Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Sabina Beg, Tim Card, Reena Sidhu, Ewa Wronska, Krish Ragunath
Summary: Experienced readers showed decreased lesion detection after reading just one capsule study, while novice readers' accuracy was unaffected by the number of capsules read. Fatigue did not correlate with reading accuracy.
DIGESTIVE AND LIVER DISEASE
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Fintan O'Hara, Deirdre McNamara
Summary: Small bowel capsule endoscopy (SBCE) has revolutionized the diagnosis of small bowel pathology by offering a non-invasive and well-tolerated procedure. However, there are still uncertainties in technical aspects, such as incomplete examinations, poor imaging quality, and the risk of capsule retention, which hinders its clinical utility.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Xiang-Tian Yu, Ming Chen, Jingyi Guo, Jing Zhang, Tao Zeng
Summary: Gastrointestinal diseases are complex diseases that often present challenges in diagnosis and treatment. Traditional diagnostic methods are invasive and carry risks. This study proposes a collaborative noninvasive diagnostic scheme combining serological examination and magnetically controlled capsule endoscopy. The study successfully identified key metabolite signatures and image embedding signatures with high accuracy, providing a new approach for noninvasive detection and interpretation of gastrointestinal diseases.
COMPUTATIONAL AND STRUCTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY JOURNAL
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Amber Charoen, Averill Guo, Panisara Fangsaard, Supakorn Taweechainaruemitr, Nuwee Wiwatwattana, Theekapun Charoenpong, Harlan G. Rich
Summary: This study presents a large VCE dataset that can be used for the development of algorithms to improve VCE. VCE is the least invasive tool for complete visualization of the small bowel and is the preferred method for initial diagnostic evaluation.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ji-Hyun Kim, Seung-Joo Nam
Summary: Wireless capsule endoscopy, originally developed for observing the small intestine, has now been used for observing the stomach as well. The main challenge lies in controlling the capsule's movement within the stomach, with magnetic manipulation being the most commonly used system. Studies have shown that this method is safe and effective for observing the stomach and is considered an emerging new application of wireless capsule endoscopy.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alexandros Toskas, Faidon-Marios Laskaratos, Sergio Coda
Summary: The usefulness of virtual chromoendoscopy in capsule endoscopy remains controversial, with conflicting studies regarding its efficacy. While it can increase the visibility of pigmented lesions, such as angiectasias and ulcers, it does not appear to improve the detection of polyps or tumors.
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Seung Han Kim, Hoon Jai Chun
Summary: Capsule endoscopy is an innovative technology with great potential for development and convenience, but it also has fundamental limitations such as passive movement and space restriction. Current research is focusing on overcoming these limitations to facilitate the wider application of capsule endoscopy.
Review
Pediatrics
Stanley A. Cohen, Salvatore Oliva
Summary: Capsule endoscopy is an important diagnostic tool for both pediatric and adult populations, with a higher diagnostic certainty in evaluating inflammatory bowel disease compared to radiographic studies and surrogate biomarkers. Newer capsule technologies present opportunities for expanding our understanding and practices, but further studies are needed to determine the best uses and candidate selection criteria.
FRONTIERS IN PEDIATRICS
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Soo-Young Na, Yun-Jeong Lim
Summary: Capsule endoscopy has proven to be valuable for diagnosing small bowel diseases, with utility in both CD and UC patients. While having a high diagnostic yield, CE is most cost effective as a third diagnostic test and has potential in the utility of CCE for colon diseases.
Article
Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Rui de Sousa Magalhaes, Catia Arieira, Pedro Boal Carvalho, Bruno Rosa, Maria Joao Moreira, Jose Cotter
Summary: The study validated a new grading scale CC-CLEAR for evaluating colon capsule cleansing, showing excellent inter- and intraobserver agreement.
GASTROINTESTINAL ENDOSCOPY
(2021)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Ioannis Tziortziotis, Faidon-Marios Laskaratos, Sergio Coda
Summary: Capsule endoscopy is increasingly used in medical practice, but faces challenges and limitations. Artificial intelligence shows promise in improving CE performance and is likely to have a significant impact on endoscopy clinical practice in the future.
Review
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Thomas Bjorsum-Meyer, Anastasios Koulaouzidis, Gunnar Baatrup
Summary: This article reviews the pros and cons of colon capsule endoscopy (CCE) as an alternative to optical colonoscopy (OC), and discusses its application challenges in clinical practice. CCE has the advantages of low risk of complications and can be performed at home, but it also has drawbacks of low completion rates and high re-investigation rates.
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES IN CHRONIC DISEASE
(2022)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Seung Min Hong, Sung Hoon Jung, Dong Hoon Baek
Summary: Capsule endoscopy is a noninvasive and patient-friendly method for visualizing the small bowel and colon. Small bowel capsule endoscopy plays a critical role in diagnosing small bowel disorders. Colon capsule endoscopy is also considered safe and effective for patients with incomplete colonoscopies.
