Publications by authors named "Koralia A Michail"
Purpose: Children and adolescents undergoing cancer treatment often endure distressing procedures, leading to pain and anxiety. Immersive virtual reality (VR) is a novel distraction technique for distress management, but research in pediatric oncology remains limited. This systematic review aims to assess the effectiveness of IVR intervention utilizing advanced head-mounted displays, in alleviating physical and psychological distress among Children and Adolescents diagnosed with malignancies undergoing chemotherapy treatment via Implantable Venous Access Device/Port (IVAD/P) (P) needle insertion.
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- Stroke is a major global health issue, and understanding guidelines is essential for emergency department (ED) staff to ensure quick diagnosis and treatment.
- A study in Cyprus assessed the knowledge of nurses and physicians in recognizing and managing strokes, using a questionnaire with 37 questions targeted at their understanding of stroke care.
- Results showed a low average knowledge score (12.9 out of 28), with experience and prior training positively impacting knowledge levels, indicating a need for targeted educational interventions to improve stroke care among ED professionals.
The increasing trend of administering nonprescribed medicines in children is a significant public health issue. The aim of the present study was to assess the use of medication without a prescription (MWP), including both nonprescribed medication (NPM) and prescription-only medication (POM), and identify associated factors, among preschoolers in Athens, Greece. A predesigned questionnaire was distributed to parents from May through June 2011.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFNursery schools serve as reservoirs of transmission of infectious diseases, and teachers should be able to implement and monitor hygiene measures to prevent them. The aim of the present study was to assess the compliance of nursery school teachers on promoting preventive interventions and to identify associated factors, during the novel H1N1 influenza pandemic. A secondary objective was to evaluate their knowledge and vaccination status regarding the novel virus.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In Greece, several new childhood vaccines were introduced recently but were reimbursed gradually and at different time points. The aim of this study was to assess immunization coverage and identify factors influencing complete and age-appropriate vaccination among children attending public nurseries in the municipal district of Athens.
Methods: A cross-sectional study, using stratified sampling was performed.