological distress in end stage renal disease: is it spirituality related? Open
Introduction. Patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD) are faced with bearing this burden and report poor mental health. Spirituality can be a key factor in managing these problems among HD patients. Aim. This cross-sectional study aimed at e…
View article: Association between perceived social support and occupational burnout in Greek nurses: A preliminary study
Association between perceived social support and occupational burnout in Greek nurses: A preliminary study Open
Purpose: To examine the relationship between perceived social support and burnout among nurses. Materials and methods: The participants of this study were 42 Greek nurses of a general hospital which were randomly selected. Data was collect…
View article: Predictors of personal accomplishment among the professionals working in community mental health settings
Predictors of personal accomplishment among the professionals working in community mental health settings Open
Background: Community mental health professionals experience personal accomplishment as a result of emotional stressors and deficiency of perceived personal accomplishment. The purpose of this study was to measure the levels of personal ac…
View article: Social support and quality of life in Greek women with breast cancer during chemotherapy and two years later
Social support and quality of life in Greek women with breast cancer during chemotherapy and two years later Open
Background Social support in women with breast cancer is associated with quality of life (QoL) and it appears to be vital for treating breast cancer and adaptation to disease. Social support seems to decrease quantitatively and over time w…
View article: Association Between Breastfeeding and Obesity in Preschool Children
Association Between Breastfeeding and Obesity in Preschool Children Open
There is a statistical association between breastfeeding duration and body weight in preschool age. Breastfeeding for more than six months has a positive impact on the child's weight.
View article: Chronic Kidney Disease: Clinical Characteristics and psychosocial aspects
Chronic Kidney Disease: Clinical Characteristics and psychosocial aspects Open
Chronic kidney disease is characterized by persistent renal impairment and/or loss of renal function. This condition is associated with high morbidity and mortality, and despite progress in prevention, diagnosis and treatment, CKD remains …
View article: Health locus of control and quality of life in diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study
Health locus of control and quality of life in diabetes mellitus: A cross-sectional study Open
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important global health problem. The aim of this study was to assess the impact of self-efficacy, health locus of control, demographic and clinical predictors on the level of quality of life among p…
View article: Association between Insomnia, Demographic Characteristics and Self - Esteem in Nursing Personnel in Primary Care and in Emergency - Intensive Care Units on the Island of Crete
Association between Insomnia, Demographic Characteristics and Self - Esteem in Nursing Personnel in Primary Care and in Emergency - Intensive Care Units on the Island of Crete Open
Background: There is evidence that self -esteem is important for health.Especially, self -esteem is associated with better health in those with chronic conditions or disability. Purpose:The objective of this study was to examine, in a comp…
View article: Assessment of fatigue in patients with a permanent cardiac pacemaker: prevalence and associated factors
Assessment of fatigue in patients with a permanent cardiac pacemaker: prevalence and associated factors Open
Introduction Fatigue is a debilitating symptom of subjective nature which lacks effective therapy. The aim of the study was to assess levels of fatigue and the associated factors among patients with permanent cardiac pacemaker (PCM). Mater…
View article: Perceived symptoms of Greek cancer patients during chemotherapy using the memorial symptom assessment scale
Perceived symptoms of Greek cancer patients during chemotherapy using the memorial symptom assessment scale Open
Background: Cancer patients experience a variety of concurrent symptoms during their chemotherapy. These symptoms can be physical or psychological and may vary in terms of occurrence, severity and distress. The aim of the present study was…
View article: Adherence to Therapeutic Regimen in Adults Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: The Role of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics
Adherence to Therapeutic Regimen in Adults Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: The Role of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics Open
To conduct the study, 350 patients undergoing hemodialysis completed the GR-Simplified-Medication Adherence Questionnaire-Hemodialysis (GR-SMAQ-HD). Demographic and clinical data were recorded. Statistical data analysis was performed using…
View article: Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Patients: Prevalence and Associated Factors
Assessment of Depression and Anxiety in Breast Cancer Patients: Prevalence and Associated Factors Open
Introduction: Having breast cancer or receiving treatment has been seen as a traumatic experience for women due to its impacts on their self-image and sexual relationship, and may lead to an psychological reactions such as denial, anger, o…