Information for Nursing Staff
ISSN: 1310-7496
Language(s): Bulgarian and English
Publisher: Central Medical Library, Medical University – Sofia
Nr of issues annually: 4
Indexed: CABI: GlobalHealthDatabase and EBSCO
Executive secretary:
Svetla Tsvetanova
Tel. 0897 38 98 66
e-mail: s.tsvetanova@cml.mu-sofia.bg
Profile
A specialized journal in the field of nursing. Entails original research papers – articles, descriptions of clinical cases, reviews, and abstracts of foreign materials in the field of quality and organization of health care, qualification of medical specialists, etc. Includes a section on student health projects.
Effective 1 April 2026, the journal introduces an Article Processing Charge (APC) to support publishing under the full Gold Open Access model. Learn more.
Editorial Team
Editor-in-Chief
Prof. Galina Chaneva, PhD
Scientific secretary:
Prof. Silviya Mladenova, PhD
Members
Prof. Ivanka Stambolova, PhD
Prof. Delyana Hadzhideleva, PhD
Prof. Pavlinka Dobrilova, PhD
Prof. Gergana Petrova, PhD
Assoc. Prof. Evgeniya Dimitrova, PhD
Original articles
- E. Petkova. Risk factors for abnormal uterine bleeding: role of midwife. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 3-6.
- V. Vasileva, S. Georgieva, E. Mineva-Dimitrova. Occupational burnout in nurses in hemodialysis units. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 7-10.
- I. Ivanova, S. Tsvetkova, M. Kamburova. Influence of some sociodemographic factors on anxiety level in patients with breast cancer. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 11-15.
- I. Sokolova, S. Slavov, B. Simeonova, A. Dimitrova. Behavioral factors associated with risk of breast cancer: awareness and prevention. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 16-19.
- Y. Markova-Dimitrova. Awareness of harmful effects of electronic smoking device use and attitudes of students from Veliko Tarnovo Affiliate of Varna Medical University. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 20-23.
- D. Ruschkova, M. Vladimirova, Z. Nikolova, A. Petrova, L. Georgieva. Stress among midwifery students in real clinical environment. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 24-30.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
- K. Angelov, N. Nachev, E. Yordanov, N. Khayat, A. Sharkov, A. Zlatarov, T. Dyulgerov. Etiopathogenetic, clinical-diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in esophageal cancer: State of the Art. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 33-37.
- M. Balaburova. Innovative approaches in nursing care planning through assessment toolkit. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 38-44.
- Ts. Mihova, N. Andreeva. Dry eye disease: evolution of therapeutic strategies over the past decade. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 45-50.
- V. Kozova, M. Saleva. Opportunities for professional and academic development of medical laboratory technicians. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 51-55.
- E. Petkova. A contemporary perspective on the role of midwife in colposcopy as part of secondary prevention. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 56-59.
- V. Pencheva, D. Genov. Asthma and COPD – the role of nurses in good adherence to inhaler therapy. Information for nursing staff, 2026, 58(1), 60-64.
The History Of Medicine
Student Projects
Original articles
- G. Markova, M. Ilieva, R. Dinolova, E. Dimitrova, Tsv. Petkova. Determining the level of anxiety among people caring for severely ill family members in the long-term. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(1), 3-9.
- Tsv. Krasteva, P. Kazakov, M. Bozhkova. Rehabilitation therapist student satisfaction with the subject of clinical practice. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(1), 10-18.
- M. Mireva, M. Tsekov, Zh. Gerenova, A. Zdravkova-Maleva. Rehabilitation program for health care professionals working with patients with chronical venous disease. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(1), 19-22.
- E. Petkova, M. Kamburova, E. Mineva. Adult female awareness of HPV and its associated diseases. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(1), 23-28.
- I. Ivanova, S. Tsvetkova, M. Kamburova. Sexual functioning after breast cancer. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(1), 29-34.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
- V. Anastasova. Postoperative wounds – complications and treatment. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(1), 38-45.
