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Aim. This study aims to verify the possibility of developing an International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) Subset for preterm newborns hospitalized in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Material and methods. This retrospective descriptive study is a lexical cross-mapping from nurses' notes to the ICNP. The study analyzes a convenience sample of 115 newborns' nursing notes of a NICU. The sample included preterm newborns with birth weight under 1500g hospitalized for at least three days. The frequency distribution, and the percentage frequency distribution of ICNP terms, together with ICNP terms for each need of the Italian nursing conceptual model were calculated. Results. As many as 99.8% of nursing phenomena in nurses' notes found correspondence with ICNP terms. A total number of 203 ICNP terms described nursing phenomena, of which 161 belonged to pre-coordinated axes. Frequency of ICNP terms was categorized according to an Italian nursing conceptual model. Need of Nutrition and Hydration, need of Breathing and need of Urinary and Bowel Elimination were the patients' needs with the highest number of ICNP terms. Conclusions. Results of the study suggest the possibility of developing an ICNP Subset for the NICU. Further studies are needed to validate a Subset and new ICNP terms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of P6 acupressure on vertigo and neurovegetative symptoms, its possible interference with vestibular-ocular reflex (VOR), and its clinical usefulness during acute vertigo. Materials and methods: Two hundred and four patients, either affected by acute vertigo ( n=124) or undergoing labyrinth stimulation ( n=80), were randomly divided in two homogeneous groups: an experimental group A and a placebo group B. Each patient rated severity of vertigo and neurovegetative symptoms on a visuo-analogue scale ranging from 0 to 10, before and after bilateral placement of a P6 device. The latter was placed on the P6 acupressure point (appropriate placement) in Group A patients or on the dorsal part of the carpus (inappropriate placement) in the Group B patients. Furthermore, qualitative and quantitative nystagmus parameters were collected via recorded video-oculoscopy and electronystagmography. Results: Eighty-five percent of Group A patients reported improvement of symptoms, which was significant for neurovegetative symptoms, but not for vertigo. In contrast, only 11% of the Group B patients reported improvement. VOR analysis did not show any significant variation of qualitative and quantitative nystagmus variables. Conclusions: This study demonstrated that the P6 device is effective in improving neurovegetative symptoms in patients affected by spontaneous and provoked vertigo, without any interference with VOR. Given the low cost and lack of side-effects of the P6 device, its routine application is suggested for acute vertigo and during labyrinth stimulation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a multisystem, recurrent, environmental disorder that flares in response to different exposures (i.e., pesticides, solvents, toxic metals and molds) under the threshold limit value (TLV) calculated for age and gender in the general population. MCS is a syndrome characterized by cutaneous, allergic, gastrointestinal, rheumatological, endocrinological, cardiological and neurological signs and symptoms. We performed a systematic review of the literature to summarize the current clinical and therapeutic evidence and then oriented an eDelphi consensus. Four main research domains were identified (diagnosis, treatment, hospitalization and emergency) and discussed by 10 experts and an MCS patient. Thus, the first Italian MCS consensus had the double aim: (a) to improve MCS knowledge among healthcare workers and patients by standardizing the clinical and therapeutic management to MCS patients; and (b) to improve and shed light on MCS misconceptions not supported by evidence-based medicine (EBM).

Objective: To survey perceived general and ear-nose-throat (ENT) symptoms of COVID-19 in relation to psychological impact, mental health, perception of information and demographic characteristics in quarantined subjects during a lockdown period in Italy., Methods: Participants were 1380 respondents who completed an online survey. A logistic regression model was used to evaluate the association between the independent variables and perceived symptoms., Results: Participants reported different prevalences of perceived ENT and general symptoms. Coryza, cough, sore throat and tinnitus were the most common symptoms, and there was a low prevalence of anxiety, depression and stress compared with the psychological impact of the symptom. Comparison of the two symptom groups demonstrated a common need for updates, their relationship with the media and correct information about the route of transmission., Conclusions: The health information provided during a disease outbreak must be grounded in evidence. This would help to prevent adverse psychological reactions and somatization symptoms that can engulf healthcare systems, especially in clinical areas like ENT, which frequently treat airway problems.