scholarly journals A National Survey of Centers for Cognitive Disorders and Dementias in Italy

2021 ◽  
Vol 83 (4) ◽  
pp. 1849-1857
Author(s):  
Marco Canevelli ◽  
Alessandra Di Pucchio ◽  
Fabrizio Marzolini ◽  
Flavia Mayer ◽  
Marco Massari ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
National Level ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Cognitive Disorders ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Italian Region ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Provision Of Care

Background: Italy has one of the oldest populations in the World and more than one million dementia cases can be estimated at the national level. Objective: The objectives of this national survey include: 1) to report the administrative features and the professional competencies of Centers for Cognitive Disorders and Dementias (CCDDs); 2) to document possible discrepancies by geographic macro-area; and 3) to identify the features of CCDDs that are associated with a better quality in the provision of care. Methods: A survey of Italian CCDDs was conducted between February 2014 and December 2015. A list of CCDDs was obtained through direct interactions with designed delegates from each Italian region. A questionnaire was defined on five sections concerning: 1) location of the CCDD; 2) access to the CCDD; 3) organization of the CCDD; 4) services and treatments provided; and 5) quantitative data on the activities of the CCDD. Results: Overall, 577 out of the 597 eligible CCDDs returned the completed survey questionnaire (response rate: 96.6%): 260 (45.1%) from Northern Italy, 103 (17.8%) from Central Italy, and 214 (37.1%) from Southern-Islands Italy. More than a third of CCDDs were open only once or twice weekly. A median of 450 (IQR: 200–800) patients regularly attended these services. Most patients (70%) were affected by dementia or mild cognitive impairment (19%). Conclusion: We have provided a snapshot of the organization and activities of CCDDs in Italy and documented existing inequalities in the provision of care.

Did partnership in Ireland deliver for all workers? Unions and earnings

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (6) ◽  
pp. 946-960 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Turner ◽  
Darragh Flannery
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Wage Inequality ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Wage Gap ◽  
National Level ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Social Partnership ◽  
Non Union ◽  
Over Time

Purpose After 20 years of social partnership in Ireland the purpose of this paper is to use a national survey of firms and employees to examine the extent of the wage gap between union and non-union workers in the private sector and compare the degree of wage inequality in union and non-union firms and among union and non-union employees. Design/methodology/approach The analysis in the paper is based on the National Employment Survey carried out by the Central Statistics Office in October 2008. Approximately 9,000 enterprises were sampled and almost 5,000 enterprises responded – a response rate of over 50 per cent while almost 100,000 employees were sampled and 65,535 completed the questionnaire – a response rate of over 60 per cent. In total 22 per cent (14,619) of respondents worked in the public sector and 78 per cent (50,916) in the private sector. Findings It appears that over time the earnings premium enjoyed by unionised workers has declined. This may reflect a long term decline in union bargaining power in the private sector as union density levels have declined. Even so unionised employees enjoy a wage premium over non-union employees and collective coverage appears to reduce levels of income inequality. However, the overall union wage gap is relatively modest – being generally below 10 per cent possibly due to the harmonising effects associated with the period of social partnership supported by government trade unions and employers. Research limitations/implications The cross-sectional nature of the data means that the factors associated with variations in employee earnings over time cannot be identified. Practical implications There is substantial evidence of a considerable spill-over effect as nationally agreed rates of pay percolated from the union to the non-union sector. It may also be the case that social partnership has acted to reduce wage inequality in non-union as well as union establishments. It appears that partnership type arrangements have the capacity to deliver for all workers in the private sector. Originality/value A unique aspect of the national survey data used here is the availability of employer/employee matched data from a robust national level survey with measures of union membership, earnings, individual and employment characteristics.

scholarly journals Otolaryngology activity in two hospitals in northern and central Italy differently affected by COVID-19 pandemic

2021 ◽  
Vol 104 (2) ◽  
pp. 003685042199848
Author(s):  
Antonio Minni ◽  
Francesco Pilolli ◽  
Massimo Ralli ◽  
Niccolò Mevio ◽  
Luca Roncoroni ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Intensive Care ◽  
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome ◽  
Intensive Care Units ◽  
Healthcare System ◽  
Central Italy ◽  
Northern Italy ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Geographical Differences ◽  
Italian Regions

The Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic had a significant impact on the Italian healthcare system, although geographical differences were present; regions in northern Italy have been the most severely affected while regions in the south of the country were relatively spared. Otolaryngologists were actively involved in the management of the pandemic. In this work, we analyzed and compared the otolaryngology surgical activity performed during the pandemic in two large public hospitals located in different Italian regions. In northern Italy, otolaryngologists were mainly involved in performing surgical tracheotomies in COVID-19 positive patients and contributed to the management of these patients in intensive care units. In central Italy, where the burden of the infection was significantly lower, otolaryngologists focused on diagnosis and treatment of emergency and oncology patients. This analysis confirms the important role of the otolaryngology specialists during the pandemic, but also highlights specific differences between two large hospitals in different Italian regions.

scholarly journals Patients’ Satisfaction with Clinical Laboratory Services in Public Hospitals in Ethiopia

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiwot Amare Hailu ◽  
Adinew Desale Lule ◽  
Anteneh Yalew ◽  
Habtamu Asrat Alaba ◽  
Sisay Kebede ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Clinical Laboratory ◽  
National Level ◽  
Public Hospitals ◽  
Satisfaction Level ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Hospital Laboratory ◽  
Patients Satisfaction ◽  
Laboratory Services ◽  
Waiting Area

Abstract Background: Knowing customers’ level of satisfaction is relevant to improve and provide quality health care services. In the clinical laboratory, monitoring customers’ satisfaction is an important indicator of the quality management system and required by international laboratory standards. However, in Ethiopia, there has not been baseline data about the satisfaction level of patients’ with laboratory services at the national level. The aim of this national level survey was to assess patients’ satisfaction level with laboratory services at public hospitals in Ethiopia. Methods: A national survey was conducted using an institutional based cross-sectional study design was employed from 01 to 30 November 2017. A total of 2,399 patients were selected randomly from 60 public hospitals. Data was collected using structured questionnaire, entered in Epi Info and analyzed with SPSS software. Multiple logistic regression model was fitted to identify predictors of patients’ satisfaction with laboratory services. A p-value of less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Result: Overall, 78.6% of the patients were satisfied with the clinical laboratory services. Patients were dissatisfied with cleanness of latrine (47%), long waiting time (30%), clear and understandable advisory service during specimen collection (26%), adequacy of waiting area (25%), easy accessibility of laboratory (19%) and latrine location (20%), availability of requested service (18%), unfair payment of service (17%) and missing of result (12%). The educational status (P = 0.032), and distance (P = 0.000) were significantly associated with client overall satisfaction level. Conclusion: Most laboratory patients’ were satisfied with the service provided by public hospital laboratories in public hospitals in Ethiopia. However, patients’ were dissatisfied with the accessibility of sites, adequacy of waiting area, cleanness of latrine, long TAT, communication, missing of results, availability of requested service and cost of service. Therefore, responsible bodies in each level should act on the identified gaps and improve the need of patients in each hospital laboratory. In addition, all hospital laboratories should conduct a satisfaction survey and meet the needs of laboratory patients. Keywords: patient satisfaction, hospital, laboratory service, national survey

scholarly journals A Nationwide Survey on the Effectiveness of Training on Endoscope Reprocessing Within the National Cancer Screening Program 

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hye Young Shin ◽  
Da Hun Jang ◽  
Jae Kwan Jun
Keyword(s):  
Cancer Screening ◽  
Screening Program ◽  
National Level ◽  
Nationwide Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Improvement Project ◽  
Cancer Screening Program ◽  
Effectiveness Of Training

Abstract Background: Training on endoscope reprocessing has been annually implemented for health practitioners working in endoscopy units of hospitals performing national gastric or colorectal cancer screening across the country, as part of the endoscopy quality improvement project. This study aimed to identify the effectiveness of endoscope reprocessing training. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, education on endoscope reprocessing was implemented 18 times across the country, from June 2019 to November 2019. A total of 1,186 participants were included and 1,132 of them answered the survey questionnaire (response rate, 95.4%). Results: Of the study participants, 45.8% had previous experience in training on endoscope reprocessing, and 87.6% of them have adhered to the endoscope reprocessing guidelines. Experience of participation in endoscope reprocessing training was significantly associated with practical adherence to endoscope reprocessing guidelines (aOR, 6.55; 95% CI, 3.93 to 10.91). The satisfaction with and need for endoscope reprocessing training were 92.7% and 95.7%, respectively. The level of knowledge and intention to adhere to endoscope reprocessing guidelines were both high (4.65 [1-5]). Conclusions: Training on endoscope reprocessing currently provided at the national level could be effective for obtaining quality control for endoscopy. However, completion of the training by actual practitioners in charge of endoscope reprocessing within the national cancer screening system remains low; thus, strategies for more aggressive training participation for them should be developed at a national level.

