petros galanis

National & Kapodistrian University of Athens, Nursing, Faculty Member

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Michail D Drakomathioulakis

Open University of Cyprus

Apostolos Gatidis

European University Cyprus

Michail Zografakis Sfakianakis

Technological Education Institute of Crete

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Οδυσσεας Κοψιδας

University of Piraeus

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National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

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University of Ioannina/Greece

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Characteristics of dog bites among nursing students and knowledge about their emergency management.

by petros galanis, Ioanna OR Joanna Pavlopoulou, and Konstantinos Tsoumakas

International Nursing Review, 2012

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Conflict management and job satisfaction in paediatric hospitals in Greece

by Petros Kostagiolas, Mamas Theodorou, and petros galanis

Journal of Nursing Management, 2012

Aim To assess the major causes of conflict and to identify choices of strategy in handling confli... more Aim To assess the major causes of conflict and to identify choices of strategy in handling conflicts. Background Conflict is inherent to hospitals as in all complex organizations, and health personnel deal with internal and external conflicts daily. Methods The sample consisted of 286 participants. A five-part questionnaire, specific for conflicts in hospitals, was administered to health personnel. Results Of the participants 37% were physicians and 63% were nurses and nursing assistants. As far as choice of strategy in conflict management is concerned, avoidance was found to be the most frequent mode chosen while accommodation was the least frequent mode. Organizational problems were the main issue creating conflicts since 52% of nurses and 45% of physicians agreed that receiving direction from more than one manager may lead to conflicts (P = 0.02). Educational differences and communication gaps were reported as another cause of conflicts, with nurses supporting this statement more than the other groups (P = 0.006). Conclusion To become effective in conflict management nurses and physicians must understand causes and strategies in handling conflicts. Implications for nursing management Major changes are needed regarding human resource management, work incentives and dynamics of teamwork in order to improve working conditions in Greek public hospitals.

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Level of Parent–Asthmatic Child Agreement on Health-Related Quality of Life

by Konstantinos T H . Petsios and petros galanis

Journal of Asthma, 2011

Background. Direct assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is necessary to understan... more Background. Direct assessment of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is necessary to understand the impact of a disease on patients' well-being and to evaluate clinical interventions. There is substantial debate in the literature on pediatric health outcomes concerning who is the most appropriate respondent when assessing children's HRQoL. Objective. To evaluate the level of agreement between child self-reports and parent proxy-reports concerning HRQoL in children with asthma. Methods. A total of 504 children with asthma and their parents who were referred to outpatient asthma clinic participated in this study. Subjects were divided into two age groups (4-7-and 8-14-year-olds). The DISABKIDS chronic generic measure-long form (DCGM-37), the DISABKIDS smiley measure (DSM), and the DISABKIDS condition-specific modules for asthma were used. The level of agreement between children and parents was evaluated using intra-class correlation coefficients and Bland-Altman analysis. Results. A satisfactory level of agreement between younger children and their parents except those with severe asthma with both methods was observed; the level of agreement in the older ones was moderate with the exception of general subscale. Asthmatic children's mean HRQoL scores were significantly lower than their parents for all subscales, except children with severe asthma in the older group, who stated lower HRQoL than their parents in most of the domains except those of Impact and Worry that were in close agreement. Fathers' assessment of HRQoL score was closer to their children's self-assessment in both groups. Families with higher family income showed a greater level of agreement. Conclusions. Our study illustrated that parents overestimate HRQoL of their children with asthma even though moderate agreement between child self-reports and parent proxy-reports on HRQoL was noticed. Fathers seem to be better proxy-reporters than mothers. Any evaluation of current approaches to measuring children's HRQoL needs to allow both parent and child to give their own perspective. J Asthma Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by 79.166.15.72 on 03/11/11 For personal use only. J Asthma Downloaded from informahealthcare.com by 79.166.15.72 on 03/11/11

