Rhodes. Hellenic Regulatory Body of Nurses (H.R.B.of N.)

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1 Rhodes Hellenic Regulatory Body of Nurses (H.R.B.of N.) Pan-Hellenic & Pan-European Scientific & Professional ursing Conference Under the auspices of Capsis Hotel Rhodes May 2009

2 Chairperson's Greeting Ladies and gentlemen, It was with great pleasure that we accepted the decision of our elected representatives to hold the 2nd Pan-Hellenic Scientific & Professional Nursing Conference in Rhodes from the 12th to the 15th of May at the Capsis Hotel Rhodes - a conference that is being prepared with great care and whose success will be enhanced by your participation. This scientific initiative was launched with great success in Lefkada last year, with a turnout of 4,000 delegates, and is the foremost Professional and Scientific Nursing institution in our country as far as conferences go. My personal satisfaction is multiplied by the fact that recently, from the 27th to the 29th of November, the 4th Annual International Conference of the European Council of Nursing Regulators (FEPI), a conference that we also organised with success, was held in Thessaloniki. In the capital of northern Greece we realised the international need for a pan-european professional and scientific meeting to address not only issues pertaining to the Legal Entities (the national nursing regulators) but also the Nurses themselves, who are faced with the new challenge of the times: the mobility between European countries of both Professional Nurses and patients seeking medical care in European countries. Having taken note of this demand and with the prompting and support of FEPI, we now venture to organise ENE's 02

3 2nd Pan-Hellenic and 1st Pan-European Scientific & Professional Nursing Conference in Rhodes, hoping that from now on ENE's annual, Pan-European, conference will be a pole of attraction and a forum for the discussion of issues concerning Nursing, patients and/or the general population, both in Greece and in Europe. I am certain that the debate between the speakers and the delegates, Greek and foreign colleagues, will prove to be particularly useful to both sides and the conclusions drawn from the individual discussions will serve in the performance of our duties. Eminent scientists from Europe and the Americas have been invited and will attend, to communicate to us the different environment prevailing in their countries not only in the area of knowledge and education but also in day-to-day nursing. We look forward to seeing you in Rhodes. The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the E.N.E. (HRBofN) Dimitris Skoutelis 03

4 ORGANISING COMMITTEE Chairperson: Dimitris Skoutelis, Vice-Chairperson: Dimitris Pistolas Adali Evaggelia Adalopoulou Katerina Adamopoulou Theodouli Adamou Efthalia Aggeli Dionyssia Aggeli Evdokia Agouridou Ioanna Albani Eleni Alexopoulou Stamatia Argyriou Argyris Artemi Sofia Arvanitakis Kostas Arvanitis Georgios Aslanidou Efthymia Assimaki Polyxeni Astyrakakis Manolis Athanassopoulou Maria Avgerou Ekaterini Avrami Eleni Avramidis Georgios Baboulis Vassilis Bafoutsou Vassiliki Bagiati Maria Bakali Stavroula Bakelas Ioannis Balaouras Petros Baliazoglou Georgios Baniotou Evaggelia Barbaroussi Eleni Barkas Symeon Baro Chryssanthi Belali onstantia Bizas Lambros Blanda Georgia Bournazos Panagiotis Boutziona Chaido Boutziona Ourania Brachantini Kalliopi Chalkidou Christina Charantza Ioanna Charela Evaggelia Chassogias Georgios Chatzilazaridou Vassiliki Chira Sofia Christodoulou Eleni Chryssathou Vassiliki Chryssomallidis Georgios Daglas Aristidis Dalakou Zafiria Damoulari Marika Daska Eleftheria Davoni Giannoula Delimani Nikoleta Dimitrakopoulou Dionyssia Dimitriadou Olga Dionyssakopoulou Christina Dionyssopoulou Eleni Dogankioti Fotini Dontsios Georgios Dotis Evaggelos Douka Filitsa Doula Triandafyllia Douma Evdokia Douvanas Alexandros Douvitsa Anastasia Dova Eftychia Drachtidis Georgios Drakopoulou Marianna Drossini Maria Dzilepi Pinelopi Efkarpidis Apostolis Faitatzidou Afroditi Feizidou Paraskevi Fidantsi Elsa Filippatou Vassiliki Fletouri Dimitra Flouda Vassiliki Foutou Grammati Fysseki Garyfallia Galani Maria Galazoula Vassiliki Georgiadou Spyridoula Georgiou Evaggelos Georgoudi Ekaterini Giakoumaki Irini Giatraka Ioanna Gioftsidis Nikos 04

