Browsing by Keywords "cancer"

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  • Gene expression analysis using deep learning.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Engineering (ScENG), Electrical and Computer Engineering Dept
    Authors: Panagiotakis, Georgios
    Thesis advisor: Marias, Konstantinos
    Publication Date: 2021-05-11
    The present work outlines the basic aspects of artificial intelligence in the field of bioinformatics and in particular the use of neural networks for the analysis of gene expressions. In the first stage, introductory ...

  • Developing a psychoemotional ontology for cancer patients.

    H.M.U., School of Engineering (ScENG) MSc in Informatics & Multimedia
    Authors: Alekos, Efthymios
    Thesis advisor: Papadakis, Nikolaos
    Publication Date: 2020-05-22
    It is well known that the mental and emotional state of cancer patients plays an important role in the treatment of their disease. In this work an effort is made, building an ontology using Protégé software, which will ...

  • Assessment of nutrition and quality of life in patients with non-small cell lung cancer in immunotherapy.

    H.M.U., School of Health Sciences (SHS) MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in Health Sciences
    Authors: Fragkioudaki, Chrysi
    Thesis advisor: Konstantinidis, Theocharis
    Publication Date: 2020-11-16
    Introduction.Patients with metastatic, non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) often experience eating disorders and other problems as a result of the rapid progression of the disease and the administration of various therapies, ...

  • Edible Berries: bioactive components and benefits on health

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Efthimiou, Elena
    Thesis advisor: Spyridaki, Aspasia
    Publication Date: 2016-04-20
    A healthy diet should include a daily consumption of fruit and vegetables in sufficient quantity, which could thereby prevent serious diseases such as cardiovascular disease and some types of cancers. The World Health ...

  • Knowledge and beliefs among oncology and non oncology nurses on cancer.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Health and Welfare Services (SEYP), Nursing Department
    Authors: Vartholomaios, Dimitrios; Verga, Anastasia; Mavrothalassitis, Stavros
    Thesis advisor: Konstantinidis, Theocharis
    Publication Date: 2018-04-25
    Introduction: Cancer is a disease plaguing our contemporary societies. The enormous morbidity and mortality rates are the main causes for the creation and the development of a mythology referring to the disease which is ...

  • Knowledge and attitudes of patients with CA of the female genital system on prevention and early diagnosis.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Health and Welfare Services (SEYP), Nursing Department
    Authors: Vrachnakis, Andreas; Gourniezaki, Erasmia; Panoutsakopoulou, Vasiliki
    Thesis advisor: Konstantinidis, Theocharis
    Publication Date: 29-09-2010

  • Investigation of the silence or disclosure of truth in cancer patients by health professionals.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Health and Welfare Services (SEYP), Nursing Department
    Authors: Georgana, Eleni; Giovanou, Kleopatra-Maria; Gkagkaki, Alexandra
    Thesis advisor: Konstantinidis, Theocharis
    Publication Date: 2017-05-23
    In our day and age, cancer is considered to be a plague and one of the main death causes in the western societies, hitting mainly middle-aged and older both men and women. This menacing illness for human life has a major ...

  • The investigation of quality of life of children with leukemia.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nursing Dept.
    Authors: Lamtse, Sinti
    Thesis advisor: Rikos, Nikolaos
    Publication Date: 2023-06-20
    Introduction: Childhood cancer is the total amount of different types of cancer that have been diagnosed in children at the age below fifteen and it can be in every tissue or organ of the body. The most common type of ...

  • Investigation of the quality of life of cancer patients during the SARSCoV-2 pandemic.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nursing Dept.
    Authors: Maragkaki, Galateia; Mavrogiannaki, Eirini-Nikoleta; Moutsa, Angeliki
    Thesis advisor: Rikos, Nikolaos
    Publication Date: 2023-03-15
    Introduction: The unprecedented phenomenon of the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak has had a significant impact on the overall quality of life of patients with various cancers. Purpose: The purpose of this literature review ...

  • Rights of cancer patients.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Health and Welfare Services (SEYP), Department of Social Work
    Authors: Kaliva, Spiridoula; Loukadaki, Elefteria; Pantelaki, Eleni
    Thesis advisor: Galenianou, Eleni
    Publication Date: 07-11-2013

  • Volunteering and childhood cancer: opinions of volunteers of the pancretan association “Iliahtida”.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Social Work Dept.
    Authors: Vangeli, Angeliki; Palaiologopoulou, Theodora-Athina
    Thesis advisor: Papadaki, Eleni
    Publication Date: 2021-03-03
    Childhood cancer is an issue that has aroused the interest of the global research and medical community, as well as a variety of scientific fields, such as psychology and social work. Children with cancer and their family ...

