Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences refer to traumatic events that a child may experience from birth to adulthood, such as abuse, physical or emotional neglect, and general family dysfunction (parental imprisonment, parental mental illness, poverty, etc.). Research demonstrates that the accumulation of toxic stress from the above mentioned experiences and situations associated with various unhealthy behaviors and the manifestation of chronic health problems later adulthood. Purpose: To highlight the nurses’ role in preventing the phenomenon of Childhood Adversities. Methodology: This literature review included peer-reviewed articles and research papers published in English during the past five years with reference to Childhood Adversity found in databases such as Pubmed, Scopus and ScienceDirect. Results: According to epidemiological data, the risk is not insignificant and negatively affects the development of children in their later life, as they become burdened both mentally and physically as adults. However, Childhood Adversities, cause epigenetic changes in genes, by affecting brain function and acting as biological markers in descendants. Conclusions: To break this vicious cycle, primary health care as well as other health care settings can help build resilient families and children. In this way, preventing the phenomenon, potential health problems are reduced and health is improved. Thus, the nurse’s role regarding timely detection and management of Adversities experienced by children and families can have a profound effect on the prevention of Childhood Adversities’.
{"title":"Adverse childhood experiences and the nurse’s role in prevention - literature review","authors":"Maria Kyvetou, Elena Michalopoulou","doi":"10.24283/hjns.202315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24283/hjns.202315","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Adverse childhood experiences refer to traumatic events that a child may experience from birth to adulthood, such as abuse, physical or emotional neglect, and general family dysfunction (parental \u0000imprisonment, parental mental illness, poverty, etc.). Research demonstrates that the accumulation of toxic stress from the above mentioned experiences and situations associated with various unhealthy behaviors and the manifestation of chronic health problems later adulthood.\u0000Purpose: To highlight the nurses’ role in preventing the phenomenon of Childhood Adversities.\u0000Methodology: This literature review included peer-reviewed articles and research papers published in English during the past five years with reference to Childhood Adversity found in databases such as Pubmed, Scopus and ScienceDirect.\u0000Results: According to epidemiological data, the risk is not insignificant and negatively affects the development of children in their later life, as they become burdened both mentally and physically as adults. However, \u0000Childhood Adversities, cause epigenetic changes in genes, by affecting brain function and acting as biological markers in descendants.\u0000Conclusions: To break this vicious cycle, primary health care as well as other health care settings can help build resilient families and children. In this way, preventing the phenomenon, potential health problems \u0000are reduced and health is improved. Thus, the nurse’s role regarding timely detection and management of Adversities experienced by children and families can have a profound effect on the prevention of Childhood \u0000Adversities’.","PeriodicalId":126636,"journal":{"name":"Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131086153","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: Investing in maintaining the trust of blood donors, the safety of blood and blood products and the effectiveness of health professionals is vital because it can enhance the attraction of donors. Purpose: The main purpose of this research is to highlight the most prevalent motivational factors of blood donation. Methodology: A mixed research project was conducted after quantitative and qualitative methodologies were used in the blood donation unit of the hospital with a sample of 416 blood donors, volunteers and nonvolunteers. Research questionnaires were formulated for the year 2020.The data was collected in the form of a specially designed questionnaire. The statistical analysis was performed with the software program Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBMSPSS), version 22.0. Results: In a percentage of 70.7%, the majority of blood donors were men, aged 36-50 years old. The evaluation of the study results showed that the blood donors were volunteers in a percentage of 82.95%, while the remaining percentage of 17.1% were urged to donate blood, due to a need of a relative. Conclusions: The findings of the study show the need for substantial interventions, application of better techniques and approach methods as well as maintenance of blood donors. The urge of people to donate blood constitutes a procedure of great importance which requires constant efforts. The sufficiency of blood is ensured only with constant, systematic blood donors.
