Enhancing the Chain of Survival: The Role of Smartphone Applications in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.

This review explores the role of smartphone applications in providing real-time guidance for cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) practices and highlights their potential to improve CPR quality among laypersons. A narrative literature review was conducted on the effectiveness of mobile CPR applications for smartphones. Studies published between 2014 and 2024 were included to ensure that new technological advances were examined.

Investigation of Social Constraints, Psychosocial Adjustment and Optimism among Dialysis Patients.

Background: Social constraints are perceived as unsupportive behaviors, leading to inadequate psychosocial adjustment, while optimism can help people recover from distress and reduce any negative effects of chronic disease. The aim of this study was to investigate social constraints, psychosocial adjustment and optimism among patients on dialysis.

Methods: In this study, 402 patients undergoing dialysis in Greece completed the following questionnaires: (i) the Social Constraints Scale (SCS) for the assessment of social constrains, (ii) the Psychosocial adjustment to illness scale (PAIS-SR) for the assessment of psychosocial adjustment, and (iii) the LOT-R scale for the assessment of optimism.

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.

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.

Depression and Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease (ASCVD) Risk Estimator in Women.

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease remains a major cause of morbidity and premature mortality worldwide. The aim of the present study was to investigate the association of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) risk estimator with depression in women undergoing cardiological evaluation.

Material And Method: Three hundred women undergoing cardiological evaluation completed the Zung Self-Rating Depression Scale (ZSDS) questionnaire which included women's characteristics.

Coping Strategies in Greek Parents of Children with Cancer.

Introduction: Childhood cancer is a life-threatening, chronic condition and treatment may extent for several years. The diagnosis of cancer in children could stress intensely their parents.

Aim: To explore coping strategies utilized by Greek parents who have children with cancer.

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.

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.

Quality of life of patients with cardiac pacemaker: levels, associated characteristics, and the impact of anxiety and depression.

Implantation of a permanent cardiac pacemaker (PPM) improves recipients' quality of life (QoL). However, psychiatric disturbance may adversely affect QoL and undermine clinical outcomes.

Quality of life in diabetic foot ulcer, grade 3: associated demographic factors.

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Managing anxiety disorders with the neuro-biofeedback method of Brain Boy Universal Professional.

Background: Biofeedback is a non-invasive therapeutic method used independently or as an adjunct alongside other methods.

Objective: This study evaluated the efficacy of biofeedback in the treatment of anxiety disorders.

Methods: The sample consisted of 85 individuals with anxiety symptoms who underwent neuro-biofeedback therapy using Brain Boy Universal Professional.

Perceived Social Isolation in Heart Failure.

Patients with heart failure (HF) experience social isolation associated with an increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and elevated health care expenditures. The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors associated with perceived social isolation and to assess the impact of fatigue on social isolation. A total of 100 HF outpatients were enrolled by convenience sampling.

Depression Among Hemodialysis Patients: Related Factors and the Impact of Insomnia and Fatigue.

Introduction: Depression is a commonly experienced psychological disorder among patients undergoing hemodialysis and has a strong association with insomnia and fatigue. The purpose of the present study was to explore the factors related to depression in dialysis patients and the impact of insomnia and fatigue on depression.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, one hundred (n=100) patients on hemodialysis from one hemodialysis center in Greece participated.

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.

Depression, Adherence, and Functionality in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis.

Background  Patients undergoing hemodialysis face multiple problems such as difficulties in performing daily activities, low functional capacity, non-adherence to the hemodialysis regimen, and depressive symptoms that lead to poor health outcomes. The present study aimed to assess the levels of depression, adherence, and functionality in patients undergoing hemodialysis, as well as the association between the above variables. Materials and methods In this cross-sectional study, 100 patients undergoing hemodialysis from a private hospital in Athens participated.

Anxiety and Depression in Hemodialysis: Sex Differences.

Introduction: Approach to hemodialysis care from a gender perspective has received a great deal of attention globally since two sexes may have different experiences and manifestations of the same disease.

Purpose: To explore sex differences in anxiety and depression among hemodialysis patients.

Method And Material: In the study were enrolled 200 patients (100 men and 100 women) who underwent hemodialysis.

Factors Affecting Anxiety and Depression in Caregivers of Hemodialysis Patients.

Anxiety and depression have high levels in caregivers of patients on hemodialysis and are strongly associated with demographic factors. The aim of this study was to evaluate the factors affecting anxiety and depression in caregivers of hemodialysis patients. Four hundred and fourteen (414) caregivers (98 males and 316 females) participated in this study.

Incidence of Deep Vein Thrombosis and Its Effect on Health-Related Quality of Life Among Nurses of Greek Public Hospitals: A Multicenter Study.

Background: Vein thrombosis (VTE) is a collective term for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). The aim of this study was to investigate the impact of DVT and its association with health-related quality of life among Greek nurses.

Methods: This is a multicenter descriptive correlation study.

Patient Perceptions and Quality of Life in Pacemaker Recipients.

Quality of life (QoL) reflects the multidimensional impact of a clinical condition and its treatment on patients' daily lives. Although permanent cardiac pacemakers (PPMs) have made a significant contribution to the improvement of patients' QoL, patients' perceptions remain crucial after implantation. Hence, the present study was carried out to explore the QoL and the associated perceptions of PPM patients.

Quality of Life and Self-care Activities in Diabetic Ulcer Patients, Grade 3: Gender Differences.

Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a common complication of diabetes mellitus associated with increased morbidity and mortality and diminished quality of life (QoL). This study aimed to explore the effect of gender differences on QoL and adherence to self-care activities. In this cross-sectional study, we enrolled 135 male and 135 female patients with DFU.