Background Organ transplantation was one of the greatest achievements of medical science during the 20th century. Knowledge, education, and culture all play prominent roles in transplantation because of the complexity of the process from donation to transplantation. Purpose The aim of this research was to determine and analyze the knowledge and attitudes about organ donation and transplantation among the general population in Limassol, Cyprus. Methods A quantitative research approach was followed, and a questionnaire consisting of closed-ended questions was completed by adults from the general population in Limassol. Results One thousand two hundred adults out of the 1,346 adults who were contacted responded to the survey (response rate: 89%) and were included as participants. Of the participants, 93.4% ( p < .05) considered organ donation to be lifesaving, 57% expressed interest (and 39.8% expressed disinterest) in becoming organ donors, 80.6% ( p < .05) expressed awareness of there being a waiting list for people in need of organ transplantation, 50.4% agreed that brain death must be confirmed before organ removal for transplantation, and 47% recalled having been informed about organ donation through the media, with 31.5% stating that they had never been informed about organ donation. Conclusions The participants demonstrated limited awareness regarding the organ donation system in Cyprus. Furthermore, a significant percentage stated that they lacked a source for obtaining related information. The Cypriot society should be informed and encouraged to participate in organ donation to increase the rate of organ transplantation.
Background Heart failure is a chronic disease with a serious impact on patients' quality of life which is influenced by several factors. Aims The purpose of this study is to evaluate the quality of life of patients with heart failure in the city of Limassol in Cyprus. Methods The proposed study is characteristically descriptive quantitative research. The sample includes 99 patients with heart failure in Limassol Hospital, using the Minnesota Living with Heart Failure Questionnaire in the Greek Language. The data were collected from October 2017 to November 2017. Findings Our sample consisted of 99 individuals from the Limassol district, 40 (40.4%) were females and the average age of the patients was 68.5±14 years. Patients with heart failure who had a primary education averaged 9.69 points on the quality of life scale. This is lower than patients with higher education (b=9.69 P=0.057), lower physical health by 7.35 points (b=7.35 P=0.008) and lower by 2.26 Social health units (b=2.26 P=0.030). Conclusion Patients with heart failure experience many and complex problems. Through this research, it appears that different dimensions of quality of life are affected, such as physical, social and emotional health. The older the age of the patient, the lower levels of education and the sex of the patient have an impact on the quality of life of patients with heart failure.
Background: Stroke is considered to be the third, most frequent cause of death and the leading cause of disability in Western societies. Apart from physical problems, stroke can cause psychological and social problems, too as post Stroke Depression (PSD) which is the most common emotional disorder that usually occurs in the first months, in about 1/3 of patients surviving after stroke.Aim: To describe the frequency of post stroke depression (PSD) and its effects on functional recovery of patients.Method: A systematic review was conducted on databases MEDLINE, PUBMED, CINAHL, and the web using Google Scholar.Results: Thirty articles were retrieved, from 2000 and onwards which met the selection criteria. According to the results, PSD is a common and serious complication after stroke. Approximately 1/3 of the patients have a type of depression in the first year after stroke, with the risk increasing, the first months of the onset of stroke. The researchers suggest that there is a collaborative relationship between stroke and depression, which leads to inability to perform activities of daily living and slows the rehabilitation of patients.Conclusion: Early detection of PSD and the implementation of appropriate therapeutic interventions in rehabilitation units help to speed up the recovery process and reintegration of patients into society.
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