Biomedical subjects

Federica D'Agostino

Publications and source records attributed to Federica D'Agostino.

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[New procedures for improving case sheets editing].

Case sheets are very important instruments for improving health care quality in hospitals. Despite their importance, they are very seldom used and filled in the right way. The study is based on an attempt to optimise case sheets editing; it implies multiple steps: 1. Project development; implementation of a pattern for assessing markers (thoroughness, clearness, reliability and record tracking); 2. Delivery of personal research protocols; 3. Early analysis, assessment of results; detection of severity; 4. Correctional interventions; 5. Secondary analysis; assessment of interventions. Although most indicators have shown an improvement, outcomes remain unsatisfactory, given the extent of shortfalls before intervention.

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[Sexually transmitted diseases: a public health issue].

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are a main problem in the public health policy. The importance of these diseases is not only limited to their high incidence but also to the complications they may cause and to their role in the HIV transmission. Control of STDs represents one of the main aims of the World Health Organization. For many years STDs were thought to have been almost completely eliminated; instead, recently the rates of STDs are increasing. This has prompted the search for control strategies, that, however, have shown to be difficult to implement. For this reason, prevention programs based on promotion of responsible sexual behaviour, early diagnosis and treatment, and reduction of infectiousness, have been implemented in many countries.

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