Fifth International Conference „Health Care - A Contribution To The Quality Of Life“
2026-09-25 - 2026-09-26
Dear Colleagues and Researchers,
It is our great pleasure to invite you to participate in the 5th International Conference "Health Care – Contribution to Quality of Life", organized by the Department of Health Care, Faculty „Public Health“, Medical University of Varna, in collaboration with University Hospital "St. Marina" - Varna and the Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Türkiye.
The conference aims to bring together distinguished scholars, faculty members, healthcare professionals, and early-career researchers who share a commitment to advancing health care, improving the quality of healthcare services, and promoting scientific exchange between academia and clinical practice.
We are confident that this scientific forum will provide an excellent opportunity to present current research findings, share best practices, expand professional networks, and establish new national and international collaborations.
We warmly invite you to join this prestigious forum for scientific dialogue, professional development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Your participation will contribute to enriching scientific discussions and strengthening academic and professional cooperation in the field of health care.
We believe that the exchange of knowledge, experience, and ideas will open new perspectives for the advancement of health care and foster future scientific collaborations and joint initiatives.
We look forward to welcoming you to the 5th International Conference "Health Care – Contribution to Quality of Life."
Assoc. Prof. Katya Eguruze, PhD
Head of the Department of Nursing Care
Faculty of Public Health
Medical Unversity – Varna, Bulgaria
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Registration Form – Participant Without Abstract
Abstract Submission Form
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The full text of reports will be published HERE.
25.09.2026г.
25.09.26г. 1 ST AUDITORIUM / I-ва Аудитория
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SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE
Prof. Silviya Borisova, PhD, DSc
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University - Varna / Bulgaria
Assoc. Prof. Katya Eguruze, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University - Varna / Bulgaria
Assoc. Prof. Valya Dimitrova, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University - Varna / Bulgaria
Greta Ivanova
Head Nurse
University Hospital “Saint Marina” - Varna / Bulgaria
Prof. Selda Celik, PhD, BSc.
Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Prof. Semiha Akin Eroglu, PhD, MSc., RN.
Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Eda Aktas PhD, BSc.
Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Assist. Prof. Merve Murat Mehmed Ali
Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Assoc. Prof. Nataliya Usheva, MD, PhD
Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Organization, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University - Varna / Bulgaria
Prof. Desislava Vankova, MD, PhD
Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Organization, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University - Varna / Bulgaria
Assoc. Prof. Silviya Nikolova, PhD
Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Organization, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University - Varna / Bulgaria
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Assoc. Prof. Mariana Nikolova, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Assos. Prof. Anna Georgieva, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Assos. Prof. Galina Petrova, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Busra Zehra Buyukkilic
Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Ahmet Ozdemir
Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Ch. Assist. Prof. Verzhiniya Tsvetkova, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Ch. Assist. Prof. Krasimira Slavova, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Ch. Assist. Prof. Diana Grozdeva, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Ch. Assist. Prof. Stoyanka Yancheva, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Assist. Prof. Silviya Chitakova
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Assist. Prof. Maria Georgieva, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Assist. Prof. Kalina Katrandzhieva, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Ch. Assist. Prof. Slavena Ilieva, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Ch. Assist. Prof. Todorka Boeva, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Ch. Assist. Prof. Rumyana Laleva, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Ch. Assist. Prof. Svetlana Radeva, PhD
Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Ch. Assist. Prof. Nadezhda Mihaylova-Georgieva, PhD
Department of Social Medicine and Health Care Organization, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Ivanka Stoyanova, PhD
Nurse
University Hospital “Saint Marina” Varna / Bulgaria
Pavlina Gaydarjieva
Nurse
University Hospital “Saint Marina” Varna / Bulgaria
Associates:
Ahmad Malkh student, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Doğa Demirkol student, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Ravza Semanur Yıldız student, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Sudenas Uysal student, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Esra Seyidoğlu student, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul / Türkiye
