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View article: Interplay between personal and professional growth in Italian medical education
Interplay between personal and professional growth in Italian medical education Open
View article: Perceived cancer risk and genetic counseling: A biopsychological perspective
Perceived cancer risk and genetic counseling: A biopsychological perspective Open
In Italy, genetic testing is becoming a regular part of clinical practice in public healthcare. The clinical implications are that probands' educational level and relatives' ages for cascade genetic screening should be considered during co…
View article: Stressful Life Events and Heart Failure: A Mixed-Method Study to Analyze the Patient’s Perspective
Stressful Life Events and Heart Failure: A Mixed-Method Study to Analyze the Patient’s Perspective Open
View article: Progressive Needs of Patients with Intellectual Disabilities in Aging: Exploratory Study by Health Professionals in Italian Residential-Care Organization
Progressive Needs of Patients with Intellectual Disabilities in Aging: Exploratory Study by Health Professionals in Italian Residential-Care Organization Open
Objective: The research project aimed to examine the views and perspectives of community workers for older people with intellectual disabilities (≥50 years), with the aim of exploring and documenting the most important support needs in all…
View article: Developmental trends in headache: an Italian school-based study of age- and gender-related changes in clinical characteristics and burden from childhood to adolescence
Developmental trends in headache: an Italian school-based study of age- and gender-related changes in clinical characteristics and burden from childhood to adolescence Open
Background: Pediatric headache disorders are a significant public health issue, affecting school performance, social participation, and quality of life. Objective: Our aim was to explore the age- and gender-related changes in the character…
View article: Allostatic load modelling, lifestyle and cardiological risk factor: evidence for integrating patient profiling in the optimisation of pharmacological therapies during follow-ups in hospital setting – PLAY-UP cohort study protocol
Allostatic load modelling, lifestyle and cardiological risk factor: evidence for integrating patient profiling in the optimisation of pharmacological therapies during follow-ups in hospital setting – PLAY-UP cohort study protocol Open
Introduction The allostatic load (AL) is a framework for conceptualising the physiological multisystemic impact of prolonged exposure to stress and its related side effects on mental health. Stress due to AL can influence the development a…
View article: Grit: a psychological predictive factor among NEET youth
Grit: a psychological predictive factor among NEET youth Open
Background Grit is essential to favour perseverance and passion to achieve long-term goals. Our study aimed to explore the features of individual aspects of young people not in education, employment or training (NEET) as personal attribute…
View article: Emotional Dysregulation in Anorexia Nervosa: Scoping Review of Psychological Treatments
Emotional Dysregulation in Anorexia Nervosa: Scoping Review of Psychological Treatments Open
Eating disorders are complex psychiatric disorders characterized by compensatory and restrictive behavior and a preoccupation with one’s body. Eating and purging behaviors are considered dysfunctional emotional regulation strategies. There…
View article: Network analysis of negative emotions in patients with episodic migraine: need for a multidisciplinary perspective
Network analysis of negative emotions in patients with episodic migraine: need for a multidisciplinary perspective Open
Background Episodic migraine (EM) is the second most prevalent neurological disorder worldwide and is responsible for more disability than all other neurological disorders combined. Triggers for the development of migraine include, stress,…
View article: Role of Breast Cancer Risk Estimation Models to Identify Women Eligible for Genetic Testing and Risk-Reducing Surgery
Role of Breast Cancer Risk Estimation Models to Identify Women Eligible for Genetic Testing and Risk-Reducing Surgery Open
Hereditary breast and ovarian cancer (HBOC) syndrome is responsible for approximately 10% of breast cancers (BCs). The HBOC gene panel includes both high-risk genes, i.e., a four times higher risk of BC (BRCA1, BRCA2, PALB2, CDH1, PTEN, ST…
View article: Mental health of young researchers in academia: Towards to growth perspective
Mental health of young researchers in academia: Towards to growth perspective Open
Objective: Young Researchers are a strategic sector in the research community because of the future academic scholars. Recently, growing evidence suggests mental health of young generation of researchers has a significant impact on their w…
View article: Early career researchers and mental health: Observational study of challenge and wellbeing
Early career researchers and mental health: Observational study of challenge and wellbeing Open
Background Early career researchers (ECRs) are a strategic sector in the academic community because they represent a scientific incubator for future academic scholars. Recently, growing evidence suggests that relevant doctoral researchers …
View article: Cardiovascular risk and biopsychosocial interplay: Association among hypertension, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation—observational study in primary care setting for efficient self‐care
Cardiovascular risk and biopsychosocial interplay: Association among hypertension, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation—observational study in primary care setting for efficient self‐care Open
Background Aim of the study was to explore the relationship between emotional dimensions of hypertensive patients and the self‐care skills; we tried to draw the psychological aspects could impact the health management in hypertension analy…
View article: Binge eating disorders and psychological well-being in prolonged COVID-19 pandemic: Retrospective cross-sectional study on undergraduate students
Binge eating disorders and psychological well-being in prolonged COVID-19 pandemic: Retrospective cross-sectional study on undergraduate students Open
COVID-19 pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health and well-being of people across the world. It
