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• Professor/Researcher at University of Vlora "Ismail Qemali"

Nurses face significant challenges, including long shifts and heavy workloads, which can negatively impact their mental health, contributing to depression, anxiety, burnout, and fatigue. These factors make nurses more vulnerable to mental health difficulties compared to the general population. We conducted a systematic review to assess the mental h...

BACKGROUND Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is categorized as one of the smallest enveloped DNA viruses and is the prototypical virus of the Hepatoviridae family. It is usually transmitted through body fluids such as blood, semen, and vaginal secretions. The majority (more than 95%) of immunocompetent adults infected with HBV spontaneously clear the infecti...

Art is the expression or application of human creative ability and ingenuity, typically in the form of visual works valued largely for their aesthetic or emotional impact. Music, literature, sculpture, film, photography, animation, and graphic design are all examples of "art," or human-made works. The study’s aim was to examine the role that differ...

Purpose: Risk communication has proven to be a key tool in emergency preparedness and response, as well as an important role for nurses, patients, families, and communities they serve, particularly the elderly with chronic diseases. The study is consistent with Albania's Strategic Health Priorities, which emphasize enhancing health personnel's capa...

Introduction: Multimorbidity is a significant global issue and public health challenge, particularly among older adults with significant burden to healthcare systems and society. Purpose of review: To identify the burden of multimorbidity in older people, its determinants, and distribution according to an electronic literature review search....

Introduction: Cigarette smoking raises the chance of developing type 2 diabetes. People with diabetes who smoke are more prone than non-smokers to struggle with insulin doses and controlling their illness. Type 2 diabetes self-care practices, such as maintaining healthy behavior and reducing risk factors, help to reduce side effects and boost quali...

Background: Health is only one dimension of quality of life, and quality of life is more than health status, clinical symptoms, or functional ability, however it might be challenging to distinguish between health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and both health and quality of life (QoL). Methods and Objectives: This study aims to identify dimensiona...

Introduction: Medication nonadherence is a major public health issue and a socially relevant challenge, especially when combined with multiple chronic conditions and polypharmacy, leading to poor clinical outcomes and higher healthcare costs. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, conducted in April 2024, on adult and older adults in the City of...

Introduction: Medication nonadherence is a major public health issue and a socially relevant challenge, especially when combined with multiple chronic conditions and polypharmacy, leading to poor clinical outcomes and higher healthcare costs. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study, conducted in April 2024, on adult and older adults in the City of...

Patients with multimorbidity, defined as two or more chronic conditions, require constant treatment and care. It is associated with social isolation, poor quality of life and greater healthcare use, worse self-reported health status, depression, and reduced functional capacity worldwide. Almost all European countries, both EU and non-EU, as populat...

Background. Multimorbidity has a significant impact on public health and primary care. Medication adherence is recognized as the most effective measure for managing and preventing multimorbidity. Objectives. Evaluation of multimorbidity and medication adherence between adults and old people in the city of Vlore. Methods. This is a cross-section...

Obesity is a risk for type 2 diabetes, and addressing it, among others, is a key component of an effective care management plan for people with diabetes. However, healthcare providers underestimate nutrition and other obesity-related factors in their care plans. The Patient Assessment of Care for Chronic Conditions was used to measure the perceptio...

The elderly population often faces the challenge of managing multiple chronic diseases. These chronic diseases require long-term medication management, leading to the elderly taking a multitude of medicines and supplements. The purpose was to examine the evidence of medicines and supplements taken by adults and older adults with chronic diseases...

Introduction/Background Pregnant women were at an increased risk of severe illness and poor newborn outcomes during the pandemic. However, at the start of the pandemic, there was no evidence-based information on risk communication and the impact of COVID-19 on their health. The aim was to assess the knowledge, risk perception, and communication of...

Introduction: The importance of accurate and reliable information on self-care for chronic diseases cannot be understated. Having access to reliable information allows individuals to make informed decisions about their health and take proactive steps toward managing their condition effectively. Purpose: Evidence of the 3 main sources of information...

Hyrje: Vetëkujdesi luan një rol vendimtar në menaxhimin dhe përmirësimin e mirëqenies së përgjithshme të individëve që jetojnë me sëmundje kronike. Sëmundjet kronike, të tilla si diabeti, sëmundjet e zemrës dhe artriti, kërkojnë menaxhim të vazhdueshëm dhe mund të ndikojnë ndjeshëm në shëndetin fizik dhe mendor të një personi. Qëllimi: Evidentimi i...

