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AN INVESTIGATION OF DEPRESSION IN GREEK THALASSAEMIC TEENAGERS
Friday, January 5, 2018
Objective: To explore characteristics of today’s Greek teenagers with thalassaemia, a hereditary disease, associated with the possibility of developing depression. Material and methods: Study sample consisted of 74 thalassaemic teenagers. Data collection was conducted using the "Children Depression Inventory” (CDI) and a questionnaire on teenage thalassaemic patients’ characteristics (socio-demographic;

BODY IMAGE AND CANCER IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Saturday, April 1, 2023
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BODY IMAGE IN MULTI – TRANSFUSED PATIENTS WITH Β – THALASSEMIA MAJOR
Saturday, July 1, 2023
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.

CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE AND HEMODIALYSIS: EPIDEMIOLOGICAL CHARACTERISTICS AND PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS
Friday, January 4, 2019
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive decline in kidney function which is usually asymptomatic until the de-velopment of End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Haemodialysis is the most common treatment method for ESRD. How-ever, patients on hemodialysis have a variety of psychological disorders due to complications and restrictions of the treatment. Aim: of the present study was to review the literature

DECISION MAKING PROCESS FOR CREATING THE DAY SURGERY IN PUBLIC HOSPITALS
Friday, January 1, 2016
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

EXPECTATIONS FOR LIFE AMONG GREEK TEENAGE THALASSAEMICS
Monday, January 1, 2018
Objective: To investigate expectations for life of today’s Greek teenagers with thalassaemia, a hereditary disease, in association with their characteristics. Material and methods : A total of 74 thalassaemic teenagers participated in the study. Data collection was conducted using the "Multidimensional Expectations Questionnaire for Thalassaemia Major Patients” version for thalassaemic children

FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISK POSTOPERATIVE BLEEDING (PB) IN PATIENTS AFTER CARDIAC SURGERY
Wednesday, April 1, 2020
Introduction: Postoperative Bleeding (PB) is the most common complication after cardiac surgery but is accompanied by negative outcomes. Aim: was to investigate the factors associated with an increased risk of PB in patients after cardiac surgery. Material and Methods: The sample of the study was patients who were admitted to the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit of a general hospital after cardiac surgery.

MEDIASTINAL HEMORRHAGE MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING CARDIAC SURGERY: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE PERIORATIVE NURSING DATA SET
Friday, May 1, 2015
Introduction: Standardized nursing terminologies (SNT) provide a common language among nurses, contributing to standardized and evidence based nursing care plans Aim: The development of a standardized nursing care plan for the effective management of postoperative mediastinal hemorrhage of cardiac surgery patients Material and Method: The SNT Perioperative Nursing

NAUSEA AND VOMITING IN CHILDREN WITH CANCER UNDERGOING CHEMOTHERAPY
Thursday, October 1, 2020
Introduction: Cancer is the second leading cause of death in children. Its treatment include chemotherapy, surgery or radiation therapy, alone or in combination. One of the most well-known symptoms of chemotherapy in children is nausea and vomiting, which negatively affect their health and the progress of treatment. Several nursing interventions have been supported to prevent and treat them. The aim

Psychosocial and cultural aspects of pain. gender and identity issues of pain
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Recording of pain starts simultaneously with recording of history. This experience is based on cultural and social factors. These determine the perception and expression of pain, seeking medical assistance and receptivity to treatment. The aim of the present study was to review the literature about the psychosocial and cultural aspects of pain.

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