5 Giovanoglou Maria Gouvitsa Vassiliki Gitertsou Maria Grapsopoulou Dimitra Ikonomou Fotis Indas Georgios Intzari Theodora Ioannidou Fedra Ioannou Ioanna Kabissiouli Efstathia Kabougeri Efstathia Kakanis Filippos Kaklamanou Evi Kalliou Panagiota Kalogirou Maria Kaperoni Frideriki Kapetanoudi Stamo Karagkouni Olymbia Karaiskou Aggeliki Karakosta Maria Karavassili Maria Kargiotis Christos Kastani Konstantina Katsafourou Panagiota Katsigianni Fotini Kazitori Evnomia Kefala Anna Kiosseoglou Argyro Kioussis Nikolaos Kokla Aggeliki Kirkiris Theofilos Kolliou Konstantina Kondyli Georgia Kontari Kyriakoula Kontogianni Chamaidi Kontopanou Aglaia Korkou Panagiota Koskinas Panagiotis Kostadiou Sofia Kotsis Apostolos Koufalis Kyriakos Kouki Virginia Kourakos Michalis Kourakou Evgenia Kourtis Georgios Koutalida Eleni Koutios Vassilis Koutsonikos Giannis Koutsourakis Dimitris Koutsovaiou Georgia Kretsi Konstantina Kyrgidou Lambrini Kyriakopoulou Athanassia Kyriakopoulou Eleftheria Kyrizaki Stavroula Lambaki Sofia Lambraki Marina Lambrianidou Elpida Laskari Anastasia Lazou Afroditi Levedogianni Vassiliki Livanou Chryssoula Logotheti Stavroula Lymberopoulou Georgia Machmouridou Triada Makri Sofia Mamali Vassiliki Manolidou Zacharoula Manouka Anastasia Mantzanas Michalis Marneras Christos Mavidou Parthena Mavromati Fotini Meletiadou Maria Memmou Argyro Mentzelopoulou Maria Mina Vassiliki Mitrakou Eleni Mitrena Ekaterini Moniou Ekaterini Moraiti Triada Mougia Vassiliki Mouratidou Maria Moustaki Maria Mylona Despina Myrovali Paraskevi Nalbantis Evaggelos Nastopoulos Giannis Nearchakos Nikos Neraki Marianna Nianiopoulos Konstantinos Nikoloudi Panagiota Niotis Ioannis Orfanos Nikos Pagkalidis Triandafylllos Pagouna Mirela Paivana Theodora Paleologos Vassilis Palitzika Dimitra Palitzikas Dimitris Panopoulos Stavros Papadimitriou Vagia Papadouri Anna Papageorgiou Assimina Papaioannou Aggeliki Papairakli Eleni Papapaschali Evaggelia Papathanassiou Eleni Papaziaka Anastasia Pappas Kostas Pari Irini Patsi Eleni Pentidis Theodoros Perdikouli Aggeliki Pesiridis Theodoros Petsa Chryssoula 05

6 ORGANISING COMMITTEE Pilali Maria Pimenidou Athanassia Pissimissi Eleni Ploumi Sofia Poluzogopoulou Dora Pondikopoulou Konstantina Pondissidis Georgios Pourgoutzidis Nikolaos Proios Nektarios Psas Panagiotis Pyrgili Georgia Ragia Chara Ravani Aleka Repani Soultana Robanos Manolis Rokka Elenei Rotsas Georgios Saba Ekaterini Sakalidis Georgios Sakellariadou Ioanna Salikidis Dimosthenis Salonidis Theofylaktos Salourou Maria Santa Mavra Sarafis Pavlos Saridi Maria Savvidis Nikos Selamanidou Magdalini Siochos Georgios Sirogianni Alexandra Sotiriadou Georgia Soultouki Maria Spyridopoulou Eleni Spyropoulou Evgenia Stamatelos Nikolaos Stamatiadou Fani Stamatopoulou Evagelia Stassinopoulou Chryssothemi Stathopoulou Glykeria Stavrou Alexandros Stefanouli Georgia Stergiannis Pantelis Stravopodis Georgios Syggouna Lambrini Theodorakopoulou Georgia Theodoridis Antonis Thomou Vassiliki Toubeki Irini Tranopoulos Christos Triandafylloudis Ioannis Triandafyllou-Kipourou Georgia Trikka Morfini Tsandila Kalliopi Tsekas Dimitrios Tsekoura Georgia Tseprailidou Olga Tsichli Kalliopi Tsili Dimitra Tsios Athanassios Tsiotsiou Evaggelia Tsiranidou Kyriaki Tsirigkouli Grammati Tsoroni Aristea Tsoukala Chryssoula Tzatzos Athanassios Tziatzios Athanassios Tzikas Zissis Tzitzikos Georgios Valari Georgia Vamvakoula Kondylia Vamvessou Ifigenia Varzelioti Konstantina Vassiliadou Efterpi Vassiliou Eleni Veletakou Efterpi Venizelou Kalliopi Vidaki Melpomeni Vidakis Georgios Vidali Pinelopi Vlachakou Afroditi Vlachou Argiro Xiromeriti Antonia Zacharia Maria Zacharopoulos Dimitrios Zafiropoulou Antonia Zagana Vaia Zerva Aristea Zougkou Theoni 06