Purpose: Staff mobility is a good example of learning new concepts and methods as well as developing professional and interpersonal competencies that support the growth of international relationships and improve the lifelong learning approach. Case stories from members of academic staff that have been part of the exchange mobility program sever...

With the number of elderly in Albania predicted to increase drastically in the next decade, following global trends, there is a need for improvement in long-term care and equality of health care access among vulnerable groups of this sensitive population. The Gold Health Care project aims to implement innovative approaches to healthcare tailored to...

INTRODUCTION: Nursing leadership and management roles require dedication and in-depth subject matter expertise. OBJECTIVES: The study objective was to assess the head nurse's leadership and management practices in primary healthcare settings in Albania. METHODOLOGY: A focus group (FG) of twelve head nurses served for the data collection on August 2...

Introduction: Medication non-adherence negatively affects the effectiveness of evidence-based therapies and sustainability of healthcare systems. Lack of agreed terminology of medication adherence enabling and supporting activities leads to underuse of the available tools. The ENABLE COST Action was aimed at proposing a new terminology for these ac...

Identifying and implementing Innovative Approaches in Vulnerable Groups of Older People in the Local Population for Better Health Care and Aging—the Gold Health Care project With the number of elderly in Albania predicted to increase drastically in the next decade, following global trends, there is a need for improvement in long-term care and equal...

Abstrakt Ngjashmëria klinike me infeksionet virale dhe fokusimi i sistemeve shëndetësore në pandemi e bëjnë vendosjen e një diagnoze të duhur sfiduese. Ne përshkruajmë rastin e një gruaje të moshuar me apendiks akut të diagnostikuar gabimisht dy herë me infeksion COVID-19 para dhe pas operacionit. Dhe mosrespektimi i masave të sterilitetit rezulto...

Objective: The population worldwide is aging. Chronic diseases, such as hypertension, strokes, diabetes, cancer, and musculoskeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis, are estimated to cause the majority of premature deaths and disability among working-age people. According to the patient’s perspective, intentional nonadherence to medication...

Objectives and Study: Malnutrition has an impact on children's mortality and morbidity, especially in low and middle-income environments. Malnutrition is more likely to affect children in hospitals. Nurses' knowledge levels in treating child malnutrition caused by hospitalization were not optimal, according to studies. The study objective was to a...

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Pregnancy and postpartum periods are known as sensitive periods in women's life and COVID-19 pandemic seems to be worsening their mental health with major impacts on exclusive breastfeeding duration. Therefore, the present study aims to fill the gap in the literature by assessing the links between postpartum anxiety and depression symptoms and brea...

Introduction: Cervical cancer is highly preventable and if diagnosed and treated early, highly curable. Yet it remains the fourth most common cancer in women worldwide. In Albania, cervical cancer is the second most frequent cancer among women 15 - 44 years. A national cervical cancer screening program has been established, which offers HPV tests...

For health and care systems to succeed in the future, primary head nurses must demonstrate leadership. A focus group discussion was used to assess the primary head nurses' leadership abilities in 2022 in Albania. The focus group was composed of 12 primary head health care nurses, two men and ten women, with a mean age of 40 ± (SD) years old. Eight...

Introduction: In Albania as well as the rest of the world, diabetes mellitus is a significant public health issue. The goal of this case study was to pinpoint the elements that contribute to the development of diabetes complications in order to improve management and control. Methods: The investigation was carried out in January 2022. The case...

Objective: The population worldwide is aging. Chronic diseases, such as hypertension, strokes, diabetes, cancer, and musculo-skeletal diseases like arthritis and osteoporosis, are estimated to cause the majority of premature deaths and disability among working-age people. According to the patient’s perspective, in-tentional nonadherence to medicat...

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in the worst public health catastrophe in recent history, impacting people's mental health and increasing concern over vaccinations. Between early May and late June 2021, a web-based survey that included higher education institutions from three countries (Albania, Belgium, and Cyprus) was conducted. The purpose wa...

The COVID-19 pandemic brought the social aspect of the nursing profession into even sharper focus. Nursing discipline is a social virtue that extends beyond only delivering care. Historiography has been impacted by social change. The objectives are to assess how society views professional nurses and to assist in explaining nursing›s social componen...