{"title":"The expectations of voluntary blood donors and the motivation for continued blood donation action","authors":"Theodora Kamberi, Maria Kipouropoulou","doi":"10.24283/hjns.202233","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24283/hjns.202233","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Investing in maintaining the trust of blood donors, the safety of blood and blood products and the effectiveness of health professionals is vital because it can enhance the attraction of donors.\u0000Purpose: The main purpose of this research is to highlight the most prevalent motivational factors of blood donation.\u0000Methodology: A mixed research project was conducted after quantitative and qualitative methodologies were used in the blood donation unit of the hospital with a sample of 416 blood donors, volunteers and nonvolunteers. Research questionnaires were formulated for the year 2020.The data was collected in the form of a specially designed questionnaire. The statistical analysis was performed with the software program\u0000Statistical Package for Social Sciences (IBMSPSS), version 22.0.\u0000Results: In a percentage of 70.7%, the majority of blood donors were men, aged 36-50 years old. The evaluation of the study results showed that the blood donors were volunteers in a percentage of 82.95%, while the remaining percentage of 17.1% were urged to donate blood, due to a need of a relative.\u0000Conclusions: The findings of the study show the need for substantial interventions, application of better techniques and approach methods as well as maintenance of blood donors. The urge of people to donate blood constitutes a procedure of great importance which requires constant efforts. The sufficiency of blood is ensured only with constant, systematic blood donors.","PeriodicalId":126636,"journal":{"name":"Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115590296","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the vagina and the bladder. The aim of the present study is to reiterate the diagnostic and therapeutic management of vesicovaginal fistulas through a systematic literature review. Pubmed was used as a search machine using as keywords: “vaginal fistula”, “vesicovaginal fistula”, “urogenital fistula” and finally 29 articles were included. As a result of the study, an integrated approach is considered necessary and will best serve the needs of women with vesicovaginal fistula. When a multidisciplinary team approach, consisting of urologists and gynecologists, is used, improvements in quality of life and patient satisfaction can be greater. Although more randomized clinical trials are required in order to compare therapeutic approaches of vesicovaginal fistulas.
{"title":"Vesicovaginal fistulas: Diagnosis and treatment","authors":"K. Zacharis, C. Messini","doi":"10.24283/hjns.202235","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24283/hjns.202235","url":null,"abstract":"Vesicovaginal fistula is an abnormal connection between the vagina and the bladder. The aim of the present study is to reiterate the diagnostic and therapeutic management of vesicovaginal fistulas through a systematic literature review. Pubmed was used as a search machine using as keywords: “vaginal fistula”, “vesicovaginal fistula”, “urogenital fistula” and finally 29 articles were included. As a result of the study, an integrated\u0000approach is considered necessary and will best serve the needs of women with vesicovaginal fistula. When a multidisciplinary team approach, consisting of urologists and gynecologists, is used, improvements in quality of life and patient satisfaction can be greater. Although more randomized clinical trials are required in order to compare therapeutic approaches of vesicovaginal fistulas.","PeriodicalId":126636,"journal":{"name":"Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114819587","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Background: The number of hemodialysis patients is being increased year by year throughout the world, due to the increase in the life expectancy of the population, as well as the increase in incidences of hypertension and diabetes among them, but also due to the fact that many of the patients with heart and renal failure are now being dialyzed. Hemodialysis requires vascular access. But diabetics, hypertensives, as well as the elderly patients, usually have no vessels (arteries and veins) capable enough to give a satisfactory blood flow via a fistula, so the catheter is the only choice. Objective-Design: A well-functioning catheter is a prerequisite for the quality of the clearance provided. In the present study, control of the catheter patency was performed in a monthly basis. If the blood supply remained high (at least >300 ml/min) the catheter was considered to function satisfactorily. Participants-Results: The study examined the patency of permanent dialysis catheters in 34 patients (19F, 15M). The catheter survival was found to be good in all cases (100%) with a blood supply of at least >300 ml/min for 17 months. Furthermore, 75% of the catheters had a good blood supply for 20 months, while 6 catheters survived with good function for 25 months and continue to operate satisfactorily even now. Conclusion: The study found out that the method of controlling the patency of permanent dialysis catheters was easy and efficient for the timely detection of those that were malfunctioning and that the results from their use were satisfactory, compared to those of other researchers in the literature.
