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  1. Article ; Online: Translation and validation of the Greek version of the Somatic Symptom Scale-8 (SSS-8) in patients with chronic low back pain.

    Petrelis, Matthaios / Domeyer, Philippe-Richard

    Disability and rehabilitation

    2021  Volume 44, Issue 16, Page(s) 4467–4473

    Abstract: Purpose: To translate and validate the Greek version of the Somatic Symptom Scale-8 (SSS-8) in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP).: Materials and methods: The Greek SSS-8, created through forth and back translation and cultural adaption ... ...

    Abstract Purpose: To translate and validate the Greek version of the Somatic Symptom Scale-8 (SSS-8) in patients with chronic low back pain (CLBP).
    Materials and methods: The Greek SSS-8, created through forth and back translation and cultural adaption processes, was handed over to 145 patients recruited using simple random sampling. Test-retest, composite, and internal consistency reliability were assessed. Construct validity was examined by assessing correlations with Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15), Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9), Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 (GAD-7), and EuroQoL 5-dimension 5-level (EQ-5D-5L) instruments. Structural validity was assessed using confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Convergent, discriminant, and known group validity were also evaluated.
    Results: The response rate was 95.1% (138 subjects, mean age 43.2 ± 11.7) and the overall Cronbach's alpha was 0.831. Test-retest reliability assessment revealed excellent results (Pearson's
    Conclusions: The Greek SSS-8 was shown to be a reliable and valid tool for measuring SSDs in patients with CLBP.Implications for RehabilitationAccording to the Global Burden of Diseases Study 2017, LBP was one of the leading causes of disability for both sexes combined since 1990.Strategies to identify SSDs in patients with LBP at an earlier stage are essential both for the provision of an optimal targeted treatment and for minimizing its direct and indirect economic burden.The Greek SSS-8 is a standardized and validated instrument, which its utilization will enhance the physical therapy assessment process in the Greek population.Not only is the SSS-8 an easy-to-use and highly accurate diagnostic tool for detecting SSDs, but also a short alternative to PHQ-15 in settings with limited assessment time.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Cross-Cultural Comparison ; Female ; Humans ; Low Back Pain/diagnosis ; Low Back Pain/epidemiology ; Male ; Medically Unexplained Symptoms ; Middle Aged ; Psychometrics/methods ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-03-16
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1104775-6
    ISSN 1464-5165 ; 0963-8288
    ISSN (online) 1464-5165
    ISSN 0963-8288
    DOI 10.1080/09638288.2021.1900415
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  2. Article: Exploring Perceptions and Practices Regarding Adult Vaccination against Seasonal Influenza, Tetanus, Pneumococcal Disease, Herpes Zoster and COVID-19: A Mixed-Methods Study in Greece.

    Avramidis, Iordanis / Pagkozidis, Ilias / Domeyer, Philippe-Richard J / Papazisis, Georgios / Tirodimos, Ilias / Dardavesis, Theodoros / Tsimtsiou, Zoi

    Vaccines

    2024  Volume 12, Issue 1

    Abstract: We aimed to document vaccination coverage for five vaccines, predictors of each vaccine's uptake and attitudes regarding adult vaccination. Adults visiting four pharmacies were randomly invited to participate during summer 2022. Among 395 participants ( ... ...

    Abstract We aimed to document vaccination coverage for five vaccines, predictors of each vaccine's uptake and attitudes regarding adult vaccination. Adults visiting four pharmacies were randomly invited to participate during summer 2022. Among 395 participants (mean age 51.2 years, range 19-96), vaccination rates were 78.1% for influenza and 25.8% for herpes zoster (≥60 years old), 64.3% for pneumococcal disease (≥65 years old), 33.1% for tetanus, while 11.4% had received two and 74.8% ≥3 COVID-19 vaccine doses. Half of participants (50.1%) voiced some degree of hesitancy, and 1.3% were refusers. The strongest predictor of each vaccine's uptake was doctor's recommendation (OR range 11.33-37.66,
    Language English
    Publishing date 2024-01-12
    Publishing country Switzerland
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 2703319-3
    ISSN 2076-393X
    ISSN 2076-393X
    DOI 10.3390/vaccines12010080
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  3. Article: New Insights into the Screening, Prompt Diagnosis, Management, and Prognosis of Breast Cancer.

    Domeyer, Philippe-Richard J / Sergentanis, Theodoros N

    Journal of oncology

    2020  Volume 2020, Page(s) 8597892

    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-02
    Publishing country Egypt
    Document type Editorial
    ZDB-ID 2461349-6
    ISSN 1687-8469 ; 1687-8450
    ISSN (online) 1687-8469
    ISSN 1687-8450
    DOI 10.1155/2020/8597892
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  4. Article ; Online: Chronic non-communicable diseases: a sacrifice on the altar of COVID-19?

