Publications by authors named "Barbara Suardi"

The ageing population, increasingly frail and chronically ill, and COVID-19 pandemic challenges have highlighted national health systems' vulnerability and, more strongly/to a greater extent, the pivotal role of the family and community nurse (FCN). However, the recent introduction of FCNs in primary care settings has yet to be explored in Italy. This study aimed to identify the FCNs' cultural model and its implementation during the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Unlabelled: . Experiences implemented during the Covid period in the Novara, Vercelli, Vallemaggia and Locarno areas.

Introduction: The Covid-19 pandemic promoted the organization of several initiatives for the elderly.

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Aim: This study explored the clinical placement experiences of nursing students during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Background: The health emergency caused by Covid-19 required a rapid reorganisation of care settings. This reorganisation entailed revisiting the clinical placements settings and learning programs of Italian nursing faculties.

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Aim: The aim of this study is to review the impact of sleep-related disorders on the level of elder frailty, and, conversely, the possible correlation between the level of fragility detected and eventually related poor sleep.

Method: A narrative review have been conducted. Comprehensive database searches of MEDLINE, Cochrane, EMBASE, Cinahl were undertaken.

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Aims And Objectives: To review the efficacy and accuracy of tools administered to older people, intended to detect and measure elder abuse.

Background: The mistreatment of older people represents a widespread problem, with exponential growth risk, especially considering the progressive ageing of the world population. It could have serious consequences for the victim's health if not recognised early, denounced and stopped.

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Aim: The application of a vascular hemostasis system is a specialistic competence that could be charged to a cardiology nurse upon formal recognition of the acquired skill.

Method: Haemostasis systems are routinely implemented by cardiology nurses. To officially recognize this skill a course was organized with two lectures, practical training and supervised practice.

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