Ivana Ivanova student, Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Antonia Vasileva student, Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Katerina Mihaylova student, Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Mariya Yordanova student, Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Kisha Musova student, Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Radina Nedeva student, Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
Eli Ivanova student, Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University – Varna / Bulgaria
HERE: Book of Abstracts of Fifth International Conference „Health Care - A Contribution To The Quality Of Life“
FIFTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
HEALTH CARE - A CONTRIBUTION TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE
September 25–26, 2026
SEPTEMBER 25, 2026 1 ST AUDITORIUM OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - VARNA, 4TH FLOOR, RECTORATE BUILDING AND WEBEX ELECTRONIC PLATFORM
10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (BG)
7:00 AM – 9:30 AM (GMT)
REGISTRATION OF THE CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS
12:30 PМ – 12:45 PМ (BG)
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM (GMT)
OPENING OF THE FOURTH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE
HEALTH CARE – A CONTRIBUTION TO THE QUALITY OF LIFE
Assoc. prof. Katya Eguruze, PhD, Department of Nursing Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical Unversity of Varna, Bulgaria
Prof. Selda Celik, PhD, RN Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Türkiye
12:45 PM – 14:05 PМ (BG)
09:45 AM – 11:05 AM (GMT)
PLENARY REPORTS I
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Digital Innovations in Remote Patient Monitoring for Chronic Disease Management Assoc. Prof. Elif Bülbül, PhD, RN University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Department of Internal Medicine Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye |
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13:05 PM – 13:25 PМ (BG) 10:05 AM – 10:25 AM (GMT) |
Climate Change and Mental Health: Preparing Nurses for the Next Global Health Challenge Prof. Gordana Ristevska Dimitrovska, MD, PhD Higher Medical School, University St. Kliment Ohridski Bitola, Republic of North Macedonia |
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Innovations and Technological Advances in Active and Healthy Aging Prof. Semiha Akin Eroglu, PhD, RN University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Internal Medicine Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye |
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Why Do Nursing Students Learn Better Through High‑Fidelity Simulation Prof. Meltem Yıldırım, PhD University of Vic - Central University of Catalonia (UVic-UCC), Faculty of Health Sciences and Welfare, Nursing Degree, Vic, Spain |
14:05 PM – 14:20 РМ (BG)
11:05 PM – 11:20 AM (GMT)
DISCUSSION
14:20 AM – 14:30 PМ (BG)
11:20 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT)
COFFEE BREAK
1ST AUDITORIUM, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA, 4TH FLOOR, RECTORATE BUILDING, AND WEBEX ELECTRONIC PLATFORM
SESSION “DIGITAL HEALTH, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NURSING”
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14:30 PM – 14:40 РМ (BG) 11:30 AM – 11:40 AM (GMT) |
Assoc. Prof. Elif Dönmez, PhD Prof. Silviya Borisova, PhD, DSc Assist. Prof. Silviya Danailova
Healthcare Professionals' Perspectives on the Use of Wearable Technologies in Patient Care: Review of the Literature Tuğba Şahin Tokatlıoğlu, Merve, Sarıtaş Arslan Istanbul Aydin University, Zonguldak Bulent Ecevit University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing, Türkiye |
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Beyond Technology: Reframing Nursing Philosophy in the Era of Digital Transformation Merdiye Şendir, Hamiyet Kızıl University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Artificial Intelligence in Palliative Care: Implications for Nursing Care Hamiyet Kızıl, Merdiye Şendir University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Artificial Intelligence-Supported Patient Education: Current Evidence, Challenges, and Implications for Nursing Practice Ahmet Ozdemir University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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The Art of Nursing in the Age of Technology: Balancing the Human Touch and Technological Care Ahmet Ozdemir University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Nursing Management in the Digital Transformation of Healthcare: Development of the N-DAIM Model Ayşe Tosun University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Digital Tele-Monitoring Systems for Fall Prevention in Geriatric and Neurology Wards: A Systematic Review İlayda Türkoğlu, Ayşe Kabuk University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Nutritional Technologies in Palliative Care Nurdan Yalçın Atar, Murat Koç University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye; Pendik State Hospital, Türkiye
