Μartha Kelesi
Dados Biográficos
| ID | 7673498 |
|---|---|
| NOME | Μartha Kelesi |
| PRENOMES | Μartha |
| SOBRENOME | Kelesi |
| ASSINATURA | KELESI Μ |
| AFILIAÇÕES | University of West Attica |
| VERIFICADO | Não |
| TOTAL DE OBRAS | 11 |
| TOTAL DE CITAÇÕES | 0 |
| TOTAL COMO AUTOR | 11 |
| TOTAL COMO EDITOR | 0 |
| PRIMEIRO ANO DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2020 |
| ANO MAIS RECENTE DE PUBLICAÇÃO | 2023 |
| ÍNDICE H | 0 |
Introduction of Alternative Proteins for Health Professionals’ Diet
The World Health Organization has documented the impact that a balanced diet has on disease prevention. Overconsumption of meat can lead to obesity, arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, type 2 diabetes and many life-threatening diseases. A new group of proteins has currently emerged in the scientific community of alternative nutrition called "alternative proteins". Several interventions have been introduced by a large number of healthcare providers in o…
Perceptions of Caring Behaviors among Patients and Nurses
The concept of caring is fundamental to nursing practice. The aim of this study was to investigate patients' and nurses' caring behaviors and the possible differences between the two groups. In this descriptive and comparative study, 310 patients and 329 nurses from six general hospitals from Greece completed the Caring Behaviors Inventory-16. The mean score of Caring Behaviors Inventory-16 for patients was 78.94 (±17.85) and for nurses 80.27 (±9…
Internal Quality and Job Satisfaction in Health Care Services
(1) Background: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the health services' internal quality level in Greek public hospitals and to investigate whether there is a relation between internal quality and health care professionals' job satisfaction. (2) Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in six public hospitals (four general and two specialized hospitals). The following tools were used to collect data: (a) the SERVQUA…
The Effect of Depressive and Insomnia Symptoms in Quality of Life among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of depressive symptoms, insomnia symptoms, and comorbid depressive and insomnia symptoms on the quality of life among community-dwelling older adults in an urban area of central Greece. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 older adults (aged ≥ 60) collected from five Open Care Centers for Elderly People of the Municipality of Larissa, Greece. Data were obtained through a questionnai…
Reliability and Validity of the Greek Version of the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL-V)
BACKGROUND: Compassion constitutes a central element of all health and social care professions. The Professional Quality of Life Questionnaire is the most widely used instrument to measure compassion fatigue worldwide. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to provide evidence for the reliability and the validity of ProQOL-V for Greece. METHODS: A total of 261 nurses selected by convenience sampling and required to complete the ProQOL and Secondary…
Living with a Stoma”
Patients with permanent colostomy face significant life changes that are experienced in a traumatic way. Issues such as autonomy, family and organizational support, self-management and empowerment can significantly improve the patients' quality of life. Further research, regarding caregivers' experience, improved community nursing care as well as nurses' views on the needs of colostomy patients and their families, is suggested
Public Hospital Quality Assessment. Evidence from Greek Health Setting Using SERVQUAL Model
(1) Background: Health care service quality has been equated with preparedness to provide, accessibility, suitability, adequacy, friendliness and ongoing support and has been connected to service excellence. The main aim of this study was to investigate patients' perceptions and expectations regarding the quality of health services. (2) Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was carried out in 5 public general hospitals and convenience…
Assessment of Health Professionals’ Attitudes on Radiation Protection Measures
(1) Background: Health professionals' knowledge, beliefs and perceptions concerning radiation protection may affect their behaviour during surgery and consequently influence the quality of health services. This study highlights the health professionals' average knowledge level and captures the beliefs, perceptions, and behaviours in a large public Greek hospital. (2) Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, including health…
The Efficacy of Normal Saline (N/S 0.9%) Versus Heparin Solution in Maintaining Patency of Peripheral Venous Catheter and Avoiding Complications
INTRODUCTION: Heparin is a sulfated polysaccharide belonging to the glycosaminoglycan family with strong anticoagulant activity. It has been widely used to maintain intravascular catheters in patients requiring intravenous medication. It is believed that heparin prevents thrombus formation in the intravascular catheter, but since the 1980s, the necessity of the heparin solution for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) flushing has been question…
Assessment of Nursing Workload as a Mortality Predictor in Intensive Care Units (ICU) Using the Nursing Activities Score (NAS) Scale
Although the study results did not demonstrate a significant correlation between NW and mortality, the NW in ICU appeared to be relatively higher for patients who died than for those who survived. This result may serve as an indication for a positive correlation between these two variables. In addition, NW was found to be moderate, while one ICU nurse can take care of more than one patient
Investigating Nurses’ Views on Care of Mentally Ill Patients with Skin Injuries
The care of mentally ill patients with skin injuries is affected by multidimensional factors that have a direct impact on the quality of nurses' work and patients' hospitalization. Specific efforts are needed to overcome the obstacles that hinder the care provided and to improve clinical practice
