American Journal of Nursing Science

Special Issue

Nursing Education and Research

  • Submission Deadline: 30 September 2018
  • Status: Submission Closed
  • Lead Guest Editor: Ioanna V. Papathanasiou
About This Special Issue
Nursing Research and Education are focused on the best prepare of nurses to meet health care needs of the society. Demographic, cultural, social and technological changes, as well as the continuous modifications in health services and health care organizations are a challenge for nurses, who have to provide advanced nursing practice. Nursing research gives the significant body of knowledge that nurse educators must transfer in clinical practice for better quality of nursing care. This special issue is focused on Nursing Research and Education. Research articles, review articles and clinical studies in all areas of nursing research and education are very welcomed.
Lead Guest Editor
  • Ioanna V. Papathanasiou

    Nursing Department, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece

Guest Editors
  • Lambrini Kourkouta

    Department of Nursing, Alexandrio Technological Institute, Thessaloniki, Greece

  • Evangelos Fradelos

    3rd Psychiatric Department, State Mental Hospital of Attica, Athens, Greece

  • Christos F. Kleisiaris

    Nursing Department, Technological Educational Institute of Crete, Heraklion City, Greece

  • Konstantinos Tsaras

    Nursing Department, Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, Larissa, Greece

  • Carlos Melo-Dias

    Department of Nursing, Nursing School of Coimbra, Coimbra, Portugal

  • Michael Kourakos

    Director of nursing, General Hospital "Asklepieio" Voulas, Athens, Greece

  • Victoria Alikari

    Department of infection control, General Hospital of Athens “G.Genimatas”, Athens, Greece

  • Martha Kelesi

    Nursing Department, Technological Educational Institute of Athens, Athens, Greece

  • Aristides Daglas

    Hellenic regulatory Body of Nurses, Athens, Greece

  • Dimitris Skoutelis

    Hellenic regulatory Body of Nurses, Athens, Greece

  • Aristides Daglas

    Hellenic Regulatory Body of Nurses, Athens, Greece

  • Michael Kourakos

    Department of Nursing, General Hospital of Asklepeion, Attiki, Greece

  • Victoria Alikari

    Department of Nursing, University of Peloponnese, Sparta, Greece

  • Sofia Zyga

    Faculty of Human Movement and Quality of Life, Department of Nursing, University of Peloponnese, Sparti, Greece

  • Simon Macharia Kamau

    Department of Nursing Sciences, School of Science and Technology, University of Kabianga, Kericho, Kenya

  • Viktor Vus

    Department of Psychology, Interregional Academy of Personnel Management, Kyiv, Ukraine

Published Articles
  • Therapeutic Relationship and Quality of Life in Chronic Diseases

    Alexandra Mitsi , Michael Kourakos , Georgia Poulimenakou , Demetra Latsou , Markos Sarris

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 103-108
    Received: 25 February 2018
    Accepted: 4 March 2018
    Published: 22 March 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.25
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    Abstract: The relationship between healthcare professionals and patients is a special form of human relationship. The interpersonal relationship developed among the patient and the caregiver involves not only communication and active listening, but also emotions from both sides. The establishment of a therapeutic relationship and the roles within it are larg... Show More
  • Reliability and Validity of the Kidney Disease Questionnaire Among Greek Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis

    Victoria Alikari , Maria Tsironi , Vasiliki Matziou , Foteini Tzavella , Evangelos Fradelos , Sofia Zyga

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 97-102
    Received: 6 November 2017
    Accepted: 12 November 2017
    Published: 12 January 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.24
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    Abstract: Disease related knowledge for patients undergoing hemodialysis is a crucial part for health related quality of life. Purpose To investigate the reliability and validity of the knowledge scale “The Kidney Disease Questionnaire”. Methods Between October 2016 and April 2017 a group of patients undergoing hemodialysis (N=321) completed the Greek versio... Show More
  • Application of Health Belief Model among Youth at High Risk for Obesity in West Bank (Palestine)