scholarly journals The Importance of Network Contract Model for SMEs` Growth. The Case of an Italian Region

2017 ◽  
Vol 13 (34) ◽  
pp. 434
Author(s):  
Giuseppe Granata
Keyword(s):  
Business Model ◽  
Research Method ◽  
National Level ◽  
Academic Community ◽  
Decision Makers ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Italian Region ◽  
Extended Study ◽  
New Business ◽  
Multimethod Approach

Aim: The aim of this paper is to analyze the strategic validity of Italian network contract in order to define a new business model for contemporary enterprises. Methodology: The research method is deductive-inductive with a multimethod approach. The sources are collected through semi-structured interviews and open sources, scientific books and papers, and sectorial database. Findings: The present research is the first step taken in conducting an extended study on a territorial, regional, and national level. Limitations: Research limitations are based on the restricted data used in the present phase of the work. Implications: The paper aim at integrating existing literature for academic community and decision makers. Originality: The research represents essential characteristics of Italian network contract, by emphasizing its framework and validity, in order to recognize an innovative business model in increasing the enterprises competition in the market.

Ice-Cream Headache - A Large Survey of 8359 Adolescents

Cephalalgia ◽  
2003 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 977-981 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jong-Ling Fuh ◽  
Shuu-Jiun Wang ◽  
Shiang-Ru Lu ◽  
Kai-Dih Juang
Keyword(s):  
High Schools ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Junior High ◽  
Ice Cream ◽  
Target Population ◽  
Junior High Schools ◽  
Questionnaire Response ◽  
Large Survey ◽  
Self Administered Questionnaire

We conducted a self-administered questionnaire to investigate ice-cream headache in school adolescents aged 13-15 in Taiwan. The target population was 8789 students in 6 public junior high schools. A total of 8359 students completed the questionnaire (response rate 95.1%). The prevalence of ice-cream headache was 40.6%. It was significantly higher in boys than in girls, and increased with grade. Students with migraine had a higher frequency of ice-cream headache compared with the students without migraine (55.2% vs. 39.6%, P < 0.0001). The prevalence of ice-cream headache increased among students with more migrainous features. Approximately one third of students decreased their intake of ice cream, or abstained completely, especially the younger students. Our study suggests icecream headache is very common in Taiwanese adolescents, and it is more common in students who experienced migraine.

Encuesta Nacional de Tendencias de Fitness en Colombia para el Año 2021 (National Survey of Fitness Trends in Colombia for 2021)

Retos ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 107-116
Author(s):  
Manel Valcarce-Torrente ◽  
Oscar L Veiga ◽  
Ángela Arroyo-Nieto ◽  
Camilo Morales-Rincón
Keyword(s):  
National Survey ◽  
Sports Medicine ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Exercise Programs ◽  
Children And Adolescent ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Fitness Programs ◽  
Health And Well Being ◽  
De Medicina

  El objetivo del presente estudio fue identificar y comparar las principales tendencias fitness para el año 2021 en Colombia con los hallazgos de la encuesta nacional realizada el año anterior y con los rankings español e internacional del año 2021. La información fue obtenida a través de una encuesta online replicando la metodología desarrollada por el Colegio Americano de Medicina el Deporte en las encuestas internacionales sobre tendencias en fitness. El cuestionario se envió a 3.800 profesionales de distintos departamentos deportivos y de regiones de Colombia obteniéndose un total de 1700 respuestas (tasa de respuesta del 32.07%). Los resultados sitúan en el top 5 de tendencias en Colombia las “clases remotas/online”, las “apps de ejercicios”, los “programas de ejercicio para combatir la obesidad en niños y adolescentes”, los “programas de ejercicio para poblaciones con enfermedades” y los “programas fitness para adultos mayores”. Dentro del top 20 se encuentran 14 tendencias coincidentes con la encuesta nacional del año anterior, con ligeros cambios de posición; 11 equivalencias con el ranking español y 9 con el ranking de la encuesta internacional de 2021. Los resultados muestran una relevancia de la práctica de actividad física con fines orientados a la salud y el bienestar, además de un creciente interés por el uso de la tecnología en el sector del fitness. Abstract. The aim of the current study was to identify the main trends for the year 2021 in Colombia with the findings of the national survey carried out the previous year and with the Spanish and international rankings for 2021. The information was obtained through a survey online replicating the methodology developed by the American College of Sports Medicine in international surveys on trends in fitness. The questionnaire was sent to 3,800 professionals from different sports departments and regions of Colombia, obtaining a total of 1,700 responses (response rate of 32.07%). The results place in the top 5 of trends in Colombia: “online training”, “exercise apps”, “exercise programs against children and adolescent obesity”, “exercise programs for populations with diseases” and “fitness programs for older adults ”. Within the top 20 there are 14 trends that coincide with the national survey of the previous year, with slight changes in position; 11 equivalences with the Spanish ranking and 9 with the 2021 international survey ranking. The results show a relevance of the practice of physical activity for health and well-being-oriented purposes, as well as a growing interest in the use of technology in the fitness sector.