7 > SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Chairperson: Sofia Zyga, Vice-Chairperson: Christina Marvaki Adali Evaggelia Babatsikou Fotini Belali Konstandia Bellou Panagiota Bizas Lambros Dafogianni Chryssoula Daglas Aristidis Dallas Dimitrios Gerali Maria Gessouli Eftychia Gkika Maria Gourni Maritsa Kalokairinou Athina Kamba Evridiki Kotrotsiou Evaggelia Kotzia Ekaterini Koukia Evmorfia Kyritsi Frideriki Noula Maria Sapountzi- Krepia Despina Saridi Maria Theodoropoulou Georgia INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COMMITTEE Zyga Sofia Marvaki Christina Athanassopoulou Maria Belali Konstandia Bizas Lambros Buczkowska Elzbieta Carrigy Anne de Sousa Maria Augusta Drakopoulou Marianna Ehrenfeld Mally Gkika Maria Hazel Tony Jurado Maximo Gonzales Kalokairinou Athina Kamba Evridiki Koukia Evmorfia Malliarou Maria Nicusor Timofte Mircea, Papadoulos Irena Papastavrou Evridiki Sasso Loredana Silvestro Annalisa Simunec Dragica Sironi Cecilia Smith Lorraine N. van Teijlingen Edwin R. Willcocks Steve LOCAL ORGANISING COMMITTEE Kakaboura Chariklia Marmarokopou Ekaterini Pateraki Evdoxia Stefi Panagiota Alepidou Crhistina Avgerinou Maria Ganotaki Eleni Kritikou Evdokia Maragkaki Maria Papantoniou Jerry Samara Niki HELLENIC REGULATORY BODY OF NURSES (ENE) 47, VAS. SOFIAS STREET, ATHENS GR TEL.: FAX: ,

8 GENERAL INFORMATION The 2nd Pan-Hellenic and 1st Pan-European Conference of the Hellenic Regulatory Body of Nurses, facing the challenge of decentralization and taking into account the exceptionally large number of delegates, has chosen Rhodes as the venue for this conference. All sessions of the conference will be held at the Capsis Hotel Rhodes. The organisation and secretarial support of the conference is provided by T&T Executive S.A., 193, Kifisias Ave. & 24, I. Doussi Street, Athens GR , tel.: , fax: , Time and venue The conference will be held at Ixia on the island of Rhodes, at the luxurious Capsis Hotel Rhodes on the 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th of May Dates to remember Deadline for the submission of abstracts: Saturday, 28 February 2009 Reply on the approval of abstracts submitted: Friday, 20 March 2009 Deadline for the submission of the complete text of papers: Thursday, 26 March 2009 Registration fees Up to 28/02 Up to 10/04 After 11/04 ENE Members 60,00 80,00 90,00 Non-members 80,00 90,00 100,00 Unemployed Nurses (with no other remunerated employment) FREE FREE FREE Undergraduate Students FREE FREE FREE Clinical Workshops 40,00 40,00 40,00 The conference Registration Fee is not refundable. Names of participants may be changed up to 04/05/09. 08

