Igiene e sanità pubblica
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Igiene e sanità pubblica · May 2012
[Prevalence of pain in the hospital: results from a survey among inpatients in a teaching hospital].
The aim of the study was to conduct a cross sectional study on pain among inpatients and outpatients in a large teaching hospital. ⋯ The application of the guidelines on free pain hospital is increasing, however we must consider that almost one fifth of the patients who suffered pain within the hospital did not receive any treatment for that.
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Igiene e sanità pubblica · May 2012
[Appropriateness of referrals for magnetic resonance imaging in Latium, Italy].
Long wait times for access to Nuclear Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations are a concern and for this reason the project "Appropriateness of referrals for MRI examinations" has been launched in Latium (Italy). The aim of this preliminary study was to describe the main characteristics of MRI referrals in the region. Findings highlight a large variation in referral rates across the region, with 80% of MRI referrals being ordered by general practitioners and family pediatricians. The latter points to the possibility of inappropriate referrals for MRI imaging in Latium.