    Domeyer, Philippe / Katsari, Vasiliki / Mariolis, Anargiros

    The British journal of general practice : the journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners

    2020  Volume 70, Issue 695, Page(s) 281

    MeSH term(s) Betacoronavirus ; COVID-19 ; Coronavirus Infections/prevention & control ; Humans ; Noncommunicable Diseases/prevention & control ; Pandemics/prevention & control ; Pneumonia, Viral/prevention & control ; Remote Consultation/standards ; SARS-CoV-2 ; Videoconferencing/standards
    Keywords covid19
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-05-28
    Publishing country England
    Document type Letter
    ZDB-ID 1043148-2
    ISSN 1478-5242 ; 0035-8797 ; 0960-1643
    ISSN (online) 1478-5242
    ISSN 0035-8797 ; 0960-1643
    DOI 10.3399/bjgp20X710057
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  5. Article ; Online: Translation and validation of the Greek version of the Jefferson Scale of Attitudes toward Physician and Nurse Collaboration (JSAPNC).

    Malliarou, Maria / Domeyer, Philippe / Bamidis, Panagiotis / Sarafis, Pavlos

    Journal of interprofessional care

    2020  Volume 35, Issue 2, Page(s) 293–300

    Abstract: The Jefferson Scale of Attitudes Toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration (JSATPNC) is an established tool to assess attitudes toward physician-nurse collaboration. The aim of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the JSATPNC for use in Greece and ...

    Abstract The Jefferson Scale of Attitudes Toward Physician-Nurse Collaboration (JSATPNC) is an established tool to assess attitudes toward physician-nurse collaboration. The aim of this study was to translate and culturally adapt the JSATPNC for use in Greece and test its psychometric properties. The final study sample included 621 physicians and nurses working in two general hospitals of Northern Greece during 2017. The study sample was randomly split into two halves; separate exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted. A regression analysis including sociodemographic variables was performed to predict the JSATPNC total score. The Cronbach's alpha was .74. A four-scale model (a) interprofessional collaboration, (b) involvement in decision-making, (c) expertise, (d) physician's dominance was extracted from the exploratory factor analysis. The confirmatory factor analysis indicated an acceptable model fit (RMSEA = .069, SRMR = .083, TLI = .875, CFI = .903). There was adequate evidence for both convergent and discriminant validity, apart from the "physician's dominance" scale; the exclusion of items 9 and 12 from this scale resulted in an alternative model with the improved model fit (RMSEA = .062, SRMR = .078, TLI = .902, CFI = .916). The test-retest intraclass correlation coefficients were all above .7. Age and profession of the respondents emerged as important predictors of the total scale score. The Greek version of the JSATPNC shows promise as a reliable and valid instrument for evaluating collaboration between physicians and nurses.
    MeSH term(s) Attitude of Health Personnel ; Greece ; Humans ; Interprofessional Relations ; Nurses ; Physicians ; Psychometrics ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-03
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1099758-1
    ISSN 1469-9567 ; 0884-3988 ; 1356-1820
    ISSN (online) 1469-9567
    ISSN 0884-3988 ; 1356-1820
    DOI 10.1080/13561820.2020.1713061
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  6. Article ; Online: Physicians' Self-Assessed Empathy and Patients' Perceptions of Physicians' Empathy: Validation of the Greek Jefferson Scale of Patient Perception of Physician Empathy.

    Katsari, Vasiliki / Tyritidou, Athina / Domeyer, Philippe-Richard

    BioMed research international

    2020  Volume 2020, Page(s) 9379756

    Abstract: Aims: This study aims to (i) translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Jefferson Scale of Patient Perception of Physician Empathy questionnaire for the Greek population (Gr-JSPPPE) and (ii) estimate physicians' self-assessed empathy and patients' ... ...

