Francesco Cavallin
Biographic Data
| ID | 7032144 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Francesco Cavallin |
| GIVEN NAMES | Francesco |
| FAMILY NAME | Cavallin |
| SIGNATURE | CAVALLIN F |
| AFFILIATIONS | Istituto Nazionale di Statistica |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-0831-3971 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 14 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 14 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Methylxanthine Treatment in Neonates Admitted to the Special Care Unit
Background : The appropriate identification of target patients for methylxanthine therapy may optimize resource allocation and improve clinical outcomes, but data on routine care in low-resource settings are limited. Our study assessed methylxanthine use in clinical practice in two Sub-Saharan settings. Methods : This retrospective, registry-based study investigated methylxanthine use in newborns who were admitted to Tosamaganga Hospital (Tanzani…
Impact of Stunting on Outcomes of Severely Wasted Children (6 Months to 5 Years) Admitted for Inpatient Treatment
Background : Undernutrition is a major public health concern, accounting for nearly half of global under-five mortalities and leading to serious long-term consequences for those who survive. Most nutritional screening programs give priority to acute undernutrition (wasting). The co-presence of chronic undernutrition (stunting) has been shown to have the highest risk of mortality. To date, few studies have assessed outpatient treatment outcomes of…
Effectiveness of Bundled Interventions for the Prevention of Neonatal Hypothermia in Low-Income Settings
In a Sub-Saharan referral hospital, the implementation of bundled interventions to maintain the warm chain improved neonatal temperature at admission and during hospitalization, and reduced hypothermia episodes during hospitalization
Comparative effectiveness of chest ultrasound, chest X-ray and computer-aided diagnostic (CAD) for tuberculosis diagnosis in low-resource setting
Introduction Early and accurate diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is crucial for timely treatment and prevention of transmission, but diagnostic challenges persist due to complex symptoms and limitations in diagnostic tools. Chest X-ray (CXR) is the standard imaging modality, but its sensitivity and specificity may vary. Recently, some promising alternatives emerged such as chest ultrasonography (CUS) – particularly valuable in resource-li…
Measuring preparedness to infectious diseases among people exposed to climate disasters in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
In climate-vulnerable communities in Mozambique, households practicing family planning, providing access to primary education and birth certificate for all children were less vulnerable to water-borne and vector-borne infectious disease outbreaks. Being family planning and childcare primarily performed by women, our findings can inform policymakers and practitioners on the importance of addressing women to mitigate the impact of climate disasters…
Experiences of health professionals in EU institutions during the Covid crisis
A Simulation Competition on Neonatal Resuscitation as a New Educational Tool for Pediatric Residents
Participants appreciated the simulation competition. They self-perceived the educational impact of the event and felt that it improved their knowledge and self-confidence. Our findings suggest areas of improvements for further editions and may serve as an educational model for other institutions
Incorrect Feeding Practices, Dietary Diversity Determinants and Nutritional Status in Children Aged 6–23 Months
Although some factors (economic and religious) may be difficult to overcome, other factors linked to erroneous beliefs (dangerous foods) or incorrect feeding practices (early weaning and an incorrect frequency of meals) can be targeted, to improve the effectiveness of nutritional counseling practices
Incidence of Intrapartum-Related Events at the Largest Obstetric Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam
Every year, 2.4 million neonates die during their first month of life and even more suffer permanent injury. The main causes are intrapartum-related events, prematurity, and infection, with sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia being the worst affected regions. With a focus on intrapartum-related events, we aimed to assess the neonatal demographic characteristics, clinical management, and outcomes among neonates born at the largest obstetric hospi…
Kangaroo Mother Care in Vietnam
Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a low-cost intervention that is indicated to be a highly effective practice for which adoption and implementation are lacking. We investigated the current provision of KMC in Vietnam and explored differences among levels of healthcare facility. Methods: A survey form was sent to 187 hospitals in Vietnam, representing the three levels (central, provincial and district) of public hospital-based maternity se…
Impact of Quality Improvement Bundle on Neonatal Mortality in a District Hospital in Tanzania
A quality improvement intervention was associated with decreased mortality among infants with birth weight between 1500 and 2499 g. Further efforts are needed to improve prognosis in very-low-birth-weight infants
Relationship between Admission Temperature and Risk of Cerebral Palsy in Infants Admitted to Special Care Unit in a Low Resource Setting
In a low-resource setting, we found a U-shaped relationship between the admission temperature and the risk of CP at one month of life. Expanding the analysis of the follow-up data to 12-24 months of age would be desirable in order to confirm and strengthen such findings
Psychological Wellbeing of Parents with Infants Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during Sars-CoV-2 Pandemic
The current SARS-CoV-2 disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a sudden major stressor superimposed on pre-existing high distress in parents of infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This study aimed to investigate the psychological wellbeing of NICU parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-four parents of 25 inpatients of the Padua University Hospital NICU were included from June 2020 to February 2021. At 7-14 days postpartum par…
An Integrated Management System for Noncommunicable Diseases Program Implementation in a Sub-Saharan Setting
Morbidity and mortality due to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are growing exponentially across Tanzania. The limited availability of dedicated services and the disparity between rural and urban areas represent key factors for the increased burden of NCDs in the country. From March 2019, an integrated management system was started in the Iringa District Council. The system implements an integrated management of hypertension and diabetes between t…