{"title":"Scheduled screening of patency of permanent central venous dialysis catheters","authors":"Dimitra Giannaraki, K. Mavromatidis","doi":"10.24283/hjns.202234","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24283/hjns.202234","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The number of hemodialysis patients is being increased year by year throughout the world, due to the increase in the life expectancy of the population, as well as the increase in incidences of hypertension and diabetes among them, but also due to the fact that many of the patients with heart and renal failure are now being dialyzed. Hemodialysis requires vascular access. But diabetics, hypertensives, as well as the elderly patients, usually have no vessels (arteries and veins) capable enough to give a satisfactory blood flow via a fistula, so the catheter is the only choice.\u0000Objective-Design: A well-functioning catheter is a prerequisite for the quality of the clearance provided. In the present study, control of the catheter patency was performed in a monthly basis. If the blood supply remained high (at least >300 ml/min) the catheter was considered to function satisfactorily.\u0000Participants-Results: The study examined the patency of permanent dialysis catheters in 34 patients (19F, 15M). The catheter survival was found to be good in all cases (100%) with a blood supply of at least >300 ml/min for 17 months. Furthermore, 75% of the catheters had a good blood supply for 20 months, while 6 catheters survived with\u0000good function for 25 months and continue to operate satisfactorily even now.\u0000Conclusion: The study found out that the method of controlling the patency of permanent dialysis catheters was easy and efficient for the timely detection of those that were malfunctioning and that the results from their use were satisfactory, compared to those of other researchers in the literature.","PeriodicalId":126636,"journal":{"name":"Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science","volume":"53 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124483911","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Athina Delidaki, Evaggelos Mittas, Sophia Georgosopoulou, Efstratios Tselas, P. Galanis, A. Kalokairinou, M. Giannakopoulou, T. Adamakidou
Introduction: Measuring patient satisfaction within a healthcare system is a useful tool for better planning as well as improving the services provided. Aim: Investigation of user’s satisfaction from the home health care service of General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia ‘Agioi Anargiroi’. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample included users of the ‘Agioi Anargiroi’ Hospital home health care service, from October 2017 to March 2018. The questionnaire included the Home Care Client Satisfaction Instrument-Revised (HCCSI-R) for assessing user satisfaction as well as the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants. The statistical program SPSS v.21 was used for data analysis. The significance level of the study was set at p≤0.05. Results: The sample consisted of 121 users of the home health care service. 62.4% were female, 69.8% were older than 70 years old, 71.1% had a cancer diagnosis, 46.6% were receiving care for a period of 6 months, 38.7% had a home visit once every 15 days while their children were the informal caregivers of 58.4%. The mean score of the three questions of overall satisfaction was 9.49 in a 10-point Likert scale. The mean score of questions about satisfaction with staff behavior, attitudes and skills as well as the home care organization was 56.53 (maximum 60). In univariate analysis, the time period that users were receiving care by the service as well as care by their children, were both found to be related to the overall care satisfaction (p<0.001 and p=0.03 respectively) and the likelihood to recommend the home health care service to others (p<0.001 and p=0.03 respectively).The time period during which users were receiving care by the service was found to be positively related to the service’s ability to meet their expectations (p<0.001). Conclusions: Users of home health care nursing services are highly satisfied with the services provided. Health policies should focus on developing and supporting home health care services as well as staff and informal caregivers.
{"title":"Patient satisfaction from the ‘Agioi Anargiroi’ home health care service","authors":"Athina Delidaki, Evaggelos Mittas, Sophia Georgosopoulou, Efstratios Tselas, P. Galanis, A. Kalokairinou, M. Giannakopoulou, T. Adamakidou","doi":"10.24283/hjns.202231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24283/hjns.202231","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Measuring patient satisfaction within a healthcare system is a useful tool for better planning as well as improving the services provided.\u0000Aim: Investigation of user’s satisfaction from the home health care service of General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia ‘Agioi Anargiroi’.\u0000Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample included users of the ‘Agioi Anargiroi’ Hospital home health care service, from October 2017 to March 2018. The questionnaire included the Home Care Client Satisfaction Instrument-Revised (HCCSI-R) for assessing user satisfaction as well as the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the participants. The statistical program SPSS v.21 was used for data analysis. The significance level of the study was set at p≤0.05.\u0000Results: The sample consisted of 121 users of the home health care service. 62.4% were female, 69.8% were older than 70 years old, 71.1% had a cancer diagnosis, 46.6% were receiving care for a period of 6 months, 38.7% had a home visit once every 15 days while their children were the informal caregivers of 58.4%. The mean score of the three questions of overall satisfaction was 9.49 in a 10-point Likert scale. The mean score\u0000of questions about satisfaction with staff behavior, attitudes and skills as well as the home care organization was 56.53 (maximum 60). In univariate analysis, the time period that users were receiving care by the service as well as care by their children, were both found to be related to the overall care satisfaction (p<0.001 and p=0.03 respectively) and the likelihood to recommend the home health care service to others (p<0.001 and\u0000p=0.03 respectively).The time period during which users were receiving care by the service was found to be positively related to the service’s ability to meet their expectations (p<0.001).\u0000Conclusions: Users of home health care nursing services are highly satisfied with the services provided. Health policies should focus on developing and supporting home health care services as well as staff and informal caregivers.","PeriodicalId":126636,"journal":{"name":"Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128657047","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andriana Stathopoulou, Anna Kavga, Evridiki Kampa, G. Fasoi
