Charalampos Economou Professor of and Health Policy Department of Sociology Email: [email protected]

Education Diploma, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (1990) Postgraduate Diploma, National School of Public Health (1994) Diploma, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences (1996)

Research Interests and Teaching Social Policy European Social Policy Globalization and Social Policy Sociology of Health Health Policy Health Economics

Working Languages Greek, English, French

Other Academic and Professional Activities Member of the Governing Board of the Greek DRG Institute (2017-) Director of the Neohellenic Society Sector, Department of Sociology (2017) Director of the Postgraduate Program “Sociology” (2014-2016) International expert World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe (2008-) International expert OECD (2008-) Member of the Governing Board of the Social Hospice Karea, 1st Regional Health Authority (2003-2004) Examiner and assessor in IKY scholarship programs (2005-2009) Invited speaker in national and international conferences

Membership in Editorial Boards of academic journals Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal “Social Policy” Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal “Social Cohesion and Development”

Publications (indicative) Books - Economou Ch., Panteli D., 2019. Monitoring and documenting systemic and health effects of health reforms in . WHO Regional Office for Europe. - Economou Ch., Kaitelidou D., Karanikolos M., Maresso A. 2017. Health systems in transition: Greece. Health system review. WHO/EURO, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Copenhagen. - Economou Ch. 2015. Barriers and facilitating factors in access to health services in Greece. WHO Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen - Economou Ch. 2010. Health systems in transition: Greece. Health system review. WHO/EURO, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies, Copenhagen.

Edited Books - Sakellaropoulos Th., Economou Ch., Skamnakis Ch., Angelaki M. 2018. Social Policy. Dionicos Publishers, . - Economou Ch. 2013. Health, society and economy. Unequal relations - welfare gaps. Alexandria Publisher, Athens. - Economou Ch., Spyridakis M. 2012. Anthropological and sociological approaches in health. Sideris Publishers, Athens. - Economou Ch., Feronas A. 2006. Poverty and social exclusion in modern societies. Dionicos Publishers, Athens.

Chapters and articles in academic journals - Kaitelidou D., Galanis P., Economou C., Mladovsky P., Siskou O., Sourtzi P., 2020. «Inequalities between migrants and non-migrants in accessing and using health services in Greece During an era of economic hardship», International Journal of Health Services, 50(4): 444-457. - Konstantakopoulou O., Kaitelidou D., Galanis P., Siskou O., Economou C., 2019. «Using patient experience measures to evaluate the quality of medical and nursing care in the newly esyablished PHC units (TOMYs), in Greece», Social Cohesion and Development, 14(1): 49-63. - Kaitelidou D., Economou C., Siskou O., et al., 2019. «Human resources for health in Greece: Current status and the way forward», Social Cohesion and Development, 13(2): 107-124. - Economou Ch., Bistaraki A., Galanis P., Konstantakopoulou O., Siskou O., Kaitelidou D., 2019. «A qualitative approach for the development of a patient experiences questionnaire in primary healthcare settings», International Journal of Caring Sciences, 12(1): 124-131. - Rikos N., Linardakis M., Economou C., Rovithis M., Philalithis A., 2019. «The nurses’ own views about the inter-shift handover process», Contemporary Nurse, DOI: 10.1080/10376178.2019.1606723 - Kaitelidou D., Economou C., Galanis P., et al., 2019. «Development and validation of measurement tools for user experience evaluation surveys in the public primary healthcare facilities in Greece: a mixed methods study». BMC Family Practice, 20:49. - Economou Ch., 2018. «Greece’s healthcare system and the crisis: a case study in the struggle for a capable welfare state». Anais do Instituto de Higiene e Medicina Tropical, Vol. 17, (Suplemento nº 1): 7-26. - Konstantakopoulou O., Kaitelidou D., Economou C., Charalambous G., 2018. «Barriers in access to pharmaceutical care in Greece: The case study of the out-of- hospital management of patients with acute asthma». Frontiers in Public Health 6:199. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2018.00199. - Economou Ch., Kaitelidou D., Siskou O., 2018. «A health system in the era of economic crisis and Memoranda: Bearing patiently the consequences or grabbing the chance for introducing reforms?». In: Saridi M., Souliotis K., eds. The impact and implications of crisis. A comprehensive approach combining elements of health and society. Nova Science Publishers. New York. pp. 257-268. - Damaskinos P., Koletsi-Kounari H., Economou C., Eaton K. A., Widström E., 2016. «The healthcare system and provision of oral healthcare in member states. Part 4: Greece». British Dental Journal, 220(5): 253-260. - Kaitelidou D., Katharaki M., Kalogeropoulou M., Economou Ch., Siskou O., Souliotis K., Tsavalias K., Liaropoulos L., 2016. «The impact of economic crisis to hospital sector and the efficiency of Greek public hospitals». European Journal of Business and Social Sciences, 4(10): 111-125. - Economou Ch., 2015. «L’impact de la crise financière et des mesures d’austérité sur l’état de santé des Grecs et le système de santé en Grèce». Revue Française des Affaires Sociales, 3: 200-208. - Economou Ch., Kaitelidou D., Kentikelenis A., Maresso A., Sisouras A. 2015. «The impact of the crisis on the health system and health in Greece». In: Maresso A., et al., eds. Economic crisis, health systems and health in Europe. Country experiences. WHO/EURO, European Observatory on Health Systems and Policies. Copenhagen. pp. 103-142. - Siskou O., Kaitelidou D., Economou Ch., Kostagiolas P., Liaropoulos L., 2009. «Private expenditure and the role of private health insurance in Greece: status quo and future trends». European Journal of Health Economics, 10(4): 467-474. - Polyzos Ν., Economou Ch., Zilidis Ch., (2008). «National health policy in Greece: Regulations or reforms? The Sisyphus myth». European Research Studies XI(3): 91-118. - Economou Ch., Tsakraklides S., 2007. «Greece». In: Anheier H., Daly S., eds. The politics of foundations: A comparative analysis. Routledge. London, pp. 186-199. - Souliotis K., Economou Ch., Tountas J. 2005. «Health care reforms in ex-socialist south-eastern European countries». Journal of Societal and Social Policy, 4(1): 75- 88. - Zavras D., Economou Ch., Kyriopoulos J. 2004. «Factors influencing dental utilization in Greece». Community Dental Health, 21: 181-188. - Daniilidou N., Economou Ch., Zavras D., Kyriopoulos J., Georgoussi E. 2003. «Health and social care in aging population: an integrated care institution for the elderly in Greece». International Journal of Integrated Care, vol. 3, November 2003, σελ. 1-13. - Zavras A., Tsakos G., Economou Ch., Kyriopoulos J. 2002. «Using DEA to evaluate efficiency and formulate policy within a Greek national primary health care network». Journal of Medical Systems, 26(4): 285-292.