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Associate Professor

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Email

astavropoulou@uniwa.gr

Office Address

K5-207

Name: STAVROPOULOU ARETI

Current Position: Associate Professor

Scientific Domain: Nursing Management and Education – Quality Assurance and Evaluation – (Code Αpella): 1248

Sector: A’ “Basic Nursing”

Αdministrative positions: Director of Sector A’ “BASIC NURSING”

Laboratory: “ICU Follow- up Care Lab”

Tel: + 30 210 5387431

Email: astavropoulou@uniwa.gr

Research Gate id: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Areti-Stavropoulou

Google Scholar Profile: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=X5-hLwwAAAAJ&hl=el

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-8616-3884

Pubmed: AAZ-3339-2021

 

Education:  PhD, University of Wales College of Medicine – Cardiff University, UK

Master of Nursing, University of Wales, College of Medicine – Cardiff University, UK

BSc (Nurs), Technological Educational Institute of Athens

Research interests: Nursing Management – Quality Assurance in Nursing and Healthcare Services – Nursing Education – Interprofessional Education –  Development and Evaluation of Educational Programs – Qualitative Research Methodology – Evidence-Based Practice.

 

Previous Academic appointments:

Assistant Professor, University of West Attica, School of Health and Care Sciences, Department of Nursing  

Honorary Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Health, Science, Social Care and Education, Kingston University, London, UK (2023-2025)

Assistant Professor, Hellenic Mediterranean University (former TEI of Crete) – School of Health Sciences – Department of Nursing

Lecturer, University of West Attica, School of Health and Care Sciences, Department of Nursing  

 

Professional experience: Ministry of Health – Body of Inspectors of Health and Welfare Services – Department of Health and Pharmaceutical Audit

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens – Researcher in Funded National and International Research Projects.

Hellenic Society for Quality Assurance in Health Care & Hellenic Committee for HOPE Programme.  Research Associate-freelancer.

Onassis Cardiac Surgery Centre. Registered Nurse – Head of Clinical Research and Quality Assurance – Representative of the Nursing Service.

Athens Medical Centre –  Registered Nurse

 

Courses Taught

Undergraduate Courses: University of West Attica & Hellenic Mediterranean University: Subjects taught: Writing an academic paper – Basic Nursing I & II, Introduction to Nursing Science, Health Economics, Nursing Research Methodology, Nursing Management, Teaching Methods in Nursing.

Postgraduate Courses:

University of West Attica:

  1. MSc in Treatment and Care of Wounds And Ulcers  
  2. MSc in Applied Clinical Nursing.
  3. Interdepartmental Program of Postgraduate Studies(IPPS) “Education Sciences through Innovative Technologies and Biomedical Approaches”

National Kapodistrian University of Athens:

  1. MSc in Intensive Care Units
  2. ICU AND EMERGENCY NURSING

 Hellenic Mediterranean University:

  1. MSc in Interdisciplinary Management of Chronic Diseases, Disability and Ageing

2.      Methodical Social Interventions in Crisis Situations

Cardiff University:

MASTER OF NURSING – University of Wales, College of Medicine.

 

