Publications by authors named "Liana Murano"
Background And Aim: Preoperative surgical fear is an emotional reaction that can be observed in many patients who are waiting to undergo a surgical procedure. The Surgical Fear Questionnaire was originally developed to determine the level of fear in patients who are expected to undergo elective surgery. This study aims to test the validity and reliability of this Italian version in a population of patients waiting for major cardiac surgery.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of chronic postICU pain in survivors of critical illness and to examine the association between pain and psychological disorders.
Methods: The study was carried out in an Italian ICU. Six months after ICU discharge, patients were called back for an interview for assessed chronic pain (CP), pain intensity, pain location and interference of pain with activities of daily living.
Aim: AIM: The aim of this study was to evaluate variations in ICU nurses ' mental health status over the COVID-19 outbreak by quantifying the extent of symptoms of depression, anxiety and PTSD over time.
Methods: METHODS: This study was an Italian multicenter prospective cohort study assessing caseness of anxiety, depression and PTSD at 6 and 12 months from the beginning of the COVID-19 outbreak in Italy.
Results: RESULTS: A total of 359 nurses, 233 (64.
Background: While the multi-organ manifestations of severe acute respiratory syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection are now well-documented, the potential long-term implications of these manifestations remain to be uncovered. The aim of the study was to study the level and predictors of post-traumatic stress, anxiety and depression symptoms, quality of life and functional disability in COVID-19 survivors during the first year post Intensive Care Unit (ICU) discharge.
Methods: A prospective longitudinal study, reported following the STROBE guidance, was conducted in adult patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection admitted to an Italian ICU from March 2020 to March 2021 who were followed until March 2022.
Background: Survivors of Intensive Care are known to be at increased risk of developing longer-term psychopathology issues.
Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of posttraumatic stress disorder, anxiety and depression among COVID-19 survivors 1 year after discharge from an Italian Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study between April and August 2021 among 86 adults COVID-19 survivors in Lecco (Italy).
Background: To date, few studies have described Hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) during COVID-19 outbreak. To examine the incidence of HAIs in critically ill adult patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection and to observe risk factors, and the impact on outcome of HAI.
Methods: A prospective multicenter study was conducted that included adult patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection admitted to 18 Italian Intensive Care Units from September 2020 to November 2021.
Unlabelled: . Nosocomial infections during the COVID-19 outbreak. Observational study in an Italian ICU.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Accurate pain assessment and management in critically ill patients withcognitive alterations who are unable to communicate constitute a major challenge for themedical and nursing staff of Intensive Care Units (ICUs). This study want assess the impact of Critical Care Pain Observation Tool (CCPOT) scale in ICU practice and evaluate the effects on pain assessment and management in brain-injured critically ill adult patients.
Methods: This before-and-after study was carried out in an Italian ICU, where data were collected before (T0) and after (T1) implementation of the CCPOT in brain-injured critically ill adults.
Aim: to analyze the prevalence of Burnout defined by the MBI-GS among Italian Intensive Care (ICU) staff during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Method: a multicentric study was conducted. A sample of 197 ICU health professionals (135 nurses and 62 physicians) participated in the study.
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence and characteristics of Chronic Pain (CP) in survivors of critical illness. The secondary objective was to evaluate the impact of CP on an individual's quality of life and unveiling current pain treatment practices.
Methods: This study was a cross-sectional survey.
Aim: To analyze the prevalence of Burnout defined by the MBI-GS among Italian nursing staff during the COVID-19 emergency.
Introduction: The recent health emergency which in the first half of 2020 has seen Italy involved in the management of patients with COVID-19 (COronaVIrus Disease 19), has led to further stress for hospitals both in terms of beds and in terms of workload for healthcare workers.
Method: A multicenter study was conducted.
Aims: the aims of this study were to test the efficacy of a training program in order to reduce pain intensity in surgical ICU patients and improving postoperative pain assessment and management.
Methods: longitudinal, before and after experimental study. A total of 261 patients, 126 in Group A (before intervention) and 135 in Group B (after intervention) were included.
Aim: This study investigates the incidence of long-term consequences in survivors of critical illness 6 months after ICU care. A retrospective analysis of the risk factors was also completed.
Methods: A mixed-method design was used.
Introduction: The measurement of pain prevalence among the patients admitted to hospital, estimated that pain remains a common problem for patients.
Methods: This is a multi-center cross sectional study carried out in Italian Hospitals, where data was collected in only one day. All patients aged at least 18 years, hospitalized able or unable to communicate, were eligible to be included in the study.
Aim: the purpose of this study is to investigate interruptions as they occur during the nursing handover in an Italian Intensive Care Unit.
Method: prospective observational study carried out in the Lecco hospital's Department of Anaesthesiology and Critical Care Service (formerly A. Manzoni Hospital) from 15th July 2016 to 30th December 2016.
Background: Accurate pain assessment and management constitute a major challenge for medical and nursing staff in intensive care units (ICUs). A distinct recollection of pain is reported by high proportions of ICU patients.
Purpose: A clinical therapeutic intervention directed at improving pain assessment and management in critically ill patients who are unable to communicate was implemented at an Italian ICU.