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Artificial Intelligence Applications in Surgical Nursing: A scoping review Sena Melike Tasci University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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AI-Supported Nursing Care of a Patient with Tibia Fracture According to Gordon’s. Functional Health Patterns Model: A Case Report Sena Melike Tasci University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Prediction of Clinical Deterioration in Pediatric Patients Using Machine Learning: A Systematic Review Kübra Ergün, Eda Aktaş Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate, Health Services Department. University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Microlearning and Spaced Learning in Nursing Education Hacer Özel University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Application of Artificial Intelligence in Patient-Centred Care: A Conceptual Model Iordanka Dimitrova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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Strategic Paradigms of Clinical Digitalization: A Comparative Policy Analysis of Nursing Workforces in Leading European Nations and Bulgaria Marina Yordanova Medical University of Varna; Specialized Surgical Hospital for Active Treatment Prof. Temelkov, Varna |
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2ND AUDITORIUM, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA, 3RD FLOOR, RECTORATE BUILDING, AND WEBEX ELECTRONIC PLATFORM
SESSION „INNOVATION AND EXCELLENCE IN PATIENT CARE”
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14:30 PM – 14:40 РМ (BG) 11:30 AM – 11:40 AM (GMT) |
Assoc. Prof. Elif Bülbül, PhD Assist. Prof. Ayşe Tosun, PhD Assoc. Prof. Valya Dimitrova, PhD Ch. Assist. Prof. Slavena Ilieva, PhD
Relationship Between the Perceptions, Knowledge About Radiation Exposure, and the Quality of Life of Healthcare Professionals Working in Radiation Units Busra Zehra Buyukkilic, Semiha Akin Eroglu University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye |
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Systematic Review of the Measurement Properties of CPOT and BPS Scales in Adult Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Patients with Delirium Using the COSMIN Methodology Nazlıcan Gül, Sonay Göktaş University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Nursing Care of a Patient with Acute Coronary Syndrome According to the Activities of Living Model: A Case Report Emine Ezgi Ozcelik, Selda Celik Taksim Education and Training Hospital, Istanbul; University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Missed Nursing Care İrem Selamet, Nesibe Şimşekoğlu Başakşehir City Hospital, İstanbul, Türkiye; University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Evidence-Based Practices for the Prevention of Operating Room Fires and Surgical Burns Rabia Güneş, Sibel Yılmaz Şahin University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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The Effect of Purposeful Nursing, Rounding on Pediatric Patient and Parent Outcomes in Hospitalized Children: A Systematic Review Kübra Ergün, Eda Aktaş Istanbul Provincial Health Directorate, Health Services Department; University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye |
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Virtual Reality Applications in Pediatric Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Scoping Review Derya Kılınç University of Health Sciences Turkey, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Department of Pediatric Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye.
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Compassionate Leadership in Nursing: Implications for Care Quality, Patient Safety, and Nurse Well-Being Ayşe Tosun University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Nursing Care of a Patient with Fournier’s Gangrene Following Colorectal Malignancy According to Watson’s Theory of Human Caring: A Case Report Nazlıcan Gül, Rabia Güneş, Sudenaz Ağaçyetiştiren, Sibel Yılmaz Şahin, Sonay Baltacı Göktaş University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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16:00 PM – 16:10 РМ (BG) 13:00 PM - 13:10 РM (GMT) |
Assessment of Nutritional Literacy in Individuals with Chronic Diseases Elif Bulbul University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Roles, Responsibilities, and Competencies of Nurses in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Care: A Systematic Review Elif Bulbul University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Pharmaceutical Care for Child Health: Safe Use of Over-the-Counter Medicines Desislava Aleksandrova-Ivanova, Desislava Vankova, Antoaneta Tsvetkova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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Effectiveness of Communication in the Obstetric Team: The Key to Patient Safety Svetlana Radeva Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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Health care - A contribution to quality of life Okean Kostov, Margarita Papazova, Teodora Toporova Medical University of Plovdiv, Bulgaria
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3RD AUDITORIUM, MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA, 4TH FLOOR, RECTORATE BUILDING, AND WEBEX ELECTRONIC PLATFORM
SESSION “PUBLIC HEALTH • HEALTH RESEARCH • HEALTHY AGEING • NURSING EDUCATION”
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Prof. Desislava Vankova, MD, PhD Assist. Prof. Merve Murat Mehmed Ali, PhD Ch. Assist. Prof. Nadezhda Mihaylova-Georgieva, PhD
