Deaths from COVID-19 in healthcare workers in Italy—What can we learn?
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DOI: 10.1017/ice.2020.241
Abstract: This letter examines healthcare worker deaths by category and medical speciality during the COVID-19 emergency in Italy, and underlines factors that may have contributed to the elevated number of fatalities among healthcare personnel. These data… read more here.
Keywords: italy learn; deaths covid; epidemiology; workers italy ... See more keywords
Influenza vaccination of healthcare workers in Italy: could mandatory vaccination be a solution to protect patients?
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DOI: 10.2217/fmb-2018-0238
Abstract: Several studies have reported that influenza infections in healthcare workers (HCWs) can lead to nosocomial outbreaks. HCWs can potentially be infected with influenza every year, and may continue to work, encouraging the spread of the… read more here.
Keywords: mandatory vaccination; vaccination healthcare; influenza vaccination; vaccination ... See more keywords
Homecare workers in Italy: a narrative review.
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DOI: 10.7416/ai.2021.2422
Abstract: INTRODUCTION The progressive ageing and ever-increasing life expectancy of the world's population are accompanied by an increase in chronic pathologies. Italy continues to be the nation with the highest percentage of senior citizens. Recent economic… read more here.
Keywords: homecare; narrative review; italy narrative; homecare workers ... See more keywords