Nicola Vanacore
Biographic Data
| ID | 7969044 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Nicola Vanacore |
| GIVEN NAMES | Nicola |
| FAMILY NAME | Vanacore |
| SIGNATURE | VANACORE N |
| AFFILIATIONS | Istituto Superiore di Sanità |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2817-3758 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 6 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 6 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2015 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
A national survey on Covid-19 infection in Italian retirement homes for older adults and persons with disabilities
Introduction Older people and individuals with chronic illnesses living in long-term care facilities are at increased risk of infections due to the care setting, resulting in an increased probability of contracting SARS-CoV-2 and experiencing severe sequelae during the COVID-19 pandemic. To limit viral transmission, facilities adopted different policies according to national and regional prevention strategies, often reducing social contacts and p…
Dementia care from the perspective of family members, caregivers, and public health and social care professionals
Background: Longer life expectancy has increased the prevalence of dementia, a major cause of disability in old age, requiring an interdisciplinary approach involving health and social care professionals (HScPs) and family members/caregivers (FmCs). This study aims to describe the current state of dementia care in Italy, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and experiences from FmCs and HScPs. Study design: Descriptive qualitative study. Methods: F…
Estimating the burden of dementia and parkinsonism through a novel identification algorithm based on healthcare administrative data
Introduction: Neurological disorders (ND), particularly dementia and parkinsonism, are major public health challenges in aging populations. Estimating their prevalence and incidence is essential for healthcare resource planning and targeted interventions. This study aims to estimate the burden of these conditions in the Marche region of Italy, using a novel identification approach applied to administrative healthcare data. Methods: A cross-sectio…
Behavioral and Psychological Effects of Coronavirus Disease-19 Quarantine in Patients With Dementia
Quarantine induces a rapid increase of BPSD in approximately 60% of patients and stress-related symptoms in two-thirds of caregivers. Health services need to plan a post-pandemic strategy in order to address these emerging needs
Adverse Events in Italian Nursing Homes During the Covid-19 Epidemic
Older people living in nursing homes (NHs) are particularly vulnerable in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, due to the high prevalence of chronic diseases and disabilities (e.g., dementia). The phenomenon of adverse events (AEs), intended as any harm or injury resulting from medical care or to the failure to provide care, has not yet been investigated in NHs during the pandemic. We performed a national survey on 3,292 NHs, either public or providing…
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The Mozart Effect
Behavioral and Psychological Effects of Coronavirus Disease-19 Quarantine in Patients With Dementia
Quarantine induces a rapid increase of BPSD in approximately 60% of patients and stress-related symptoms in two-thirds of caregivers. Health services need to plan a post-pandemic strategy in order to address these emerging needs
Adverse Events in Italian Nursing Homes During the Covid-19 Epidemic
Older people living in nursing homes (NHs) are particularly vulnerable in the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, due to the high prevalence of chronic diseases and disabilities (e.g., dementia). The phenomenon of adverse events (AEs), intended as any harm or injury resulting from medical care or to the failure to provide care, has not yet been investigated in NHs during the pandemic. We performed a national survey on 3,292 NHs, either public or providing…
Estimating the burden of dementia and parkinsonism through a novel identification algorithm based on healthcare administrative data
Introduction: Neurological disorders (ND), particularly dementia and parkinsonism, are major public health challenges in aging populations. Estimating their prevalence and incidence is essential for healthcare resource planning and targeted interventions. This study aims to estimate the burden of these conditions in the Marche region of Italy, using a novel identification approach applied to administrative healthcare data. Methods: A cross-sectio…
A national survey on Covid-19 infection in Italian retirement homes for older adults and persons with disabilities
Introduction Older people and individuals with chronic illnesses living in long-term care facilities are at increased risk of infections due to the care setting, resulting in an increased probability of contracting SARS-CoV-2 and experiencing severe sequelae during the COVID-19 pandemic. To limit viral transmission, facilities adopted different policies according to national and regional prevention strategies, often reducing social contacts and p…
Dementia care from the perspective of family members, caregivers, and public health and social care professionals
Background: Longer life expectancy has increased the prevalence of dementia, a major cause of disability in old age, requiring an interdisciplinary approach involving health and social care professionals (HScPs) and family members/caregivers (FmCs). This study aims to describe the current state of dementia care in Italy, identifying strengths, weaknesses, and experiences from FmCs and HScPs. Study design: Descriptive qualitative study. Methods: F…
Dementia (4 works) · Public health (4 works) · Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research (3 works) · Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes (3 works) · Health care (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Logistic regression (2 works) · Active listening (1 works) · Adverse effect (1 works) · Antipsychotic (1 works)