    Abstract Aims: This study aims to (i) translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Jefferson Scale of Patient Perception of Physician Empathy questionnaire for the Greek population (Gr-JSPPPE) and (ii) estimate physicians' self-assessed empathy and patients' perceptions of physicians' empathy, investigate their relationship, and assess their predictors.
    Methods: A total of 189 patients and 17 physicians from an internal medicine clinic took part in the study. A composite questionnaire was administered to the patients, consisting of (1) sociodemographic items, (2) hospitalization-related questions, (3) the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, (4) the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), (5) the EQ-5D-5L Questionnaire, (6) the Gr-JSPPPE, and (7) the Visual Analog Scale for pain. The physicians' composite questionnaire comprised (1) sociodemographic items, (2) the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire, and (3) the Toronto Composite Empathy Scale (TCES). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to assess the psychometric properties of the Gr-JS PPPE. Univariate comparisons were performed between (a) empathy measures and (b) sociodemographic and health-related measures of both groups; multivariate regression analysis for the Gr-JSPPPE adjusting for baseline confounders was executed.
    Results: Statistically significant negative correlations were found between the Gr-JSPPPE mean score and the TCES personal/cognitive, professional/cognitive, and professional/emotional subscales. Female sex, being married, duration of employment in current post, and physicians' EQ-5D index score emerged as important predictors of increased physician empathy. Patients' EQ-VAS "thermometer" scale was significantly associated with the Gr-JSPPPE total score at the multivariate level.
    Conclusion: The Gr-JSPPPE is a psychometrically sound tool to assess patient perceptions of physician empathy. Physician empathy assessed by the self-reported scale is inversely associated with patient perceptions.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Attitude of Health Personnel ; Empathy ; Female ; Greece ; Humans ; Male ; Middle Aged ; Physician-Patient Relations ; Physicians ; Self-Assessment ; Surveys and Questionnaires
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-02-12
    Publishing country United States
    Document type Journal Article ; Validation Study
    ZDB-ID 2698540-8
    ISSN 2314-6141 ; 2314-6133
    ISSN (online) 2314-6141
    ISSN 2314-6133
    DOI 10.1155/2020/9379756
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  7. Article ; Online: Physicians’ Self-Assessed Empathy and Patients’ Perceptions of Physicians’ Empathy

    Vasiliki Katsari / Athina Tyritidou / Philippe-Richard Domeyer

    BioMed Research International, Vol

    Validation of the Greek Jefferson Scale of Patient Perception of Physician Empathy

    2020  Volume 2020

    Abstract: Aims. This study aims to (i) translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Jefferson Scale of Patient Perception of Physician Empathy questionnaire for the Greek population (Gr-JSPPPE) and (ii) estimate physicians’ self-assessed empathy and patients’ ... ...

    Abstract Aims. This study aims to (i) translate, culturally adapt, and validate the Jefferson Scale of Patient Perception of Physician Empathy questionnaire for the Greek population (Gr-JSPPPE) and (ii) estimate physicians’ self-assessed empathy and patients’ perceptions of physicians’ empathy, investigate their relationship, and assess their predictors. Methods. A total of 189 patients and 17 physicians from an internal medicine clinic took part in the study. A composite questionnaire was administered to the patients, consisting of (1) sociodemographic items, (2) hospitalization-related questions, (3) the Zung Self-Rating Anxiety Scale, (4) the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9), (5) the EQ-5D-5L Questionnaire, (6) the Gr-JSPPPE, and (7) the Visual Analog Scale for pain. The physicians’ composite questionnaire comprised (1) sociodemographic items, (2) the EQ-5D-5L questionnaire, and (3) the Toronto Composite Empathy Scale (TCES). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses were conducted to assess the psychometric properties of the Gr-JS PPPE. Univariate comparisons were performed between (a) empathy measures and (b) sociodemographic and health-related measures of both groups; multivariate regression analysis for the Gr-JSPPPE adjusting for baseline confounders was executed. Results. Statistically significant negative correlations were found between the Gr-JSPPPE mean score and the TCES personal/cognitive, professional/cognitive, and professional/emotional subscales. Female sex, being married, duration of employment in current post, and physicians’ EQ-5D index score emerged as important predictors of increased physician empathy. Patients’ EQ-VAS “thermometer” scale was significantly associated with the Gr-JSPPPE total score at the multivariate level. Conclusion. The Gr-JSPPPE is a psychometrically sound tool to assess patient perceptions of physician empathy. Physician empathy assessed by the self-reported scale is inversely associated with patient perceptions.
    Keywords Medicine ; R
    Subject code 616
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Hindawi Limited
    Document type Article ; Online
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  8. Article ; Online: Understanding what people think and feel about adult vaccinations and the associated barriers in Greece: Development and validation of the attitude towards adult vaccination (ATAVAC) scale.

    Tsimtsiou, Zoi / Tsiligianni, Ioanna / Papaioannou, Anastasia / Gougourelas, Dimitrios / Kolokas, Konstantinos / Gkizlis, Vasileios / Chatzimanolis, Emmanuil / Domeyer, Philippe-Richard J

    Health & social care in the community

    2021  Volume 29, Issue 3, Page(s) 818–828

    Abstract: Despite the unequivocal value of vaccination in reducing the global burden of infectious diseases, the anti-vaccination movement thrives. The vast majority of the existing validated tools explore attitudes regarding vaccination in children. The aim of ... ...