Unlabelled: Brain stroke continues to be a leading cause of mortality and disability in both developed and developing countries, with higher healthcare costs due to the long-term care and rehabilitation that it incurs. The purpose of the current study was to assess the association between brain stroke patients' health-related behaviors and their r...

Introduction: COVID-19 pandemic remains a public health concern worldwide. Given that, students represent a subgroup of the population with an impact on the pandemic. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the knowledge, attitudes, and practices of Albanian students about COVID-19, and to provide a database to plan and implement preventive ev...

Primary head nurses must demonstrate leadership in order for health and care systems to advance in the future. The study's objective was to assess the primary head nurses' leadership abilities, which have been crucial for them to face challenges and adapt to future changes induced by the pandemic. A focus group was used to gather the data during Au...

Introduction: Self-care concept is not a new idea, but during the scientific era that strengthened the authority of health care providers, the use of self-care became less valued. Self-care has major benefits for individuals and health care systems. Many factors influence self-care and several tools have been developed to measure an individual’s ab...

Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has had a catastrophic impact on health. In addition to the physical health effects of SARS-CoV-2 infections, a wide range of psychological and mental effects have been recorded, particularly among healthcare professionals. Objective: It was 1) to assess the impact of COVID-19 on the mental health of healthcare per...

The purpose was to assess the knowledge of nursing students and academic staff regarding eHealth. The web-based cross-sectional study was conducted using the Google form platform. The sample was the students and academic staff of the Faculty of Health, University of Vlore in Albania. In the final analysis, 145 individuals were included; 128 were wo...

Background: Studies suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic has affected the mental health of all groups of the population; health workers, the elderly, as well as young people and adolescents, increasing the incidence of suicide, mental disorders, eating disorders, and social isolation. Objective: The main objective of the study research is to create i...

Despite notable scientific and medical advances, broader political, socioeconomic and behavioural factors continue to undercut the response to the COVID-19 pandemic1,2. Here we convened, as part of this Delphi study, a diverse, multidisciplinary panel of 386 academic, health, non-governmental organization, government and other experts in COVID-19 r...

Despite notable scientific and medical advances, broader political, socioeconomic and behavioural factors continue to undercut the response to the COVID-19 pandemic1,2. Here we convened, as part of this Delphi study, a diverse, multidisciplinary panel of 386 academic, health, non-governmental organization, government and other experts in COVID-19 r...

Despite notable scientific and medical advances, broader political, socioeconomic and behavioural factors continue to undercut the response to the COVID-19 pandemic 1,2 . Here we convened, as part of this Delphi study, a diverse, multidisciplinary panel of 386 academic, health, non-governmental organization, government and other experts in COVID-19...

Despite notable scientific and medical advances, broader political, socioeconomic and behavioural factors continue to undercut the response to the COVID-19 pandemic1,2. Here we convened, as part of this Delphi study, a diverse, multidisciplinary panel of 386 academic, health, non-governmental organization, government and other experts in COVID-19 r...

Despite notable scientific and medical advances, broader political, socioeconomic and behavioural factors continue to undercut the response to the COVID-19 pandemic 1,2 . Here we convened, as part of this Delphi study, a diverse, multidisciplinary panel of 386 academic, health, non-governmental organization, government and other experts in COVID-19...

Objective The aim was to assess the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on the health care of type 2 diabetes patients and identify the correlated factors. Research Design and Methods A cross-sectional study was carried out from November 2020 to February 2021. The study enrolled 400 adults with type 2 diabetes aged 40–65 with at least one other chronic...

"Nursing simulation education current and future perspective in middle-income countries" Nursing Education internationally has shown increased use of simulation and immersive education as a state-of-the-art learning process that helps students to gain and foster the clinical experience in a safe environment. Different studies have demonstrated t...

"Nursing simulation education current and future perspective in middle-income countries" Nursing Education internationally have shown increased use of simulation and immersive education as a state-of-the-art learning process that helps students to gain and foster the clinical experience in a safe environment. Different studies have demonstrated tha...

The World Health Organization declared the COVID-19 pandemic on March 11 th , 2020. The pandemic had significantly affected public health, and the mental health of people was compromised regardless of age or socioeconomic status. In this study, we measured the psychological distress caused by the pandemic and determined the associated factors. An o...