9 GENERAL INFORMATION The Conference Registration Fee includes: ñ Attendance of all conference proceedings ñ Admission to the exhibition area ñ Participation in all the satellite symposia ñ Bag and Conference Material ñ Participation in the Opening Reception on Tuesday 12/05/09 ñ Coffee Breaks ñ Conference Attendance Certificate Note: Unemployed nurses who participate free of charge are entitled to admission to all the conference proceedings, to receive the full conference portfolio and to participate in all the social events of the conference (Opening Reception and coffee breaks) as well as the tour of Rhodes. Students who participate free of charge may attend all the proceedings and visit the exhibition area, but are not entitled to receive any conference material (bag, book or CD of abstracts, advertising material, coffee at breaks or admission to the Opening Reception). They are entitled to receive an Attendance Certificate, which will be handed to the delegate and no one else. ñ Those reserving a room through the Conference Secretariat ARE ENTITLED TO: FREE transport to/from their hotel on arrival and departure. FREE participation in the optional tour of the city of Rhodes. Presentations Presentations at the conference will be in the form of: - Oral presentations - Poster presentations 09

10 GENERAL INFORMATION The duration of each Oral Presentation must not exceed 10 minutes, including the time required for any discussion that may follow. Each Poster Presentation will be posted at a specified time (morning/ afternoon), its dimensions must not exceed 100 cm in height by 70 cm in width, and will be posted using the material provided by the Conference Secretariat. Audiovisual aids All conference rooms are equipped with: ñ Data video projector & projection screen ñ Computer ñ Slide projector The audiovisual material to be used by each speaker must be handed to the conference technical secretariat not later than one hour before the time scheduled for that presentation. Language The official language of the conference is Greek. Presentations by foreign delegates will be made in English or in their native language (with simultaneous translation). Accreditation 23 Postgraduate Credits will be awarded for participation in the conference. Commercial exhibition An exhibition area for medical and pharmaceutical companies as well as publishers of medical books and journals will be open throughout the conference during the same time as the sessions. 10

11 GENERAL INFORMATION Delegate badges Delegate badges are issued by the T&T Executive Conference Secretariat and must always be displayed at the entrance of all conference rooms. Conference Secretariat T&T Executive S.A. is responsible for the organisation and secretarial support of the Conference as well as for its financial management. The company's normal business hours are Monday to Friday, from 09:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. During the conference, the Secretariat business hours will be: 11 May :00-21: May :00-20:00 15 May :30-17:00 Attendance Certificate All registered delegates are entitled to receive an Attendance Certificate. The Attendance Certificate will be handed personally to the delegate upon presentation of the Delegate's Badge. In the case of unemployed nurses and undergraduates, the Certificate will be handed to them upon presentation of their ID card or student card. 11

12 A brief note on Rhodes The island of Rhodes is situated at the crossroads of two major sea routes of the Mediterranean, between the Aegean Sea and the coast of the Middle East. During its centuries-long history, Rhodes has lain in the path of different civilisations, and the people that have inhabited it have left their traces on every aspect of the island's identity: on art, language, architecture. Its strategic position brought wealth to the island and made the city of Rhodes one of the prominent cities of antiquity. Rhodes is the largest island of the Dodecanese. The island's capital is located on its northernmost tip and is also the capital of the prefecture of the Dodecanese. For half a century the Colossus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, stood at the entrance of its harbour. In the centre of the capital is the Medieval City, which was designated a World Heritage City in The Medieval City of Rhodes is the combined result of different architectures from different historic eras, predominantly those of the Knights of St. John (14th-15th c.) and of the Ottoman occupation. Today it is a lively section of the modern city with various commercial, tourist and entertainment activities, as well as residential areas. 12

13 The Conference Centre and Associated Hotels CAPSIS HOTEL RHODES & CONVENTION CENTER MARIKA CAPSIS 2000 Capacity: 650 guestrooms The largest convention centre in Greece. It has the largest single conference room with a capacity of 3,500 delegates, and a total of 100 meeting rooms with a capacity that ranges from 15 to 1,650 delegates. Its total conference capacity amounts to 8,500 delegates. Its largest exhibition area covers 5,950 square metres. The hotel is located at Ixia, which is one of the most popular cosmopolitan tourist resorts in Rhodes as well as the port of the Municipality of Ialysos. It is a five-star hotel, just a five-minute drive from the airport and the Medieval City of Rhodes, which has been designated a World Heritage City by Unesco. With an exquisite view of the Aegean, it is surrounded by gardens, palm trees, and a lake with a small zoo. The hotel has 691 guestrooms and suites (smoking and non-smoking rooms available), including guestrooms for guests with special needs. Most guestrooms offer views of the sea. They all reflect the Greek influence with a combination of warm colours, marble, and wood. Amenities include Wi-Fi access in all public areas of the hotel and high-speed Internet connections in all guestrooms and suites. 13