    Abstract Despite the unequivocal value of vaccination in reducing the global burden of infectious diseases, the anti-vaccination movement thrives. The vast majority of the existing validated tools explore attitudes regarding vaccination in children. The aim of our study was to develop and validate a scale assessing attitudes towards adult immunisation. This national cross-sectional study included adult healthcare users who visited 23 Greek Primary Healthcare Units. The development of the scale was the result of literature review, semi-structured interviews and pilot testing of its preliminary versions. The initial version contained 15 items measuring respondents' attitudes on a 6-point Likert scale. The sample was randomly split into two halves. Exploratory factor analysis, performed in the first sample, was used for the creation of multi-item scales; confirmatory factor analysis was used in the second sample to assess goodness of fit. Moreover, concurrent validity, internal consistency reliability, test-retest reliability and ceiling and floor effects were explored. The total sample consisted of 1,571 individuals. Overall 'Cronbach's alpha' (0.821) indicated good internal consistency. The initial exploratory factor analysis resulted in a three-factor model. The subsequent confirmatory factor analysis indicated that an 11-item version of the scale provided the best fit of the model to the data (RMSEA = 0.050, SRMR = 0.053, TLI = 0.937, CFI = 0.955, AIC = 24,999.949). All subscales ('value of adult vaccination', 'safety concerns' and 'perceived barriers') demonstrated strong concurrent associations with participants' attitudes and behaviour regarding vaccination (p < .001). No ceiling or floor effects were noted for any of the subscales (0.13%, 2.61% and 0.51%; 0.13%, 0.57% and 0.45% respectively). The 11-item ATAVAC scale proved to be a reliable and valid tool, suitable for assessing attitudes towards adult vaccination.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Attitude ; Child ; Cross-Sectional Studies ; Greece ; Humans ; Psychometrics ; Reproducibility of Results ; Surveys and Questionnaires ; Vaccination
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-02-17
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 1155902-0
    ISSN 1365-2524 ; 0966-0410
    ISSN (online) 1365-2524
    ISSN 0966-0410
    DOI 10.1111/hsc.13317
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  9. Article ; Online: Exploring primary care physician experiences conducting practice-based research on adult vaccination: a qualitative evaluation study in Greece.

    Tsiligianni, Ioanna / Oikonomou, Nikolaos / Papaioannou, Anastasia / Tatsioni, Athina / Gougourelas, Dimitrios / Birka, Sofia / Domeyer, Philippe-Richard J / Tsimtsiou, Zoi

    Family practice

    2020  Volume 37, Issue 6, Page(s) 828–833

    Abstract: Background: Research in primary care is necessary to empower its role in health systems and improve population health.: Objective: The aim of this evaluation study was to assess the experiences of primary care physicians who participated as ... ...

    Abstract Background: Research in primary care is necessary to empower its role in health systems and improve population health.
    Objective: The aim of this evaluation study was to assess the experiences of primary care physicians who participated as researchers in a multi-centre, mixed-methodology study on adult vaccination supported by a newly established practice-based research network.
    Methods: Twenty-three physicians participated as researchers, operating in their own practices in 10 different prefectures of Greece. After the completion of the study, they were asked to reflect on their experiences in the research by providing written responses to the questions on the evaluation tool of the study. The open-ended questions were analyzed using thematic content analysis.
    Results: Mean age of the researchers was 42.9 years old (±3.9, min 35, max 49) and 11 (47.8%) were male. Six themes emerged as beneficial for the participating researchers: (i) raised awareness of patients' needs, (ii) enhancement of clinical practice and services offered, (iii) positive impact on the doctor-patient relationship, (iv) personal satisfaction, (v) enrichment of their curriculum vitae and (vi) improvement of research skills. All researchers were interested in participating in future studies.
    Conclusion: The experience of conducting clinical research on adult vaccination in their own practices within a network was reported to be very rewarding. The benefits gained from their participation could be a valuable tool in promoting research and enhancing the quality of primary health care.
    MeSH term(s) Adult ; Greece ; Humans ; Male ; Physician-Patient Relations ; Physicians, Primary Care ; Qualitative Research ; Vaccination
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-11
    Publishing country England
    Document type Journal Article
    ZDB-ID 605939-9
    ISSN 1460-2229 ; 0263-2136
    ISSN (online) 1460-2229
    ISSN 0263-2136
    DOI 10.1093/fampra/cmaa063
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