    Nawal Mahmoud Soliman , Hemat Abd Elmoneem Elsayied , Mustafa Mohammad Shouli

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 86-96
    Received: 3 November 2017
    Accepted: 3 December 2017
    Published: 4 January 2018
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.23
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    Abstract: Overweight and obesity are the fifth leading risk for global deaths. At least 2.8 million adults die each year as a result of being overweight or obese. The study aim to evaluate the effect of application of health belief model (HBM) among youth at high risk for obesity in Palestine (West Bank). Research design: A quasi- experimental design was use... Show More
  • Quality of Life of Patients with Decompensated Cirrhosis Who Undergoing Serial Large Volume Paracentesis

    Vasiliki Kontou , Maria Kapella , Andriana Theodorakopoulou , Theodoros Katsaras , Spilios Manolakopoulos , Dimitris Pectasidis , John Koskinas

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 72-76
    Received: 4 December 2017
    Accepted: 6 December 2017
    Published: 25 December 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.21
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    Abstract: Introduction: Serial large volume paracentesis is the most common treatment option for refractory ascites in patients with decompensated cirrhosis. This treatment aims to relieve symptoms and maximize the functionality of the individual’s everyday life, and to generally improve patient’s QoL to any extent, considering the limits imposed by the cour... Show More
  • Quality of Life in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C Submitted to Treatment with Interferon and Ribavirin

    Andriana Theodorakopoulou , Maria Kapella , Vasiliki Kontou , Sofia Giovaso , Theodoros Katsaras , Spilios Manolakopoulos , Dimitris Pectasidis , John Koskinas

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 77-85
    Received: 4 December 2017
    Accepted: 6 December 2017
    Published: 25 December 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.22
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    Abstract: Introduction: Chronic hepatitis C is a serious public health problem worldwide. Approximately eighty percent of the patients with acute infection will fall back to chronicity with long term complications such as cirrhosis, liver failure, hepatocellular cancer and death. The HCV infection per se has been found to be related with a variety of neurops... Show More
  • Feeding Protocol for Mothers Having Infant with Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

    Faten Shafik Mahmoud Nasar , Samah Abdalla Mohammed Amer , Howaida Moawad Ahmed Aly

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 62-71
    Received: 10 November 2017
    Accepted: 16 November 2017
    Published: 12 December 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.20
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    Abstract: Background: Cleft palate an opening in the roof of the mouth due to a failure of the palatal shelves to come fully together from either side of the mouth and fuse during the first months of development as an embryo. The opening in the palate causing feeding problems. Mothers of infant born with clefts have many questions and concerns, including bas... Show More
  • Psychoeducational Interventions in Bipolar Disorder

    Olga Velentza , Evangelia Grampsa , Euterpi Basiliadi

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 51-56
    Received: 6 November 2017
    Accepted: 8 November 2017
    Published: 24 November 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.18
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    Abstract: Introduction: Psychoeducation is considered to be an integral part of the modern and total therapeutic treatment for mental disorder. It is the main intervention in the application of theory of psychosocial rehabilitation in practice. Purpose of this paper records the psychoeducation programs for mental illnesses, especially in bipolar disorder, in... Show More
  • Pulmonary Embolism: A Literature Review

    Kourkouta Lambrini , Koukourikos Konstantinos , Iliadis Christos , Ouzounakis Petros , Tsaloglidou Areti

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 57-61
    Received: 6 November 2017
    Accepted: 8 November 2017
    Published: 24 November 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.19
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    Abstract: Pulmonary embolism is the blockage of a branch of the pulmonary artery by a substance that has traveled from elsewhere in the body through the bloodstream. The majority of pulmonary embolisms are caused by venous thromboembolism but in some cases it may also come from other sources (fat, injuries, orthopedic surgeries or amniotic fluid during child... Show More
  • Relationship Between Nurse Managers' Leadership Styles and Staff Nurses' Job Satisfaction in a Greek NHS Hospital