Sustainable Nursing Practices Aimed at Reducing Carbon Footprints: A Systematic Review Merve Kolcu University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye |
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Aesthetic Interventions in the Age of Social Media: Body Image, Health Literacy, and a Public Health Perspective Merve Kolcu University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Mapping Climate Change Research in Nursing: A Bibliometric Analysis Using VOSviewer Elif Dönmez University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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15:00 PM – 15:10 РМ (BG) 12:00 PM – 12:10 РM (GMT) |
The Role of Simulation-Based Learning in Developing Patient Safety Competencies Among Nursing Students: A Narrative Review Ceren Kurt, Semra Açıksöz Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Türkiye; University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Continuity of Cancer Care During Earthquakes and Disasters: Nurse-Led Strategies to Protect Patients Receiving Active Treatment Aslıhan Öztürk Çetin, Gamze Temiz, İzmir Bakırçay University, Faculty of Health Sciences, İzmir, Türkiye; University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Mapping Nursing Workforce Vulnerability: A Comparative Analysis of Türkiye and Bulgaria Alkan Aktürk University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Department of Nursing Management, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Nursing in the Global Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema Research Landscape: A Bibliometric Synthesis and Updated Evidence Map, 2000–2026 Aslıhan Öztürk Çetin, Gamze Temiz İzmir Bakırçay University, Faculty of Health Sciences, İzmir, Türkiye; University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Mapping Health Literacy Research in Nursing: Global Trends and Emerging Themes Elif Dönmez University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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The Effects of Mobile Applications Aimed at Enhancing Cognitive Function in Older Adults: A Systematic Review Aydan Akkurt Yalçıntürk, Elvan Emine Ata, Merve Murat Mehmed Ali, Emine Öksüz University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Type 2 Diabetes and Cardiovascular Multimorbidity: Self-Care Based on the Middle-Range Theory of Self-Care of Chronic Illness Busra Zehra Buyukkilic, Selda Celik University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Factors Affecting Daytime Sleepiness in Women Diagnosed with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Melike Dişsiz, Esra Gökdağ Balcı, Nagehan Öztürk Çelik, Tülay Alışkan Oral University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Institute of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Sexual Function in Women Aged 50 Years and Older: Assessment Using the Female Sexual Function Index Melike Dişsiz, Rojjin Mamuk Eastern Mediterranean University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Nursing Department, Famagusta, North Cyprus (via Mersin 10, Türkiye); University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Examining the Relationship Between Pro-Environmental Behaviors and Eco-Anxiety Among Nurses Semiha Akin Eroglu, Anita Karaca, Elif Paklacı Yormaz University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye; Biruni University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing; Istanbul Kent University, Faculty of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing
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Digital Interventions to Improve Empathy Skills in Nursing Students: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials Merve Murat Mehmed Ali, Emine Öksüz, Aydan Akkurt Yalçıntürk, Elvan Emine Ata University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Istanbul, Türkiye
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The Impact of Theory-Guided Nursing Interventions on Parkinson's Disease Outcomes: A Systematic Review Trials İlayda Türkoğlu, Ayşe Kabuk Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, University of Health Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey; Department of Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Zonguldak Bülent Ecevit University, Zonguldak, Türkiye.
Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence in Nursing: A Look at the American Nurses Association’s Current Recommendations Öznur Tuğba Çelebi Dursun, Nurdan Yalçın Atar Independent Researcher, Türkiye; University of Health Sciences, Hamidiye Faculty of Nursing, Türkiye
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 |
1ST AUDITORIUM OF THE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA, 4TH FLOOR, RECTORATE BUILDING AND WEBEX ELECTRONIC PLATFORM |
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PLENARY SESSION II |
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09:00 AM – 09:20 AМ (BG) 06:00 AM – 06:20 AM (GMT) |
Chronic disease as a challenge for the patient, family and healthcare professionals Assoc. Prof. Katya Genova Eguruze, PhD Department of Health Care, Faculty of Public Health, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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09:20 AM – 09:40 AМ (BG) 06:20 AM – 06:40 AM (GMT) |