Recent publications 

  1. Areti Stavropoulou, Yuan Chu, Michael Connolly, et al. (2025) Augmented reality in intensive care nursing education: A scoping review, Nurse Education in Practice, 83, 104263, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nepr.2025.104263.
  2. Maxudova, M.; Ospanova, D.; Stavropoulou, A.; Alibekova, L.; Sultanova, G.; Veklenko, G.; Tobzhanova, K. Burnout Among Hospital Nurses in Kazakhstan.  Rep.2025, 15, 92. https://doi.org/10.3390/nursrep15030092
  3. Pappa, D.; Evangelou, E.; Koutelekos, I.; Dousis, E.; Toulia, G.; Stavropoulou, A.; Margari, N.; Giga, A.; Ferentinou, E.; Chasaki, K.; et al. Investigation of Nursing Errors in Greek Pediatric Hospitals. Hospitals 2024, 1, 75–86. https://doi.org/ 10.3390/hospitals1010007
  4. Stavropoulou A, Daniil M, Gerogianni G, et al. (2024) Nurses’ Views on Caring for Lonely Patients During the Pandemic: A Qualitative Study. Cureus 16(4): e57639. DOI 10.7759/cureus.57639
  5. Areti Stavropoulou, Ann Ooms, Michael Rovithis, Theodora Stroumpouki. Key concepts of ethical leadership: A review of the literature. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 21(03), 2227–2232.
  6. Moudatsou, M.; Stavropoulou, A.; Rovithis, M.; Koukouli, S. Evaluation of Online Counseling through the Working Experiences of Mental Health Therapists Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic. Healthcare 2024, 12, 495. https://doi.org/10.3390/ healthcare12040495
  7. Papageorgiou, D., Triantafyllou, C., Stavropoulou, A., Kelesi, M., Kaba, E., Evgenikos, K., Liveri, A., & Stroumpouki, T. (2024). The evaluation of the quality of life in survivors of critical illness after discharge from Intensive Care Unit (ICU): Aprospective cohort study. Health & Research Journal, 10(3), 172–183. https://doi.org/10.12681/healthresj.34927
  8. Zorba, E.; Fasoi, G.; Grapsa, E.; Zartaloudi, A.; Polikandrioti, M.; Alikari, V.; Stavropoulou, A.; Dafogianni, C.; Impis, O.; Gerogianni, G. Investigation of Social Constraints, Psychosocial Adjustment and Optimism among Dialysis Patients. Clin. Pract. 2024, 14, 1430–1439. https://doi.org/10.3390/ clinpract14040115
  9. Tsapnidou, E.; Kelesi, M.; Rovithis, M.; Katharakis, G.; Gerogianni, G.; Dafogianni, C.; Toylia, G.; Fasoi, G.; Stavropoulou, A. Transformational Leadership—Quality Achievements and Benefits for the Healthcare Organizations: A Scoping Review. Hospitals 2024, 1, 87–103. https://doi.org/10.3390/ hospitals1010008
  • Pappa, D.; Evangelou, E.; Koutelekos, I.; Dousis, E.; Margari, N.; Toulia, G.; Stavropoulou, A.; Koreli, A.; Theodoratou, M.; Bilali, A.; et al. The TERCAP Tool: Investigation of Nursing Errors in Greek Hospitals. Hospitals 2024, 1, 131–148. https://doi.org/10.3390/ hospitals1010011
  1. Eleni Tsapnidou, Martha Kelesi, Michael Rovithis, Georgios Vasilopoulos, George Katharakis, Areti Stavropoulou. Nursing Leadership in Times of Healthcare Crisis: A Scoping Review. Health Review 2024, (35) 191, 7-14.
  2. D Koutsavli, A Kalogianni, E B Souvatzi, E Misouridou, G Toulia, D Papageorgiou, F Timmins, M Kelesi-Stavropoulou, T Kapadochos, C Charitos, A Stavropoulou, E Kaba, N Pavlatou, N Margari, S Parissopoulos, ICU Follow-Up Care Lab, Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens, The lived experience of patients with left ventricular assist devices: a systematic review of qualitative studies, European Heart Journal, Volume 44, Issue Supplement_2, November 2023, ehad655.2885, https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehad655.2885
  3. Stavropoulou A, Kalaitzaki A, Dimitropoulos A, Rovithis M (2023) Fostering Interdisciplinary Research and Empowerment Strategies for Older People with Chronic Conditions. The EMPOWERED Project. Int J Geriatr Gerontol 7: 163. https://doi.org/10.29011/2577-0748.100063
  4. Despoina Pappa; Ioannis Koutelekos; Eleni Evangelou; Evangelos Dousis; Polyxeni Mangoulia; Georgia Gerogianni; Afroditi Zartaloudi; Georgia Toulia; Martha Kelesi; Nikoletta Margari; Eftychia Ferentinou; Areti Stavropoulou; Chrysoula Dafogianni (2023) Investigation of nursesʼ wellbeing towards errors in clinical practice. The role of resilience. Medicina 2023, 59, 1850. https:// doi.org/10.3390/medicina59101850
