The Effects of Zinc and Selenium Co-Supplementation on Resting Metabolic Rate, Thyroid Function, Physical Fitness, and Functional Capacity in Overweight and Obese People under a Hypocaloric Diet: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Evidence of the effectiveness of zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) on resting metabolic rate (RMR) and physical function parameters in people with overweight and obesity is scarce, while the effects of zinc and selenium on thyroid function and body composition are still a topic of debate and controversy. The aim of this randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled trial was to examine the effects of a hypocaloric diet and Se-Zn co-supplementation on RMR, thyroid function, body composition, physical fitness, and functional capacity in overweight or obese individuals. Twenty-eight overweight-obese participants (mean BMI: 29.

Barriers to the Adoption of Evidence Based Practice in Nursing: a Focus Group Study.

Background: Evidence Based Practice is considered a complex process with many factors hindering its implementation. The use of focus groups to detect barriers to its application can provide an in-depth investigation of the phenomenon.

Objective: The investigation of nurses' views regarding the obstacles connected to the implementation of Evidence Based Practice.

Postoperative Analgesia Management Evaluation in the Postanesthesia Unit: An Exploratory Analysis Based on Patient and Surgery Characteristics.

Purpose: Several methods have been proposed for postoperative pain management, including administration of opioid analgesics, epidural analgesia, and perineural and infiltrative techniques; however, data are lacking on the relationship between pain intensity, patients' age and gender, and surgery duration.

Design: Prospective, observational, single-center study.

Methods: The study included patients greater than or equal to 18 years old who underwent surgery with different anesthesia types, grouped according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists' physical status classification score.

A Scoping Review on the Status of Female Breast Cancer in Asia with a Special Focus on Nepal.

This study aimed to provide updated evidence on the status of female breast cancer and cancer treatment facilities in Asia, with a special focus on Nepal. This review used search phrases that included, breast neoplasm or cancer, health status, epidemiology, breast cancer survivors, cancer care facilities, Asia, Nepal. Researchers examined databases from January 2011 to December 2020 (PubMed, PMC, Google Scholar, and the reference lists of included papers).

The Effects of Zinc and Selenium Supplementation on Body Composition and Thyroid Function in Individuals with Overweight or Obesity: A Systematic Review.

People with obesity have been found to have lower zinc (Zn) and selenium (Se) circulatory levels and abnormal thyroid function than people with normal weight. Studies about the effects of Zn and Se supplementation on body composition and thyroid function of overweight-obese people showed inconsistent results. A systematic review of randomized controlled trials was conducted to determine the effects of Ζn supplementation, Se supplementation, and their combination on body composition and thyroid function of individuals with overweight or obesity.

Evidence of distorted proprioception and postural control in studies of experimentally induced pain: a critical review of the literature.

Objectives: Deficits in proprioception and postural control are common in patients with different musculoskeletal pain syndromes. It has been proposed that pain can negatively affect proprioception and postural control at a peripheral level, however research is limited to animal studies. Human studies have shown that it is more likely, that the link between pain and proprioceptive deficits, lies within changes in the central nervous system where noxious and non-noxious stimuli may overlap.

Factors Affecting the Application and Implementation of Evidence-based Practice in Nursing.

Background: Even though Evidence-Based Practice is a complex process, it's application has been recognized worldwide as a lever of improvement of the provided health services.

Objective: This study investigates the factors which influence the implementation of Evidence-Based Practice and their correlation with nurses' socio-demographic characteristics.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study for which data were collected through an anonymous questionnaire.

Health Workers' knowledge and perception regarding the risk of spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic: A systematic review.

Certain Health Workers (HWs) may have inadequate knowledge and perceptions regarding COVID-19. As a result, they may not be completely aware of the danger/risk involved, which could impact their ability to control the spread of the virus. This systematic review aims to enhance HWs' knowledge and their perception of the spread risk of COVID-19 during the pandemic.

Assessment of Knowledge and Perceptions of Health Workers Regarding COVID-19: A Cross-Sectional Study from Cyprus.

The COVID-19 disease is presently a matter of global public health concern as it could be potentially fatal. Health workers have at the moment, inadequate knowledge of prevention measures, and their erroneous practices may directly increase the risk of spread. As a result, matters are complicated further as far as the chain of infection is concerned.

Assessment of Nurse's Safe Behavior Towards Chemotherapy Management.

Introduction: The management of chemotherapy in the hospital environment has been associated with increased risk of exposure to harmful factors. The use of the designated protective area and equipment during the preparation and the administration of chemotherapy is considered the gold standard of prevention.

Aim: The aim of the study was to assess nurse's behavior in one public and one private hospital during the management of chemotherapy.

Evaluation of the Integrated Health Information System (IHIS) in Public Hospitals in Cyprus Utilizing the DIPSA Framework.

Introduction: The Ministry of Health of the Republic of Cyprus has implemented an Integrated Health Information System (IHIS) in two hospitals. However, no evaluation of IHIS has been conducted to assess its safety, efficiency and effectiveness. The proper utilization of IHIS is essential for the provision of quality healthcare services.

Awareness of human papilloma virus and cervical cancer prevention among Cypriot female healthcare workers.

Background: Cervical cancer incidence varies around the world with the highest rates in Eastern Africa and the lowest rates in Western Asia. In Cyprus, a small Mediterranean island, cervical cancer incidence was 6.4 per 100,000 in 2013.

Exploration of empathy in Cyprus nursing and health care students: A mixed method study.

