The lack of a substantial number of recent, robust follow-up studies investigating the QoL in patients at different stages of disease and treatment indicates that more research is needed. Relevance to clinical practice. Understanding the QoL in patients with brain neoplasm and the differences between right and left hemisphere sites of the neoplasm can help nurses develop different interventions and offer more guidance for effective clinical intervention.

Perioperative care aimed at preventing surgical site infections is variable across Italian neurosurgical units. More studies aimed at developing evidence capable of supporting decision-making processes in neurosurgery care are strongly recommended.