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ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF ADULT PATIENTS WITH EPILEPSY
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Introduction: Epilepsy is a widespread neurological disorder affecting more than 70 million people worldwide. Epilepsy is characterized as a complex of symptoms with multiple risk factors and a strong genetic predisposition.Purpose: To explore attitudes and views of adult patients with epilepsy regarding the disease.Material and Method: A descriptive study of a convenience sample of 100 patients visiting

CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Introduction: In recent decades, the number of patients undergoing dialysis has beeb increased dramatically, worldwide. This treatment method imposes a significant burden on patients, their families and the National Health System of each country. Purpose: To explore the characteristics of patients undergoing dialysis.Material and Method: This was a descriptive study on a convenience sample of 100

CROHN'S DISEASE IN PAEDIATRIC PATIENTS
Saturday, January 9, 2016
Introduction: Crohn's disease belongs to a group of conditions known as idiopathic inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The purpose of this review was to list information about Crohn's disease that occurs in pediatric patients. Methodology: The study material has recently been articles on the topic were found mainly in the electronic database Medline and the Association of Greek Academic Libraries

DEPRESSION IN HEMODIALYSIS
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder that keeps pace with renal failure.1 The term “psychonephrology,” is widely used to indicate that renal replacement therapy encounter with multiple stressors, thus resulting in psychiatric disturbance.2 During recent decades, the association between depression and hemodialysis receives a great deal of attention mainly due to deleterious effects

EPILEPSY IN ADULTS : DESCRIPTIVE CHARACTERISTICS
Thursday, January 10, 2019
Εpilepsy is one of the most common neurological disorders with a global prevalence of 0.6% - 1.2%. It is a serious neurological disorder related to social stigma, psychiatric co-morbidity and high financial costs. Purpose: To explore the characteristics of adults diagnosed with epilepsy. Material and Method: The study sample consisted of 100 adults with a diagnosis of epilepsy who followed periodic

EXAMINATION OF THE RECOVERY PROCESS OF CHILDREN AFTER SURGERY
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Ιntroduction: Surgery is a stressful experience for children and families, but important is the recovery period after the surgery.Purpose: This study was conducted to examine the recovery process of children after surgery.Methods: This descriptive type study was conducted on 274 pediatric patients who had urgent and planned surgery other than major gastrointestinal surgery and agreed to participate

EXPLORATION OF NURSES KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SAFETY POLICIES FOR SURGICAL INFECTIONS’ PREVENTION
Friday, January 1, 2016
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

HEALTH SERVICES QUALITY PROVIDED IN PRIMARY HEALTH CARE AR-EAS OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF PATRAS. PATIENT EXPECTATIONS AND EXPERIENCES
Friday, January 1, 2021
Introduction: The quality of the health services provided is a very important factor for a health system.Purpose: The purpose of this diploma thesis was to illustrate the degree of patient’s satisfaction with the provided health services in Primary Health Care Structures of the Municipality of Patras. Material and Method: The results of the survey came from patients who visited the Health Centers

INVESTIGATION OF HOSPITALIZED PATIENTS' SATISFACTION AT THIRA HOSPITAL
Friday, January 4, 2019
Introduction: Assessment of patients' satisfaction by the quality of provided hospital care contributes significantly to the evaluation of healthcare services. The purpose of the study was to explore satisfaction of hospitalized patients by the health care provided by Thira hospital. Material and Method: The study sample consisted of 100 hospitalized patients. Data were collected by completing a questionnaire

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

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