Introduction: The value of art, and especially music, can potentially approach a person in a multifaceted way and make a significant contribution to maintaining his or her health by acquiring through this interaction a decisive role in promoting health. Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the use of music for community health screening and the degree of reinforcement of socio-emotional trust that it can build, contributing effectively to the work of the nurse. Methodology: A quantitative study was carried out with a feasibility sampling of people visiting two different institutions in Attica and suffering from mild or severe mental disorder. The sample size was 120 (N = 120) with a response rate of 80%. An anonymous, structured, self-completed questionnaire was used to collect the data. The validity and reliability of the test was tested by a pilot study involving 20 subjects (N = 20). Results: Music has emerged as an important health factor for the individual without even requiring specific knowledge as it is inherent in man. Its versatile and multi-dimensional character is confirmed, and it helps the individual to manage various difficulties and gain a positive attitude in life. Its potential seems to be strengthened and its effectiveness enhanced through the team and the group experience. Conclusions: The present study shows that music hides a unique power and with its proper utilization offers multiple benefits to the individual. The simplicity of its implementation enables it to be used effectively in community nursing interventions and in other areas of health care while promoting public health.
{"title":"The contribution of music to health promotion and the creation of a therapeutic environment in the community","authors":"Andriana Stathopoulou, Anna Kavga, Evridiki Kampa, G. Fasoi","doi":"10.24283/hjns.202232","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24283/hjns.202232","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: The value of art, and especially music, can potentially approach a person in a multifaceted way and make a significant contribution to maintaining his or her health by acquiring through this interaction a decisive role in promoting health.\u0000Aim: The aim of this study was to investigate the use of music for community health screening and the degree of reinforcement of socio-emotional trust that it can build, contributing effectively to the work of the nurse.\u0000Methodology: A quantitative study was carried out with a feasibility sampling of people visiting two different institutions in Attica and suffering from mild or severe mental disorder. The sample size was 120 (N = 120) with a response rate of 80%. An anonymous, structured, self-completed questionnaire was used to collect the data. The validity and reliability of the test was tested by a pilot study involving 20 subjects (N = 20).\u0000Results: Music has emerged as an important health factor for the individual without even requiring specific knowledge as it is inherent in man. Its versatile and multi-dimensional character is confirmed, and it helps the individual to manage various difficulties and gain a positive attitude in life. Its potential seems to be\u0000strengthened and its effectiveness enhanced through the team and the group experience.\u0000Conclusions: The present study shows that music hides a unique power and with its proper utilization offers multiple benefits to the individual. The simplicity of its implementation enables it to be used effectively in community nursing interventions and in other areas of health care while promoting public health.","PeriodicalId":126636,"journal":{"name":"Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science","volume":"150 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115894828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: In recent years, the incidents of mass disasters have increased in intensity and frequency, with a great impact both on society as a whole and on the operation of health services. Health professionals have an important role in their treatment. However, their perceptions, knowledge and educational needs, regarding their preparedness in a critical situation, are not fully clarified. Purpose: The purpose of this review was to investigate the perceptions, knowledge and educational needs regarding the preparedness of health professionals in the face of mass disasters. Method: A complex search of the literature regarding crisis and emergency management by healthcare personnel was conducted between November 2018 and July 2020 in the online databases Pubmed, Medline, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar and the National Archive of Doctoral Dissertations. Inclusion criteria were the English and Greek language and the period of publication of the articles (from the year 2000 onwards). In addition, the studies should include only health professionals. Exclusion criteria were: the exclusive focus of the subject on vulnerable groups. Ultimately 20 studies were included in the review. Results: The level of knowledge regarding the position and role of each health specialty in the event of a crisis or mass disaster, and therefore regarding the preparedness of health professionals, was found to be satisfactory. In many cases the frequent occurrence of catastrophic events in certain areas has led to the development of the level of preparedness of health personnel and contributed to better planning. However, there were recorded gaps in knowledge regarding the psychological support of victims and as a result there were formulated needs for further training, with specific simulation scenarios for health professionals. Conclusions: Health professionals have increased needs for training and education in dealing with crises and mass disasters. Designing and monitoring appropriate training programs will improve their preparedness and effectiveness in such situations.
