Publications by authors named "Filomena Pietrangelo"
Article Synopsis
- Cerebral palsy (CP) is the most prevalent physical disability in children, and early rehabilitation is crucial for better outcomes, but professionals struggle to implement evidence-based practices (EBPs).
- This project aims to create a knowledge translation (KT) strategy by collaborating with clinicians and patients to enhance the use of CP-EBPs; it includes an e-KT toolkit summarizing early interventions for children with CP and a comprehensive online training program.
- The training program consists of video modules, quizzes, and case studies, supported by site champions who help implement the strategy, with the goal of improving rehabilitation practices and outcomes for young children with CP.
Background: Although North American hospitals are switching from tuberculin testing (TST) to interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs), data are limited on the association between occupational exposure and serial QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT) results in healthcare workers (HCWs).
Methods: In a cohort of Canadian HCWs, TST and QFT were performed at study enrolment (TST1 and QFT1) and 1 year later (TST2 and QFT2). Conversion and reversion rates were estimated, and correlation with TB exposure was assessed.
Background: While many North American healthcare institutions are switching from Tuberculin Skin Test (TST) to Interferon-gamma release assays (IGRAs), there is relatively limited data on association between occupational tuberculosis (TB) risk factors and test positivity and/or patterns of test discordance.
Methods: We recruited a cohort of Canadian health care workers (HCWs) in Montreal, and performed both TST and QuantiFERON-TB Gold In Tube (QFT) tests, and assessed risk factors and occupational exposure.
Results: In a cross-sectional analysis of baseline results, the prevalence of TST positivity using the 10 mm cut-off was 5.