Erika Guastafierro
Biographic Data
| ID | 6181217 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Erika Guastafierro |
| GIVEN NAMES | Erika |
| FAMILY NAME | Guastafierro |
| SIGNATURE | GUASTAFIERRO E |
| AFFILIATIONS | Fondazione IRCCS Istituto Neurologico Carlo Besta |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-5051-0207 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 10 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2018 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Transition to adulthood in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Background: For youth living with neurodisabilities and rare conditions, transitioning from pediatric to adult care results in significant loss of services and supports. This article examines transition-related health systems, policies and provider roles in the context of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a multi-systemic X-linked disorder mainly characterized by progressive muscle degeneration, with about 30% of patients presenting with …
Navigating adulthood with juvenile-onset type 1 diabetes
Background: Juvenile type 1 diabetes can present lifelong challenges that may affect educational, employment, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes in adulthood. This scoping review aims at exploring the long-term impact of juvenile-onset type 1 diabetes on education and career achievements and well-being in adulthood. Methods: A scoping review conducted using PubMed and PsycInfo (2005-2025) identified studies comparing adults diagn…
Construct Validity and Internal Consistency of the Italian Version of the PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core Scale and PedsQLTM 3.0 Cerebral Palsy Module
The present study confirms the internal consistency and construct validity of the Italian version of both PedsQL TM modules. In CwCP, greater functional disability resulted in lower HRQoL scores, and there was significant discrepancy between the parent and child ratings
Neurological and Mental Health Symptoms Associated with Post-Covid-19 Disability in a Sample of Patients Discharged from a Covid-19 Ward
Recent studies suggest that COVID-19 survivors may experience long-term health consequences: in particular, neurological and mental health symptoms might be associated with long-term negative outcomes. This study is a secondary analysis of a larger cohort study and aims to determine the extent to which neurological and mental health sequelae are associated with survivors' disability. Participants include COVID-19 survivors, with no pre-morbid bra…
A Preliminary Analysis on the Feasibility and Short-Term Efficacy of a Phase-III RCT on Mindfulness Added to Treatment as Usual for Patients with Chronic Migraine and Medication Overuse Headache
This preliminary analysis of a single-blind phase-III RCT aims to compare the feasibility and short-term efficacy of mindfulness as an add-on to treatment as usual (TaU) in the management of patients with chronic migraine (CM) and medication overuse headache (MOH). Patients were randomized to either TaU (structured withdrawal of overused drugs, patient education and pharmacological prophylaxis) or TaU + MIND, wherein patients additionally receive…
Identification of determinants of healthy ageing in Italy
Healthy ageing is a public health problem globally. In Europe, the dependency ratio of the elderly is expected to increase by 21.6 per cent to 51.2 per cent in 2070. The World Health Organization (WHO) study on healthy ageing started in 2002 as a concept whereby all people of all ages should be able to live in a healthy, safe and socially inclusive way. The aim of this study is to present preliminary results of the project Identification of Deter…
Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Chronic Migraine and High Frequency Episodic Migraine in Adolescents
In this single-arm pilot open-label study we examined the effect of a mindfulness-based intervention on reduction of headache frequency after 12 months in adolescents aged 12-18 with chronic or high-frequency migraine without aura. Adolescents were recruited at the headache center of the C. Besta Neurological Institute and followed-up for 12 months. The mindfulness-based intervention was delivered in small groups and consisted of six weekly group…
Global Burden of Headache Disorders in Children and Adolescents 2007–2017
Headache disorders are prevalent and disabling conditions impacting on people of all ages, including children and adolescents with substantial impact on their school activities and leisure time. Our study aims to report specific information on headaches in children and adolescents based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, that provides estimates for incidence, prevalence, fatal and non-fatal outcomes. We relied on 2007 and 2017 GBD estim…
Employment and Chronic Diseases
In recent decades, the number of people living with one or more chronic diseases has increased dramatically, affecting all sectors of society, particularly the labour market. Such an increase of people with chronic diseases combined with the aging of working population affects income levels and job opportunities, careers, social inclusion and working conditions. Both legislation and company regulations should take into account the difficulties th…
Factors Related to Unemployment in Europe. A Cross-Sectional Study from the Courage Survey in Finland, Poland and Spain
Background : Research addressing the impact of a large number of factors on unemployment is scarce. We aimed to comprehensively identify factors related to unemployment in a sample of persons aged 18-64 from Finland, Poland and Spain. Methods : In this cross-sectional study, factors from different areas were considered: socio-demographic indicators, health habits, chronic conditions, health state markers, vision and hearing indicators, and social…
