Publications by authors named "Eleni N Albani"
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- The study aimed to assess the burden and mental health of caregivers for chronic disease patients in primary health care settings in Patra, Greece, focusing on demographic factors and caregiving challenges.
- Researchers surveyed 291 caregivers using a questionnaire that evaluated demographics and included scales for caregiver burden (Zarit Burden Interview) and mental health (DASS-21). Findings revealed that caregivers faced moderate to severe burdens, particularly due to personal strain.
- Results indicated significant correlations between caregiver burden and mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress, with specific demographic differences influencing the caregivers' experiences.
Objective: Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the incidence of IBD in gastrointestinal surgery patients and record the disease's characteristics and treatment.
Patients And Methods: Materials and Methods: A search was carried out in the archives of the gastroenterology clinics of the University General Hospital of Ioannina and the General Hospital of Ioannina "G. Hatzikosta" in Greece.
Objective: The aim: To evaluate the relationship between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and health literacy and to find possible differences based on the demographic characteristics of the participants.
Patients And Methods: Materials and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with a convenience sample from the Greek general population (n=203). The questionnaires were distributed through the Google Forms platform, while some of them were given on hand.
The development of biological agents against tumor necrosis factor (TNF) has revolutionized the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), frequently achieving induction and maintenance of remission in both ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. However, a loss of response due to the development of anti-drug antibodies (ADA) is seen annually in approximately 20% of IBD patients receiving anti-TNF therapy. Current evidence suggests that the use of immunomodulators (IMM), such as thiopurines (azathioprine and 6-mercaptopurine) or methotrexate, may prevent or suppress ADA formation.
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