July-September 2023
Contents
Editorial Article
PERIOPERATIVE ANXIETY OF ANESTHESIA IN CHILDREN
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pages: 224-226
No abstract available
Review Paper
THE CONCEPT OF SATISFACTION AS A QUALITY INDICATOR IN HOME CARE FOR OLDER PEOPLE
Pegiou Fani, Theologidou Irene
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pages: 227-238
Introduction: The issue of quality in health care, with the emphasis on home care for older people, has taken on a major dimension in the context of consultations on healthy aging and in view of the increasing aging of the population. Aim: To investigate the measurement of satisfaction with home health care services for older people living in the community as indicator of quality of care, within
Review Paper
DEACTIVATION OF IMPLANTABLE CARDIAC DEVICES IN END-STAGE HEART FAILURE PATIENTS
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pages: 239-246
Introduction: Implantation of cardiac devices in patients with heart failure has contributed to improvement in quality of their life. Nevertheless, in the final stages of the disease, it is necessary to deactivate the devices for a peaceful death and the avoidance of suffering.The purpose of this review was to explore deactivation of implantable cardiac devices in end-stage heart failure patients.Methodology:
Special Article
NURSING CARE FOR POSTOPERATIVE PAIN USING ALTERNATIVE AND COMPLEMENTARY INTERVENTIONS
Kotrotsiou1 Stiliani, Konstanti Zoe, Theofanidis Dimitrios
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pages: 257-264
Introduction: Post-operative nursing care and pain management are both important in preventing adverse outcomes. Nurses play an important role in providing patients with advice and guidance on the results of treatments such as the use of complementary and alternative medicine as well as the effects and side effects of their application.Purpose: In the present work there was an attempt to elucidate
Special Article
THE APPLICATION OF AUGMENTED REALITY IN SURGICAL NURSING EDUCATION
Arbouzis Spyridon, Lazakidou Athina , Zyga Sofia
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pages: 247-256
New technological data created Extended or Digital Reality (XR), where Augmented Reality technology is detected, which can be an aid to Nursing Education. The purpose of the present special article was to explore the possibilities of using Augmented Reality in Surgical Nursing Education. Methodology: A bibliographic search was performed in the electronic databases PubMed, SCOPUS, Web of Science (WoS),
Special Article
WELFARE STATES AND DISABILITY IN GREECE IN COMPARISON TO EUROPE. BARRIERS OF ACCESS TO THE HEALTH SYSTEM
Bousmpou Anna, Apostolakis Ioannis, Sarafis Pavlos
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pages: 266-276
Introduction: Welfare state analysis is an important tool for achieving population well-being. Specific population groups such as persons with disabilities (PwD) constitute a large proportion of the general population, whο because of their particular characteristics encounter significant obstacles in their daily lives to a greater extent than others. The purpose of the article was the investigation
Special Article
BODY IMAGE IN MULTI – TRANSFUSED PATIENTS WITH Β – THALASSEMIA MAJOR
Koukourikos Konstantinos, Tzavella Foteini, Panagiotou Aspasia
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pages: 277-283
Introduction: Beta-thalassemia is a hereditary blood disorder that is prevalent in the Mediterranean region. The patient's treatment plan must include regular blood transfusions and chelation therapy to effectively manage and eliminate excess iron in the body. Unfortunately, these treatments can cause physical changes that negatively impact their body image, self-perception, and social interactions.
Special Article
NEGATIVE PRESSURE THERAPY IN PEDIATRIC BURNS - A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Hatzopoulou Anastasia, Vasilopoulos Georgios, Dousis Evangelos, Koutelekos Ioannis
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pages: 286-301
Introduction: Negative pressure wound healing was introduced about 20 years ago and has emerged as a common treatment for acute and chronic wounds, including diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, and burns.The purpose of this study was to review the literature on the effectiveness and safety of using negative pressure therapy for burns in children. Methodology: The present dissertation is a systematic
Review Paper
THE EFFECT OF BODY POSITION IN CRITICAL ILL PATIENTS ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTRA ABDOMINAL HYPERTENSION AND ABDOMINAL COMPARTMENT SYNDROME
Kirketsou Maria , Toulia Georgia, Papageorgiou Dimitris, Kalogianni Antonia
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pages: 302-312
Introduction: Scientific studies report that critical ill patients in Intensive Care Units develop intra abdominal hypertension (IAH) and abdominal compartment syndrome (ACS), with a high risk of association with new organ dysfunction and mortality. In 2004 the World Society of Abdominal Compartment Syndrome recommended the measurement of intra abdominal pressure (IAP) in completely supine position.
Short Review Article
NURSES IN THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Saturday, July 1, 2023
Pages: 3131-316
No asbtract available.
