Background/Objectives: Quiet quitting, defined as employees fulfilling only the minimal requirements of their roles without extra effort or engagement, poses unique challenges in high-stress environments like hospitals where commitment directly impacts patient care. This study investigates the phenomenon of “quiet quitting” within the healthcare sector, with a specific focus on hospital staff in Greece. Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed, surveying 186 healthcare professionals from the General Hospital of Argos using the Questionnaire for Conflicts in Healthcare Organizations and the Quiet Quitting Scale (QQS). Results: Descriptive and inferential statistical analyses revealed that 62% of participants exhibited characteristics of quiet quitting, with “lack of motivation” scoring highest (M = 2.80, SD = 0.987) among QQS subscales. Significant correlations were observed between perceived reward fairness and motivation levels (r = −0.194, p < 0.01) and between management awareness of contributions and both motivation (r = −0.313, p < 0.01) and initiative (r = −0.192, p < 0.01). Logistic regression identified perceptions of management awareness as a key predictor of quiet quitting (p < 0.05). Conclusions: The findings emphasize the critical role of equitable reward systems and managerial recognition in reducing disengagement. Strategies to enhance employee engagement and resolve workplace conflicts are essential for fostering a resilient healthcare workforce.

The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between fear of cancer recurrence, spiritual well-being, and mental health among cancer patients. The study involved 217 patients undergoing chemotherapy. Data were collected with the following instruments: a demographic and clinical information recording form, the fear of cancer recurrence inventory, the Athens insomnia scale, the FACIT-Sp-12 scale for the assessment of spirituality, and the HADS scale for the assessment of mental health. For statistical analysis, SPSS statistical software was used, with the significance threshold set at 0.05;andtl number, t-test, one-way ANOVA, and multiple regression tests were used. The sample consisted of 217 cancer patients with a mean age of 63.7 years (SD = 11.6 years), 39.2% male and 60.8% female. The minimum value on the scale of fear of cancer recurrence was 0 and the maximum was 33 points, with a mean value of 14.1 points (SD = 8.2 points). The hospital scale of anxiety and depression was correlated, both in the dimension of anxiety and in the dimension of depression, significantly and positively with the scale of fear of cancer recurrence. Thus, greater fear of recurrence was associated with greater anxiety and depression. On the contrary, the correlations of anxiety and depression with the dimensions and the overall chronic disease treatment rating scale were significant and negative. So, greater spiritual well-being, in each domain and overall, were associated with less anxiety and depression. Finally, less fear of cancer recurrence was associated with finding greater meaning in life, greater peace, and overall greater spiritual well-being. In summary, fear of cancer recurrence is a predictor of psychological distress in cancer patients. However, spirituality can prevent the development of mental illness and FCR.

Introduction: Many changes occur in a woman’s body during pregnancy. These changes (biological, chemical, hormonal, anatomical) can make a pregnant woman both physically and mentally vulnerable. Thus, the aim of this study is to evaluate the quality of life (QoL) in association with...

Background: Surgery is often accompanied by fear and anxiety, which can adversely affect recovery and patient’s well-being. Understanding the relationship between surgical fear and anxiety and satisfaction with nursing care can help nurses target interventions that improve perioperative outcomes. Aim: We aimed to investigate surgical fear, preoperative anxiety, and satisfaction with nursing care among hospitalized surgical patients and identify clinical and experiential predictors of surgical fear. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study of 100 adult surgical patients was conducted using the Surgical Fear Questionnaire (SFQ), State–Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and a validated Patient Satisfaction with Nursing Care Questionnaire. Descriptive and multivariable regression analyses were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 29.0 to explore the associations. Results: Patients reported high overall satisfaction with nursing care but notable preoperative anxiety and moderate surgical fear. Previous surgery, prior anesthesia exposure, longer hospital stay, and limited knowledge of the illness independently predicted greater surgical fear. Conclusions: Despite overall high satisfaction with nursing care, surgical patients experience considerable fear and anxiety. Nurses can reduce the perioperative psychological burden by delivering structured, nurse-led preoperative education, improving communication, and offering emotional support. Integrating such interventions into routine surgical pathways could reduce fear and anxiety and improve the patient experience.

This narrative review examines the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA), a multidisciplinary approach used to evaluate and manage the health of older adults. CGA has been shown to improve functional status, reduce hospital readmissions, delay institutionalization, and lower mortality. Despite these benefits, systematic implementation remains limited. Major barriers include shortages in the workforce and resources, a lack of standardized protocols, and insufficient training in geriatric competencies. These challenges leave many older adults with unmet healthcare needs, particularly in chronic disease management, functional limitations, mental health, and social support. Nurses are well positioned to address these gaps because of their expertise in patient-centered care, care coordination, and chronic disease management. Strengthening geriatric nursing education and integrating CGA into routine nursing practice can improve outcomes for the aging population. Although CGA is often associated with hospital settings, its future lies in broader application. Digital solutions scheduled health assessments, workforce planning, and community- or home-based evaluations can make CGA more accessible. Policymakers, healthcare systems, and educational institutions must work together to develop policies that embed CGA within primary healthcare.

Background/Objectives: Breast cancer (BCA) is one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide. Screening has been linked to up to a 33% reduction in breast cancer-related deaths by helping detect tumors at an early stage. The successful implementation of community-based breast cancer screening programs depends on understanding the attitudes of women within the target community. This study aims to systematically review the literature to assess the association between women’s attitudes toward breast cancer screening and their life satisfaction and general attitudes toward life. We also aimed to examine women’s attitudes toward breast cancer screening recommendations and the factors that influence these attitudes. Methods: A systematic review of English-language literature was carried out. PubMed and Scopus were searched up to November 2024 for studies that met the predefined inclusion criteria. Methodologic quality was assessed using the adapted Newcastle–Ottawa Scale for cross-sectional studies and the corresponding scale for cohort studies. Results: Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria. The percentage of women who had undergone at least one breast cancer screening ranged from 8.3% to 94.5%. Women’s attitudes toward and participation in breast cancer screening were linked to psychological, social, and demographic factors. Lower levels of life satisfaction, self-efficacy, and perceived control or mastery in life, along with higher levels of non-work-related stress, and higher levels of optimism, were associated with a lower likelihood of participating in breast cancer screening.