Factors Associated With Anxiety and Depression in Persons With Epilepsy (PWE).

Introduction: Epilepsy is a common neurological disease that is associated with increased morbidity and mortality globally. Persons with epilepsy (PWE) experience a heavy emotional burden mainly due to social stigmatization and limited opportunities in life. The purpose of this study was to explore factors associated with anxiety and depression in PWE.

Investigation of Nurses' Wellbeing towards Errors in Clinical Practice-The Role of Resilience.

: The fatigue, stress, and burnout of nurses lead to them frequently making mistakes, which have a negative impact not only on the safety of the patients but also on their psychology. The ability to bounce back from mistakes is crucial for nurses. Nursing staff members' physical and mental health, particularly their depression, is far from ideal, and this ill health is directly correlated with the frequency of self-reported medical errors.

Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Medical Cannabis.

Introduction: Medical cannabis has been used to relieve the symptoms of people with various chronic diseases. Despite of this, it has been stigmatized, even after its legalization in many countries.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to investigate the quality of life of patients receiving medical cannabis.

Perceived Social Support in Parents of Hospitalized Children During COVID-19.

Unlabelled: It was March 2020 when the World Health Organization declared a global pandemic due to the spread of a virus known as SARS-CoV-2, which started in Wuhan (China) and spread across the world. From that time onward, all governments took specific measures to minimize virus outspread. Human beings faced several challenges in each aspect of life mainly the more vulnerable ones, such as parents with sick children who encountered not only with hospitalization but also with the negative effects posed by pandemic.

Quality of Life in Patients Undergoing Percutaneous Coronary Intervention.

Introduction: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a non-surgical invasive procedure to treat coronary artery occlusion. The quality of life (QoL) is a way to measure the impact of illness and additionally its treatments to traditional measures of clinical outcomes.

Purpose: The aim of the present study was to explore the levels of QoL pre-PCI, 6 and 12 months after PCI, as well as the factors associated with the QoL pre-PCI.

Measuring Importance of Physical Self-Care Behavior in Patients with Heart Failure: Validation and Reliability Analysis of 14-item IPSC Scale.

Introduction: Heart failure (HF) is a complex clinical syndrome associated with increased disability, morbidity and mortality globally. HF is characterized by recurrent exacerbations and a high rate of hospital readmissions. Self-care is a crucial component of treatment.

Depression in Male Inmates.

Introduction: The prevalence of psychiatric morbidity is high among incarcerated individuals. Severe mental disorder is five to ten times higher among prisoners compared to the general population. Several factors are held to be responsible for the high prevalence of depression in prison: mainly poor living conditions (narrow room, loss of privacy), limited interpersonal relationships, and lack of mental health access.

Association of University Students' COVID-19 Vaccination Intention with Behaviors toward Protection and Perceptions Regarding the Pandemic.

Background and Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic is a serious global health problem. Vaccination is suggested to be one of the most efficacious precautionary measures, in combination with other protective behaviors. The purpose of this study was to explore the association of students’ intention to get vaccinated about COVID-19 with protection behaviors and perceptions about the pandemic.

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.

Factors Associated With Fatigue in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.

Background and objective Fatigue is frequently experienced by patients undergoing hemodialysis and it has a negative effect on their quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors associated with fatigue in patients undergoing hemodialysis. Methods In this quantitative cross-sectional study, 100 patients on hemodialysis participated.

Factors Associated With Insomnia in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.

Introduction: Insomnia is the most common sleep disorder among patients on hemodialysis and has a strong relation with fatigue, depression, low immune system, increased risk of cardiovascular problems, and low quality of life. The aim of this study was to explore the factors associated with insomnia in patients undergoing hemodialysis.  Methods: In this cross-sectional study, 100 patients on hemodialysis (75 males and 25 females) from a hemodialysis center in Greece were included.

Information Needs in Percutaneous Coronary Artery Intervention: Validation and Reliability Analysis of NPCI-10 Item Scale.

Introduction: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is a nonsurgical procedure used in the treatment of coronary heart disease.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to validate a scale created in order to assess the importance and fulfillment of information needs in patients after PCI.

Methods: A 10-item scale was created by the researchers to explore the level of information needs and the level of fulfillment of these needs.

Pre- and Post-Operative Nutrition Assessment in Patients with Colon Cancer Undergoing Ileostomy.

Introduction: Patients undergoing ileostomy surgery often experience electrolyte disturbances and dehydration, especially during the first post-operative period. Recently, research has also begun on how the newly constructed ileostomy affects the patient's nutritional status.

Aim: The aim of the present pilot study was to assess the nutritional status of patients before and after the construction of the ileostomy as well as nutrition-related factors.

Sleep Disorders and Restless Legs Syndrome in Hemodialysis Patients in Greece: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Sleep disorders, including insomnia and extreme sleep times, adversely affect the risk of developing illnesses and contribute to increased mortality rates. The aim of the study was to investigate sleep disorders experienced by hemodialysis patients in order to draw useful conclusions and to propose solutions to address this serious problem.

Material And Method: This is a cross-sectional study, and the study sample consisted of 120 patients undergoing hemodialysis from February to April 2017 at a general hospital in Greece.

Hospitalized patients with heart failure: the impact of anxiety, fatigue, and therapy adherence on quality of life.

Introduction: Heart failure (HF) is a major global health problem associated with increased morbidity and mortality and reduced quality of life (QoL). The aim of the study was to assess the impact of anxiety, fatigue and adherence to therapeutic guidelines on HF patients' QoL.

Material And Methods: A hundred and twenty hospitalized HF patients were enrolled in the study.

Quality of Life in Diabetic Foot Ulcer: Associated Factors and the Impact of Anxiety/Depression and Adherence to Self-Care.

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major complication of diabetes mellitus that needs a multidisciplinary approach. The purpose of this study was to assess the impact of patients' characteristics, anxiety/depression, and adherence to guidelines on the QoL of patients with diabetic ulcer. The sample of the study consisted of 195 patients.

Buprenorphine and Methadone as Opioid Maintenance Treatments for Heroin-Addicted Patients Induce Oxidative Stress in Blood.

Buprenorphine and methadone are two substances widely used in the substitution treatment of patients who are addicted to opioids. Although it is known that they partly act efficiently towards this direction, there is no evidence regarding their effects on the redox status of patients, a mechanism that could potentially improve their action. Therefore, the aim of the present investigation was to examine the impact of buprenorphine and methadone, which are administered as substitutes to heroin-dependent patients on specific redox biomarkers in the blood.

Clinical Use of Smartphones Among Medical and Nursing Staff in Greece: A Survey.

The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical use of smartphones among medical and nursing staff in Greece. This study used a 17-item questionnaire that was administered to the participants by the authors. The sample consists of 974 participants of 1200 who were asked to participate (ie, a response rate of 81.

THE EFFECT OF PERCEIVED SOCIAL SUPPORT ON HEMODIALYSIS PATIENTS' QUALITY OF LIFE.

Background: Association between perceived social support and quality of life in hemodialysis patients represents a new area of interest.

Aim: The aim of this study was to explore the effect of social support on the quality of life of hemodialysis patients.

Material And Methods: In this study 258 hemodialysis patients were enrolled.