Nursing discipline is more than care, it is a social value and the COVID-19 pandemic further highlighted the social aspect of the nursing profession. Social change has left its mark on history, and nurses who want to be leaders of change and promotion of social health justice can benefit from advanced education. The objectives are to assess the...

Introduction: The use of non-sterile clinical gloves by nursing staff is an essential standard precaution for infection control and for the risk of cross-contamination. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study carried out in Vlora Regional Hospital, Albania during April-May 2019 and included in the total of 63 nurses randomly selected. The aim...

Introduction: Bladder catheterization is a nursing procedure that enables the drainage and collection of urine through a thin tube that is inserted into the bladder. Aim: Evaluation of nursing care in bladder catheterization in catheterized patients. Evidence of the manner of treatment and health education of the patient. Methods: This is an obse...

Introduction: Nasopharyngeal sample collection is a test that examines a sample of secretions from the upper part of the throat, behind the nose, to detect organisms that can cause diseases such as coronavirus. Aim: Evaluation of the performance of the nursing procedure in patients suspected or infected with COVID-19. Evidence of whether health...

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis is an acute inflammatory process of the pancreas. Clinically acute pancreatitis is a frequent and important cause of acute upper abdominal pain, vomiting, and fever. Approximately 80% of cases are due to biliary tract diseases or alcoholism, 5% of patients with gallstones develop acute pancreatitis Aim: Evaluation...

Introduction: Blood collection is a common term in blood sampling for laboratory analysis. One of the three popular methods of blood collection from adult patients is venipuncture sampling Collection takes place from a superficial vein in the upper limb, generally the median cubital vein. Venipuncture is often carried out by a trained phlebotomi...

Introduction: Tracheotomy is an incision made in the cricoid cartilage through the second and fourth tracheal ring. A tracheostomy is called a stoma (opening) made from this incision. Oral and throat pathologies which are endangering normal breathing, are increasing day by day, and with this the cases when tracheotomy is becoming an indication...

Introduction: The need to define health communication as a systematic and strategic approach has been confirmed by health communication experts and the transmission of information or data is not equivalent to effective communication. Therefore nurses in their relationships with patients should use strategic approaches based on established commun...

Introduction: Administration of ophthalmic drugs involves the placement of a therapeutic substance (ointment or drop drug) in the conjunctival sac. Administration of medications in the eye are indicated in cases of eye infection, dilation, or narrowing of the pupil, treatment of glaucoma, cataracts, etc. Aim: The purpose of this study was to eval...

Introduction. The vaccination campaign in Albania and around the world against COVID-19 is a mass immunization campaign that was launched in response to the pandemic. In our country, this campaign started in January 2021 and continues today to achieve the WHO target of 70% vaccinated by June this year. Vaccination today is concentrated in every...

Background. The world population is aging and people aged > 60 are in continuing to rise. The aging of the population is associated with increased chronic diseases and problems related to malnutrition, which in elderly patients tends to increase disability and contribute significantly to the quality of life. While the assessment of nutrition among...

Good nutrition is a key element in lowering the risk of non-communicable diseases and increasing longevity. A pilot study was carried out in December 2019 in Vlore, Albania in which they were involved 78 randomly selected people. The Mini Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (MNA) was used for the assessment of nutritional status. Mean age of 70.12...

Basic health literacy represents the degree of an individual’s ability to find, understand and use information and services in health-related decisions and actions for oneself and others. Digital health literacy is defined as the ability to find, understand, and apply knowledge of health information gained from digital sources to solve or address h...

An experienced, dedicated healthcare professional with competency in caring for people with osteoporosis and other chronic musculoskeletal diseases is imperative to ensure the highest quality of care for patients. The training education of healthcare professionals in low-resource settings aims at the creation of a workforce equipped with management...

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All over the world, even in Albania, adults living with type 2 diabetes are constantly increasing. Albania, nationally and locally, has a lack of evidence regarding type 2 diabetes patients' health care and management both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim was to assess the impact of the pandemic in the health care of type 2 diabetes...

More than a year has passed since the World Health Organisation declared the COVID-19 pan-demic on March 11th, 2020. The pandemic’s effects on public health have been enormous, and the mental health of people has been compromised regardless of age or socioeconomic status. The study aims to measure the psychological distress caused by the pandemic a...