- P. Kazakov, Ts. Krasteva, M. Bozhkova. Effects of preoperative physiotherapy for patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(1), 46-52.
- B. Vasileva, Tsv. Vitkova, V. Nedkova-Milanova. Healthcare professionals from occupational health services
and their role in workplace prevention. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(1), 53-57. - L. Georgieva, Zl. Nikolova, B. Kuzmanov, D. Ruschukova. Complications of pregnancy and delivery in obese women – literature review. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(1), 58-63.
- P. Mihova, R. Doynovska, M. Stankova. From remote diagnosis to virtual clinic: evolution of telemedicine in nursing practice. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(1), 64-71.
Original articles
- A. Atanasova. Opinion of dentists regarding their choice to work with a specific dental laboratory. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(2), 3-6.
- M. Varneva. Opinions of dental technicians and lecturers on conducting the practical training of students
in Dental Technician specialty. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(2), 7-11. - K. Atias. Predictors of exclusive breastfeeding practice among Bulgarian mothers. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(2), 12-21.
- L. Stancheva, A. Valkov, I. Stambolova. Algorithm for health care in patients with endoscopic intervention –
fibrocolonoscopy: service blueprint approach. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(2), 22-30. - M. Varneva. Model for the development of the activity in Dental Technician specialty. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(2), 31-35.
- A. Chifligarska, G. Markova. A comparative analysis of birth rates in the European Union and Bulgaria. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(2), 36-40.
Case reports
Scientific reviews
- K. Arsenova. Role of technologies in early diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases in older people. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(2), 46-54.
- G. Pavlova. Improving the condition of photo-damaged skin through radiofrequency therapy. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(2), 55-60.
- Tsv. Krasteva. Quality of life and chronic back pain in disc herniation. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(2), 61-70.
Original articles
- V. Nedkova-Milanova, Ts. Vitkova, Ts. Petkova, M. Karcheva. Factors associated with mass media use among adolescents in forming eating habits. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 3-6.
- M. Sandeva, Z. Deneva .The impact of health education on reproductive health: expert opinions. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 7-12.
- M. Sandeva, Z. Deneva. Factors related to lifestyle and their impact on women reproductive health. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 13-18.
- V. Angelov. Analyzing the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on surgical operations in a specialized orthopedic hospital. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 19-24.
- M. Rosenova, M. Shangova, S. Karidova, M. Sapundzhieva, V. Lalova, A. Kirkova-Bogdanova. X-ray laboratory technician student opinions about introduction of a free-elective subject “Magnetic Resonance Imaging”. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 25-29.
- R. Stoyanova. Role of artificial intelligence and robotics in transformation of labor market in nursing profession: a study among Bulgarian nurses. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 30-35.
- T. Slavkova, G. Georgieva. Effective nursing approaches in the care of patients with pancreatitis. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 36-41.
- T. Popova, M. Dimitrova, K. Bogdanova, A. Terzieva, D. Blagoeva, S. Georgieva, S. Bayramova. Simulation training – a pathway to develop clinical thinking and skills of nursing students in caring for patients with non-healing wounds. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 42-48.
- V. Gyurova-Kancheva, D. Taneva, A. Kirkova-Bogdanova, H. Bozov. Patient assessment of the nurse role in diabetic foot treatment with hyperbaric oxygen therapy. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 49-54.
- A. Rasheva, Di. Miteva, D. Ivanova. Quality of life in patients with gastroenterological disorders. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 55-59.
Scientific reviews
- V. Ivanova, N. Mihaylova, M. Saleva. Modern requirements for safety and radiation protection during pregnancy. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 60-66.
- N. Georgiev, B. Halili. An overview of emotional competence in delivering healthcare services. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(3), 67-72.
Original articles
- P. Kazakov, Ts. Krasteva, M. Bozhkova. Effects of conventional physiotherapy intervention on pain, stiffness and function in patients with hip osteoarthritis. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 3-6.