Human Sentinel Surveillance for Environmental Exposure Assessment and Public Health Monitoring: A Digital Approach Dr. Emine Aktaş Bajalan, PhD, RN Department of Public Health and Primary Care, KU Leuven, Belgium
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Where AI Thinks, Emotional Intelligence Understands, and Compassion Heals Dr. sc. Rosana Svetić Čišić, PhD, MSN Senior Healthcare Management Consultant & Independent Scholar, Croatia
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Transforming Rural Healthcare: An Integrated Lifestyle Intervention for People with Non-Communicable Diseases Assoc. Prof. Marta Prats Arimon, Department of Fundamental and Clinical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, University of Barcelona, Spain
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The Role of Advanced Practice Nurses in Chronic Disease Management in Hungary Prof. Dr. Annamária Pakai RN, MNS, PhD Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Pécs, Institute of Emergency Care, Pedagogy of Health and Nursing Science, Hungary
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DISCUSSION |
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3rD AUDITORIUM OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY of VARNA, 4th FLOOR, RECTORATE BUILDING AND WEBEX ELECTRONIC PLATFORM
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SESSION “DIGITAL HEALTH, ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND NURSING”
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Moderators: Assoc. Prof. Silviya Nikolova, PhD Ch. Assist. Prof. Todorka Boeva, PhD Ch. Assist. Prof. Krasimira Slavova, PhD
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11:05 AM – 11:15 AM (BG) 08:05 AM – 08:15 AM (GMT)
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An Experimental Approach for Assessing Artificial Intelligence in Scientific Article Writing Milena Nankova, Stanislava Pavlova, Diana Grozdeva Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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11:15 AM – 11:25 AM (BG) 08:15 AM – 08:25 AM (GMT)
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Health Informatıon-Seekıng Behavıor among Young Adults: The Role of Dıgıtal Health Lıteracy in Preventıve Health Decısıons Eli Ivanova, Krasimira Dimitrova, Rumyana Laleva Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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11:25 AM – 11:35 AM (BG) 08:25 AM – 08:35 AM (GMT)
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Digital Transformation as a Basis for Implementing Robotic and Ai-Assisted Technologies in Pharmacy Practice: A Narrative Review Emil Tzvetkov, Minko Milev Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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11:35 AM – 11:45 AM (BG) 08:35 AM – 08:45 AM (GMT)
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Digital Twins and Artificial Intelligence in Personalised Healthcare: Opportunities and a Conceptual Model Silviya Borisova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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11:45 AM – 11:55 AM (BG) 08:45 AM – 08:55 AM (GMT)
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Pharmaceutical Care in the Context of Technological Change: A Narrative Review Emil Tsvetkov, Minko Milev, Silviya Filkova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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SESSION „HEALTH RESEARCH & SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY“
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11:55 AM – 12:05 РM (BG) 08:55 AM – 09:05 AM (GMT)
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Obstacles to Research Activities among Nurses and Midwives Milena Saleva, Makreta Draganova Medical University of Pleven, Bulgaria
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12:05 PM – 12:15 РM (BG) 09:05 AM – 09:15 AM (GMT)
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Automation in Microbiology Laboratories and the Needs for New Professional Skills Radka Stoyanova, Katya Eguruzе St. Marina University Hospital, Varna; Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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12:15 PM – 12:25 РM (BG) 09:15 AM – 09:25 AM (GMT)
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Pathogen Biofilm Contamination in Clinical and Immunology Laboratories: Diagnostic Risks and Control Strategies Miglena Marinova, Katya Eguruze, Neli Ermenlieva St. Marina University Hospital, Varna; Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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12:25 PM – 12:35 РM (BG) 09:25 AM – 09:35 AM (GMT)
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Evolution of the Treatment Strategy in Non-Small Celllung Cancer: From Palliative to Definitive Therapy Kalina Katrandzhieva, Temenuzhka Radeva-Petkova, Katya Eguruze, Teodora Gugleva, Elitsa Encheva St. Marina University Hospital, Varna; Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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SESSION “HEALTHY AGEING AND CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT”
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12:35 PM – 12:45 РM (BG) 09:35 AM – 09:45 AM (GMT)
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Readiness of Elderly People for the Use of Digital Technologies that Track Health Yanka Markova, Anna Georgieva, Zhana Pavlovska Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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12:45 PM – 12:55 РM (BG) 09:45 AM – 09:55 AM (GMT)