14 The Conference Centre and Associated Hotels RODOS PALACE Capacity: 250 guestrooms In a unique location, at one of the loveliest spots of the Mediterranean Sea, this hotel is the absolute in luxury on the island of Rhodes. Modern, luxurious, comfortable, as well as elegant, it has all those elements that add up to a comfortable stay. It is next to the convention centre and the Capsis Hotel Rhodes. DIONYSSOS Capacity: 70 guestrooms A hotel at Ixia, next to the Capsis Hotel Rhodes and the convention centre. With beautiful modern spaces, all modern amenities, and surrounded by a most beautiful subtropical garden on an area of 6 acres. The 2,000 square metres seawater swimming pool, the freshwater indoors pool, the children's swimming pool, the bar, restaurants and entertainment areas, all combine to provide an environment for pure entertainment on the beautiful beach of Ixia. Only ten minutes by bus from the Medieval City of Rhodes. COSMOPOLITAN Capacity: 100 guestrooms On a beautiful hill right next to the Capsis Hotel Rhodes, with exquisite gardens and an extensive view of the Bay of Trianta, this modern and elegant hotel combines comfort with traditional Greek hospitality. Only five minutes' walk from the commercial centre of Ixia and 3 kilometres from the city of Rhodes, it promises a comfortable and pleasant stay. 14

15 The Conference Centre and Associated Hotels LITO Capacity: 80 guestrooms A modern four-storey hotel in the area of Ixia, close to the Capsis Hotel Rhodes, it has all the elements required for a comfortable stay. Amenities include a swimming pool, children s swimming pool, a restaurant and a bar. AGLA Capacity: 30 guestrooms In the City of Rhodes, this hotel is located in a quiet spot of the city centre only 50 metres from the beach and less than five minutes' walk from the historic centre. Recently renovated, it is an ideal accommodation for holidays and business trips. KIPRIOTIS Capacity: 50 guestrooms This hotel is also in the City of Rhodes, with easy access to the historic centre, and has comfortable and hospitable rooms, all of them with a view over the sea or the hotel's swimming pool. The bar, the restaurant, the sauna, the Jacuzzi, and the gym are some of the hotel's amenities. ñ Reservations can be made only through the Conference Secretariat. ñ Those reserving a room through the Conference Secretariat ARE ENTITLED TO: FREE transport to/from their hotel on arrival and departure FREE participation in the optional tour of the city of Rhodes Find us on the Web:

16 THEMATIC UNITS ñ Nursing Education ñ Medical Nursing ñ Surgical Nursing ñ Cardiac Nursing ñ Renal Nursing ñ Oncology Nursing ñ Geriatric Nursing ñ Paediatric Nursing ñ Anaesthesiology Nursing ñ Mental Health Nursing ñ Health Psychology ñ ICU Nursing ñ Emergency Nursing ñ Mass Casualty Incidents ñ Infection Control Nursing ñ Transplant Nursing ñ Community Nursing ñ Transcultural Nursing ñ Public Healthcare - Epidemiology ñ Occupational Health Nursing ñ Rehabilitation Nursing ñ Health Economics ñ Health Services Organisation ñ Health Services Administration ñ Health Policy ñ Social Policy and Health ñ Health Law and Bioethics ñ Biomedical Technology and Health Services ñ Health Informatics ñ Professional and Legal Issues ñ Travel Medicine ñ Evidence-Based Nursing 16

17 THE PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE Monday, 11 May :00-18:00 Registration Tuesday, 12 May :00-18:00 Registration 18:00-18:30 Welcoming Addresses Opening Speech Opening of the Conference 18:30-20:30 Opening Ceremony *Followed by Opening Reception Wednesday, 13 May :00-19:00 Conference sessions *Exhibition of related products and services Thursday, 14 May :00-19:00 Conference sessions *Exhibition of related products and services Friday, 15 May :00-15:00 Conference sessions *Exhibition of related products and services 17

