Publications by authors named "Eleftheria C Economidou"
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- The study assessed healthcare services for thalassaemia patients across different countries by analyzing health indicators and surveying over 2000 patients and caregivers in 2023.* -
- Participants showed diverse educational backgrounds, with a significant portion facing delays in receiving blood transfusions and expressing dissatisfaction with access and quality of care.* -
- While there have been improvements in thalassaemia care over the years, the survey highlights ongoing unmet needs and calls for enhanced focus from national healthcare systems to improve patient outcomes.*
Physician shortage is a major concern in many health care systems globally, while healthcare leadership constitutes one of the most vital factors within human resource management. Our study examined the relationship between managers' leadership styles and physicians' intent to leave their current position. In this cross-sectional national survey, questionnaires were distributed to all physicians working in the public health sector of Cyprus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFCardiac rehabilitation (CR) constitutes a valuable therapeutic approach for patients with a broad spectrum of cardiovascular diseases facilitating the development and maintenance of a desirable level of physical, social, and psychological functioning following the onset of cardiovascular disease. Nowadays, cardiac rehabilitation programs emphasize the use of a multidisciplinary approach. The current review aims at presenting the state-of-the-art knowledge on the indications of patients entering cardiac rehabilitation programs, including their core components, duration, and effectiveness.
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- The COVID-19 pandemic, while causing significant disruption in education for over 1.5 billion students worldwide, has also opened up new opportunities, particularly in health education.
- This study highlights five key developments in health education that emerged during the pandemic: the importance of health values, preventive interventions, effective communication of health messages, the use of e-learning technologies, and real-life applications of health education principles.
- Overall, the pandemic has acted as a "violent teacher," revealing untapped potential for growth and innovation in health education that should be embraced moving forward.
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- - The study analyzes mortality data in Cyprus from 2016-2021, comparing all-cause mortality rates during the COVID-19 pandemic using information from the Cyprus Ministry of Health and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
- - In 2021, Cyprus experienced a notable rise in all-cause mortality, showing a 9.7% increase from 2020 and a 16.5% increase compared to the average of the previous five years, especially in the last two quarters of the year.
- - The increase in mortality rates isn't fully attributed to COVID-19 deaths and coincides with a vaccination campaign, prompting the need for further investigation by public health authorities to uncover potential underlying issues.
The aim of our study was to evaluate the potential association between physical activity and occupational stress among firefighters. Data were collected from Cypriot firefighters through a web-based battery of internationally validated questionnaires completed anonymously (COPSOQ, DASS). A total of 430 firefighters (response rate 68%) completed the survey (age range: 21-60 years).
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