• 2021 EULAR recommendations for the implementation of self-management strategies in patients with inflammatory arthritis 

      Nikiphorou E., Santos E.J.F., Marques A., Böhm P., Bijlsma J.W.J., Daien C.I., Esbensen B.A., Ferreira R.J.O., Fragoulis G.E., Holmes P., McBain H., Metsios G.S., Moe R.H., Stamm T.A., De Thurah A., Zabalan C., Carmona L., Bosworth A. (2021)
      Background: An important but often insufficient aspect of care in people with inflammatory arthritis (IA) is empowering patients to acquire a good understanding of their disease and building their ability to deal effectively ...
    • Acceptability of Self-Sampling for Human Papillomavirus-Based Cervical Cancer Screening 

      Chatzistamatiou K., Vrekoussis T., Tsertanidou A., Moysiadis T., Mouchtaropoulou E., Pasentsis K., Kitsou A., Moschaki V., Ntoula M., Zempili P., Halatsi D., Truva T., Piha V., Agelena G., Daponte A., Vanakara P., Paschopoulos M., Stefos T., Lymberis V., Kontomanolis E.N., Makrigiannakis A., Deligeoroglou E., Panoskaltsis T., Adonakis G., Michail G., Stamatopoulos K., Agorastos T. (2020)
      Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV)-DNA testing combined with self-sampling could increase cervical cancer screening effectiveness, utilizing a sensitive screening modality and an easy sampling method with minimal pain ...
    • Cognitive impairment in heart failure 

      Dardiotis, E.; Giamouzis, G.; Mastrogiannis, D.; Vogiatzi, C.; Skoularigis, J.; Triposkiadis, F.; Hadjigeorgiou, G. M. (2012)
      Cognitive impairment (CI) is increasingly recognized as a common adverse consequence of heart failure (HF). Although the exact mechanisms remain unclear, microembolism, chronic or intermittent cerebral hypoperfusion, and/or ...
    • COPD patients’ medical care and support in Greece during financial crisis 

      Mitonas G., Juvana A., Daniil Z., Hatzoglou C., Gourgoulianis K. (2016)
      Background: The need to follow a multidisciplinary strategy in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) management and rehabilitation in community settings in Greece raises significant questions, given the severe ...
    • Factors Associated with Ulcer Healing and Quality of Life in Patients with Diabetic Foot Ulcer 

      Spanos K., Saleptsis V., Athanasoulas A., Karathanos C., Bargiota A., Chan P., Giannoukas A.D. (2017)
      A prospective nonrandomized cohort study on consecutive diabetic patients with foot ulcer was undertaken to assess the factors associated with the healing process or limb salvage and evaluate the impact of their treatment ...
    • Fears and Health Needs of Patients with Diabetes: A Qualitative Research in Rural Population 

      Papaspurou M., Laschou V.C., Partsiopoulou P., Fradelos E.C., Kleisiaris C.F., Kalota M.A., Neroliatsiou A., Papathanasiou I.V. (2015)
      INTRODUCTION: Insulin-dependent patients are individuals with chronic disease who are well adapted to living and dealing with any health needs and fears arising. An important aspect in the process of adaptation to chronic ...
    • Patient-Reported Selective Adherence to Heart Failure Self-Care Recommendations: A Prospective Cohort Study: The Atlanta Cardiomyopathy Consortium 

      Marti, C. N.; Georgiopoulou, V. V.; Giamouzis, G.; Cole, R. T.; Deka, A.; Tang, W. H. W.; Dunbar, S. B.; Smith, A. L.; Kalogeropoulos, A. P.; Butler, J. (2013)
      Simultaneous adherence with multiple self-care instructions among heart failure (HF) patients is not well described. Patient-reported adherence to 8 recommendations related to exercise, alcohol, medications, smoking, diet, ...