Introduction: Medication adherence is a common problem among elderly adults and the literature on nonadherence is considerable for this age group but there is a gap of publications in young adults. Aim: The aim was to assess the level of medication adherence among young adults in Albania. Methods: A cross-sectional web-based study was conducted in...

Medication non-adherence is recognized as a global problem associated with financial burden for patients and healthcare funds. At the European level, different Medication Adherence Technologies (MATech) are in use. The European Network to Advance Best practices and technoLogy on medication adherencE (ENABLE, COST Action 19132) was launched to: 1) i...

Introduction: Diet-related chronic diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, cardiovascular and renal diseases affect millions of individuals, resulting in disease-related complications such as stroke and heart attack. Evidence strongly supports the fact that multiple dietary factors influence these diseases and the modification of diet ca...

All over the world, even in Albania, adults living with type 2 diabetes are constantly increasing. Albania, nationally and locally, has a lack of evidence regarding type 2 diabetes patients' health care and management both before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim was to assess the impact of the pandemic in the health care of type 2 diabetes...

The continuous aging of the population worldwide is associated with a higher presence of chronic diseases and problems related to malnutrition, which in elderly patients tend to increase disability and contribute significantly to the quality of life. The importance of assessing nutrition among elderly hospitalized patients is underestimated by heal...

Type 2 diabetes is an endocrine disease with a rising incidence and prevalence worldwide in particular in low-middle income countries including Albania. Regular medication treatment, healthy lifestyle and nutrition including self-management are essential for the quality of life of patients with type 2 diabetes as well as the reduction of associated...

Medication non-adherence is associated with almost 200,000 deaths annually and €80–125 billion in the European Union. Novel technological advances (smart pill bottles, digital inhalers and spacers, electronic pill blisters, e-injection pens, e-Health applications, big data) could help managing non-adherence. Healthcare professionals seem however in...

Objective: To examine the prevalence of depression among older hospitalized patients and its relation to chronic diseases. Method: A transversal study was conducted in a Regional Hospital in South Albania which included a total of 100 hospitalized chronic patients. The study lasted one month and the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) was used for...

Introduction/ Background*: In Albania, cancers including gynecological cancers are the leading causes of death among the adult population. Methodology: The purpose was to assess how much easier the participants, healthy women in a cross-sectional study reported whether family or someone close to them has cancer. Result(s)*: 17% of 1012 women parti...

Introduction. Medication adherence is a common problem among elderly adults and the literature on nonadherence is considerable for this age group but there is a gap of publications in young adults. Aim. The aim was to assess the level of medication adherence among young adults in Albania. Methods. A cross-sectional web-based study was conducted in...

Introduction. Medication adherence is a common problem among elderly adults and the literature on nonadherence is considerable for this age group but there is a gap of publications in young adults. Aim. The aim was to assess medication adherence among randomly Albanian adults and to identify the most used drugs. Methods. A cross-sectional web-based...

This Symposium is designed to provide state-of-the-art information on the methods and the awareness for osteoporosis screening and prevention in low resource settings, to an international audience of academics, researchers, and healthcare professionals. The works selected for this symposium are drawn from a collection of studies done in Albania, a...

Osteoporosis is defined as a "disease characterized by low bone mass and disrupted microarchitecture, leading to increased bone fragility and consequently increased risk of fracture." 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over the age of 50 worldwide will experience a fracture due to osteoporosis. The purpose of this study was to assess the risk for osteopor...

Maintaining healthcare for noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) is particularly important during the COVID-19 pandemic; however, diversion of resources to acute care, and physical distancing restrictions markedly affected management of NCDs. We aimed to assess the medication management practices in place for NCDs during the second wave of the COVID-19 p...

Background The COVID-19 pandemic impacted health care workers in many ways including mental health. This impact is usually underestimated in particular in developing countries. Objectives The study aims to assess the level of anxiety, depression, risk perception, and coping strategies of Albanian healthcare workers during the COVID-19 pandemic and...

Early diagnosis of elderly patients who are at risk for malnutrition or who are malnourished, is essential and allows immediate treatment. The recognition of the symptoms of malnutrition in elderly hospitalized patients by health care professionals is very important for the recovery and the quality of life of these patients.

Purpose of the study A review of the literature related to scientific nursing papers published by researchers from Western Balkan countries on the COVID-19 pandemic. Methodology The online search included the independent Google Scholar and PubMed database search for the pandemic period for works published in English only. PubMed included only artic...