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Cold Sea Bathing and Health Diana Grozdeva, Gergana Andonova, Velina Popova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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12:55 PM – 13:05 РM (BG) 09:55 AM – 10:05 AM (GMT) |
The Role of the Gut Microbiome in The Pathogenesis and Progression of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Yordanka Mihaylova, Nenko Tsvetkov Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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13:05 PM – 14:00 РM (BG) LUNCH BREAK 10:05 AM – 11:00 AM (GMT)
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14:00 PM – 16:00 РM (BG) PARALLEL SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS II 11:00 AM – 13:00 РM (GMT)
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1 ST AUDITORIUM OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY - VARNA, 4TH FLOOR, RECTORATE BUILDING AND WEBEX ELECTRONIC PLATFORM
SESSION „NURSİNG EDUCATİON AND INNOVATİVE TEACHİNG METHODS“
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Moderators: Assos. Prof. Galina Petrova, PhD Ch. Assist. Prof. Diana Grozdeva, PhD Pavlina Gaydarjieva – Senior Nurse
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14:00 PM – 14:10 РM (BG) 11:00 AM – 11:10 AM (GMT)
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Development of Emotional Intelligenceduring Midwifery Training Rumyana Laleva, Todorka Boeva Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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14:10 PM – 14:20 РM (BG) 11:10 AM – 11:20 AM (GMT)
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Hristina Hranova – Duty and Devotion, Courage, Sacrifice in The Name of Others Silviya Kirova, Eda Erdzhan, Valya Dimitrova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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14:20 PM – 14:30 РM (BG) 11:20 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT)
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Public Health, Climate Change and Disaster Preparedness Pavlina Gaydarzhieva St. Marina University Hospital, Varna, Bulgaria
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14:30 PM – 14:40 РM (BG) 11:30 AM – 11:40 AM (GMT)
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The Need for Postgraduate Training for Midwifery Students to Work in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Valya Dimitrova, Slavena Ilieva Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria.
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14:40 PM – 14:50 AM (BG) 11:40 AM – 11:50 AM (GMT)
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The Necessity for New Educational Approaches in Students from Generation Z Education Zhana Pavlovska, Yanka Markova – Dimitrova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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14:50 PM – 15:00 РM (BG) 11:50 AM – 12:00 AM (GMT)
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History of the Development of Undergraduate Public Health Education in Bulgaria Valentina Alexandrova-Kaleva, Klara Dokova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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15:00 PM – 15:10 РM (BG) 12:00 PM – 12:10 РM (GMT)
15:10 PM – 15:20 РM (BG) 12:10 PM – 12:20 РM (GMT) 15:20 PM – 15:30 РM (BG) 12:20 PM – 12:30 РM (GMT)
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The Role and Place of AI in Nurses’ Education and Training. Iordanka Dimitrova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
The Role and Professional Competencies of the Midwife in the Eyes of Pregnant Women Zinaya Encheva, Milena Saleva Medical University of Pleven, Bulgaria The Role of the Nurse in Counteracting Misinformation about HPV Infection and Vaccination: An Analysis of Awareness among Future Nurses Myuzhgyan Sabri Medical University of Varna, Veliko Tarnovo Affiliate, Bulgaria
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SESSION “PUBLIC HEALTH, CLIMATE CHANGE AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS”
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15:30 PM – 15:40 РM (BG) 12:30 PM – 12:40 РM (GMT) |
Sleep Quality in Patients with Heart Failure Maria Georgieva, Yoto Yotov St. Marina University Hospital, Varna, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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15:40 PM – 15:50 РM (BG) 12:40 PM – 12:50 РM (GMT) |
Emotional and Cognitive-Behavioral Manifestations of Stress in Students of the Specialty "Nursing" During an Examination Session Anna Georgieva, Viktoria Koleva Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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15:50 PM – 16:00 РM (BG) 12:50 PM – 13:00 РM (GMT) |
The Role of Telemedicine in Managing Modifiable Risk Factors for Breast Cancer-Related Lymphedema: A Literature Review Silviya Chitakova, Silviya Borisova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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2ND AUDITORIUM OF MEDICAL UNIVERSITY OF VARNA, 3RD FLOOR, RECTORATE BUILDING AND WEBEX ELECTRONIC PLATFORM
14:00 PM – 15:10 РM (BG) POSTER SESSION II 11:00 AM – 12:10 AM (GMT) Рarticipants — 5 minutes per presentation
Moderators: Prof. Silviya Borisova, PhD, DSc Ch. Assist. Prof. Rumyana Laleva, PhD Ivanka Stoyanova, PhD - Nurse