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Factors influencing the quality of life of young patients with diabetes

by Konstantinos T H . Petsios, Pantelis Perdikaris, and petros galanis

Journal of Diabetes, 2011

Background: Diabetes is a significant challenge for pediatric health care professionals because i... more Background: Diabetes is a significant challenge for pediatric health care professionals because it affects youths' psychoemotional functioning and, consequently, the quality of life (QOL). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the QOL in young patients with diabetes, as well as the factors affecting it. Methods: The study was conducted from April to September 2008 in 98 young patients, 11-18 years of age, who were under the supervision of Diabetological Center, General Pediatric Hospital (Athens, Greece). The Diabetes Quality of Life for Youths Questionnaire was used to evaluate the QOL of youths with diabetes. Results: The mean QOL score was 97.5. There was a negative correlation between the QOL and age (P = 0.02), the duration of diabetes (P = 0.05), body mass index (BMI; P = 0.04), and comorbidities (P = 0.03). In contrast, there was a positive correlation between QOL and increased metabolic control (P = 0.03), participating in sports activities (P = 0.007), and a greater number of insulin infusions (P = 0.04). Conclusions: The QOL of young diabetics was influenced by demographic, somatometric, and other characteristics of diabetes. Increased metabolic control, participating in sports activities, and a greater number of insulin infusions resulted in better QOL. Increased patient age, duration of diabetes, HbA1c values, BMI, and the coexistence of various health problems, as well as the use of an insulin pump, decreased QOL.

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Comparing LYVE-1 and D2-40 expression in small cell lung carcinomas (SCLC); association with clinical parameters and lymphatic invasion

European Respiratory Journal, Sep 1, 2011

The Impact Of Job Satisfaction On Greek Nurses’ Health Related Quality Of Life

Safety and Health at Work, 2015

Employee job satisfaction and its relationship with health and quality of life has been an issue ... more Employee job satisfaction and its relationship with health and quality of life has been an issue of major concern over the past decades. Nurses experience difficult working conditions that affect their job satisfaction, health, and quality of life. A cross-sectional study was undertaken in three general hospitals and their respective health centers. Stratified random sampling by level of education was used, and 508 nurses and nursing assistants were included. A self-administered anonymous questionnaire, which included the Measure of Job Satisfaction, the 36-item Short Form Health Survey, as well as demographic details, education, and work conditions data, was used. Greek nurses were found to be dissatisfied with their job according to the total score of the job satisfaction scale, although personal satisfaction and satisfaction with support had had higher scores. Their general health was reported as average, because of physical and mental health problems, low vitality, low energy, and increased physical pain. Multivariate linear regression analysis revealed that males and those wishing to stay in the job had higher physical and mental health. Increased job satisfaction was related to increased physical and mental health. Although Greek nurses are not satisfied with their work, those with high levels of job satisfaction had better health-related quality of life. The findings suggest that improvement of the work environment would contribute to a healthier and more satisfied nursing workforce.

Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life in the Greek Home Health Care Setting: Comparing Cancer Patients' and Nurses' Assessment

Home Health Care Management & Practice, 2014

ABSTRACT The study’s aim was to evaluate the agreement between patients’ and nurses’ ratings of p... more ABSTRACT The study’s aim was to evaluate the agreement between patients’ and nurses’ ratings of patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and to identify factors that affect their level of agreement. A total of 150 home health care cancer patients from Greece and all nurses (N = 5) who worked in the home health care units completed the European Organization for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire–Core 30 (EORTC QLQ-C30). Intraclass correlation coefficients varied between .45 and .87, indicating a moderate to excellent agreement. Median absolute difference on QLQ-C30 scores ranged from 0.00 to 16.66 points on the 0 to 100 scale. Cohen’s d varied between −0.15 and 0.59. Nurses’ higher educational level was associated with greater agreement (p = .05). Nurses assessed lower the QoL of patients who were completely disabled than the patients themselves did (p = .005). Our findings suggest that Greek home health care nurses estimate patients’ QoL in a reliable and valid way.

Health Professionals' knowledge and attitude towards the Umbilical Cord Blood donation in Greece

Hippokratia, 2014

In the last years a major emphasis is laid on the Allogeneic Transplantation of Blood Stem Cells ... more In the last years a major emphasis is laid on the Allogeneic Transplantation of Blood Stem Cells from the Umbilical Cord Blood with a simultaneous development of Umbilical Cord Blood bank. The attitude and knowledge of Health Professionals is vital to the success of this attempt as it affects significantly the promotion of Umbilical Cord Blood donation. The aim of present study is the examination of Health Professionals' knowledge and attitudes towards Umbilical Cord Blood in Greece. The study was conducted from April 25th 2012 to May 7th 2012. The sample consisted of 109 Health Professionals from 3 provincial hospitals and 2 hospitals in Thessaloniki. In order to collect the data, a questionnaire was used. The questionnaire was designed by the researcher and a group of experts to serve the mission of the present study. From the 130 questionnaires sent, 109 were completely answered (response rate 84%). Of those who participated to the research, 23.9% were physicians, 34.9% were ...