18 GUIDELINES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS Authors may submit abstracts of their papers, whether for oral or poster presentation, either online through the conference web page or by electronic mail, as follows: π. Online: The abstract may be submitted online through the conference web page, according to the guidelines. Authors may submit any requests for further information to the Conference Organiser. T&T Executive S.A.: 193, Kifisias Ave. & 24, I. Doussi Street, Athens GR , Tel.: , Fax: ππ. By electronic mail: Paper abstracts may be sent by to: with the following attachments: a) the completed paper abstract submission form; b) the abstract in an MS Word file which will include: the title, the authors' names, the authors' centres of origin and the text of the abstract; c) the accompanying message, which must include the full particulars of each author (name, surname, address, telephone number (landline and mobile), place of work, position, and academic title). The Research papers must be structured as follows: Introduction, objective, sample, methodology, results, and conclusions. The Reviews must be structured as follows: Introduction, objective, literature review, conclusions. Please follow the instructions for the preparation of papers mentioned below. Abstracts sent by fax will not be accepted. DEADLINE FOR THE SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS 28 February

19 GUIDELINES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS General remarks 1. Abstracts submitted after the deadline for submission (28 February 2009) will not be accepted. 2. For a paper to be presented, the registration fee must be paid by at least one of the co-authors of the paper within ten (10) days following the notification of approval. 3. Each author may present only one paper though he/she may participate in more than one paper. 4. Within three (3) days of receipt of the abstract, the conference organiser will send proof of receipt to the author in charge of correspondence with the company. It is the latter's responsibility to notify the conference organiser, T&T Executive, should he or she does not receive such proof of receipt. 5. The abstract evaluation results will be sent to the author in charge of correspondence by the 20th of March Guidelines for abstract preparation 1. The text must be typed in MS Word, in the Greek or English language, using 12-point Arial, as it appears in the following sample: ABCDEFGH. It must be fully justified and should not be more than 250 words in length. 2. The title of the paper must be written in bold title case characters. 3. The authors' names must be in the nominative (if in Greek), written in title case, with the first name (unabbreviated) preceding the surname. 4. The name of the author who will present the paper must be underlined. 5. Under the authors' names in the text of the abstract, the centre and city of origin of each author must be written in title case (e.g. Ioannis Papadopoulos 1, Panagiota Pavlou 2, Panagiotis Iakovou 1 ). 1. General Hospital of Molaoi 2. General Hospital of Kastoria 6. Mention of the authors' place of work should not be made in the title or the text of the abstract itself. 7. Single line space should separate each of the following: the title, the authors' names, the authors' place of work, and the text of the abstract. 19

20 GUIDELINES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS 8. The text of the abstract may contain standard abbreviations, tables and diagrams on condition they do not exceed the justification margins, and should not be over 250 words in length. 9. In the appropriate space provided in the form, mention must be made of the thematic unit under which the paper classified. 10. After receipt of the paper, no changes, additions or corrections will be accepted. 11. The authors of a Review must not be more than 2 (two) and the authors of a Research paper must not be more than 7 (seven). 12. Paper abstracts without the required details or with phrases such as the results will be discussed or the evidence will be presented etc. will not be accepted. Evaluation of oral and poster presentations All the papers submitted for oral or poster presentation and publication at the Conference will be submitted to the Scientific Committee for approval. All oral and poster presentations approved will be published in the CD of Abstracts and Papers. Therefore, it is recommended that authors take the utmost care in the content, documentation, wording and presentation of their papers. Guidelines for the preparation of an oral presentation The maximum duration of each presentation will be determined shortly before the Conference, depend on the number of papers submitted, but will not exceed in any case a total of 8 minutes. The use of clear typefaces of an appropriate size is recommended while the amassing too much information on a single slide should be avoided so that it can always be easily read from the back rows. At the same time, the excessive use of effects available by electronic presentation programs should be avoided. 20

21 GUIDELINES FOR THE SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACTS Guidelines for the preparation of a poster presentation The exhibition of poster presentations is considered a very important part of the Conference. It is a means of direct and effective communication between those interested in specific subjects, projects or programmes. The correct and careful design of the posters is important in achieving this aim. What has been mentioned above concerning the publication of oral presentations in the CD of Abstracts and Papers for texts submitted for publication, applies equally to posters. Therefore, authors are requested to follow carefully these instructions for the preparation of their posters: 1. Poster presentations must be in the Greek or English language. 2. Each poster presentation should cite its thematic unit. 3. Each poster presentation must contain a title (preferably at the top) as well as the name(s) of its author(s). 4. The recommended dimensions for posters are 70 cm wide by 100 cm high. 5. If possible, the poster presentation should be on uniform material and should not consist of more than three sheets (a single sheet is preferable). Authors of poster presentations should note that, if their papers are accepted, they will be asked to present their posters. Such presentations will take place at a specific time, to be announced in the conference programme, during which the Evaluation Committee will be making the rounds. Award of Prizes Prizes will be awarded to 1 research paper, 1 review paper and 1 poster presentation. For your work to be considered, the complete text of your paper must be sent by 26 March 2009 to the Conference Secretariat address. Guidelines for authors can be found in the Hellenic Journal of Nursing Science ( 21