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14:00 PM – 14:05 РM (BG) 11:00 AM – 11:05 AM (GMT)
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Health Benefits of Sea Iodine Vapors Verzhiniya Tsvetkova, Tereza Ivanova, Stoyanka Yancheva Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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14:05 PM – 14:10 РM (BG) 11:05 AM – 11:10 AM (GMT)
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Dentofacial Deformities as a Cause of Impaired Quality of Life Mihaela Varneva, Radosveta Andreeva, Mihail Simeonov, Valya Pencheva Medical College, Medical University of Varna; Faculty of Dental Medicine, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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14:10 PM – 14:15 AM (BG) 11:10 AM – 11:15 AM (GMT)
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Postpartum Depression Gloriya Nencheva, Emine Habil, Todorka Boeva Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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14:15 PM – 14:20 AM (BG) 11:15 AM – 11:20 AM (GMT)
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Integrated Healthcare for Patients with Chronic Diseases Radostin Petrov, Natalia Petrova, Veselina Vasileva Faculty of Pharmacy, Medical University of Sofia; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Psychiatry, Physiotherapy, and Rehabilitation, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
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14:20 PM – 14:25 AM (BG) 11:20 AM – 11:25 AM (GMT)
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Dietary Practices among Students in Medical Specialties: Convergent Trends and Health Consequences Jovana Asteria, Veselina Vasileva, Diana Ivanova, Natalia Petrova Faculty of Medicine, Sofia University; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Psychiatry, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
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14:25 PM – 14:30 РM (BG) 11:25 AM – 11:30 AM (GMT)
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Prevention of Health-Risk Behaviors – Perspectives of Students from Medical and Healthcare Programs Veselina Vasileva, Natalia Petrova, Diana Ivanova, Kalina Lefterova Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Psychiatry, Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation, Preventive Medicine, and Public Health, Medical University of Sofia, Bulgaria
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14:30 PM – 14:35 РM (BG) 11:30 AM – 11:35 AM (GMT)
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Safe Hospital Environment – A Matter of Knowledge or Daily Practice? Zhaneta Stoyanova, Albena Toneva MHAT–Varna, Military Medical Academy, Varna, Bulgaria, Scientific and Applied Center of Military Epidemiology and Hygiene, Military Medical Academy, Sofia, Bulgaria
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14:35 PM – 14:40 РM (BG) 11:35 AM – 11:40 AM (GMT) |
Wound Dressing as a Clinical Process in the Management of a Complex Orthopaedic Wound: The Role of Specialised Nursing Care Seydzhan Sinanova Hasanova Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, MHAT Targovishte, Bulgaria
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14:40 PM – 14:45 РM (BG) 11:40 AM – 11:45 AM (GMT) |
Attitudes of Student Midwives Towards Professional Realization Slavena Ilieva, Valya Dimitrova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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14:45 PM – 14:50 РM (BG) 11:45 AM – 11:50 AM (GMT) |
Social Determinants and Functional Status as a Basis for Personalised Healthcare in Patients with Cardiovascular Disease and Comorbidities Silviya Borisova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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14:50 PM – 14:55 РM (BG) 11:50 AM – 11:55 AM (GMT)
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Effectiveness of the SBAR Protocol in Simulation‑Based Training for Healthcare Students: A Tool for Developing Clinical Reasoning and Interdisciplinary Competence Silviya Chitakova, Silviya Borisova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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14:55 PM – 15:00 РM (BG) 11:55 AM – 12:00 РM (GMT)
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Rotavirus Gastroenteritis and Vaccine Prophylaxis in Varna Region: Epidemiological Analysis for the Period 2014–2024 Eliyana Ivanova, Ivelina Karadjova Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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15:00 PM – 15:05 РM (BG) 12:00 PM – 12:05 РM (GMT)
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The Positive Effect of Nursing Care on the Follow-Up of Patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease Undergoing Treatment with Biologics and Small Molecules Asiyana Petrova, Lili Grudeva-Trifonova, Vesela Ilieva, Alexander Trifonov, Stoyan Vanchev St. Marina University Hospital, Varna, Bulgaria
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15:05 PM – 15:10 РM (BG) 12:05 PM – 12:10 РM (GMT)
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Patient Education as a Function of the Nurse Working in a Hemodialysis Facility Krasimira Slavova, Svetla Staykova Faculty of Public Health; Faculty of Medicine, Department of Nephrology, Hemodialysis and Toxicology, Medical University of Varna, Bulgaria
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