- Nursing education and management
- Healthcare Education and Workforce Issues
- Patient Safety and Medication Errors
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Innovations in Medical Education
- Nursing Diagnosis and Documentation
- Educational and Social Studies
- Medical Malpractice and Liability Issues
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Healthcare Quality and Management
- Higher Education and Employability
- Ethics in medical practice
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Family Support in Illness
- Health and Well-being Studies
- Ethics in Business and Education
- Oral health in cancer treatment
- Clinical Reasoning and Diagnostic Skills
- Patient Dignity and Privacy
- Resilience and Mental Health
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Pharmaceutical Practices and Patient Outcomes
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Hyperglycemia and glycemic control in critically ill and hospitalized patients
- Palliative Care and End-of-Life Issues
University of Catania
2023-2024
Tecnologie Avanzate (Italy)
2024
University of Rome Tor Vergata
2019-2022
University of Udine
2008-2021
University of Trieste
2018
Ospedale Santa Maria
2014
To test the mediating role of burnout in relationship between self-efficacy and academic success nursing students.This was a cross-sectional secondary analysis longitudinal research aimed at exploring students.We enrolled convenience sample students attending 21 Italian baccalaureate degree programmes. Data were collected from 2014 to 2018-2019 year. We analysed wave data during third year programme. The measurements Academic Nurse Self-Efficacy scale (ANSEs) Scale Work Burnout (SWEBO). A...
Abstract Aims An available strategy to counteract academic failure is the development and implementation of student self‐efficacy; however, date, there are no instruments measuring it. The aim this study was develop psychometrically test an nurse self‐efficacy scale. Design A longitudinal design used in accordance with Consensus‐based Standards for Selection health status Measurement Instruments guidelines. Methods convenience sample 1,129 nursing students attending first year course were...
To explore the incidence of intraoperative pressure sores, associated risk factors and preventive strategies adopted by nurses, we a longitudinal study in 900-bed teaching hospital with multiple operating theatres, located North Italy. Patients who underwent major surgery were evaluated four times: at moment theatre admission, discharge, on their third sixth postoperative day. Of patients included (n=102) had an average age 62.3 years (range 20–87), 12.7% (13/102) developed ulcer theatre;...
This research aims to explore the perceptions of nursing students and directors bachelor degree courses regarding reasons for attrition amongst students.
Abstract Aim To analyse any changes seen in the academic self‐efficacy of nursing students during three years their education as well associated predictive factors. Design A longitudinal study design was applied. Methods The sample included 220 who attended a large university central Italy. students’ measured using Academic Nurses’ Self‐Efficacy Scale. Data were collected annually from 2014/2015 to 2017/2018 at beginning first year (T0), end (T1), second (T2) and third (T3). repeated measure...
Student perceptions of self-efficacy (SE) prevent stress and burnout improve engagement in nursing education, thus increasing learning outcomes. The study aims were to (1) validate a scale measuring SE psychomotor skills (NSE-PS), (2) describe changes NSE-PS over time, (3) explore correlations with engagement. A total 1117 students participated. significant increase the scores years has emerged; addition, all dimensions correlated negatively positively
. Investing in healthcare professionals. The motivation for enrollment bachelor nursing courses: results from a pilot study.
Moral Distress (MD) is a unique form of distress that occurs when people believe they know the ethically correct action to take but are constrained from doing so. Limited clinical experience and insufficient ethical knowledge contribute nursing students' MD, which can potentially cause negative outcomes. The aims this study are: (1) describe MD intensity students, (2) analyze differences associations between socio-demographic academic variables.
Abstract No evidence from any longitudinal study design has been reported to date with regard patient safety (PS) incidents witnessed by nursing students during their training. Therefore, the aim of closing this gap in available knowledge, a was performed 2012 2015 involving all ( n = 145) enrolled two Italian programs. At end each academic year, were invited report writing PS clinical learning experience; number days student spent setting also collected administrative records. Ninety...
Moral distress, defined as moral suffering or a psychological imbalance, can affect nursing students. However, many new instruments adaptations of other scales that are typically used to measure distress have not been for students.This study aimed translate, culturally adapt and evaluate the psychometric properties an Italian version Distress Scale Nursing Students (It-ESMEE) use with delayed students (students who could graduate on time failed exams necessary progress next level).The...
Abstract Aims and objectives To describe the sociodemographic academic characteristics of nursing students who report failure to identify determinants (no degree on time) in a population students. Background Although prior studies have shown that is influenced by multiple factors, mentioned mostly focused specific single variables associated with failure, they reported inconsistent results. Design A prospective follow‐up study design was used an Italian Baccalaureate Nursing Degree program....
Academic failure can negatively impact on the student, university and nursing workforce in short term. The aim of this study is to analyze characteristics predictors academic success two cohorts students a Nursing Bachelor's Degree program.This longitudinal enrolled who attended program. Tor Vergata University includes 21 programs at several Sanitary Institutions Rome area, with mean annual recruitment 800 students. We considered beginning program 2011-2012 2012-2013 years, respectively....