  5. Thiresia Sikioti, Afroditi Zartaloudi, Despoina Pappa, Polyxeni Mangoulia, Evangelos C. Fradelos, Freideriki Eleni Kourti, Ioannis Koutelekos, Evangelos Dousis, Nikoletta Margari, Areti Stavropoulou, Eleni Evangelou, Chrysoula Dafogianni. Stress and burnout among Greek critical care nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic[J]. AIMS Public Health, 2023, 10(4): 755-774. doi: 10.3934/publichealth.2023051
  6. Kalaitzaki, A.; Rovithis, M.; Dimitropoulos, A.; Koukouli, S.; Linardakis, M.; Katsiri, E.; Rikos, N.; Vasilopoulos, G.; Tsolas, G.; Papachristou, A.; …and Stavropoulou A. Promoting Self-Management and Independent Living of Older Individuals with Chronic Diseases through Technology: A Study of Self-Reported Needs, Priorities, and Preferences. Medicina 2023, 59, 1493. https://doi.org/10.3390/ medicina59081493
  7. Rovithis, M., Stavropoulou, A., Rikos, N., Dimitropoulos, A., & Vasilopoulos, G. (2023). The Impact of mHealth Apps in the Self-Management of Diabetes Mellitus type 2: A Systematic Review. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 16(2), 1037.
  8. Dimitriadou Z, Kostagiolas P, Kritsotakis G, Rikos N, Stavropoulou A, Rovithis M. Occupational stress and coping strategies of the nursing staff of a Public University Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. NPT. 2023;10(3):198-207.
  9. Michael Rovithis, Sofia Koukouli, Alexios Dimitropoulos, Argyroula Kalaitzaki, Nikolaos Rikos, Georgios Vasilopoulos, Aikaterini Papachristou, George Tsolas, Alexandra Tamiolaki, Eleni Tsapnidou, Anastasia Dimitrantzou, Dimitrios Katsiris, Elli Katsiri, Areti Stavropoulou (2023) Life Constraints and Self Management Strategies of Older People Living with Chronic Illness. A Qualitative Study. Health Sci J. Vol. 17 No. 7: 1036.
  10. Sigala, E.; Kelesi, M.; Terentes-Printzios, D.; Vasilopoulos, G.; Kapadohos, T.; Papageorgiou, D.; Tzatzou, A.; Vlachopoulos, C.; Stavropoulou, A. Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients Aged 50 to 70 Years: Mechanical or Bioprosthetic Valve? A Systematic Healthcare 2023, 11, 1771. https://doi.org/10.3390/ healthcare11121771
  11. Moudatsou, M.; Stavropoulou, A.; Rovithis, M.; Koukouli, S. Views and Challenges of COVID-19 Vaccination in the Primary Health Care Sector. A Qualitative Study. Vaccines2023, 11, 803. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11040803
  12. Marinaki C, Kapadochos T, Katsoulas T, Rubbi I, Liveri A, Stavropoulou A, Bonacaro A, Papageorgiou D. Estimation of the optimal time needed for weaning of Intensive Care Unit tracheostomized patients on mechanical ventilation. A prospective observational study. Acta Biomed. 2023 Apr 24;94(2):e2023103. doi: 10.23750/abm.v94i2.14243.
  13. Roussou E, Fasoi G, Stavropoulou A, Kelesi M, Vasilopoulos G, Gerogianni G, Alikari V. Quality of life of patients with pressure ulcers: a systematic review. Medicine and Pharmacy Reports [Internet]. 30Mar.2023 [cited 30Mar.2023];. Available from: https://medpharmareports.com/index.php/mpr/article/view/2531
  14. Stavropoulou, A.; Prasianaki, M.; Papageorgiou, D.; Kaba, E.; Misouridou, E.; Dafogianni, C.; Gerogianni, G.; Kelesi, M. The Psychological and Professional Burden Experienced by Nurses Who Worked in COVID-19 Clinics during the Pandemic: A Content Analysis.  Pract.2023, 13, 422-434. https://doi.org/10.3390/clinpract13020038
  15. Moudatsou, M.; Stavropoulou, A.; Rovithis, M.; Koukouli, S. Views and Challenges of COVID-19 Vaccination in the Primary Health Care Sector. A Qualitative Study. Vaccines2023, 11, 803. https://doi.org/10.3390/vaccines11040803
  16. Kalaitzaki, A.; Rovithis, M.; Dimitropoulos, A.; Koukouli, S.; Linardakis, M.; Katsiri, E.; Rikos, N.; Vasilopoulos, G.; Tsolas, G.; Papachristou, A.; …and Stavropoulou A. Promoting Self-Management and Independent Living of Older Individuals with Chronic Diseases through Technology: A Study of Self-Reported Needs, Priorities, and Preferences. Medicina 2023, 59, 1493. https://doi.org/10.3390/ medicina59081493
  17. Dimitriadou Z, Kostagiolas P, Kritsotakis G, Rikos N, Stavropoulou A, Rovithis M. Occupational stress and coping strategies of the nursing staff of a Public University Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic. NPT. 2023;10(3):198-207.