Review
Computer Science, Information Systems
Weiyuan Chen, Jianbo Sui, Chengyong Wang
Summary: Capsule endoscopy is a non-invasive procedure that uses a wireless camera inside a capsule to capture images of the gastrointestinal tract. However, the current capsule endoscope has limitations in controllable locomotion and lacks extended functions. Magnetic actuation offers a solution to expand the capabilities of capsule endoscopy and develop multifunctional capsule robots.
Review
Automation & Control Systems
Yang Liu, Jiyuan Tian, Luigi Manfredi, Benjamin S. Terry, Shyam Prasad, Imdadur Rahman, Wojciech Marlicz, Anastasios Koulaouzidis
Summary: This paper provides a comprehensive review of the anatomy and physiology of the small intestine and discusses the application of capsule endoscopy in examining the surface lining of the small intestine. The paper also summarizes theoretical and practical studies on intestinal motor activities and discusses mathematical modeling and experimental research on capsule endoscopy in the small intestine. Finally, the paper identifies the requirements for improving current work and provides expectations for future research in this field.
Article
Immunology
Evridiki Patelarou, Petros Galanis, Enkeleint A. Mechili, Agathi Argyriadi, Alexandros Argyriadis, Evanthia Asimakopoulou, Emirjona Kicaj, Jorgjia Bucaj, Juan Manuel Carmona-Torres, Ana Isabel Cobo-Cuenca, Jakub Dolezel, Stefano Finotto, Darja Jarosova, Athina Kalokairinou, Daniela Mecugni, Velide Pulomenaj, Krenar Malaj, Idriz Sopjani, Majlinda Zahaj, Athina Patelarou
Summary: This study examined the feelings of fear among nurses and nursing students in five European countries. The study found that females, married individuals, nurses, and those with chronic diseases were more likely to feel fearful of COVID-19. Decreasing fear among nurses is crucial in addressing the pandemic.
Article
Nursing
Petros Galanis, Irene Vraka, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Theodoros Katsoulas, Theodoros Mariolis-Sapsakos, Daphne Kaitelidou
Summary: This study aims to assess vaccine hesitancy among nurses regarding the second COVID-19 booster dose or new COVID-19 vaccine and explore potential predictors of hesitancy. The results showed a significant percentage of nurses being hesitant towards the second dose or new COVID-19 vaccine, which could pose a barrier to controlling the pandemic. It is important to communicate COVID-19 vaccine science in a way that is accessible to nurses in order to decrease hesitancy.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NURSING
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Panayota Sourtzi, Daphne Kaitelidou, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Petros Galanis
Summary: The willingness of high-risk populations to take the influenza vaccine for the 2022-2023 season was assessed in Greece. A cross-sectional study was conducted using demographic characteristics, COVID-19-related variables, resilience, social support, anxiety, depression, and COVID-19-related burnout as predictors. Only 39.4% of participants were willing to accept the vaccine, with age and family support being associated with increased willingness. The study highlights the low intention of high-risk populations to receive the influenza vaccine and suggests the need for emphasis on safety and effectiveness.
Article
Immunology
Petros Galanis, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Panayota Sourtzi, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Theodoros Katsoulas, Daphne Kaitelidou
Summary: COVID-19 booster doses are necessary for high-risk groups such as nurses to reduce the impact of the pandemic and promote public health. A study in Greece found that COVID-19-related burnout decreased nurses' willingness to receive booster vaccinations, while social support partially mediated this relationship. Among the nurses surveyed, 37.1% were very likely to get vaccinated, 34.4% were uncertain, and 28.6% were very unlikely to get vaccinated with a booster dose. Increasing social support can help mitigate the negative effects of burnout and improve booster vaccination willingness.
Article
Immunology
Petros Galanis, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Panayota Sourtzi, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Theodoros Katsoulas, Daphne Kaitelidou
Summary: COVID-19-related burnout is negatively associated with vaccination intention, while resilience has a positive direct effect on vaccination intention and mediates the relationship between burnout and intention. Policymakers should address COVID-19-related burnout issues and enhance booster adoption by strengthening psychosocial resources such as resilience.
Article
Immunology
Petros Galanis, Irene Vraka, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Eleftheria Zogaki, Daphne Kaitelidou
Summary: Understanding the factors associated with COVID-19 vaccine uptake in pregnant women is crucial. A study found that doubts about vaccine safety and effectiveness, fear of harm to the fetus, and fear of adverse side effects were the main reasons why pregnant women were not vaccinated.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Maria Mastrogianni, Theodoros Katsoulas, Petros Galanis, Anna Korompeli, Pavlos Myrianthefs
Summary: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) remains a common risk in mechanically ventilated patients. Different care bundles have been proposed to reduce VAP, and this study aimed to identify the combined interventions used by ICUs worldwide. A total of 38 studies meeting the inclusion criteria were analyzed, and the most common interventions in the care bundles were identified. The studies with the highest VAP reduction utilized the IHI Ventilator Bundle combined with adequate endotracheal tube cuff pressure and subglottic suctioning.