{"title":"Perceptions, knowledge and training needs of health professionals regarding their preparedness for crisis and mass disasters: a descriptive review","authors":"Mirsini Spireli","doi":"10.24283/hjns.202236","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24283/hjns.202236","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: In recent years, the incidents of mass disasters have increased in intensity and frequency, with a great impact both on society as a whole and on the operation of health services. Health professionals have an important role in their treatment. However, their perceptions, knowledge and educational needs, regarding their preparedness in a critical situation, are not fully clarified.\u0000Purpose: The purpose of this review was to investigate the perceptions, knowledge and educational needs regarding the preparedness of health professionals in the face of mass disasters.\u0000Method: A complex search of the literature regarding crisis and emergency management by healthcare personnel was conducted between November 2018 and July 2020 in the online databases Pubmed, Medline, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar and the National Archive of Doctoral Dissertations. Inclusion criteria were the English and Greek language and the period of publication of the articles (from the year 2000 onwards). In addition, the studies should include only health professionals. Exclusion criteria were: the exclusive focus of the subject on vulnerable groups. Ultimately 20 studies were included in the review.\u0000Results: The level of knowledge regarding the position and role of each health specialty in the event of a crisis or mass disaster, and therefore regarding the preparedness of health professionals, was found to be satisfactory. In many cases the frequent occurrence of catastrophic events in certain areas has led to the development of the level of preparedness of health personnel and contributed to better planning. However,\u0000there were recorded gaps in knowledge regarding the psychological support of victims and as a result there were formulated needs for further training, with specific simulation scenarios for health professionals.\u0000Conclusions: Health professionals have increased needs for training and education in dealing with crises and mass disasters. Designing and monitoring appropriate training programs will improve their preparedness and effectiveness in such situations.","PeriodicalId":126636,"journal":{"name":"Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115733259","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: Patients with Alzheimer display a combination of cognitive, behavioral and functional symptoms. These symptoms are individual and depends on the disease from the disease stage. Managing these symptoms imposes significant burden on both patients and caregivers. Aim of the study: The primary aim of this study is to explore the difference of the quality of life between formal/professional and informal/non-professional caregivers to patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Methodology: A review study of literature of research and review studies related to quality of life, depression, burden inventory of formal/professional and informal/nonprofessional caregivers to patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Results: The quality of life of formal/professional caregivers is mainly affected by the physical fatigue that they feel and the decreasing of cognitive and functional status that patients with Alzheimer’s disease display while, informal/non-professional caregivers affected by the sentimental and economic burden that they accept. Conclusions: Identifying all the variables that affect negatively the quality of life, especially for the informal/ non-professional caregivers, can be obtain all the appropriate measures for minimize the burden, in order to improve caregiver’s quality of life and the quality of care that patients with Alzheimer’s disease receive as well
{"title":"The difference of the quality of life between formal/professional and informal/nonprofessional caregivers to patients with Alzheimer’s disease","authors":"Foteini Karathanou, Konstantina Sklavou","doi":"10.24283/hjns.202225","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.24283/hjns.202225","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Patients with Alzheimer display a combination of cognitive, behavioral and functional symptoms. These symptoms are individual and depends on the disease from the disease stage. Managing these symptoms imposes significant burden on both patients and caregivers.\u0000Aim of the study: The primary aim of this study is to explore the difference of the quality of life between formal/professional and informal/non-professional caregivers to patients with Alzheimer’s disease.\u0000Methodology: A review study of literature of research and review studies related to quality of life, depression, burden inventory of formal/professional and informal/nonprofessional caregivers to patients with Alzheimer’s disease.\u0000Results: The quality of life of formal/professional caregivers is mainly affected by the physical fatigue that they feel and the decreasing of cognitive and functional status that patients with Alzheimer’s disease display while, informal/non-professional caregivers affected by the sentimental and economic burden that they accept.\u0000Conclusions: Identifying all the variables that affect negatively the quality of life, especially for the informal/ non-professional caregivers, can be obtain all the appropriate measures for minimize the burden, in order to improve caregiver’s quality of life and the quality of care that patients with Alzheimer’s disease receive as well","PeriodicalId":126636,"journal":{"name":"Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science","volume":"14 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122134795","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Introduction: Percutaneous Coronary Intervention is a low-risk invasive treatment for patients with acute myocardial infarction which appears to improve their quality of life. Purpose: This bibliographic review presents all the available studies published from 2000-2019 in patients with acute myocardial infarction who have undergone Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Conclusions: Improvement in quality of life of patients after PCI was observed at 6 and 12 months follow-up. Assessing patients’ quality of life after PCI is an important step towards a holistic approach. It is recommended health educational programs to be carried out and ongoing assessment of the quality of life of patients who have undergone PCI to be incorporated by the health care staff in their daily practice.
