Publications by authors named "Valentina Burzio"
Article Synopsis
- Recent increases in migration have led to more unaccompanied foreign minors (UFMs) entering Italy, prompting the need for accurate age assessments by pediatricians, guided by updated 2020 protocols that prioritize minors' well-being.
- A survey of 344 Italian pediatricians revealed that only 38.9% have conducted age assessments, with only 14.2% fully knowledgeable about the procedures, while many others had limited or no knowledge.
- There is a noted gap in awareness and resources regarding a multidisciplinary approach to age estimation, indicating a need for better education and resource allocation to assist UFMs and enhance healthcare practices.
Background: Recent advances in outpatient parenteral antibiotic therapy (OPAT) have largely focused on adult practice, and there are few published data on the safety and effectiveness of pediatric OPAT (p-OPAT).
Methods: During a 3-year period (2012 to 2015), data were prospectively collected on patients managed within the p-OPAT service at Southampton Children's Hospital, a tertiary pediatric hospital in the South of England.
Results: A total of 130 p-OPAT episodes were managed during this period.