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The Efficacy of Normal Saline (N/S 0.9%) Versus Heparin Solution in Maintaining Patency of Peripheral Venous Catheter and Avoiding Complications
INTRODUCTION: Heparin is a sulfated polysaccharide belonging to the glycosaminoglycan family with strong anticoagulant activity. It has been widely used to maintain intravascular catheters in patients requiring intravenous medication. It is believed that heparin prevents thrombus formation in the intravascular catheter, but since the 1980s, the necessity of the heparin solution for peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) flushing has been question…
Assessment of Nursing Workload as a Mortality Predictor in Intensive Care Units (ICU) Using the Nursing Activities Score (NAS) Scale
Although the study results did not demonstrate a significant correlation between NW and mortality, the NW in ICU appeared to be relatively higher for patients who died than for those who survived. This result may serve as an indication for a positive correlation between these two variables. In addition, NW was found to be moderate, while one ICU nurse can take care of more than one patient
Investigating Nurses’ Views on Care of Mentally Ill Patients with Skin Injuries
The care of mentally ill patients with skin injuries is affected by multidimensional factors that have a direct impact on the quality of nurses' work and patients' hospitalization. Specific efforts are needed to overcome the obstacles that hinder the care provided and to improve clinical practice
Reliability and Validity of the Greek Version of the Professional Quality of Life Scale (ProQOL-V)
BACKGROUND: Compassion constitutes a central element of all health and social care professions. The Professional Quality of Life Questionnaire is the most widely used instrument to measure compassion fatigue worldwide. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to provide evidence for the reliability and the validity of ProQOL-V for Greece. METHODS: A total of 261 nurses selected by convenience sampling and required to complete the ProQOL and Secondary…
Living with a Stoma”
Patients with permanent colostomy face significant life changes that are experienced in a traumatic way. Issues such as autonomy, family and organizational support, self-management and empowerment can significantly improve the patients' quality of life. Further research, regarding caregivers' experience, improved community nursing care as well as nurses' views on the needs of colostomy patients and their families, is suggested
Public Hospital Quality Assessment. Evidence from Greek Health Setting Using SERVQUAL Model
(1) Background: Health care service quality has been equated with preparedness to provide, accessibility, suitability, adequacy, friendliness and ongoing support and has been connected to service excellence. The main aim of this study was to investigate patients' perceptions and expectations regarding the quality of health services. (2) Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional analysis was carried out in 5 public general hospitals and convenience…
Assessment of Health Professionals’ Attitudes on Radiation Protection Measures
(1) Background: Health professionals' knowledge, beliefs and perceptions concerning radiation protection may affect their behaviour during surgery and consequently influence the quality of health services. This study highlights the health professionals' average knowledge level and captures the beliefs, perceptions, and behaviours in a large public Greek hospital. (2) Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out, including health…
Perceptions of Caring Behaviors among Patients and Nurses
The concept of caring is fundamental to nursing practice. The aim of this study was to investigate patients' and nurses' caring behaviors and the possible differences between the two groups. In this descriptive and comparative study, 310 patients and 329 nurses from six general hospitals from Greece completed the Caring Behaviors Inventory-16. The mean score of Caring Behaviors Inventory-16 for patients was 78.94 (±17.85) and for nurses 80.27 (±9…
Internal Quality and Job Satisfaction in Health Care Services
(1) Background: The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the health services' internal quality level in Greek public hospitals and to investigate whether there is a relation between internal quality and health care professionals' job satisfaction. (2) Material and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in six public hospitals (four general and two specialized hospitals). The following tools were used to collect data: (a) the SERVQUA…
The Effect of Depressive and Insomnia Symptoms in Quality of Life among Community-Dwelling Older Adults
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of depressive symptoms, insomnia symptoms, and comorbid depressive and insomnia symptoms on the quality of life among community-dwelling older adults in an urban area of central Greece. A cross-sectional study was conducted on 200 older adults (aged ≥ 60) collected from five Open Care Centers for Elderly People of the Municipality of Larissa, Greece. Data were obtained through a questionnai…
Introduction of Alternative Proteins for Health Professionals’ Diet
The World Health Organization has documented the impact that a balanced diet has on disease prevention. Overconsumption of meat can lead to obesity, arteriosclerosis, thrombosis, type 2 diabetes and many life-threatening diseases. A new group of proteins has currently emerged in the scientific community of alternative nutrition called "alternative proteins". Several interventions have been introduced by a large number of healthcare providers in o…
Medicine (11 obras) · Psychology (8 obras) · Nursing (6 obras) · Environmental health (3 obras) · Psychotherapist (3 obras) · Business (2 obras) · Customer Service Quality and Loyalty (2 obras) · Gerontology (2 obras) · Health care (2 obras) · Intensive care medicine (2 obras)