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Εισαγωγή: Η Λίστα Ελέγχου χειρουργικής ασφάλειας του Παγκόσμιου Οργανισμού Υγείας εφαρμόζεται σε χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις παγκοσμίως, σε μία προσπάθεια να μειωθούν οι ανεπιθύμητες μετεγχειρητικές επιπλοκές. Η εφαρμογή του συγκεκριμένου εργαλείου βελτιώνει το επίπεδο ασφάλειας και ποιότητας των υπηρεσιών που παρέχονται στο χειρουργείο. Ακόμα, ενισχύει την κουλτούρα ασφάλειας μεταξύ του προσωπικού κατά τη διάρκεια της χειρουργικής επέμβασης και μειώνει τη συχνότητα εμφάνισης μετεγχειρητικών επιπλοκών. Σκοπός: Ο γενικός στόχος της μελέτης ήταν να διερευνηθεί η συμβολή της Λίστας Ελέγχου ως προς την κουλτούρα ασφάλειας, τη μείωση των μετεγχειρητικών επιπλοκών και τη μετεγχειρητική πορεία των ασθενών. Υλικό και μέθοδος: Πρόκειται για μία μη πειραματική συγχρονική μελέτη που αφορά την εφαρμογή της Λίστας Ελέγχου χειρουργικής ασφάλειας την χρονική περίοδο πριν, κατά και μετά τη διάρκεια των χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων σε Ελληνικό δημόσιο νοσηλευτικό ίδρυμα, για να διαπιστωθεί αν συμβάλλει στη μείωση των μετεγχειρητικών επιπλοκών. Πραγματοποιήθηκαν 312 χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις και η Λίστα Ελέγχου εφαρμόστηκε σε 155 (49,7%). Χρησιμοποιήθηκαν περιγραφικά στατιστικά στοιχεία και σχεδιάστηκαν πίνακες συχνότητας για τα γενικά χαρακτηριστικά του δείγματος. Αποτελέσματα: Από τους 312 ασθενείς που συμμετείχαν στη μελέτη, οι 115 (36,9%) ήταν άντρες και οι 197 (63,1%) γυναίκες. Η πλειονότητα των συμμετεχόντων ανήκε στην ηλικιακή ομάδα 65-74 ετών και ακολουθούσε η ηλικιακή ομάδα 55-64 ετών. Το συνολικό ποσοστό των επιπλοκών που καταγράφηκε ήταν 7/312 (2,2%). Το ποσοστό των επιπλοκών για τις χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις που εφαρμόστηκε η Λίστα Ελέγχου ήταν 0/155 (0%), ενώ σε όσες δεν εφαρμόστηκε ήταν 7/157 (4,5%). Το συνολικό ποσοστό θνησιμότητας ήταν 1/312 (0,3%). Βρέθηκε στατιστικά σημαντική σχέση (P<0,05) κατά τη σύγκριση των μετεγχειρητικών επιπλοκών μεταξύ των δύο ομάδων, πριν και μετά την εφαρμογή της Λίστας Ελέγχου. Συμπεράσματα: Η εφαρμογή της Λίστας Ελέγχου σχετίζεται με τη μείωση των μετεγχειρητικών επιπλοκών και το φαινόμενο αυτό φαίνεται να είναι μεγαλύτερο στις αναπτυσσόμενες χώρες. Η χρήση της Λίστας Ελέγχου συμβάλλει σημαντικά στη βελτίωση της ποιότητας και της ασφάλειας των χειρουργικών επεμβάσεων, με αποτέλεσμα λιγότερες μετεγχειρητικές επιπλοκές. Ακόμα, παρατηρήθηκε βελτίωση όσον αφορά το εργασιακό κλίμα, την επικοινωνία και την αποτελεσματικότητα της ομάδας. Λέξεις Κλειδιά: Λίστα Ελέγχου χειρουργικής ασφάλειας, μετεγχειρητικές επιπλοκές, Παγκόσμιος Οργανισμός Υγείας
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