Evmorfia Koukia

Prof. Evmorfia Koukia


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Academic Career Length

17Years (2010-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 June 2015 in JBI Evidence Implementation
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ATHINA PATELAROUATHINA PATELAROU
ATHINA PATELAROU
VDVasilis Dafermos
Vasilis Dafermos
HBHero Brokalaki
Hero Brokalaki
CMChristos D. Melas
Christos D. Melas
EKEvmorfia Koukia
Evmorfia Koukia
The present study reports on the translation, cultural adaptation and validation of the Evidence-Based Practice Readiness Survey into the Greek language. Back-translation strategy for cross-cultural research was used to translate the questionnaire into Greek. The psychometric measurements that were performed included: reliability coefficients and explanatory factor analysis using a Varimax Rotation and Principal Components Method. In a further step, confirmatory analysis of the principal components was conducted. The internal consistency of the Greek Evidence-Based Practice Readiness Survey version, as assessed by the Cronbach's alpha coefficient, showed satisfactory results. The value for alpha was found equal to 0.85. The explanatory and confirmatory factor analysis demonstrated a four-factor structure of the tool.

AGLAIA KATSIROUMPAAGLAIA KATSIROUMPA
AGLAIA KATSIROUMPA
ZKZoe Katsiroumpa
Zoe Katsiroumpa
EKEvmorfia Koukia
Evmorfia Koukia
Polyxeni MangouliaPolyxeni Mangoulia
Polyxeni Mangoulia
Parisis G. GallosParisis G. Gallos
Parisis G. Gallos
Petros GalanisPetros Galanis
Petros Galanis
The aim of this study was to examine the association between problematic TikTok use and procrastination, loneliness, and self-esteem in Greece. Moreover, we performed a moderation analysis to examine potential moderators such as sex and age. We conducted a cross-sectional study with a convenience sample of 1033 TikTok users. We used the TikTok Addiction Scale to measure problematic TikTok use. Additionally, we measured procrastination, loneliness, and self-esteem with the Irrational Procrastination Scale, the UCLA 3-Item Loneliness Scale, and the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale, respectively. We performed moderation analysis using linear regression models. We found a positive association between problematic TikTok use, procrastination, and loneliness. Also, we found a negative association between problematic TikTok use and self-esteem. Moderation analysis showed a more prominent association between problematic TikTok use and procrastination among females and Generation Z. The association between problematic TikTok use and loneliness was stronger among males and Generation X. The association between problematic TikTok use and self-esteem was stronger among males and Generation Z. In conclusion, our study supports the negative effect of problematic TikTok use on users. Moreover, sex and gender are moderators in these associations. However, due to study limitations, further research should be conducted.

5 March 2013 in Issues in Mental Health Nursing
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EKEvmorfia Koukia
Evmorfia Koukia
PMPolyxeni Mangoulia
Polyxeni Mangoulia
TSTheodore Stathopoulos
Theodore Stathopoulos
MMMichael Madianos
Michael Madianos
The aim of this study was to identify nurses' interventions, views, and attitudes concerning critical incidents. Using semi-structured interviews, a descriptive study was conducted among mental health nurses working in three major psychiatric hospitals. Analysis of nurses' audio-recorded data indicated that they had used a number of different interventions under six main categories: counseling, performing security practices, monitoring thinking disturbances, contacting the psychiatrist on-call, contacting the chief nurse on-call, and administering medication. The need for specialized training was noticed and problems like accountability, nurse-patient interactions, and nurse-doctor relationships were considered crucial by the mental health nurses.

3 November 2010 in International Journal of Mental Health Nursing
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EKEvmorfia Koukia
Evmorfia Koukia
EGEleni Giannoulis
Eleni Giannoulis
NGNikolaos Gonis
Nikolaos Gonis
ADAthanassios Douzenis
Athanassios Douzenis

5 November 2024 in Preprints.org
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Petros GalanisPetros Galanis
Petros Galanis
AGLAIA KATSIROUMPAAGLAIA KATSIROUMPA
AGLAIA KATSIROUMPA
ZKZoe Katsiroumpa
Zoe Katsiroumpa
Polyxeni MangouliaPolyxeni Mangoulia
Polyxeni Mangoulia
Parisis G. GallosParisis G. Gallos
Parisis G. Gallos
EKEvmorfia Koukia
Evmorfia Koukia
TikTok has rapidly become one of the most popular social media platforms, and, thus, scholars should pay attention to its association with users’ mental health. Our aim was to synthesize and evaluate the association between problematic TikTok use and mental health. We applied the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis guidelines in our review. The review protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42024582054). We searched PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, PsycINFO, ProQuest, and CINAHL until September 02, 2024. We identified 16 studies with 15,821 individuals. All studies were cross-sectional and were conducted after 2019. Our meta-analysis showed a statistically significant positive association between TikTok use and depression (β = 0.321, 95% confidence interval [CI]: 0.261 to 0.381, p < 0.001), and anxiety (β = 0.406, 95% CI: 0.279 to 0.533, p < 0.001). Also, we found a positive association between TikTok use and body image issues, poor sleep, anger, distress intolerance, narcissism, and stress. Our findings suggest that problematic TikTok use has a negative impact on several mental health issues. Given the high levels of TikTok use especially among young adults, our findings are essential to further enhance our understanding of the impact of TikTok use on mental health. Finally, there is a need for further studies of better quality to assess the impact of problematic TikTok use on mental health in a more valid way.

26 August 2014 in Case Reports in Psychiatry
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KKKonstantinos Kontoangelos
Konstantinos Kontoangelos
EKEvmorfia Koukia
Evmorfia Koukia
VPVasilis Papanikolaou
Vasilis Papanikolaou
ACAris Chrysovergis
Aris Chrysovergis
AMAntonis Maillis
Antonis Maillis
GPGeorge N. Papadimitriou
George N. Papadimitriou
Introduction. Chronic pain of the oral cavity is a long-term condition and like all other types of chronic pain is associated with numerous comorbidities such as depression or anxiety.Case Presentation. This is a case of a 93-year-old patient suffering from chronic oral cavity pain who repeatedly stabbed his palate due to ongoing local pain, over the last few months, which he could not further tolerate. The patient was suffering from depression and also a diagnosis of “burning mouth syndrome” (BMS) was made.Discussion. Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is characterized by a burning sensation in the tongue or other oral sites. BMS has high psychiatric comorbidity but can occur in the absence of psychiatric diagnosis. Patients with multiple forms of pain must be considered as potential candidates for underdiagnosed depression (major) and suicidal thoughts.