Issue 1 January-April 2016
Contents
Editorial Article
VALIDATION OF THE INSTRUCTION 2005/36/EC
Friday, January 1, 2016
Pages: 1-3
Ο Ελληνικός Σύλλογος Νοσηλευτών Χειρουργείου (ΣΥ.Δ.ΝΟ.Χ) από τα ιδρυτικά μέλη του Ευρωπαϊκού Συλλόγου Νοσηλευτών Χειρουργείου(E.O.R.N.A), υιοθέτησε την κοινή δήλωση του Ευρωπαικού συλλόγου σχετικά με την οδηγία 2005/36/EC που βρίσκεται υπο συζήτηση στα όργανα της Ευρωπαικής Ενωσης. Ο Ευρωπαικός Σύλλογος Νοσηλευτών Χειρουργείου (Ε.Ο.RΝ.Α), δημιουργήθηκε για να ενισχύσει και να αναπτύξει την
Review Paper
ANXIETY-DEPRESSION OF DIABETIC PATIENTS
Friday, January 1, 2016
Pages: 4-11
It is widely accepted that the incidence of diabetes and its' related complications, despite progress in diagnosis and treatment of the disease, is constantly increasing. The purpose of this review was to explore anxiety and depression experienced by patients with diabetes mellitus, type II. Method and Material: The methodology followed included a search of review and research studies, mainly
Review Paper
DECISION MAKING PROCESS FOR CREATING THE DAY SURGERY IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS
Dimogerontas George, Balaska Dimitra, Bitsiori Zoi
Friday, January 1, 2016
Pages: 12-22
In recent years the demand for surgical health services in public hospitals is increasing and contrast the available resources are constantly decreasing. The required operational restructuring of hospitals can mean applying economical solutions such as the development of One Day Surgery. This project is called to bear the Governor all public hospitals that have to apply systematically the principles
Review Paper
SURVEILLANCE OF HEALTH CARE-ASSOCIATED INFECTIONS
Agapiou Maria, Charalampous Marianna, Talias Michalis
Friday, January 1, 2016
Pages: 23-35
Health care-associated infections are a major public health problem worldwide and a significant problem in healthcare delivery in Greece. The aim of this study was to review Greek and international publications specifically addressing the relationship between epidemiological surveillance and health care-associated infections. Μ ethod and material : The approach to this article centers on research
Review Paper
CARE OF CENTRAL VENOUS DIALYSIS CATHETERS (CVC)
Prevyzi Evangelia, Pavlopoulou Sofia
Friday, January 1, 2016
Pages: 36-44
Introduction: The need for vascular access for performing hemodialysis, leads to the use of a central venous catheter ( CVC ). The use of CVC is associated with infections particularly dangerous for hemodialysis patients. Nursing care has an important role in preventing infections caused by CVC. The purpose of this review was to explore the role of nursing care in the prevention of
Original Paper
EXPLORATION OF NURSES KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SAFETY POLICIES FOR SURGICAL INFECTIONS’ PREVENTION
Tsianti Eleni, Zougkou Theoni, Rosenberg Theofilos
Friday, January 1, 2016
Pages: 45-62
Background: In hospital infections are consisting one of the biggest problems as they put in danger patients’ safety by increasing morbidity and mortality rates, prolonging hospitalization and multiplying clinical expenses. Use of medical protocols is one of the most effective harm reduction policies. In Greece few research projects evaluating the services provided have been conducted, especially