Review
Psychology, Clinical
Karveli Spyridoula, Galanis Petros, Mitropoulou Eirini Marina, Karademas Evangelos, Markopoulos Christos
Summary: This review study found that attachment anxiety or avoidance can affect the quality of life and distress of early-stage breast cancer patients. Insecure attachment is related to poorer quality of life and higher levels of distress, while avoidant attachment is more frequent and associated with more negative outcomes. Healthcare providers should investigate modifiable personality traits during the initial diagnosis period to identify patients who are more vulnerable to mental health problems, provide personalized care, and reduce emotional burden.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY IN MEDICAL SETTINGS
(2023)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
E. Kleanthous, E. Vangelou, A. Georgiadou, P. Galanis, E. Andreadaki, C. Tzavara, D. Kaitelidou, G. Kallergis
Summary: The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown policies have had a significant psychological impact on the global population. This study assessed the stress levels and coping strategies during the initial stage of the COVID-19 outbreak and found that using functional coping strategies can be beneficial in protecting the population from adverse psychological outcomes.
EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF TRAUMA & DISSOCIATION
(2023)
Article
Immunology
Thalia Bellali, Polyxeni Liamopoulou, Savvato Karavasileiadou, Noura Almadani, Petros Galanis, George Kritsotakis, Georgios Manomenidis
Summary: This study aimed to explore the factors influencing healthcare workers' vaccination against seasonal influenza, including intention, motivation, and empowerment. The results showed that age, intention score, MoVac-flu scale score, and the presence of chronic diseases were significant predictors of vaccination. These findings can be used as a guide to increase vaccination rates among healthcare workers.
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Olga Siskou, Petros Galanis, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Panagiotis Stafylas, Iliana Karagkouni, Evangelos Tsampalas, Dafni Garefou, Helen Alexopoulou, Anastasia Gamvroula, Maria Lypiridou, Ioannis Kalliontzakis, Anastasia Fragkoulaki, Aspasia Kouridaki, Argyro Tountopoulou, Ioanna Kouzi, Sofia Vassilopoulou, Efstathios Manios, Georgios Mavraganis, Anastasia Vemmou, Efstathia Karagkiozi, Christos Savopoulos, Gregorios Dimas, Athina Myrou, Haralampos Milionis, Georgios Siopis, Hara Evaggelou, Athanasios Protogerou, Stamatina Samara, Asteria Karapiperi, Nikolaos Kakaletsis, George Papastefanatos, Stefanos Papastefanatos, Panayota Sourtzi, George Ntaios, Konstantinos Vemmos, Eleni Korompoki, Daphne Kaitelidou
Summary: The study aims to measure the one-year total cost of strokes and investigate the value of stroke care. The findings reveal the significant burden of stroke on the society and emphasize the importance of reorganizing stroke care and promoting cost-effective interventions.
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Petros Galanis, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Panayota Sourtzi, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Daphne Kaitelidou
Summary: The aim of this study was to develop a valid and reliable instrument to measure pandemic-related burnout in the general population. Through various steps including literature review, expert panel, content validity ratio calculation, and cognitive interviews, we developed the COVID-19 burnout scale. The results showed that the scale has good structural validity, construct validity, and reliability.
JOURNAL OF MENTAL HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Vasiliki Georgousopoulou, Antonis Voutetakis, Petros Galanis, Freideriki Eleni Kourti, Afroditi Zartaloudi, Ioannis Koutelekos, Evangelos Dousis, Dimitrios Kosmidis, Sotiria Koutsouki, Despoina Pappa, Michael Igoumenidis, Chrysoula Dafogianni
Summary: In 1989, the United Nations adopted the UNCRC, which includes several articles related to the health status of children. Assessing the implementation of children's rights during hospitalization is crucial for child protection. A cross-sectional study revealed that healthcare professionals have limited knowledge of children's rights, and the health system has significant weaknesses in procedures, services, infrastructure, and complaint recording.
MEDICINA-LITHUANIA
(2023)
Article
Health Care Sciences & Services
Theodoula Adamakidou, Eleni Ntempeli, Petros Galanis, Alexandra Mantoudi, Christos Kleisiaris, Marianna Mantzorou, Afroditi Zartaloudi, Chrysoula Tsiou, Paraskevi Apostolara
Summary: This study aimed to explore the attitudes, knowledge, and practices of community nurses towards evidence-based practice (EBP). The results showed that community nurses had a high level of knowledge/skills and positive attitudes towards EBP, while the level of EBP practice was moderate. Higher educational level was positively associated with EBP practice and knowledge/skills. Increasing knowledge/skills was associated with more positive attitudes and better practice of EBP.
Article
Nursing
Petros Galanis, Ioannis Moisoglou, Aglaia Katsiroumpa, Irene Vraka, Olga Siskou, Olympia Konstantakopoulou, Evangelia Meimeti, Daphne Kaitelidou
Summary: Nurses experience high levels of job burnout and low levels of job satisfaction, and the COVID-19 pandemic has worsened the situation. This study found that nurses had higher levels of burnout and lower satisfaction compared to other healthcare workers. The nursing profession was identified as an independent factor influencing burnout and satisfaction, while various demographic and job characteristics also played a role.