Developing professionals who are perceptive to the needs of patients and can respond by expressing empathetic behavior is one of the aims of health care education. The aim of this study was to explore the level of empathy in health care students through a mixed method. The quantitative approach included the use of the Jefferson Scale of Empathy and the qualitative a focus group approach to further deepen into the descriptive results.

Vaccination Coverage and Awareness of Hepatitis B Virus Among Healthcare Students at a University in Cyprus.

Introduction: The risk for healthcare students to get infected by transmitting infectious viruses, including hepatitis B virus (HBV), in a hospital setting is extremely high through exposure to blood and/or body secretions.

Aim: The aim of this work was to evaluate both the vaccination history of healthcare students at a University in Cyprus and their serologic immunity against HBV. In addition, we assessed their knowledge and behaviors towards the transmission and prevention of hepatitis B (HB).

Development of an Evaluation Framework for Health Information Systems (DIPSA).

Introduction: Use of Integrated Health Information Systems (IHIS) for the provision of healthcare services benefits both healthcare professionals and patients, while requiring continuous evaluation and upgrading to fully support its role.

Aim: The main purpose of the study was to develop an evaluation framework for hospitals utilizing IHIS, within the three main areas identified as Human factor, Technology and Organization.

Material And Methods: The questionnaire consisted of 43 questions, with 17 questions (related to categories procedures, system quality and satisfaction), 25 questions (related to categories, safety and collaboration) and 1 question related to accessibility to the system (within the category system quality).

The Impact of Stress on Pressure Ulcer Wound Healing Process and on the Psychophysiological Environment of the Individual Suffering from them.

Introduction: The occurrence of a pressure ulcer constitutes a major psychological and physiological burden and it has been linked with a reduced quality of life and increased stress of the individual.

Objective: The main objective was to investigate the impact that stress has on pressure ulcer healing process and on the psychophysiological environment of the individual suffering from them.

Method: The scientific literature was reviewed through Cinahl, Pub-med, EBSCO, Medline and Google scholar.

Knowledge and attitudes of nurses in a major public hospital in Cyprus towards pressure ulcer prevention.

Study Aim: The main aim of the study was to identify the knowledge and attitudes of nurses towards pressure ulcer prevention in a major public hospital in Cyprus.

Material And Methods: A descriptive and cross-sectional study design was used to collect the data between December 2014 and February 2015, the sample consisted of n = 102 nurses employed in a major public hospital in Cyprus. Customised and standardised Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test and an attitudes Likert questionnaire was used to investigate both parameters.

Conflict management among health professionals in hospitals of Cyprus.

Aim: To record the types of conflict management that health professionals in Cyprus hospitals encounter in their daily work and to explore the conflicts, their parameters and causes, and the role ambiguity faced by the hospital employees.

Material And Methods: This is a descriptive study in which data were collected with an anonymous self-referral questionnaire. The study population consisted of 300 health professionals from six different hospitals in Cyprus.

Evaluation of the Validity and Reliability of the Waterlow Pressure Ulcer Risk Assessment Scale.

Introduction: Prevention is the ideal strategy to tackle the problem of pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcer risk assessment scales are one of the most pivotal measures applied to tackle the problem, much criticisms has been developed regarding the validity and reliability of these scales.

Objective: To investigate the validity and reliability of the Waterlow pressure ulcer risk assessment scale.

Evaluation of an Integrated Health Information System (HIS) in a Public Hospital in Cyprus: A Pilot Study.

Health information systems can improve the quality of services in healthcare. Evaluation of health information systems in hospitals is a very complex process, and it is more effective when different aspects are considered. The present work aims to develop an evaluation framework of an integrated HIS in order to improve the quality of healthcare services provided in Cyprus.

Investigation of the Impact of Extracting and Exchanging Health Information by Using Internet and Social Networks.

Introduction: Social networks (1) have been embedded in our daily life for a long time. They constitute a powerful tool used nowadays for both searching and exchanging information on different issues by using Internet searching engines (Google, Bing, etc.) and Social Networks (Facebook, Twitter etc.

Awareness of human papilloma virus and cervical cancer prevention among Greek female healthcare workers.

The incidence rate of cervical cancer varies by geographic region, with less developed regions showing the highest rates. All risk factors for cervical cancer are actually preventable if appropriate lifestyle changes are adopted. In addition, vaccines protecting against the majority of human papilloma virus (HPV) high-risk types have been developed.

RETROSPECTIVE STUDY OF MEASURING TUBERCULOSIS THERAPY COMPLIANCE: GREECE AS A HOST COUNTRY FOR VULNERABLE POPULATIONS BEFORE AND DURING THE FINANCIAL CRISIS.

Background: For the realization of "2015 UN Millennium Development Goals", a question arises pertaining to the course of tuberculosis in Greece and its relationship to patient adherence to treatment, given the fact that the country is undergoing a financial crisis and is a gateway for economic migrants.

Methods: The study concerned 1179 patients of the anti-TBdepartment, "Sotiria" General Chest Diseases Hospital, Athens, Greece collaborating with the National Reference Centre of Mycobacteria, covering a year before the financial crisis, 2007 and 2010-11, the first years of the crisis. A special recording form was used, on the basis of a specific protocol.

Assessment of health level and socio-economic characteristics of people working in the shipbuilding industry: a control group study.

Introduction: The health level of the population and the way people perceive it has been associated with their physical and mental health, as well as with their social and occupational characteristics.

Purpose: The comparative assessment of mental and health level in shipbuilding industry workers and general population and its relationship to social and economic parameters.

Methods: A group of one hundred men working in the shipbuilding industry aged 51.