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Developing a tool to increase access of vulnerable groups to health care: An initiative to mitigate the barriers

Impact of Economic Crisis on the Greek Health Care System and on the Population Health

Value in Health, 2014

Evaluation of Selected Ken-Drgs in Greek Public Hospitals: The Degree to Which they Reflect Actual Expenditure and Average Length of Stay

Value in Health, 2014

Economic Consequences of the Adaption of the 21 Gene Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction RT-PCR Assay from The Greek Third Payer Perspective

by L. Liaropoulos, ΣΙΣΚΟΥ ΟΛΓΑ, and petros galanis

Value in Health, 2014

Socio-Economic Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease in Greece: Pilot Study

Value in Health, 2013

Investigation of physicians' attitudes concerning the implementation of international classification systems of diseases as a precondition for evidence-based policy making

Perspectives in health information management / AHIMA, American Health Information Management Association, 2013

This study investigated the main factors affecting physicians' attitudes toward the implement... more This study investigated the main factors affecting physicians' attitudes toward the implementation of international classification systems of diseases. A cross-sectional study was carried out during September 2010. The sample consisted of 158 physicians older than 24 years who were working in a public hospital and a private hospital in central Greece. A questionnaire was drawn up based on the relevant literature. Results indicated that younger physicians and those who worked in the public hospital were most familiar with classification systems. Female physicians and specialists with more than 10 years of experience (since qualifying as a specialist) were not particularly familiar with these systems (58 percent and 56 percent, respectively). Both having a master's degree and attending conferences or seminars had a remarkable impact on knowledge of these systems. Almost all physicians (98 percent) holding a master's degree or a PhD believed that these systems contribute to...

Nurses Verse Other Health Professionals Perceptions on Quality and Safety Culture Elements in Greek Hospitals

Value in Health, 2014

Occupational accidents in Greek armed forces in Evros county

The purpose of this study was to investigate risk factors for occupational accidents and the rela... more The purpose of this study was to investigate risk factors for occupational accidents and the relationship between perceived and actual risk of occupational accidents in Greek soldiers. A case-control study was conducted of military personnel in Evros county in Greece. Cases (n = 250) were defined as enlisted personnel having had an accident at work and the control series (n = 300) comprised of a simple random sample, stratified by age from the army population. Conscripted soldiers (OR = 3.8, 2.21 to 6.58, p &lt; 0.001) and professional soldiers (OR = 2.2, 1.28-3.75, p = 0.004) had higher frequency of occurrence of accidents in comparison to army officers. The degree of risk perception due to electrical hazards (OR = 2.8, 1.81-4.18, p &lt; 0.001), lighting (OR = 2.6, 1.74-3.97, p &lt; 0.001), falls (OR = 2.9, 1.61-5.13, p &lt; 0.001) and inadequate safety signs (OR = 3.3, 1.99-5.49, p &lt; 0.001) were associated with increased occurrence of accident. Regression analysis demonstrated a significant relationship between the accident and the age, time of service in the present unit, specialty, level of education, years of service and the overall military training. This study highlights the increased likelihood of occupational accidents among military personnel with lower rank and lower level of education, less working experience (fewer years of service) and less military training (conscripted and professional soldiers). The existence of occupational accidents in the workplace, civilian or military, creates the need for the adoption of policies for the protection of workers and the organization of occupational preventive services.

