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4. A multicenter study on the appropriateness of hospitalization in obstetric wards: application of Obstetric Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol (Obstetric AEP)

Author

Mannocci, Alice, Specchia, Maria Lucia, Poppa, Giuseppina, Boccia, Giovanni, Cavallo, Pierpaolo, De Caro, Francesco, Vetrano, Giuseppe, Aleandri, Vincenzo, Capunzo, Mario, Ricciardi, Walter, Boccia, Antonio, Firenze, Alberto, Malvasi, Antonio, La Torre, Giuseppe, Vaschetto, Claudia, Del Prete, Giuseppe, Di Thiene, Domitilla, Palazzo, Caterina, Renzi, Davide, Turchetta, Fabrizio, Gatto, Guerino, Marani, Alessandra, Saulle, Rosella, Semyonov, Leda, Unim, Brigid, D'Andrea, Elvira, Di Lascio, Antonio, Giraldi, Guglielmo, Rinaldi, Alessandro, Marsala, Maria Grazia Laura, Ferrara, Clara, Capizzi, Silvio, De Waure, Chiara, Nicolotti, Nicola, Gualano, MARIA ROSARIA, Basso, Danila, Cadeddu, Chiara, Carovillano, Serena, Di Nardo, Francesco, Falvo, Roberto, Ferriero, Annamaria, Gliubizzi, Daniela, Mancuso, Agostino, Marino, Marta, Poscia, Andrea, Silenzi, Andrea, Silvestrini, Giulia, Simone, Benedetto, MANNOCCI, A, SPECCHIA, ML, POPPA, G, BOCCIA, G, CAVALLO, P, DE CARO, F, VETRANO, G, ALEANDRI, V, CAPUNZO, M, RICCIARDI, W, BOCCIA, A, FIRENZE, A, MALVASI, A, and LA TORRE, G

Subjects
Appropriateness evaluation protocol, appropriateness of hospital use, inappropriateness, obstetrics, Adult, medicine.medical_specialty, Protective factor, appropriateness of hospital use, Logistic regression, Pediatrics, Regional Health Planning, Obstetrics and gynaecology, Pregnancy, Appropriatenesse valuation protocol, Appropriateness evaluation protocol, Appropriateness of hospital use, Inappropriateness, Obstetrics, Humans, Multicenter Studies as Topic, Medicine, Risk factor, Hospitals, Teaching, Obstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital, inappropriateness, obstetrics, Emergency admission, business.industry, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Perinatology and Child Health, Length of Stay, Hospitalization, Cross-Sectional Studies, Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care, Italy, Multicenter study, Pediatrics, Perinatology and Child Health, Emergency medicine, Female, business, Clinical record
Abstract

The cross-sectional study has been based on the implementation of the Obstetric Appropriateness Evaluation Protocol (OAEP) in seven hospitals to determine inappropriate hospital admissions and days of stay. The outcomes were: inappropriateness of admission and "percentage of inappropriateness" for one hospitalization. A total number of 2196 clinical records were reviewed. The mean percentage of inappropriateness for hospitalization was 22%. The percentage of inappropriateness for the first 10 d of hospitalization peaked in correspondence of the fourth (42%). The logistic regression model on inappropriated admission reported that emergency admission was a protective factor (OR = 0.4) and to be hospitalized in wards with ≥30 beds risk factor (OR = 5.12). The second linear model on "percentage of inappropriateness" showed that inappropriated admission and wards with ≥30 beds increased the percentage (p < 0.001); whereas the admission in Teaching Hospitals was inversely associated (p < 0.001). The present study suggests that the percentage of inappropriate admission depends especially on the inappropriate admission and the large number of beds in obstetric wards. This probably indicates that management of big hospitals, which is very complex, needs improving the processes of support and coordination of health professionals. The OAEP tool seems to be an useful instrument for the decision-makers to monitor and manage the obstetric wards. © 2014 Informa UK Ltd. All rights reserved.

