Issue 1 January - March 2022
Contents
Editorial Article
THE IMPORTANCE OF THE PERIOPERATIVE NURSING
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Pages: 1-4
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Review Paper
ASSOCIATION BETWEEN SLEEP HABITS AND OBESITY ON CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Ferentinou Eftychia, Dafogianni Chrisoula
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Pages: 5-12
Introduction: Childhood obesity is the greatest public health problem of the 21st century. In 2019 worldwide, 38 million children under the age of five were registered with obesity and overweight. Purpose: The purpose of this review was to describe the association of childhood obesity with children's sleep habits. Μethodology: A bibliographic search of the literature in the electronic database PubMed
Review Paper
MENTAL HEALTH AND PANDEMICS
Douki Stamatina, Koutelekos Ioannis
Friday, January 1, 2021
Pages: 13-22
Introduction: Epidemics are spreading rapidly worldwide, causing a general upheaval internationally. The occurrence of infectious diseases, such as the Covid-19 pandemic, often affects the mental health of population groups. The aim of this study was to review literature regarding the psychological reactions of population groups, during pandemics. Methodology: The methodology followed included searching
Review Paper
ΝEGATIVE PRESSURE TREATMENT DEVICES FOR WOUND HEALING
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Pages: 23-30
Introduction: Diabetic foot pressure ulcers are one of the most severe diabetes-related complications for patients with Diabetes Mellitus. The use of negative pressure methods for their treating process is progressively increasing amongst healthcare practitioners. The aim of this study was to review the literature on the mechanisms of action, the effectiveness and the existance of clinical protocols
Review Paper
TARGETED INTERVENTIONS TO MODIFIED RISK FACTORS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DI-ABETIC FOOT ULCER
Evangelakou Agoritsa, Vasilopoulos Georgios, Fasoi Georgia, Kalemikerakis Ioannis, Pavlatou Niki, Kelesi Martha
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Pages: 31-46
Introduction: The prevention of diabetic foot ulcers aims to manage the modifiable risk factors, of which the main include loss or impairment of limb aesthetics, deformity of the foot architecture, peripheral arterial disease, history of foot ulcer, any level of lower extremity, the presence of skin lesions and pre-ulcerative lesions on the limb, increased mechanical stress and limited mobility in
Review Paper
IMPACT OF CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE ON DE-PRESSION IN WOMEN
Martinis Ilias, Kalogianni Antonia, Polikandrioti Maria, Pavlatou Niki, Dousis Evangelos, Vasileiou Stela, Kapadohos Theodoros
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Pages: 46-56
Introduction: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death worldwide and patients often suffer by depression especially these with coronary artery disease. There is evidence that the frequency and intensity of depressive symptoms in cardiovascular disease differ between genders. The aim of this systematic review was to explore the impact of cardiovascular disease on the development of depression
Review Paper
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES FOR MANAGING THE COMPLICATIONS OF CHEMOTHERAPY IN CANCER PATIENTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Alevra Nefeli, Tsiou Chrysoula, Mantoudi Alexandra, Dousis Evangelos
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Pages: 58-75
Introduction: Patients diagnosed with cancer often experience a variety of side effects due to the treatment regimen. The most common effects are nausea and vomiting, fatigue, pain, sleep disorders as well as psychological consequences such as stress and fear. To treat these, patients often use complementary therapies: herbal remedies such as herbal extracts and dietary supplements, mind and body
Original Paper
ONCOLOGY NURSES’ BURNOUT AND CARE BEHAVIOURS
Mpaki Marina, Govina Urania, Kelesi Martha, Veini Fani, Mpoutsi Angeliki, Dousis Evangelos
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Pages: 76-86
The nursing profession is physically and emotionally demanding and can often lead oncology nurses to burnout affecting the quality of provided care. Purpose: To investigate the burnout and caring behaviours of oncology nurses. Material - Method: This is a cross-sectional study in a convenience sample of 99 nurses and nurse assistants carried out from February to March 2020 at a Cancer Hospital of
Original Paper
WOMEN’S HEART AND DEPRESSION
Vasileiou Stela, Kapadohos Theodoros, Kalogianni Antonia, Kourea Kallirhoe , Magita Andrianna, Pavlatou Niki, Polikandrioti Maria
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Pages: 87-101
Introduction: Depression is associated with increased morbidity and mortality in cardiovascular diseases and poor health outcomes. The aim of this study was to explore depression in women population. Material and method: The sample of the study included 300 women who had undergone cardiological evaluation in the outpatient clinic of a private hospital in Attica. Data collection was performed by completion
Original Paper
ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION IN RENAL TRANS-PLANT RECIPIENTS
Tsalamata Konstantina, Kalogianni Antonia, Panoutsopoulos4 GeorgiosI., Kolovos Petros, Zyga Sofia, Pavlatou Niki, Polikandrioti Maria
Saturday, January 1, 2022
Pages: 102-115
Introduction: End-stage kidney disease is a rapidly growing health problem worldwide. Kidney transplantation is the optimal modality, which entails many benefits in patients’ lives. Anxiety and depression minimize the beneficial effects of transplantation and adversely affect the clinical outcome. The aim of this study was to explore anxiety and depression in renal transplant recipients. Material