Dietary habits of Albanian immigrants living in Greece in comparison to Albanians living in their country

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was the investigation of the dietary habits of Albanian immigrants... more ABSTRACT The aim of this study was the investigation of the dietary habits of Albanian immigrants living in Greece for at least 3 years in comparison to those living in Albania permanently. The study was designed as a comparative cross-sectional one. The sample consisted of 638 persons, of whom 299 were living in Greece and 339 were permanently living in Albania. Dietary habits were recorded by a quantitative questionnaire, including all food categories that have been used for the estimation of the Mediterranean Diet Score (MDS). Demographic information, data on education, work and income were recorded. Data collection took place in both Greece and Albania by means of a personal interview. The mean MDS was 32 (±4.2) and 30.3 (±4.5) for Albanian immigrants in Greece and residents of Albania, respectively, (p &lt; 0.001). Bivariate analysis identified that the participants with higher education level, more physical activity, monthly family income ≥€1,500, those with 3–7 meals per day, those with 5–7 breakfasts a week, employed and ex-smokers displayed higher MDS. In the multivariate linear regression analysis, residents of Greece had higher MDS than residents of Albania. Also, those with higher education level, those with more physical activity, those with 3–7 meals per day and those employed had higher MDS. The findings of this study showed that dietary habits of Albanian immigrants in Greece were improved compared to those of the Albanians living in their home country.

Pharmaceutical Expenditure, Clinical Outcomes and Expenditures on Other Health Services

Value in Health, 2013

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Which Are the Attitudes of Primary Health Services Users Concerning Cost Sharing Measures in a Period of Economic Crisis in Greece?

Value in Health, 2013

Factors That Influence Greeks' Decision to Register as Potential Bone Marrow Donors

Transplantation Proceedings, 2008

Hemopoietic stem cells can be used from bone marrow or blood or umbilical cord blood of matched s... more Hemopoietic stem cells can be used from bone marrow or blood or umbilical cord blood of matched siblings or appropriately matched unrelated volunteers. Today, large bone marrow registries have been established to help identify volunteer unrelated bone marrow donors for patients lacking a family donor. Despite there being almost 10 million registered potential bone marrow donors (PBMD) worldwide, only 50% of white patients have a suitable bone marrow match. Growth in the number of PBMD increases the likelihood of finding a compatible donor for a patient. The attitudes and knowledge of 250 registered PBMD and 315 not registered PBMD toward bone marrow donation, tissues and organs donation, and blood donation were surveyed, using a questionnaire with 27 items. Multivariate logistic regression identified gender (females more often than males), regular blood donation, having a relative or a friend who has already been registered as PBMD, having a relative or a friend who needs bone marrow transplantation, family discussion about tissue and organ donation, knowledge about bone marrow transplantation, information about bone marrow transplantation, and trust in health professionals were independent predictive factors influencing people's decision to register as PBMD.

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Characteristics of dog bites among nursing students and knowledge about their emergency management.

by petros galanis, Ioanna OR Joanna Pavlopoulou, and Konstantinos Tsoumakas

International Nursing Review, 2012

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Conflict management and job satisfaction in paediatric hospitals in Greece

by Petros Kostagiolas, Mamas Theodorou, and petros galanis

Journal of Nursing Management, 2012

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Level of Parent–Asthmatic Child Agreement on Health-Related Quality of Life

by Konstantinos T H . Petsios and petros galanis

Journal of Asthma, 2011

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Factors influencing the quality of life of young patients with diabetes

by Konstantinos T H . Petsios, Pantelis Perdikaris, and petros galanis

Journal of Diabetes, 2011

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Comparing LYVE-1 and D2-40 expression in small cell lung carcinomas (SCLC); association with clinical parameters and lymphatic invasion

European Respiratory Journal, Sep 1, 2011

The Impact Of Job Satisfaction On Greek Nurses’ Health Related Quality Of Life

Safety and Health at Work, 2015

Assessing Health-Related Quality of Life in the Greek Home Health Care Setting: Comparing Cancer Patients' and Nurses' Assessment

Home Health Care Management & Practice, 2014

Health Professionals' knowledge and attitude towards the Umbilical Cord Blood donation in Greece

Hippokratia, 2014

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Developing a tool to increase access of vulnerable groups to health care: An initiative to mitigate the barriers

Impact of Economic Crisis on the Greek Health Care System and on the Population Health

Value in Health, 2014

Evaluation of Selected Ken-Drgs in Greek Public Hospitals: The Degree to Which they Reflect Actual Expenditure and Average Length of Stay

