Publications by authors named "D Pappa"

Nursing errors significantly impact patient safety and care quality, necessitating effective error recognition and analysis techniques. The Taxonomy of Error, Root Cause Analysis, and Practice-Responsibility (TERCAP) tool aims to systematically classify and address nursing errors, though its application and usefulness remain uncertain. This systematic review provides an overview of nursing errors using the TERCAP instrument, evaluating its applicability, strengths, and opportunities for improvement.

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Entering and acclimatizing to a university is crucial for achieving academic goals and graduation. Chronic illnesses can reduce a person's capacity to perform tasks, whether physically, cognitively, or emotionally, about inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), there is a lack of research about the impact of IBD on the daily lives of students. IBD can be seen as having an adverse effect on the life of college students.

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Introduction: Internalizing weight stigma can lead to the development of dietary addiction, as individuals seek food as a coping mechanism for the emotional distress caused by stigma. The influence of stress exacerbates this dynamic, encouraging the reliance on food as a stress-coping strategy.

Methods: Electronic questionnaires were completed in a special electronic form through an online platform.

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During the post-coronavirus disease (COVID-19) era, a primary question is whether booster vaccination is effective against severe COVID-19 and should be recommended, particularly to individuals at high risk for severe disease (i.e., the elderly or those with additional severe comorbidities).

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  • - Occupational stress and burnout among ICU nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic were common, leading to various physical, behavioral, and psychological issues, with female nurses experiencing higher levels of burnout than male nurses.
  • - A quantitative survey of 153 ICU nurses in Greece revealed that those with access to psychological support groups experienced lower burnout, while nurses with experience caring for COVID-19 patients had greater mental resilience.
  • - The mental health challenges faced by healthcare workers significantly impacted their work and personal lives, highlighting the need for early recognition and tailored interventions to support their emotional well-being.
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