Patient Knowledge, Medication Adherence, and Influencing Factors: A Cross-Sectional Study among Hypertensive Patients in Greece.

This study aimed to investigate the knowledge of patients with hypertension about their condition, adherence to antihypertensive medication, and the factors influencing it. A cross-sectional study was conducted in two cardiology outpatient clinics of two tertiary hospitals, in Greece. The study included 188 patients diagnosed with hypertension.

The Development and Testing of the Hippocratic Heart Failure Self-Care Scale.

Background: The adoption of self-care behaviors among patients with congestive heart failure (CHF) is essential for the management of their health condition. However, there is a lack of tools for estimating self-care in CHF patients. We aim to develop and validate the Greek version of the Hippocratic heart failure self-care scale (HHFSCS).

The Development and Validation of the "Hippocratic Hypertension Self-Care Scale".

Background: The adoption of self-care behaviors among patients with arterial hypertension (AH) plays an important role in the management of their health condition. However, a lack of scales assessing self-care is observed. We aimed to develop and validate the Hippocratic hypertension self-care scale.

Development and Validation of the CVP Score: A Cross-Sectional Study in Greece.

Although central venous pressure (CVP) is among the most frequent estimated hemodynamic parameters in the critically ill setting, extremely little is known on how intensive care unit (ICU) nurses use this index in their decision-making process. The purpose of the study was to develop a new questionnaire for accessing how ICU nurses use CVP measurements to address patients' hemodynamics investigating its validity and reliability. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 120 ICU nurses from four ICUs of Greece.

The Early Mobilization of Patients on Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation: A Systematic Review.

Patients on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) often require prolonged periods of bed rest owing to the severity of their illness. Care is also required to maintain the position and integrity of the ECMO cannula. However, they experience a range of effects due to prolonged bed rest.

Impact of nurse-initiated education on HeartScore in patients with hypertension: a randomised trial.

Background: People with hypertension experience significant damage to major organs due to insufficient management of cardiovascular risk factors.

Aims: To assess the impact of nurse-led educational interventions on the total cardiovascular risk among people with hypertension.

Method: the study was an interventional randomised study.

The presence of obesity paradox in Greek patients with chronic heart failure.

Purpose: To investigate the effect of body mass index (BMI) values on 1- and 2-year mortality rates in patients with chronic heart failure (HF).

Patients And Methods: We conducted a retrospective cohort study of 112 patients with confirmed HF who visited the HF outpatient unit of a tertiary hospital of Athens, Greece, during a 5-month period (December 2012 - April 2013). These patients were assigned to four groups based on their BMI category.

The level of anxiety, depression and quality of life among patients with heart failure in Greece.

Purpose: The assessment of the level of anxiety, depression and quality of life among patients with heart failure.

Methods: It was an observational study. The populations were 231 patients with heart failure who were hospitalized in cardiology departments of 2 general hospitals in Athens, from September 1, 2010 through January 31, 2012.

Perioperative neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of poor cardiac surgery patient outcomes.

Purpose: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the association between the perioperative neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and cardiac surgery patient outcomes.

Patients And Methods: A retrospective cohort study of 145 patients who underwent cardiac surgery in a tertiary hospital of Athens, Greece, from January to March 2015, was conducted. By using a structured short questionnaire, this study reviewed the electronic hospital database and the medical and nursing patient records for data collection purposes.

Translation and validation of the Greek version of the hypertension knowledge-level scale.

Aims And Objectives: To translate and validate a Greek version of the Hypertension Knowledge-Level Scale.

Background: The major barrier in the management of hypertension is the lack of adherence to medications and lifestyle adjustments. Patients' knowledge of the nature of hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors is a significant factor affecting individuals' adherence.

Cardiac rehabilitation outcomes: modifiable risk factors.

Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) plays a significant role in management of heart diseases resulting in an improvement in patients' physical activity and quality of life and a decrease of healthcare costs. The purpose of this article was to review studies that examine outcomes of CR regarding the modifiable risk factors. Literature published between 1995 and 2012 was researched using PubMed and MEDLINE and reference lists of articles.