Main description:

The 4th World Congress on Genetics, Geriatrics and Neurodegenerative Diseases Research (GeNeDis 2020) focuses on the latest major challenges in scientific research, new drug targets, the development of novel biomarkers, new imaging techniques, novel protocols for early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases, and several other scientific advances, with the aim of better, safer, and healthier aging. The increase in the average length of life leads to the development of various diseases in the elderly population. This volume focuses on the sessions from the conference on Geriatrics.

Contents:

1-Stratification of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease using Volatile Organic Compounds

2-Evidence-based Leadership: A Study of its Application to General Hospital of the Public Health System through the Implementation Leadership Scale

3-Greek nurses' perception of hospital ethical climate. A cross-sectional study

4-Investigating the main causes of conflicts and the managements strategies are used by healthcare professionals. The case of general hospital of Arta

5-Incidence of deep vein thrombosis and its effect on health related quality of life among nurses of Greek public hospital. A multicenter study

6-Factors affecting anxiety and depression in caregivers of hemodialysis patients

7-Hand grip strength in patients on hemodialysis: An observational study

8-The effect of spirituality on illness perceptions in patients undergoing hemodialysis.

9-Validation of the STOP-Bang Questionnaire in Greek patients suffering from obstructive sleep apnea

10-The role of Pythagorean Self-Awareness Intervention in obstructive sleep apnea. A randomized controlled trial

11-Tissue characterization in Cardiology. Moving beyond function

12-Psychiatric care in acute care units with locked doors: Nursing care providers' perceptions and experiences

13-Researching nursing students' attitudes towards mental health practice: cultural adaptation and validation of the Greek version of the Acceptability of Locking the Door Questionnaire in acute psychiatric care

14-Compliance of bronchial asthma patients' with the Mediterranean diet

15-Nurses' experiences of psychiatric care in acute care units with an open door policy

16-Validation of the Greek Version of Hedonic, Eudaimonic and Extrinsic Motives for Activities (HEEMA) Instrument

17-Event-Related Rumination Inventory: A Validation Process in the Greek Language

18-The job rotation of nursing staff and its effects on nurse`s satisfaction and occupational engagement

19-The burden on carers with multiple sclerosis

20-Attitudes of the general population regarding patient information for a chronic and life-threatening disease. A cross-sectional study.

21-Assessment of healthcare professionals' knowledge and awareness on aspects related to ionizing radiation examinations in Athens, Greece

22-Medication errors and their correlation with nurse's satisfaction. The case of the hospitals of Lasithi, Crete

23-Health-Related Quality of Life and Living Costs of HIV-Infected Patients

24-Evaluation of anxiety and depression in women undergoing mastectomy in Greece

25-The effect of emotional intelligence on caring behaviors among psychiatric nurses in Greece

26-Investigating nursing leadership in intensive care units of hospitals of Northern Greece and its relationship to the working environment

27-Health-Related Quality of Life and Rehabilitation Costs of Patients with Amputated Limb

28-Anxiety and depression in hemodialysis: Sex differences

29-Patient knowledge, adherence to the therapeutic regimen, and quality of life in hemodialysis

30-The burden of caregivers of patients after hip replacement and its impact on the cost of living of the family

31-The effects of exercise in patients with Sarcopenia

32-Fluid dynamics derived parameters in coronary vessels

33-Level of knowledge about COPD among patients and caregivers

34-Increased body mass index (BMI) and sunscreen use are associated with inadequate vitamin D status in Greek adults in winter.

35-The effect of whole-body cryostimulation in healthy adults

36-Exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) in patients hospitalized for an exacerbation of bronchiectasis and/or COPD

37-Formulation and Evaluation of Dermatological product containing Niacinamide

38-Exhaled breath condensate and dyspnea in COPD

39-The Effects of Pythagorean Self-Awareness Intervention on Irritable
Bowel Syndrome Patients: A Non-Randomized Controlled Trial

40-Adults' stress response to unexpected oral and arithmetic tasks in
supine position

41-Triangles and family engagement in drug and alcohol addiction
treatment

42-Use of fortified bread for addressing vitamin D deficiency.