Christos Triantafyllou, Evangelia Chorianopoulou, Eleni Kourkouni, Theoklis E. Zaoutis, Georgia Kourlaba
International Journal of Nursing Studies, 2020 Dec;Online. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2020.103843
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Objective: To systematically review the available evidence regarding the incidence, prevalence, attributable length of stay and cost of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers in pediatric populations.
Methods:A systematic search (March 15, 2020) was conducted in PubMed, Scopus, and ProQuest databases. Cross-sectional and cohort studies of neonates and children aged <21 years old were eligible for inclusion when full text was available in English and data for at least one of the following criteria was provided: incidence, prevalence, attributable length of stay or healthcare cost due to hospital-acquired pressure ulcers.
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Ioannis Kopsidas, Stefania Vergnano, Nikos Spyridis, Theoklis Zaoutis, Sanjay Patel
The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 2020 Jul;Online. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1097/inf.0000000000002835
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Background:Misuse, overuse of antimicrobials and increasing rates of antimicrobial resistance are well-recognized problems throughout Europe. The aim of this survey was to describe the current pediatric antibiotic stewardship (PAS) landscape across Europe and identify gaps, in terms of national programs, networks and guidelines.
Methods: A survey of 17 questions was circulated in July 2019 among 24 European pediatric infectious disease researchers and clinicians, professors and heads of department on the existence of PAS programs, national networks and meetings, established competencies, metrics and guidelines.
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Sofia Karagiannidou, Christos Triantafyllou, Theoklis E. Zaoutis, Vassiliki Papaevangelou, Nikolaos Maniadakis, Georgia Kourlaba
Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology, 2020 Mar;Online. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1017/ice.2019.353
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Objective: To estimate the attributable mortality, length of stay (LOS), and healthcare cost of pediatric and neonatal healthcare-acquired bloodstream infections (HA-BSIs).
Methods: A systematic search (January 2000–September 2018) was conducted in PubMed, Cochrane, and CINAHL databases. Reference lists of selected articles were screened to identify additional studies. Case–control or cohort studies were eligible for inclusion when full text was available in English and data for at least 1 of the following criteria were provided: attributable or excess LOS, healthcare cost, or mortality rate due to HA-BSI. Study quality was evaluated using the Critical Appraisal Skills Programme Tool (CASP). Study selection and quality assessment were conducted by 2 independent researchers, and a third researcher was consulted to resolve any disagreements. Fixed- or random-effect models, as appropriate, were used to synthesize data. Heterogeneity and publication bias were evaluated.
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Vasiliki Triantafillou, Ioannis Kopsidas, Areti Kyriakousi, Theoklis E. Zaoutis, Julia E. Szymczak
Journal of Hospital Infection, 2020 Apr;104(4):552-559. DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jhin.2019.11.020
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Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) result in increased morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs. Rates of HAIs in Greek NICUs are among the highest in Europe. There is a need to identify the factors that influence the transmission of HAIs and implementation of prevention interventions in this setting.
Aim:To understand healthcare workers’ perceptions about HAI prevention in Greek NICUs.
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Sofia Karagiannidou, Theoklis Zaoutis, Nikolaos Maniadakis, Vassiliki Papaevangelou, Georgia Kourlaba
Journal of Infection and Public Health, 2019 May-June;12(3):372-79. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2018.12.004
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Background and objective: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are the most frequent pediatric hospital-acquired infections and are associated with significant morbidity and healthcare costs. The aim of our study was to determine the attributable length of stay (LOS) and cost for CLABSIs in pediatric patients in Greece, for which there is currently a paucity of data.
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