- D. Blagoeva. Health problems in patients after surviving a stroke. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 7-10.
- M. Varneva, A. Atanasova. Training in orthodontics in the Medical College to Medical University – Varna. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 11-14.
- B. Vasileva. Survey of patient opinion on service in the general pratitioners office. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 15-19.
- P. Trendafilova, I. Stambolova. Nursing workforce shortage: the interaction between student motivational attitudes and expectations regarding starting salary. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 20-23.
- A. Dimitrova, B. Traycheva, G. Zayakova, I. Sokolova, T. Veselinova, D. Hadzhideleva. Pregnant women’s knowledge of Human papillomavirus and primary prevention of diseases related to the virus. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 24-27.
- Zh. Gerenova, T. Dimitrov, E. Nikovska. Role of practical training and practice teachers as factors for professional motivation of physiotherapists. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 28-33.
- E. Petkov. The need for continuing education for midwives in the prevention of HPV-associated diseases. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 34-37.
- Ts. Krasteva, P. Kazakov, M. Bozhkova. Pre-graduation internship in the education of rehabilitation students: satisfaction levels and key challenges. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 38-42.
- N. Kostadinov, M. Obreikova. Impact of hypoglycemia on the quality of life in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus depending on the treatment. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 43-49.
Scientific reviews
- Common skin changes in older people and the role of health professionalsD. Paskaleva. Common skin changes in older people and the role of health professionals. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 50-53.
- V. Gyurova-Kancheva, Z. Stoyanova. Nursing interventions and activities in prevention of cardiovascular diseases: scoping review. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 54-63.
- K. Angelov, N. Nachev, E. Yordanov, S. Stoyanova, A. Rangelov, N. Khayat, A. Sharkov, A. Zlatarov, T. Dyulgerov. Advances in the management of colorectal cancer: a systematic review. Information for nursing staff, 2025, 57(4), 64-70.
Original articles
- P. Gergova, S. Georgieva, E. Mineva-Dimitrova. Necessity of continuing education of nurses in oncology care. Information for nursing staff. 2024, 56(1), 3-9.
- Cv. Petkova, E. Dimitrova. Role of the nurse in educating hospitalized patients with COPD on the self-management of the disease. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(1), 10-14.
- K. Miteva, H. Milcheva, Z. Atanasova. About the factors and conditions affecting the effectiveness of practical training of midwifery students. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(1), 15-20.
- M. Pilaeva, M. Dimitrova. Recognizing the symptoms of depression in society. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(1), 21-25.
- K. Milenov, V. Vodenicharov. Main stressors for foreign medical students at Medical University – Sofia. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(1), 26-33.
- M. Yancheva-Stoycheva, I. Stoilova, I. Sokolova. Examination of emotional intelligence by subscales of students from Sofia Medical University. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(1), 34-41.
- M. Dragomirova. A study on the conflicts of social roles in nurses and the ways of addressing them. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(1), 42-46.
- D. Monov, К. Staneva. The patient satisfaction with treatment received in Tuzlata Specialized Rehabilitation Hospital –Balchik. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(1), 47-55.
Scientific reviews
Original articles
- T. Popova, E. Aleksandrova. Satisfaction with the performance of the national health information system. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(2), 3-10.
- P. Kantareva, T. Veselinova. Leadership effectiveness in health care management. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(2), 11-15.
- A. Dimitrova, B. Traycheva, S. Mladenova, T. Veselinova, I. Sokolova. Simulation approach in learning manipulative and clinical skills of students of the specialty „Midwife“. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(2), 16-22.
- V. Alexieva. Survey on awareness of sexually transmitted diseases among adolescents. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(2), 23-29.
- V. Lalova. Use of health care protocols by nursing interns in intensive care units. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(2), 30-36.
- Z. Kalaidzhieva, D. Shopov, R. Stoyanova, R. Dimova. Analysis of the need and possibility of establishing independent nursing practice in Bratsigovo region. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(2), 37-41.
