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Dr. Maria Prodromou is an Associate Professor of Nursing with expertise in Mental Health Nursing at the Department of Health Sciences, European University of Cyprus. She holds multiple degrees including BSc in Nursing and Mental Health Nursing, MSc in Health Management from the Open University of Cyprus, and a Master's diploma in Management of Drug Addiction and Program Development from the National School of Public Health in Athens. Her PhD from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens focused on assessing and addressing dual diagnosis in psychiatric patients in Cyprus.
Professionally, she has 12 years of full-time experience in Cyprus Mental Health Services, specializing in addiction treatment and professional training. Since 2005, she has conducted training programs for the Cyprus Ministry of Health on communication skills, conflict management, stress management, and team dynamics. She is a certified trainer for ANAD (not explicitly defined in text), designing programs to enhance healthcare professionals' communication and resilience.
Her research interests include addiction treatment, dual diagnosis, healthcare workforce resilience, and patient safety. She coordinated six EU-funded projects and three national programs, focusing on preventive interventions for vulnerable families and stress management for young healthcare professionals. She has also contributed to developing transcultural care tools and smart navigation systems for the elderly.
Her work integrates clinical practice with education, emphasizing evidence-based interventions and organizational culture improvement in mental health services. Key contributions include the LIFEFORCE BLS training program for children and the RN4CAST Cyprus studies on nursing workforce needs.
