Publications by authors named "N Giannetta"

: Telenursing comprises a set of tools and interventions enabling nurses to provide remote care. This study aims to assess the impact of telenursing interventions on the supportive care needs of patients with melanoma and lung cancer who are receiving targeted therapies. : This six-month monocentric, double-arm, randomised, controlled trial study protocol will assess the effect of telenursing on the supportive care needs (primary outcome) in 40 patients (20 in each group) after one month.

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Background: Telenursing could improve continuity of care in patients with cancer. This study aims to explore the expectations and perceptions of patients with lung cancer and melanoma toward telenursing.

Methods: A descriptive qualitative study using a phenomenological approach was conducted on a convenience sampling of twenty patients aged 18 years or over from a Cancer Center.

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Patient adherence to drug treatment is crucial to the success of any prescribed therapy, especially in chronic conditions. The present phenomenological qualitative study aims to explore the elderly experience in managing their medication therapy and their perception of medication adherence. Based on Husserl's perspective, a qualitative descriptive study was conducted utilizing the phenomenological approach, specifically Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis (IPA).

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Article Synopsis
  • - The study investigates the implementation of the Transcultural social-ethical-care (TEC-MED) model aimed at enhancing community care for the ageing population, as existing healthcare systems often fail to meet their needs.
  • - Data was gathered through interviews and focus groups involving various stakeholders, leading to four main themes that highlighted the model's effectiveness in providing personalized care and improving communication among services.
  • - The conclusion emphasizes the necessity for integrated and adaptable care models like TEC-MED to better address the diverse needs of older adults and their caregivers, suggesting similar research is needed for other healthcare systems.
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Aim: To acquire a comprehensive understanding of the international nursing students' clinical learning environments, comparing and contrasting qualitative and quantitative insights.

Background: The influx of international nursing students has increased in Italy and across Europe. These students, diverse in culture and language, encounter significant challenges to their education in clinical learning environments.

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