22 SOCIAL PROGRAMME Opening Ceremony The Conference Opening Ceremony will be held on Tuesday, 12 May 2009, at 20:30, at the Conference Hotel. The Opening Ceremony is offered by the Organising Committee and is open only to REGISTERED Delegates. Tour of the City of Rhodes The tour of the City of Rhodes for accompanying persons and interested delegates will take place on Wednesday, 14 May The participation fee is 30 Euros per person. Departure is scheduled for 13:30 p.m. and the meeting point with the T&T Executive representative and the guide is the hotel's main entrance. The tour begins with a panoramic view of the coast and the New City and continues to the ancient harbour of Mandraki, the Post Office, the Municipal Hall, the Church of the Annunciation and the hill of Monte Smith. From the top of the hill we will enjoy the magnificent view of the Aegean and the Old Town. We will drive past the Acropolis of Ancient Rhodes with the temples dedicated to Zeus, Athena (Poliada Athena) and Apollo (Pythios Apollon) and the ancient stadium, which was recently restored. We will then reach the d' Amboise Gate of the Medieval City, from where we will continue on foot to visit the Palace of the Grand Master, the most impressive building of the Medieval City. The old town was first built in the 14th century and was destroyed by an explosion in It was reconstructed in 1939 during the occupation of the island by the Italians. The Road of the Knights is perhaps the only part that has remained intact and can 22

23 SOCIAL PROGRAMME recount a 500-year story. The guided tour of the area is very interesting. At the end of our walk we will find ourselves at the Archaeological Museum of Rhodes, which is housed in the 15th century building of the Hospital of the Knights. Note: This tour is free for delegates who have made their hotel reservation through the Official Conference Organiser, T&T Executive. This offer is NOT extended to accompanying persons, who will have to pay the aforementioned fee of 30 Euros if they wish to join in the tour. * The tour will take place only if there are at least 50 participants. Half-day excursion to Filerimos and Kameiros The visit to Filerimos and Kameiros for accompanying persons and interested delegates will take place on Wednesday, 13 May The participation fee is 35 Euros per person. Departure is scheduled for 08:00 a.m. and the meeting point with the T&T Executive representative and the guide is the hotel's main entrance. Our first stop will be at the Mount of Filerimos, where we will be guided round the Acropolis of Ancient Ialysos and the ruins of the temple of Athena (4th c. B.C.) and the Doric fountain. Apart from the remains of the ancient era we will also see relics from the Byzantine and medieval history of the island, such as the monastery of the Virgin of Filerimos, with its underground chapel of Saint George Hostos and its 14thcentury frescoes. A basilica was later built above it and in the 15th century the Knights of St John built the monastery. We will also see the Via Dolorosa, with the Stations of Jesus Christ to the Cross which terminates at the 50-feet high cross that overlooks the entire North-West coast of Rhodes. Our last stop for the day will be at the archaeological site of Kameiros, which was one of the three Doric cities of Rhodes. This is one of the best preserved archaeological sites of our times. * The trip will take place only if there are at least 50 participants. 23

24 SOCIAL PROGRAMME Half-day excursion to Lindos The visit to Lindos for accompanying persons and interested delegates will take place on Thursday, 14 May The participation fee is 40 Euros per person. Departure is scheduled for 13:30 p.m. and the meeting point with the T&T Executive representative and the guide is the hotel's main entrance. We will cross the idyllic landscape of the eastern part of Rhodes to reach Archangelos. We will stop briefly to see how traditional Rhodes pottery is made on the potter's wheel. An hour later we will get to Lindos, the jewel of Rhodes, perhaps the most beautiful and picturesque spot of the island. A very interesting guided tour will take us round the archaeological site, including the Great Stoa, the temple of Athena Lindia (4th c. B.C.), the ancient theatre and the few remains of the temple of Dionysus. The view from the Acropolis, which stands at a height of 115 metres above the coast, is unique. The guided tour will then take us to the picturesque village of Lindos with its traditional architecture and the decorated houses, many of which date back to the 15th and 16th centuries. Our last stop will be at the medieval (15th c.) church of the Virgin Mary, with icons and frescoes which have recently been restored to their former glory. * The trip will take place only if there are at least 50 participants. 24