Published
2014

5. Quality assessment of medical record as a tool for clinical risk management: a three year experience of a teaching hospital Policlinico Umberto I, Rome

Author

Guzzo, Anna Santa, Mario, Tecca, Marinelli, Enrico, Bontempi, Claudio, Palazzo, Caterina, Ursillo, Paolo, Ferro, Giuseppe, Miani, Anna, Annunziata, Salvati, Stefania, Catanzaro, Massimiliano, Chiarini, Colamesta, Vittoria, Cacchio, Domenico, Sposato, DOMENICA PATRIZIA, Lombardi, ANNA MARIA, and DE GIUSTI, Maria

Subjects
quality, validated grid, medical record, malpractice, patient safety
Published
2017

7. [Latent tuberculosis infection: prevalence amongst healthcare students at the Sapienza University of Rome (Italy)]

Author

Sernia, Sabina, Ortis, Marina, Antoniozzi, Tranquillo, Palazzo, Caterina, Colamesta, Vittoria, D'Aguanno, Silvia, Renzini, Vincenzo, and LA TORRE, Giuseppe

Abstract

Healthcare workers, including medical, dentistry and nursing students, have an increased risk of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection. In this study the prevalence of tuberculin skin test (TST) positivity (defined as induration ≥ 5 mm) among healthcare students enrolled at the Sapienza University of Rome (Italy) in the years 2011-2012 was evaluated. Overall, 2,519 students with a mean age of 20.6 years were tested, of whom 62.4% were female, 0.4% were vaccinated with BCG and 4.6% were foreign-born. Eighty-two students (3.3%) were found to have a positive TST. Prevalence varied by age and geographical place of birth. A baseline evaluation of medical and other healthcare students' TST status at the beginning of their training is essential to better implement infection and control measures for tuberculosis infection.

Published
2014

10. Is swimming in recreational water associated with the occurrence of respiratory illness? A systematic reviewand meta-analysis.

Author

Mannocci, Alice, La Torre, Giuseppe, Spagnoli, Alessandro, Solimini, Angelo G., Palazzo, Caterina, and De Giusti, Maria

Subjects
WATER quality, WATERBORNE infection, RESPIRATORY diseases, SWIMMING, WATER pollution, RECREATION
Abstract

This study represents the first systematic review and meta-analysis conducted to assess the association between swimming in recreational water and the occurrence of respiratory illness. Most studies focus their attention on gastrointestinal illnesses occurring after exposure to microbial polluted water. Fourteen independent studies that included 50,117 patients with significant heterogeneity (I² = 95.3%) were reviewed. The meta-analysis reports that people exposed to recreational water (swimmers/bathers) present a higher risk of respiratory illness compared to non-swimmers/non-bathers [relative risk (RR) = 1.63 (confidence interval at 95% [95% CI]: 1.34-1.98)]. This percentage increases if adjusted RR by age and gender [RR = 2.24 (95% CI: 1.81-2.78)] are considered. A clear association between swimming in recreational water and the occurrence of respiratory illness was found. The surveillance of water quality monitoring systems is crucial not only for gastrointestinal illness, but also for respiratory ones. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2016
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12. [Risk communication during health crises: results of a cross-sectional study to evaluate the effectiveness of adopted corporate communication strategies during the H1N1 influenza pandemic in Italy and on the training needs of health professionals].

Author

De Giusti M, Mannocci A, Miccoli S, Palazzo C, Di Thiene D, Scalmato V, Ursillo P, Monteduro MA, Turri A, Mazzoli PG, Boccia A, and La Torre G

Subjects
Adolescent, Adult, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice, Humans, Influenza, Human virology, Interdisciplinary Communication, Italy epidemiology, Male, Middle Aged, Practice Guidelines as Topic, Reproducibility of Results, Sampling Studies, Surveys and Questionnaires, Health Communication, Health Personnel education, Influenza A Virus, H1N1 Subtype isolation & purification, Influenza, Human epidemiology, Influenza, Human prevention & control, Needs Assessment, Pandemics prevention & control
Abstract

The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effectiveness of corporate communication activities carried out during the A(H1N1) pandemic influenza in Italy and to identify educational needs of health professionals with regards to crisis communication. The study compared two samples representing respectively the general population and health professionals, living in different regions of northern, central and southern Italy. A self-administered questionnaire was used, with questions on knowledge about preventive measures during a pandemic and on satisfaction with the adopted communication campaigns. Study results highlight that both samples had very little knowledge of appropriate preventive behaviors to be adopted during a pandemic. The sample of health professionals received a greater amount of information about the pandemic with respect to the general population and showed a strong interest toward the problem of receiving adequate training in risk communication. The degree of knowledge about preventive measures is directly proportional to the existence of institutional communication activities and to having consulted a health professional.

Published
2012

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