scholarly journals How Well Do Core Faculty Understand The Emeregency Medicine Milestones?

2019 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 160-162
Author(s):  
Randy Sorge ◽  
Simiao Li-Sauerwine ◽  
Jorge Fernandez ◽  
Gene Hern
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Medicine ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Program Directors ◽  
Electronic Media ◽  
Survey Tool ◽  
Core Faculty ◽  
Poor Understanding ◽  
Competency Based ◽  
Single Response

Introduction: It is unclear how emergency medicine (EM) programs educate core faculty about the use of milestones in competency-based evaluations. We conducted a national survey to profile how programs educate core faculty regarding their use and to assess core faculty’s understanding of the milestones. Methods: Our survey tool was distributed over six months in 2017 via the Council of Emergency Medicine Residency Directors (CORD) listserv. Responses, which were de-identified, were solicited from program directors (PDs), assistant/associate program directors (APDs), and core faculty. A single response from a program was considered sufficient. Results: Our survey had a 69.7% response rate (n=140/201). 62.9% of programs reported educating core faculty about the EM Milestones via the distribution of physical or electronic media. Although 82.6% of respondents indicated that it was important for core faculty to understand how the EM Milestones are used in competency-based evaluations, respondents estimated that 48.6% of core faculty possess “fair or poor” understanding of the milestones. Furthermore, only 50.7% of respondents felt that the EM Milestones were a valuable tool. Conclusion: These data suggest there is sub-optimal understanding of the EM Milestones among core faculty and disagreement as to whether the milestones are a valuable tool.

scholarly journals Adoption of Alcohol-Based Handrub by United States Hospitals: A National Survey

2008 ◽  
Vol 29 (12) ◽  
pp. 1177-1180 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lona Mody ◽  
Sanjay Saint ◽  
Samuel R. Kaufman ◽  
Christine Kowalski ◽  
Sarah L. Krein
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Hand Hygiene ◽  
Infection Control ◽  
Significant Role ◽  
National Survey ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Leadership Support

The extent to which the use of alcohol-based handrub for hand hygiene has been adopted by US hospitals is unknown. A survey of infection control coordinators (response rate, 516 [72%] of 719) revealed that most hospitals (436 [84%] of 516) have adopted alcohol-based handrub. Leadership support and staff receptivity play a significant role in its adoption.

A Study on Benchmarking Technique Understanding and Knowledge in Malaysia Palm Oil Milling Industry

2012 ◽  
Vol 59 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Norashikin Rahman ◽  
Baba Md. Deros ◽  
Mohd. Nizam Ab Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Palm Oil ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Reliability And Validity ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Survey Instrument ◽  
Survey Questionnaire ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
Level Of Understanding ◽  
Postal Mail ◽  
Survey Questionnaires

Benchmarking is a tool that can lead to broad improvements to an organization. It has been implemented in various industries such as manufacturing and services. The objective of this study is to identify the level of understanding and knowledge on benchmarking in palm oil milling industry. A survey instrument, tested for reliability and validity by experts and practitioner was developed to collect data from respondents involved the palm oil milling industry. Later, the survey questionnaire which comprise of two sections was distributed through postal mail and email to 230 respondents in different palm oil milling industry. Seventy four survey questionnaires were completed and returned, giving a response rate of 32.2%. Analysis of survey results shows that 18.9% of respondents are in good category, 71.6% are still in moderate category and 9.5% in low category. Thus, it can be concluded that 81.1% of survey respondents in palm oil milling industry is still lacking of knowledge and understanding in benchmarking concept. Further guidance, support and awareness are really needed to encourage more organisations in palm oil industry to use benchmarking in order to survive and remain competitive.

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