Publications by authors named "P M Ferri"

Background: The number of cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs) implanted has been growing and the population who receive the device is older and has more comorbidities. Long bed rest and immobilisation have always been common after the implant, but a consensus does not exist on the argument.

Purpose: To map and synthesise available literature on the mobilisation approach after the implant of a CIED and which correlated outcomes exist.

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Psychoeducation is a specialized form of psychological education aimed at helping people suffering from psychological problems and their families. To investigate the efficacy of psychoeducation interventions (PEIs) in improving both the burden and quality of life of caregivers and the health conditions of their adolescent or youth patients. The following databases were used: PubMed, PsycInfo, CINAHL Plus with full text, Medline and Nursing Reference Center Plus.

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Background: Disease trajectories in leukemia are often unpredictable and recurrent, and patients' experiences can impact their quality of life. Studies in the literature often do not explore gender-related illness experiences from an intersectional approach and throughout the illness trajectory. This comprehensive study aims to explore the full spectrum of experiences lived by women with leukemia throughout the disease trajectory, from diagnosis to treatments and post-stem cell transplant follow-up.

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Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively impacted child and adolescent mental health. The study outcome was the evaluation of the pandemic impact on adolescents' hospitalizations in an acute psychiatric ward.

Methods: With an observational and retrospective design, we collected selected variables among adolescents hospitalized in an acute psychiatric ward from 01/07/2017 to 30/06/2022.

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