[Prevalence of infections in nursing homes in the Vercelli area (Piemonte, Italy)].

Unlabelled: The frequency of infections in nursing homes is similar to that found in acute care hospitals: infectious complications are reported in 5-10% of hospitalized patients and 5-16% of nursing home residents. In Italy, the prevalence of infections in nursing homes ranges from 2.7% to 32.

Effect of introducing a care pathway to standardize treatment and nursing of schizophrenia.

Care pathways can help to implement evidence-based clinical practice. The introduction of care pathways is difficult for psychiatric disorders. This study examined whether the organization and the effectiveness of care provided to schizophrenic patients can be improved by care pathways.