Navigating Uncertainty: A Qualitative Study on the Hospitalization Experience of COVID-19 Patients.

This study examines the hospitalization experience of COVID-19 patients in public hospitals in the Thessaly Region of the Greek territory. The ultimate goal is to explore and gain a deeper understanding of the subjective experience of hospitalization. A qualitative study design was employed in this study.

The Experience of Dancing Among Individuals with Cerebral Palsy at an Inclusive Dance Group: A Qualitative Study.

Background: Art practices such as dance have the potential to support people with disabilities. It is possible that through dancing, bodies that may be regarded as "deficient" can be strengthened while enhancing their personal and cultural identities. It is also possible that inclusive group dance classes can enable the integration of people with disabilities in their social context.

Anxiety and Depression in Parents of Children Undergoing Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant (HSCT).

Unlabelled: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) is a well-established therapy tool for several malignant and non-malignant diseases. Parents of children undergoing HSCT experience physiological distress for various reasons such as intensive caregiving, potential complications, and medically intensive process. The purpose of this study was to explore anxiety/depression in parents of children who underwent HSCT and the associated self-reported characteristics.

The Psychological and Professional Burden Experienced by Nurses Who Worked in COVID-19 Clinics during the Pandemic: A Content Analysis.

Introduction: Since the beginning of the pandemic, nurses have played a key role in providing care for COVID-19 patients. Infection risk and fear, use of personal protective equipment, and social isolation were related to high levels of stress and extreme psychological drain among front-line healthcare providers.

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore how front-line nurses experienced psychological and professional burdens during the coronavirus outbreak.

Investigation of Mental and Physical Health of Nurses Associated with Errors in Clinical Practice.

Background: Errors are common among all healthcare settings. The safety of patients is linked directly with nursing errors because nurses stand by them more often than any other healthcare professional. The role of mental and physical health of nurses is of great interest for a good and efficient job performance, but also for maintaining good patient care delivery.

Reliability and Validity of the Greek Version of the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL-V).

Background: Compassion constitutes a central element of all health and social care professions. The Professional Quality of Life Questionnaire is the most widely used instrument to measure compassion fatigue worldwide.

Objective: The aim of this study was to provide evidence for the reliability and the validity of ProQOL-V for Greece.

Professional Quality of Life in Greek Health Professionals Working with Refugees and Migrants.

Background: Expatriation and relocation into a new cultural context constitute a psychological journey marked by exposure to potentially traumatic events, the abandonment of the homeland and the effort of seeking safety and a new beginning at all levels.

Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate the Professional Quality of Life in Greek health professionals working with refugees and migrants.

Methods: The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL V) and a demographic and work-related characteristics questionnaire were distributed to 90 health professionals working with migrants and refugees.

Translation and Cultural Adaptation of the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL V) for Greece.

Introduction: Compassion constitutes a central element of all health and social care professions. The Professional Quality of Life Questionnaire is the most widely used instrument to measure compassion fatigue worldwide.

Aim: The aim of this study was to culturally adapt the ProQOL V for Greece.

Heavy Smoking is Associated with Low Depression and Stress: a Smokers' Paradox in Cardiovascular Disease?

Introduction: Smoking, anxiety and depression constitute predisposing factors of coronary artery disease.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the degree of nicotine dependence in coronary patients and its relationship to anxiety and depression.

Methods: The study population consisted of 208 coronary patients, 131 men and 77 women, who were hospitalized in a hospital in Attica and were all smokers.

Prevalence of Compassion Fatigue, Burn-Out and Compassion Satisfaction Among Maternity and Gynecology Care Providers in Greece.

Introduction: Maternity and gynecology professionals are exposed to distressing events, trauma and suffering that may trigger compassion fatigue.

Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of compassion fatigue/secondary traumatic stress (CF/STS), burnout (BO) and compassion satisfaction (CS) in maternity and gynecology care providers.

Material And Methods: The Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL R-IV) and a demographic and work-related characteristics questionnaire were distributed to 121 certified nurses, midwives and nurse/midwife assistants in 3 public hospitals in Greece.

Moderating Nutritious Habits in Psychiatric Patients Using Transtheoretical Model of Change and Counseling.

Unlabelled: Motivational Interviewing provides the opportunity to health professionals to have an effective strategy to increase the level of readiness to change health behaviors. Along with the Transtheoretical Model (Stages of Change Model) compose the theoretical base of intervention in psychiatry settings.

Objective: This study was aimed to change nutritious behavior of psychiatric patients using a specific Model of Change and Counseling implementing a health education program.

Challenges in Engaging Parents in the Drug and Alcohol Treatment: The Professionals' Perspective.

Addiction treatment centers often fail to involve families in treatment. The aim of the present study was to explore the challenges that Greek mental health professionals encounter in their work with parents of drug and alcohol abusers. A qualitative study design was adopted, and five focus group discussions were conducted with 27 drug and alcohol professionals.