    Christina Konstantinou , Panagiotis Prezerakos

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 45-50
    Received: 5 November 2017
    Accepted: 7 November 2017
    Published: 24 November 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.17
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    Abstract: Leadership style of nurse managers plays a significant role in staff nurses' job satisfaction. The aim of this study was to examine the relationship between leadership style of nurse managers and nurses' job satisfaction in a Greek NHS Hospital. Two questionnaires were distributed to and completed by the nursing staff working in the Hospital: a) th... Show More
  • Relationship Between Socio-demographic Characteristics and Attitudes of Nursing Students Toward Psychiatry in Kenya

    Philip Kimutai Sanga , Donald Kokonya , John Arudo , Juliah Nyamwata

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 39-44
    Received: 3 October 2017
    Accepted: 31 October 2017
    Published: 24 November 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.16
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    Abstract: There exists disparity between the level of demand for mental health nursing services and the number of psychiatric nurses available. Few students enroll in the psychiatric nursing specialty in Kenya. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between socio-demographic characteristics of nursing students and their attitudes towards p... Show More
  • Mood Disorders in Children and Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes

    Minasidou Eugenia , Kourouzidou Korina , Mina Sophia , Kourakos Michael , Dimitriadou Alexandra , Kafkia Theodora

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 33-38
    Received: 10 July 2017
    Accepted: 1 August 2017
    Published: 23 August 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.15
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    Abstract: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic disease than can cause negative mood, interpersonal problems, inefficacy, anhedonia and negative self-confidence. In addition, quality of life is affected for the patient and his/her family, mainly in everyday and social activities as well as in psychological status. In the present study the relationship between type ... Show More
  • Comprehension of Information for Informed Consent Among Hemato-Oncology Study Participants in Eldoret, Kenya

    Lucy Jepkemei Chebungei , Violet Naanyu , Edwin Were

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 13-24
    Received: 24 May 2017
    Accepted: 1 August 2017
    Published: 21 August 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.13
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    Abstract: The use of Informed consent (IC) became a prerequisite for research in response to abuses of human subjects during the last half-century, yet participant's comprehension of presented information is rarely explored. Major ethical concerns arise when information offered is not well comprehended by research participants. It is therefore a fundamental ... Show More
  • Measuring Religiosity in Nursing: Reliability, Validity and Psychometric Properties of the Greek Translation of the Centrality of Religiosity Scale -15

    Evangelos C. Fradelos , Michael Kourakos , Sofia Zyga , Foteini Tzavella , Konstantinos Tsaras , Eleni Christodoulou , Aristides Daglas , Ioanna V. Papathanasiou

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 25-32
    Received: 31 July 2017
    Accepted: 1 August 2017
    Published: 21 August 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.14
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    Abstract: Many nurses today are religious and sometimes there exist some religious motivations on becoming a nurse. They are often responsible through their care to assess and facilitate spiritual well-being, identify spiritual distress and to provide religious and spiritual care. Nurses need to understand their own spirituality and religiosity before they c... Show More
  • Communication as the Basis of Care for Patients with Chronic Diseases

    Michael Kourakos , Evangelos C. Fradelos , Ioanna V. Papathanasiou , Maria Saridi , Theodora Kafkia

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 7-12
    Received: 12 July 2017
    Accepted: 13 July 2017
    Published: 9 August 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.12
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    Abstract: Now that chronic illnesses are the main cause of death and disability worldwide, patients must be involved in healthcare process, contributing to almost every level of decision or action. Communication is a process that is dynamic and continuous and influenced by a number of factors, and in the field of health care is of particular importance. Comm... Show More
  • Primary Mental Health Care in Rural Greece: A Single Center Experience

    Sofia Zyga , Eleni Mitropoulou , Victoria Alikari , Panagiotis Prezerakos , Maria Tsironi , Panagiotis Andriopoulos , John Stathoulis , Foteini Tzavella , Evangelos C. Fradelos

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 3-1, June 2018
    Pages: 1-6
    Received: 1 July 2017
    Accepted: 4 July 2017
    Published: 2 August 2017
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajns.s.2018070301.11
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    Abstract: Economic Indicators of the Situation of Rural Areas (as compared to city residents) such as average income, education, poverty, unemployment rates and employers who do not provide health insurance are some facts that making this population vulnerable. Factors that affect the "Health Condition" of "Rural Populations" are: disproportionately large nu... Show More