- M. Koleva, N. Dimitrov, M. Draganova, P Vasilev. Postoperative care and rehabilitation in patients with chondral lesions of the knee. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(2), 42-47.
Scientific reviews
Helping practice
From the history of medicine
Original articles
- B. Mirazchiyski, E. Petrova-Geretto, E. Sotirova. Profile of the specialists working at umbal – Burgas. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(3), 3-10.
- V. Lalova. Improving the quality of nursing cares in ICUs using health care protocols. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(3), 11-19.
- R. Yordanova, M. Obreykova, D. Gencheva, A. Andonova. Staphylococcus aureus carriage among students studying Medical Laboratory Technician specialty at medical College Stara Zagora. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(3), 20-25.
- S. Dyulgerova, E. Mineva-Dimitrova, M. Kamburova. Comparative analysis of depopulation and aging of population in the Pleven Region and Bulgaria in the period 2011-2021. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(3), 26-34.
Scientific reviews
- A. Dimitrova, M. Dimitrova, T. Рopova. Modern approaches to treating burn wounds. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(3), 35-40.
- P. Chilikova. Personal-professional qualities of nurses and risks in nursing practice. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(3), 41-44.
- P. Chilikova. Professional image and nursing. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(3), 45-50.
- V. Alexieva. Model of a Coordination Center for raising awareness of sexual and reproductive health. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(3), 51-55.
Helping practice
Original articles
- T. Popova, M. Dimitrova, S. Georgieva-Gurbeva, D. Jordanova. Formation of professional competence of nurse students in chronic wound care. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(4), 3-11.
- E. Petkova, M. Kamburova, E. Mineva. Organizational model of obstetrical activities in the prevention of HPV-associated diseases. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(4), 12-21.
- М. Obreykova, R. Yordanova. Factors influencing the quality of performance of clinical practice of future nurses. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(4), 22-27.
Student projects
Scientific reviews
- D. Grozdeva. The Reggio Emilia approach – an innovative solution for child upbringing, education and care. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(4), 32-35.
- Y. Markova. Technology in Support of Nursing Care for the Elderly at Home. Information for nursing staff, 2024, 56(4), 36-41.
History of medicine
Original articles
- M. Balaburova. The need for care of patients with stroke in Bulgaria and their relationship with the scientific information management presented by lecturers. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(1), 3-11.
- Zh. Stoyanova. Leadership in the process of ensuring a safe hospital environment in nursing practice during the COVID-19 pandemic. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(1), 12-18.
- N. Popov, Ts. Petrova-Gotova, T. Zlatanova, R. Yaneva, D. Shtereva-Tzouni, E. Naseva, M. Lazarova, M. Djuglarska, N. Nikolov, I. Ivanov. A survey into the opinions of students from the Healthcare and Public health professional fields on hybrid teaching. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(1), 19-25.
- Z. Nikolova, M. Vladimirova, D. Ruschukova. Health promotion – role of the healthcare specialist. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(1), 26-36.
- S. Dyulgerova, S. Strashilov. Continuum of nursing care in hospitalized patients with breast cancer. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(1), 37-41.
Case Reports
Scientific reviews
- P. Dragneva. Cesarean section as a modern alternative in women’s choices for upcoming births. Approaches to the increasing rate of elective deliveries. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(1), 50-56.
- V. Vasileva. Statutory responsibilities of nursing activity in pre- and post-transplant period for patients with renal pathology. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(1), 57-65.
Helping practice
Original articles
- T. Slavkova, G. Yankova. Health care quality in patients with a diagnosis of diabetic foot. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(2), 3-6.
- Ts. Petrova-Gotova, N. Popov, T. Zlatanova, R. Yaneva, D. Shtereva-Tzouni, E. Naseva, M. Lazarova, M. Dzhuglarska. Hybrid teaching of the students from the regulated professions and its influence on medical care quality. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(2), 7-12.
- I. Miteva, R. Russev. Study of psychological resilience and burnout among employees of the Faculty of Medicine, MU – Sofia. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(2), 13-22.