  • Assessment of needs and attitudes of the caregivers (relatives - friends) who take care hospitalized patients with cancer.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Health and Welfare Services (SEYP), Nursing Department
    Authors: Koukouli, Vasileia; Marinaki, Konstantina
    Thesis advisor: Konstantinidis, Theocharis
    Publication Date: 24-06-2009

  • Assessment of health needs and quality of life in cancer patients.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nursing Dept.
    Authors: Vretou, Marianthi; Kitrioti, Zacharoula-Eleftheria; Bountzouka, Chrysanthi
    Thesis advisor: Konstantinidis, Theocharis
    Publication Date: 2020-10-02
    Introduction: Cancer patients, due to the disease and various treatments, report significant supportive care needs, that critically affect their quality of life. Purpose: Assessing hospitalised cancer patients’ quality ...

  • Nutrition assessment oncology patients in oncology clinic of University General Hospital of Heraklion.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Ekmetzoglou, Konstantina
    Thesis advisor: Markaki, Anastasia; Chatzi, Vasiliki
    Publication Date: 2017-03-20
    As the main aim of this study is to estimate the sample nutritional status of cancer patients and their quality of life. The ultimate objective of the study is the identification of malnutrition and consequently of cancer ...

  • Assessment of the burden and supportive needs of caregivers of oncology patients.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Health and Welfare Services (SEYP), Nursing Department
    Authors: Nteka, Freideriki; Ntourmisi, Sylvia
    Thesis advisor: Konstantinidis, Theocharis
    Publication Date: 2018-05-07
    Background: Cancer causes severe and long lasting problems, as well to the patients as to their caregivers, namely individuals of the near or relational environment of patients, who usually get burdened to a significant ...

  • Assessment of the symptoms and the satisfaction from therapy of oncology patients in day care unit.

    H.M.U., School of Health Sciences (SHS) MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in Health Sciences
    Authors: Gavala, Anastasia
    Thesis advisor: Konstantinidis, Theocharis
    Publication Date: 2022-06-27
    Introduction: Cancer is a life-threatening disease which involves the variety of symptoms for each patient, depending on the type of cancer and its duration. Those symptoms usually are increasing, after the application ...

  • Patients’ supportive needs assessment in cancer care: a literature review of assessment tools.

    Η.Μ.U, School of Health Sciences (SHS), Nursing Dept.
    Authors: Mytiliniou, Eirini; Niti, Maria; Xirouchaki, Lamprini
    Thesis advisor: Konstantinidis, Theocharis
    Publication Date: 2021-09-22
    Introduction: Cancer is a great morbidity and mortality factor worldwide. Evaluating the needs of this type of patients in a multifaceted way, is a primary aim while providing supportive and specialized care. Purpose: ...

  • The nutrition as causative factor for cancer of stomach and colorectal cancer and nursing intervention to prevention.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Health and Welfare Services (SEYP), Nursing Department
    Authors: Kalogeraki, Stella; Katsanevaki, Eutychia
    Publication Date: 29-02-2008

  • Disease management in ongology patients under treatment using the digital tool curecancer and appraisal on the quality of their lives.

    H.M.U., School of Health Sciences (SHS) MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice in Health Sciences
    Authors: Sopasi, Chrysi
    Thesis advisor: Konstantinidis, Theocharis
    Publication Date: 2022-06-20
    Introduction: Assessing the quality of life (QoL) of cancer patients and how they manage the disease and treatments provide useful information to health professionals for more effective intervention planning. Aim: The ...

  • The effect of diet on the appearance of hepatocellular carcinoma.

    T.E.I. of Crete, School of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition (STeGTET), Department of Nutrition and Dietetics
    Authors: Kolovi, Evaggelia
    Thesis advisor: Fragkiadakis, Georgios
    Publication Date: 22-03-2013
    Hepatocellular carcinoma is a malignant disease which represents 80-85% of epithelial origin primary liver tumors. It is the fifth most common form of malignancy in the world and the third most common cause of cancer ...