Publications by authors named "Barbara Pinna"

Introduction: Despite various studies on the impact of incontinence on patients' lives, the existing literature has not investigated the contribution of nursing care during rehabilitation in terms of quality of life. Fewer data, therefore, exist on the characteristics and perceived impact of the therapeutic relationship as part of the rehabilitation program.

Aims: To investigate the characteristics of the nurse-patient therapeutic relationship and its impact throughout the rehabilitation program; to describe the levels of patient burden on everyday activities.

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Background: The frequency of alarms from monitors and other electro-medical devices is of great utility but can increase the professional's workload and expose nurses in the intensive care unit to Alarm Fatigue. A recent study suggested that students in training can also experience the problem during their first clinical experiences in intensive care. Unfortunately, no data are available about the Italian panorama.

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Background: Neuromodulation (NM) is a family of therapies based on electrical stimulation to target specific nerves that control LUTS (Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms) and pain. The aim is to modulate what is happening within the nervous system to achieve therapeutic effects. A particular type of neuromodulation, called TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation), has proven effective for treating pelvic pain.

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Background: Constipation is a common condition. Although numerous articles emphasise the importance of conservative interventions, none have set out a complete educational programme.

Aims: To describe the results of an evidence-based, nurse-led educational intervention for functional constipation in adults.

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Article Synopsis
  • Pelvic pain has various impacts on patients, necessitating nurses in pelvic floor rehabilitation to be well-informed about suitable referrals and treatment options, which may include conservative methods in some countries.
  • A scoping review was conducted to investigate the role of nurses in multidisciplinary teams managing chronic pelvic pain (CPP) and chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS), analyzing literature from multiple health databases.
  • Findings highlighted the importance of nurses in collecting patient information, referring to services, utilizing evidence-based interventions (like breathing retraining and biofeedback), and ensuring thorough documentation throughout treatment.
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A new method for the identification and the quantification of nonanthocyanin phenolic compounds from six Vitis Vinifera grape varieties native to Sardinia (three native: Vermentino, Malvasia and Cannonau and three non-native types: Chardonnay, Sauvignon and Cabernet Sauvignon; Argiolas vineyard) was developed. This rapid and selective method employs LC/ESI-MS in negative mode. Different solvents extraction and different sorbents for purification were compared to the direct analysis of the initial extracts without further sample preparation.

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