25 REGISTRATION, HOTEL AND FLIGHT RESERVATION FORM REGISTRATION Full name... Address... Telephone... Landline/Mobile... Occupation... Hospital/Institution... Position title... REGISTRATION FEES Up to 28/02 Up to 10/04 After 11/04 ENE Members 60,00 80,00 90,00 Non-members 80,00 90,00 100,00 Unemployed Nurses (with no other remunerated employment) FREE FREE FREE Undergraduate Students FREE FREE FREE Clinical Workshops 40,00 40,00 40,00 The conference Registration Fee is not refundable. Names of participants may be changed up to 04/05/09. ACCOMMODATION HOTEL SINGLE ROOM DOUBLE ROOM Capsis Hotel Rhodes (5*) 623,00 505,00 Rodos Palace Hotel (5*) 635,00 535,00 Dionyssos Hotel (4* superior) 595,00 495,00 Cosmopolitan (4* superior) 556,00 456,00 Lito (3*) 506,00 398,00 Agla (3* superior) 467,00 367,00 Kipriotis (3* superior) 477,00 375,00 Special accommodation rates will apply for organised student groups. 25

26 REGISTRATION, HOTEL AND FLIGHT RESERVATION FORM The above rates: ñ are per person, in a single or double room ñ are for a total of three nights (12, 13, 14 May) ñ include breakfast daily ñ include all taxes and 19% VAT Note: The above rates do not include sea or air transport. Reservation, Cancellation and Payment Terms ñ The three overnights are mandatory. ñ Reservations are confirmed only after payment in full. ñ A copy of the certificate of deposit must be sent to the Conference Secretariat by fax including the participant's full name as well as a contact telephone number. ñ All reservations are confirmed in writing to the address or fax number specified to the Conference Secretariat. ñ Cancellations must be made in writing and are subject to cancellation fees, depending on the date when they are made, namely: ñ Up to 31 January 2009: No cancellation fee ñ Up to 31 March 2009: 50% cancellation fee ñ After 1 April 2009: 100% cancellation fee 26

27 REGISTRATION, HOTEL AND FLIGHT RESERVATION FORM AIRFARES From Athens 145,00 From Thessaloniki 225,00 From Ioannina 225,00 All flights are by Aegean Airlines. For the final flight details, please contact T&T Executive by telephone ( ) or by visiting their web pages ( The above prices do not include airport taxes (about 90,00 Euros). The above prices are based on the price list applicable in November Should these prices change, the above airfares will be adjusted accordingly. Important Notes 1. Flight reservations cannot be cancelled. 2. Name changes cannot be accepted after 24 April Reservation arrangements for boat trips are also available. 27

28 SOCIAL PROGRAMME FOR DELEGATES AND ACCOMPANYING PERSONS Tour of the City of Rhodes Participation fee: 30,00 Euros per person Number of persons:. Total charge:. Trip to Lindos Participation fee: Number of persons: Total charge: 40,00 Euros per person.. Trip to Filerimos and Kameiros Participation fee: 35,00 Euros per person Number of persons:. Total charge:. To confirm your wish to participate you must deposit the corresponding amount to one of the accounts listed below, following which you must send a copy of the deposit certificate to the Conference Secretariat by fax, including your full name as well as a contact telephone number. The meeting point for participants will be the Capsis Hotel Rhodes main entrance. Cancellation is free up to 26 April 2009, after which a 100% cancellation fee will apply. 28

29 SOCIAL PROGRAMME FOR DELEGATES AND ACCOMPANYING PERSONS METHOD OF PAYMENT Payment of the Registration Fee, Accommodation, and Transport as well as for Participation in the Social Programme for Participants and their Accompanying Persons can be effected in one of the following methods: By credit card ª Ã, VISA, DINERS, EUROCARD/MASTERCARD By bank deposit to Alpha Bank, to the order of T&T Executive S.A., A/C No.: By bank deposit to National Bank of Greece, to the order of T&T Executive S.A., A/C No.: In the latter case of a bank deposit, please fax to the Conference Secretariat a copy of the certificate of deposit including your full name as well as a contact telephone number. * An additional charge of 19% for VAT applies for any invoices issued * A charge of 3,5% is applicable on all credit card payments. Organisation - Secretariat T&T Executive S.A.: 193, Kifissias Ave. & 24, I. Doussi Street, GR Athens, Tel.: , Fax: , tnt@tnt-executive.gr, 29