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«DO NOT RESUSCITATE» IN TERMINAL ILL PATIENTS
Monday, January 1, 2024
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ANXIETY AMONG CAREGIVERS OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Introduction: Hemodialysis (HD) imposes a significant physical, psychological, social, and economic burden not only on patients but also on their caregivers, who are most commonly family members or close relatives. Caregivers play a central role in providing ongoing physical, emotional, and social support throughout the treatment process, while their responsibilities may contribute to the development

ATTITUDES AND PERCEPTIONS OF ADULT PATIENTS WITH EPILEPSY
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
Introduction: Epilepsy is a widespread neurological disorder affecting more than 70 million people worldwide. Epilepsy is characterized as a complex of symptoms with multiple risk factors and a strong genetic predisposition.Purpose: To explore attitudes and views of adult patients with epilepsy regarding the disease.Material and Method: A descriptive study of a convenience sample of 100 patients visiting

CHARACTERISTICS OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS
Wednesday, July 1, 2020
Introduction: In recent decades, the number of patients undergoing dialysis has beeb increased dramatically, worldwide. This treatment method imposes a significant burden on patients, their families and the National Health System of each country. Purpose: To explore the characteristics of patients undergoing dialysis.Material and Method: This was a descriptive study on a convenience sample of 100

DEPRESSION IN HEMODIALYSIS
Tuesday, October 1, 2019
Depression is the most common psychiatric disorder that keeps pace with renal failure.1 The term “psychonephrology,” is widely used to indicate that renal replacement therapy encounter with multiple stressors, thus resulting in psychiatric disturbance.2 During recent decades, the association between depression and hemodialysis receives a great deal of attention mainly due to deleterious effects

EXPLORATION OF NURSES KNOWLEDGE REGARDING SAFETY POLICIES FOR SURGICAL INFECTIONS’ PREVENTION
Friday, January 1, 2016
Background: In hospital infections are consisting one of the biggest problems as they put in danger patients’ safety by increasing morbidity and mortality rates, prolonging hospitalization and multiplying clinical expenses. Use of medical protocols is one of the most effective harm reduction policies. In Greece few research projects evaluating the services provided have been conducted, especially

MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS IN CLINICAL SETTINGS AND IN NURSING CARE
Thursday, January 1, 2026
Introduction: Needs assessment according to Maslow’s theory is essential in clinical practice as it supports individualized care planning and patient-centered decision-making. Furthermore, it promotes a balanced therapeutic relationship between healthcare professionals and patients. The aim of this study was to explore Maslow’s theory in clinical settings and in nursing care. Methodology: A literature

NEEDS OF PATIENTS UNDERGOING HEMODIALYSIS
Monday, January 1, 2018
According to estimates, the number of patients undergoing hemodialysis is expected to increase dramatically within next years due to the ageing of population and prevalence of other co morbidities such as diabetic mellitus, coronary artery disease, hypertension and several others. 1-5 However, the exact number of patients seems to vary globally which is attributed to various obstacles such as

NEEDS OF PATIENTS WITH HEART FAILURE (HF)
Thursday, October 1, 2020
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Patients' needs
Thursday, August 1, 2013
The aim of the present study was to review the literature about patients' needs. Method and material: The method οf this study included bibliography research from both the review and the research literature, mainly in the pubmed data base which referred to the concept of "patients' needs". Results: Abraham Maslow developed the hierarchy of needs which includes the basic needs (e.g. physiological,

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