Value in Health, 2014

Economic Consequences of the Adaption of the 21 Gene Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction RT-PCR Assay from The Greek Third Payer Perspective

by L. Liaropoulos, ΣΙΣΚΟΥ ΟΛΓΑ, and petros galanis

Value in Health, 2014

Socio-Economic Impact of Alzheimer’s Disease in Greece: Pilot Study

Value in Health, 2013

Investigation of physicians' attitudes concerning the implementation of international classification systems of diseases as a precondition for evidence-based policy making

Perspectives in health information management / AHIMA, American Health Information Management Association, 2013

Nurses Verse Other Health Professionals Perceptions on Quality and Safety Culture Elements in Greek Hospitals

Value in Health, 2014

Occupational accidents in Greek armed forces in Evros county

Dietary habits of Albanian immigrants living in Greece in comparison to Albanians living in their country

Pharmaceutical Expenditure, Clinical Outcomes and Expenditures on Other Health Services

Value in Health, 2013

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Which Are the Attitudes of Primary Health Services Users Concerning Cost Sharing Measures in a Period of Economic Crisis in Greece?

Value in Health, 2013

Factors That Influence Greeks' Decision to Register as Potential Bone Marrow Donors

Transplantation Proceedings, 2008

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Διαδερμική Εμφύτευση Αορτικής Βαλβίδας (TAVI) στην Κύπρο: Σύγκριση μετεπεμβατικής ποιότητας ζωής ασθενών με υγιή πληθυσμό

by Apostolos Gatidis, Michail D Drakomathioulakis, and petros galanis

Proceedings of the 8th Scientific Symposium of the Sector for Emergency and Intensive Care Nursing of the Hellenic Nurses' Association, Heraklion, Crete, Greece, 21-23 October 2016, Oct 21, 2016

Εισαγωγή: Η διαδερμική εμφύτευση αορτικής βαλβίδας (TAVI) αποτελεί την πλέον σύγχρονη, ελάχιστα ε... more Εισαγωγή: Η διαδερμική εμφύτευση αορτικής βαλβίδας (TAVI) αποτελεί την πλέον σύγχρονη, ελάχιστα επεμβατική, μέθοδο θεραπείας της στένωσης της αορτικής βαλβίδας..
Σκοπός: Να εκτιμηθεί στην Κύπρο η ποιότητα ζωής στην κοινότητα των ασθενών που έχουν υποβληθεί σε TAVI και να διερευνηθούν πιθανοί προσδιοριστές της ποιότητας αυτής.
Μέθοδος: Συγχρονική μελέτη (Φεβρουάριος-Απρίλιος 2016). Ο μελετώμενος πληθυσμός αποτελούνταν από 70 ασθενείς με TAVI και 85 υγιή άτομα. Χρησιμοποιήθηκε το ερωτηματολόγιο SF12-v2, Ελληνική έκδοση.
Αποτελέσματα: Μέση ηλικία ασθενών: 79,7 έτη, μέση ηλικία υγιών: 72,8 έτη. Οι υγιείς είχαν στατιστικά σημαντικά καλύτερη ποιότητα ζωής σε σχέση με τους ασθενείς στην κλίμακα σωματικού ρόλου, στην κλίμακα συναισθηματικού ρόλου και στην συνοπτική κλίμακα σωματικής υγείας. Οι ασθενείς είχαν στατιστικά σημαντικά μεγαλύτερη βαθμολογία στην κλίμακα κοινωνικής λειτουργικότητας σε σχέση με τους υγιείς. Συγκεκριμένα, στις κλίμακες κοινωνικής λειτουργικότητας και ζωτικότητας οι ασθενείς είχαν τιμές >50 (καλύτερη ποιότητα ζωής από τον μέσο όρο), ενώ στην κλίμακα γενικής υγείας, στην κλίμακα ψυχικής υγείας και στην συνοπτική κλίμακα ψυχικής υγείας είχαν τιμές οριακά μικρότερες από 50 (47 έως 47,5) Στις υπόλοιπες 5 από τις 10 κλίμακες του SF-12v2 είχαν τιμές 38,6 έως 44,7.
Συμπεράσματα: Η ποιότητα ζωής των ασθενών δεν ήταν κλινικά σημαντικά χειρότερη από αυτή των υγιών, γεγονός που δείχνει την αποτελεσματικότητα της μεθόδου, καθώς και την ποιότητα της σχετικής υπηρεσίας του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Λευκωσίας στην Κύπρο.

DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.22011.92964

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