- I. Miteva, V. Valtchev. The role of medical personnel in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of urethritis in active male athletes. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(2), 23-26.
- T. Veselinova, D. Hadzhideleva, B. Simeonova. Online learning through the prism of midwifery students. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(2), 27-34.
- N. Georgiev, S. Garov, A. Trendafilova, Ts. Mihailova. Behavior patterns in dental practice conflicts. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(2), 35-40.
- I. Miteva, V. Valtchev. A study on the degree of skin hydration in athletes in beach sports. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(2), 41-44.
- P. Dilova, E. Dimitrova. The nursing and midwifery student self-assessment of mobile device addiction. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(2), 45-49.
Scientific reviews
Student projects
Helping practice
Original articles
- I. Karabova-Hambarova, N. Mateva. Positive and negative expectations regarding electronic health in Bulgaria ‒ survey of nurses and midwives. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 3-11.
- P. Marinova. Nursing care of patients with surgical sepsis of hepatobiliary origin. Algorithm of cares in such a pathology for healthcare professionals. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 12-20.
- A. Chifligarska, M. Draganova, T. Vekov. Contemporary surgical healthcare – a real challenge for nurses. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 21-25.
- P. Marinova-Kichikova. Education of nurses in steps of algorithm for applying of local ozone therapy as innovative method in complex treatment of soft tissue infections. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 26-32.
- T. Popova, M. Dimitrova, D. Blagoeva. Analysis of risk factors in patients with acute myocardial infarction. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 33-39.
- R. Goranova-Spasova, N. Gradinarova, N. Shtereva-Nikolova. Perceptions of professional duty among healthcare students and practitioners. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 40-46.
- P. Dobrev. Treatment of symptoms of vulvovaginal atrophy in premenopausal and menopausal women with the CO2RE intima fractional CO2 laser. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 47-51.
Scientific reviews
- K. Kilova, T. Dimcheva, D. Kilova. Modern aspects of virtual reality in nurse education. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 52-57.
- Sv. Ivanova. The education of patients with diabetes as a way to improve the quality of life. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 58-60.
- I. Sokolova, D. Gavrailova, D. Hadzhideleva. Psychosocial issues and care guidelines in women with breast cancer and mastectomy. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 61-65.
- B. Vasileva. Indicators determining quality and satisfaction with primary medical aid. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(3), 66-70.
Original articles
- M. Obreykova, G. Terzieva. Healthy eating among students and educators: attitudes and habits. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(4), 3-7.
- T. Popova, I. Stambolova, S. Georgieva. Management and self-management of arterial hypertension: elements of the myocardial infarction prevention. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(4), 8-15.
- Y. Prodanova, S. Dimcheva, T. Kundurzhiev. Analysis of the relationship between age and quality of nursing work life. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(4), 16-19.
- M. Balaburova, M. Kamburova. Challenges for the organization of health care in patients surviving ischemic stroke in the European Union. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(4), 20-25.
- P. Kantareva. Management styles and their impact on the staff satisfaction. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(4), 26-30.
- M. Lyapina, Z. Savova, Y. Sabev, M. Vizeva. Management of information processes for prevention of occupational sensitization among health care students. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(4), 31-37.
- S. Mladenova, K. Bogdanova, D. Milikina, I. Sokolova. Need for innovative methods in intensive care training. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(4), 38-41.
- А. Chifligarska, Е. Mineva-Dimitrova, М. Kamburova. Infant mortality in the European Union and Bulgaria: tendencies and analyses. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(4), 42-47.
Scientific reviews
- D. Gavrailova, I. Sokolova, D. Hadjideleva, M. Gavrailova. Guidelines on the midwifery care for women with gestational diabetes mellitus. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(4), 48-51.
- E. Manasiev, A. Balabanov, M. Yotova, V. Belcheva, E. Grigorov. Natural remedies to improve cognitive abilities. Information for nursing staff, 2023, 55(4), 52-60.