  18. Stavropoulou, A.; Rovithis, M.; Sigala, E.; Moudatsou, M.; Fasoi, G.; Papageorgiou, D.; Koukouli, S. Exploring Nurses’ Working Experiences during the First Wave of COVID-19 Outbreak. Healthcare 2022, 10, 1406. https://doi.org/10.3390/ healthcare10081406
  19. Stavropoulou, A.; Rovithis, M.; Kelesi, M.; Vasilopoulos, G.; Sigala, E.; Papageorgiou, D.; Moudatsou, M.; Koukouli, S. What Quality of Care Means? Exploring Clinical Nurses’ Perceptions on the Concept of Quality Care: A Qualitative Study. Clin. Pract. 2022, 12, 468–481. https://doi.org/10.3390/ clinpract12040051
  20. Rovithis, Michael, Kalaitzaki, Argyroula, Koukouli, Sofia, Rikos, Nikos, Kelesi, Martha, Fasoi, Georgia, Linardakis, Manolis and Stavropoulou, Areti. “Work related burnout syndrome, information satisfaction, and concern of safety among Greek nurses during the first wave of COVID-19 outbreak” Frontiers of Nursing, vol.9, no.3, 2022, pp.285-293. https://doi.org/10.2478/fon-2022-0036
  21. Dafogianni, C.; Pappa, D.; Mangoulia, P.; Kourti, F.E.; Koutelekos, I.; Dousis, E.; Margari, N.; Ferentinou, E.; Stavropoulou, A.; Gerogianni, G.; et al. Anxiety, Stress and the Resilience of University Students during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic. Healthcare 2022, 10, 2573. https://doi.org/10.3390/ healthcare10122573
  22. Bonacaro A, Stroumpouki T, Stavropoulou A, Triglia C, Vizilio E, Papageorgiou D, Rubbi I. Nursing students’ attitudes on caring for people living with HIV/AIDS. A European Multicentre Study: Nursing students’ attitudes and HIV. Acta Biomed [Internet]. 2022 May 12 [cited 2022 May 15];93(S2):e2022191. Available from: https://www.mattioli1885journals.com/index.php/actabiomedica/article/view/12999
  23. Stavropoulou, A.; Vlamakis, D.; Kaba, E.; Kalemikerakis, I.; Polikandrioti, M.; Fasoi, G.; Vasilopoulos, G.; Kelesi, M. “Living with a Stoma”: Exploring the Lived Experience of Patients with Permanent Colostomy. J. Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 8512. https://doi.org/10.3390/
  24. Rovithis, M.; Koukouli, S.;Fouskis, A.; Giannakaki, I.; Giakoumaki,K.; Linardakis, M.; Moudatsou, M.; Stavropoulou, A.Empathy and Mobile Phone Dependence in Nursing: A Cross-sectional Study in a Public Hospital of the Island of Crete, Greece. Healthcare 2021, 9, 975. https://doi.org/10.3390/
  25. Moudatsou, M.; Koukouli, S.; Palioka, E.; Pattakou, G.; Teleme, P.; Fasoi, G.; Kaba, E.; Stavropoulou, A.Caring for Patients with Psychosis: Mental Health Professionals’ Views on Informal Caregivers’ Needs.   Environ. Res. Public Health, 2021, 18, 2964. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18062964
  26. Fasoi, G.; Patsiou, E.C.; Stavropoulou, A.; Kaba, E.; Papageorgiou, D.; Toylia, G.; Goula, A.; Kelesi, M. Assessment of Nursing Workload as a Mortality Predictor in Intensive Care Units (ICU) Using the Nursing Activities Score (NAS) Scale.  Environ. Res. Public Health 2021, 18, 79.  
  27. Theodora Stroumpouki, Stephanie Perrett, Pavlos Kasdovasilis, Panagiotis Papatheodorou, Vasilios Paparizos, Areti Stavropoulou(2020) “A journey towards acceptance”: The Process of Adapting to Life with HIV in Greece. A Qualitative Study. Applied Nursing Research. 53, 151249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apnr.2020.151249.
  28. Areti StavropoulouMichael Rovithis Maria G. Grammatikopoulou Konstantina Kyriakidi Andriani Pylarinou Anastasia G. Markaki (2020) Exploring patients’ experiences after Chronic Kidney Disease diagnosis: A qualitative study. Nephrology Nursing Journal, 47 (1), 67-75. http://doi.org/10.37526.1526-744X2020.47.1.67
  29. Areti Stavropoulou, Michail Rovithis, Evangelia Sigala, Stavroula Pantou, Sofia Koukouli (2020) Greek nurses’ perceptions on empathy and empathic care within the ICU context.  Intensive & Critical Care Nursing.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iccn.2020.102814.
  30. Maria Moudatsou, Areti Stavropoulou, Anastas Philalithis & Sofia Koukouli (2020) The Role of Empathy in Health and Social Care Professionals. Healthcare, 8, 26, 1-9 doi: 3390/healthcare8010026.

Other information: Project leader or member of research consortia in 24 funded research programs (European Union / EPAnEK) conducted at a University level nationally and internationally.

 

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