Ricerc@Sapienza

Biomedical waste (BMW) management is an important commitment of hospitals both in terms of the possible infectious risk and from the financial point of view. Monitoring the knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) of healthcare professionals on this topic represents a source of information on BMW management. The aim of this study is to perform a systematic review to identify the reliable and valid tools able to assess the KAP of professionals in healthcare centers to manage BMW.

Arts are an integral part of the culture of education and a privileged tool for practical knowledge and active learning, because they are based on learning models focused on experience and personal and creative development of individuals or groups involved in the educational practice. In this context, dance aims to redefine ideals and stereotypes linked to the imaginary of equilibrium and aesthetic perfection to place itself and act in educational and social contexts through a creative, inclusive and wandering practice.

Background: In Italy medical cannabis is a prescription drug since 1998. Even though it could not be considered a therapy as such, it is indicated as a symptomatic treatment also in cancer patients, to cure iatrogenic nausea/vomiting and chronic pain. Patients and methods: We conducted a knowledge survey about medical cannabis among cancer patients referred to two outpatient cancer care centers and a home care service. Results: From February to April 2018, 232 patient were enrolled; 210 patients were on active disease-oriented treatment (90.5%), while 22 (9.5%) not.

Background: In most cases, T790M EGFR-positive NSCLC patients receiving osimertinib developed “non-drugable” progression, as the patients with common EGFR-sensitizing mutations were treated with first-line osimertinib. In both settings, chemotherapy represents the standard treatment and local ablative treatments (LATs) are potential useful options in the case of oligo-progression.

The purpose of this study was to analyze the characteristics of individuals working in the field of neuropsychology in Italy, as part of a larger study examining the practice of neuropsychology across various countries. They were asked about their background, professional training, current work situation, types of assessment, preferred diagnostic procedures, as well as the rehabilitation techniques, their targeted populations, teaching responsibilities, and research activities. A total of 154 professionals completed an online survey from April 28, 2016 through June 30, 2016.

James’s ethics is among the most intricate facets of his work. It thus hardly comes as a surprise that scholars, both inside and outside pragmatism, have been disagreeing not only over the details of James’s moral philosophy but also over its most general shape. Not only, in fact, there have been several contrasting accounts of his writings and their overall coherence – or lack thereof –, but also conflicting narratives of their very scope and goals.

Background: Asylum seekers are refugees who have left their country of origin and have applied for residency in another country. Italy recognises and guarantees international protection and healthcare coverage for asylum seekers. The request for and the decision on a residency permit may require months and during both stages they could be without health-care coverage. Each region is autonomous in its application of national protocols.