[HTML][HTML] Systematic review of empirical studies comparing the effectiveness of non-pharmaceutical interventions against COVID-19
Objectives To evaluate which non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) have been more and
less effective in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We performed a systematic …
less effective in controlling the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods We performed a systematic …
Lessons from countries implementing find, test, trace, isolation and support policies in the rapid response of the COVID-19 pandemic: a systematic review
Objective To systematically learn lessons from the experiences of countries implementing
find, test, trace, isolate, support (FTTIS) in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Design …
find, test, trace, isolate, support (FTTIS) in the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Design …
[HTML][HTML] Hand hygiene practices during the COVID-19 pandemic in Northern Italy: assessment of compliance rates measured by direct observation and alcohol-based …
C Vicentini, G Libero, V Bordino, CM Zotti - Antibiotics, 2022 - mdpi.com
Hand hygiene (HH) is among the most effective measures for reducing the transmission of
healthcare-associated infections and SARS-CoV-2. We aimed to assess HH practices …
healthcare-associated infections and SARS-CoV-2. We aimed to assess HH practices …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of COVID-19 on healthcare-associated infections and antimicrobial use in Italy, 2022
C Vicentini, A Russotto, R Bussolino… - Journal of Hospital …, 2024 - Elsevier
Background It is unknown whether COVID-19 patients are at higher risk due to demographic
and clinical characteristics associated with higher COVID-19 infection risk and severity of …
and clinical characteristics associated with higher COVID-19 infection risk and severity of …
[HTML][HTML] Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Italian national viral hepatitis surveillance: an interrupted time series analysis, 2006–2022
A Russotto, C Vicentini, L Ferrigno, S Crateri, R Russo… - Public Health, 2024 - Elsevier
Objectives This study aimed to assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on national
surveillance of viral hepatitis in Italy. Study design Interrupted time series analysis. Methods …
surveillance of viral hepatitis in Italy. Study design Interrupted time series analysis. Methods …
Impact of COVID-19 on antimicrobial stewardship activities in Italy: a region-wide assessment
Background In the region of Piedmont, in Northern Italy, formal monitoring of antimicrobial
stewardship (AMS) programs has been in place since 2012. The objective of our study was …
stewardship (AMS) programs has been in place since 2012. The objective of our study was …
The italian policy of mandating SARS-cov-2 vaccination for healthcare workers: analysis of the policy processes and preliminary outcomes
C Vicentini, G Garzaro, AR Cornio, D Bosio… - Health policy, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Italy experienced the first outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Europe, and was among the most hardly hit European …
coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in Europe, and was among the most hardly hit European …
[HTML][HTML] Excess mortality during the first ten months of COVID-19 epidemic at Jakarta, Indonesia
Excess mortality during the COVID-19 epidemic is a crucial indicator of the health effects.
We examined mortality records from government sources in Jakarta, Indonesia, from …
We examined mortality records from government sources in Jakarta, Indonesia, from …
Modeling the change in European and US COVID-19 death rates
ZS Khan, F Van Bussel, F Hussain - Plos one, 2022 - journals.plos.org
Motivated by several possible differences in Covid-19 virus strains, age demographics, and
face mask wearing between continents and countries, we focussed on changes in Covid …
face mask wearing between continents and countries, we focussed on changes in Covid …
Molecular testing and analysis of disease spreading during the emergence of COVID-19 in Macaé, the Brazilian National Capital of Oil
The Brazilian strategy to overcome the spread of COVID-19 has been particularly criticized
due to the lack of a national coordinating effort and an appropriate testing program. Here, a …
due to the lack of a national coordinating effort and an appropriate testing program. Here, a …