Emotional intelligence is an important skill for nurses and midwives and leads them to cleverly work in various fields and contexts, successfully handling colleagues, patients and their families. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to evaluate the relationship between emotional intelligence, sociodemographic and academic variables in current and former master’s degree students in nursing and midwifery, through the administration of a questionnaire to 71 subjects. Emotional intelligence is significantly related to gender. Females showed higher scores (0.2 points higher than men) for emotional intelligence factors, highlighting an excellent ability to “evaluate and express emotions in relation to others”. Moreover, significant differences in academic performances are shown: both females and midwives demonstrated higher academic performance (a mean degree mark 3.8 points higher than men and a mean degree mark 2.6 point than nurses, respectively). High levels of emotional intelligence in individuals who carried out training activities in the organization area are also evident: These subjects have an ability regarding the “regulation of emotion in the others”, which is significantly higher (p = 0.01) than those interested in other master’s degree areas. Emotional intelligence (EI) is strongly linked to the individual’s characteristics and their personalities and differs from technical and professional skills. EI is also an excellent predictor of professional success.

Vaccinations remain the most effective way of preventing infection, disease, and mortality. Public health institutions consequently recommend vaccines to target groups, including healthcare workers, who are considered to be more at risk of exposure and transmission. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to assess, through the administration of a questionnaire, the nursing staff’s knowledge and attitude towards recommended vaccinations, and to explore the effects of a training course (carried out according to the academic detailing methodology) aimed at increasing operators’ knowledge and outreach on recommended vaccinations among healthcare workers. A total of 85 HCWs (30 nursing coordinators and 55 nurses) completed the questionnaire. Results demonstrate a higher rate of agreement towards vaccinations in nursing staff answers (75%), if compared with results of other studies (62–63%). Statistically significant differences between nursing coordinators and nurses can be found. Regarding vaccination attitudes, nursing coordinators agreed in 86% of the answers on healthcare workers’ vaccination vs 70% of nurses (p < 0.001). Considering immunization for influenza, 57% of nursing coordinators vs 18% of nurses reported for vaccination (p < 0.001). Educational programs, carried out according to academic detailing methods, could impact on vaccination attitudes and raise awareness about recommended vaccinations among healthcare workers. The questionnaire is a useful tool for investigating nursing staff knowledge and attitudes towards vaccinations, and to implement strategies to promoting vaccinations among healthcare workers.

Influenza vaccination among healthcare workers may reduce morbidity and protect fragile patients. Most of the evidence concerning the vaccine hesitancy of healthcare workers reported lack of knowledge and wrong attitude. The aims of this study were to explore the knowledge and attitudes about influenza vaccination among master’s degree students in Nursing and Midwifery, and to evaluate the effectiveness of their involvement in the hospital vaccination campaign in order to increase intention to receive immunization. The students of nurses and midwives were involved in the vaccination sessions of the 2018–19 hospital campaign. They were recruited to complete an online survey. Students of the 2nd year (involved in the vaccination campaign) and the 1st year (not involved) were compared. Descriptive and inferential statistics were performed for data analysis. Students who intend to receive influenza vaccination in the following year registered a percentage of 83.6% and showed an overall attitude of 66.8%. The involvement of the students in the vaccination campaign led to a significant increase in their positive vaccination attitude (80.9% vs. 87.0%) and in their intention to receive flu vaccination in the following year (67.7% vs. 100%). A positive attitude towards vaccinations was observed by nurses and midwives. Their involvement in the planning and activities during the vaccination campaign could positively influence their opinions and intention to receive vaccination.

Introduction: Pediatric palliative care (PPC) is a multidisciplinary approach aimed at enhancing the quality of life of children with serious/terminal illnesses, also providing support to their families. PPC is provided in both primary and secondary care settings, and digital health (DH) tools such as telemedicine platforms and mobile application can help connect the different settings, health professionals, and caregivers and ensure patient centeredness. This study aims to explore the perceived benefits and challenges of DH among PPC professionals and to gather suggestions and recommendations for future integrations of digital tools into healthcare practice. Methods: A Focus Group (FG) based on a semistructured interview was conducted with the participation of 12 PPC specialists (physicians, nurses, psychologists and physiotherapists) and 1 moderator. Data analysis was conducted using NVivo software. Results: Six major themes emerged from the FG about DH: opportunities for the future; privacy issue; nonreplaceability of the in‐person visit/consultation; ethics and deontology; health literacy; and applications. Discussion: DH and all its tools represent an opportunity to implement innovative strategies in PPC. It can improve accessibility to PPC and continuity of care and reduce the number and length of hospitalizations. Data security and equitable access to technology are crucial in developing digital solutions, and universal precautions should be identified by healthcare organizations to improve accessibility for all who can benefit from DH. People’s trust in digital technologies should be strengthened, and new health professions’ education programs should be reviewed to allow healthcare professionals and caregivers to improve DH competences. Parents of children with life‐limiting diseases should be involved in the creation of new applications to identify the issues they would like to see addressed. Overall, a patient/family‐centered approach to DH should be adopted, where technology is used to improve, rather than replace, the human elements of care. Patient and Public Contribution: Patient and public involvement and engagement (PPIE) was not appropriate in our work, as it was based on a FG carried out with the participation of PPC specialists to explore the perceptions and perspectives of healthcare providers regarding the use of DH in PPC.