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Factors Related to Unemployment in Europe. A Cross-Sectional Study from the Courage Survey in Finland, Poland and Spain
Background : Research addressing the impact of a large number of factors on unemployment is scarce. We aimed to comprehensively identify factors related to unemployment in a sample of persons aged 18-64 from Finland, Poland and Spain. Methods : In this cross-sectional study, factors from different areas were considered: socio-demographic indicators, health habits, chronic conditions, health state markers, vision and hearing indicators, and social…
Global Burden of Headache Disorders in Children and Adolescents 2007–2017
Headache disorders are prevalent and disabling conditions impacting on people of all ages, including children and adolescents with substantial impact on their school activities and leisure time. Our study aims to report specific information on headaches in children and adolescents based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) study, that provides estimates for incidence, prevalence, fatal and non-fatal outcomes. We relied on 2007 and 2017 GBD estim…
Employment and Chronic Diseases
In recent decades, the number of people living with one or more chronic diseases has increased dramatically, affecting all sectors of society, particularly the labour market. Such an increase of people with chronic diseases combined with the aging of working population affects income levels and job opportunities, careers, social inclusion and working conditions. Both legislation and company regulations should take into account the difficulties th…
Effect of a Mindfulness-Based Intervention for Chronic Migraine and High Frequency Episodic Migraine in Adolescents
In this single-arm pilot open-label study we examined the effect of a mindfulness-based intervention on reduction of headache frequency after 12 months in adolescents aged 12-18 with chronic or high-frequency migraine without aura. Adolescents were recruited at the headache center of the C. Besta Neurological Institute and followed-up for 12 months. The mindfulness-based intervention was delivered in small groups and consisted of six weekly group…
Neurological and Mental Health Symptoms Associated with Post-Covid-19 Disability in a Sample of Patients Discharged from a Covid-19 Ward
Recent studies suggest that COVID-19 survivors may experience long-term health consequences: in particular, neurological and mental health symptoms might be associated with long-term negative outcomes. This study is a secondary analysis of a larger cohort study and aims to determine the extent to which neurological and mental health sequelae are associated with survivors' disability. Participants include COVID-19 survivors, with no pre-morbid bra…
A Preliminary Analysis on the Feasibility and Short-Term Efficacy of a Phase-III RCT on Mindfulness Added to Treatment as Usual for Patients with Chronic Migraine and Medication Overuse Headache
This preliminary analysis of a single-blind phase-III RCT aims to compare the feasibility and short-term efficacy of mindfulness as an add-on to treatment as usual (TaU) in the management of patients with chronic migraine (CM) and medication overuse headache (MOH). Patients were randomized to either TaU (structured withdrawal of overused drugs, patient education and pharmacological prophylaxis) or TaU + MIND, wherein patients additionally receive…
Identification of determinants of healthy ageing in Italy
Healthy ageing is a public health problem globally. In Europe, the dependency ratio of the elderly is expected to increase by 21.6 per cent to 51.2 per cent in 2070. The World Health Organization (WHO) study on healthy ageing started in 2002 as a concept whereby all people of all ages should be able to live in a healthy, safe and socially inclusive way. The aim of this study is to present preliminary results of the project Identification of Deter…
Navigating adulthood with juvenile-onset type 1 diabetes
Background: Juvenile type 1 diabetes can present lifelong challenges that may affect educational, employment, and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) outcomes in adulthood. This scoping review aims at exploring the long-term impact of juvenile-onset type 1 diabetes on education and career achievements and well-being in adulthood. Methods: A scoping review conducted using PubMed and PsycInfo (2005-2025) identified studies comparing adults diagn…
Construct Validity and Internal Consistency of the Italian Version of the PedsQLTM 4.0 Generic Core Scale and PedsQLTM 3.0 Cerebral Palsy Module
The present study confirms the internal consistency and construct validity of the Italian version of both PedsQL TM modules. In CwCP, greater functional disability resulted in lower HRQoL scores, and there was significant discrepancy between the parent and child ratings
Transition to adulthood in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Background: For youth living with neurodisabilities and rare conditions, transitioning from pediatric to adult care results in significant loss of services and supports. This article examines transition-related health systems, policies and provider roles in the context of Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). DMD is a multi-systemic X-linked disorder mainly characterized by progressive muscle degeneration, with about 30% of patients presenting with …
Medicine (8 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Population (4 works) · Psychiatry (4 works) · Depression (economics (3 works) · Internal Medicine (3 works) · Migraine (3 works) · Migraine and Headache Studies (3 works) · Physical therapy (3 works) · Psychology (3 works)