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Psychological Wellbeing of Parents with Infants Admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during Sars-CoV-2 Pandemic
The current SARS-CoV-2 disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a sudden major stressor superimposed on pre-existing high distress in parents of infants admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). This study aimed to investigate the psychological wellbeing of NICU parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Forty-four parents of 25 inpatients of the Padua University Hospital NICU were included from June 2020 to February 2021. At 7-14 days postpartum par…
An Integrated Management System for Noncommunicable Diseases Program Implementation in a Sub-Saharan Setting
Morbidity and mortality due to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are growing exponentially across Tanzania. The limited availability of dedicated services and the disparity between rural and urban areas represent key factors for the increased burden of NCDs in the country. From March 2019, an integrated management system was started in the Iringa District Council. The system implements an integrated management of hypertension and diabetes between t…
Incidence of Intrapartum-Related Events at the Largest Obstetric Hospital in Hanoi, Vietnam
Every year, 2.4 million neonates die during their first month of life and even more suffer permanent injury. The main causes are intrapartum-related events, prematurity, and infection, with sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia being the worst affected regions. With a focus on intrapartum-related events, we aimed to assess the neonatal demographic characteristics, clinical management, and outcomes among neonates born at the largest obstetric hospi…
Kangaroo Mother Care in Vietnam
Background: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a low-cost intervention that is indicated to be a highly effective practice for which adoption and implementation are lacking. We investigated the current provision of KMC in Vietnam and explored differences among levels of healthcare facility. Methods: A survey form was sent to 187 hospitals in Vietnam, representing the three levels (central, provincial and district) of public hospital-based maternity se…
Impact of Quality Improvement Bundle on Neonatal Mortality in a District Hospital in Tanzania
A quality improvement intervention was associated with decreased mortality among infants with birth weight between 1500 and 2499 g. Further efforts are needed to improve prognosis in very-low-birth-weight infants
Relationship between Admission Temperature and Risk of Cerebral Palsy in Infants Admitted to Special Care Unit in a Low Resource Setting
In a low-resource setting, we found a U-shaped relationship between the admission temperature and the risk of CP at one month of life. Expanding the analysis of the follow-up data to 12-24 months of age would be desirable in order to confirm and strengthen such findings
Experiences of health professionals in EU institutions during the Covid crisis
A Simulation Competition on Neonatal Resuscitation as a New Educational Tool for Pediatric Residents
Participants appreciated the simulation competition. They self-perceived the educational impact of the event and felt that it improved their knowledge and self-confidence. Our findings suggest areas of improvements for further editions and may serve as an educational model for other institutions
Incorrect Feeding Practices, Dietary Diversity Determinants and Nutritional Status in Children Aged 6–23 Months
Although some factors (economic and religious) may be difficult to overcome, other factors linked to erroneous beliefs (dangerous foods) or incorrect feeding practices (early weaning and an incorrect frequency of meals) can be targeted, to improve the effectiveness of nutritional counseling practices
Comparative effectiveness of chest ultrasound, chest X-ray and computer-aided diagnostic (CAD) for tuberculosis diagnosis in low-resource setting
Introduction Early and accurate diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) is crucial for timely treatment and prevention of transmission, but diagnostic challenges persist due to complex symptoms and limitations in diagnostic tools. Chest X-ray (CXR) is the standard imaging modality, but its sensitivity and specificity may vary. Recently, some promising alternatives emerged such as chest ultrasonography (CUS) – particularly valuable in resource-li…
Measuring preparedness to infectious diseases among people exposed to climate disasters in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique
In climate-vulnerable communities in Mozambique, households practicing family planning, providing access to primary education and birth certificate for all children were less vulnerable to water-borne and vector-borne infectious disease outbreaks. Being family planning and childcare primarily performed by women, our findings can inform policymakers and practitioners on the importance of addressing women to mitigate the impact of climate disasters…
Methylxanthine Treatment in Neonates Admitted to the Special Care Unit
Background : The appropriate identification of target patients for methylxanthine therapy may optimize resource allocation and improve clinical outcomes, but data on routine care in low-resource settings are limited. Our study assessed methylxanthine use in clinical practice in two Sub-Saharan settings. Methods : This retrospective, registry-based study investigated methylxanthine use in newborns who were admitted to Tosamaganga Hospital (Tanzani…
Impact of Stunting on Outcomes of Severely Wasted Children (6 Months to 5 Years) Admitted for Inpatient Treatment
Background : Undernutrition is a major public health concern, accounting for nearly half of global under-five mortalities and leading to serious long-term consequences for those who survive. Most nutritional screening programs give priority to acute undernutrition (wasting). The co-presence of chronic undernutrition (stunting) has been shown to have the highest risk of mortality. To date, few studies have assessed outpatient treatment outcomes of…
Effectiveness of Bundled Interventions for the Prevention of Neonatal Hypothermia in Low-Income Settings
In a Sub-Saharan referral hospital, the implementation of bundled interventions to maintain the warm chain improved neonatal temperature at admission and during hospitalization, and reduced hypothermia episodes during hospitalization
Medicine (11 works) · Emergency Medicine (4 works) · Environmental health (4 works) · Internal Medicine (4 works) · Pediatrics (4 works) · Child Nutrition and Water Access (3 works) · Infant Development and Preterm Care (3 works) · Neonatal and fetal brain pathology (3 works) · Neonatal Respiratory Health Research (3 works) · Nursing (3 works)