\nwas hypothesized that the pandemic would exacerbate the severity of ED symptomatology due to greater levels
\nof anxiety, emot…
View article: Mediators of outcome in adolescent psychotherapy and their implications for theories and mechanisms of change: a systematic review
Mediators of outcome in adolescent psychotherapy and their implications for theories and mechanisms of change: a systematic review Open
View article: Cognitive Impairment in Celiac Disease Patients: Scoping Review Exploring Psychological Triggers in a Chronic Condition
Cognitive Impairment in Celiac Disease Patients: Scoping Review Exploring Psychological Triggers in a Chronic Condition Open
Celiac disease (CD), also known as gluten-sensitive enteropathy, is an inflammatory autoimmune reaction triggered by ingestion of gluten in genetically predisposed subjects. Celiac disease is often associated with a wide range of disorders…
View article: Digital affinitiy and cognitive reserve: Salience for resilient aging in pandemic
Digital affinitiy and cognitive reserve: Salience for resilient aging in pandemic Open
Objective: The study aimed to analyze the impact of technology in the older adults after acute pandemic regarding to the development of digital confidence. Method: A sample of n. 56 healthy older adults ( N = 22 female, N = 34 male) aged 6…
View article: Cardiovascular disease, self-care and emotional regulation processes in adult patients: balancing unmet needs and quality of life
Cardiovascular disease, self-care and emotional regulation processes in adult patients: balancing unmet needs and quality of life Open
View article: Early Diagnosis of Melanoma and Breast Cancer in Women: Influence of Body Image Perception
Early Diagnosis of Melanoma and Breast Cancer in Women: Influence of Body Image Perception Open
The diagnosis of melanoma and breast cancer may impact many aspects of life with significant reductions in emotional functioning and quality of life. The aim of the study was to analyze the emotional traits of female patients with oncologi…
View article: Psychological Factors Related to Impotence as a Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men: A Literature Scan for Noteworthy Research Frameworks
Psychological Factors Related to Impotence as a Sexual Dysfunction in Young Men: A Literature Scan for Noteworthy Research Frameworks Open
Despite the increasing interest in clinical practice in sexual dysfunction (SD) and the related relevance of psychological outcomes for young people, this area has been neglected in scientific scenarios. This study aims to draw on recent s…
View article: Reduced Anxiety Associated to Adaptive and Mindful Coping Strategies in General Practitioners Compared With Hospital Nurses in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Primary Care Reorganization
Reduced Anxiety Associated to Adaptive and Mindful Coping Strategies in General Practitioners Compared With Hospital Nurses in Response to COVID-19 Pandemic Primary Care Reorganization Open
COVID-19 pandemic imposed psychosocial stress increasing in frontline healthcare workers, who managed by responding with different coping strategies. General practitioners were targeted by an extraordinary increase in the demand for recept…
View article: Cardiovascular disease, self-care and emotional regulation processes in adult patients Balancing unmet needs and Quality of Life
Cardiovascular disease, self-care and emotional regulation processes in adult patients Balancing unmet needs and Quality of Life Open
Background. Cardiovascular disease is a chronic non-communicable illness that causes more than half of all deaths across Europe. Unhealthy lifestyle, inadequate adherence to medical prescriptions, themselves associated with psycho-emotiona…
View article: SELF-CARE PROCESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON OUTPATIENTS’ PATHWAY
SELF-CARE PROCESS IN CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE: OBSERVATIONAL STUDY ON OUTPATIENTS’ PATHWAY Open
"Background. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a chronic non-communicable illness that causes more than half of all deaths across Europe. 80% of premature heart disease and stroke is preventable by effective measures availability for people …
View article: HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES: FACTORS IMPROVING SELF-CARE MASTERING
HEALTH MANAGEMENT IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES: FACTORS IMPROVING SELF-CARE MASTERING Open
"Background: Chronic Diseases (CD) such as diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders, cardiovascular diseases, neurological disorders, and cancers increase with age and place a burden on individuals and healthcare systems, and more they are asso…
View article: Allostatic Load as an Insight into the Psychological Burden after Primary Treatment in Women with Breast Cancer: Influence of Physical Side Effects and Pain Perception
Allostatic Load as an Insight into the Psychological Burden after Primary Treatment in Women with Breast Cancer: Influence of Physical Side Effects and Pain Perception Open
Breast cancer (BC) diagnosis and treatment have become a cumulative long-standing chronic disease impairment, causing stress and turning into an allostatic load (AL) framework. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between physi…
View article: Theories of Change and Mediators of Psychotherapy Effectiveness in Adolescents With Externalising Behaviours: A Systematic Review
Theories of Change and Mediators of Psychotherapy Effectiveness in Adolescents With Externalising Behaviours: A Systematic Review Open
Background Externalising behaviours are becoming a remarkably prevalent problem during adolescence, often precipitating both externalising and internalising disorders in later adulthood. Psychological treatments aim to increase the social …
View article: Naturalizing digital and quality of life in chronic diseases: Systematic review to research perspective into technological advancing and personalized medicine
Naturalizing digital and quality of life in chronic diseases: Systematic review to research perspective into technological advancing and personalized medicine Open
The increasing of chronic diseases and related health management are the main clinical and public health challenges. The long-term nature and the need for continuous monitoring in chronic disease management gave rise to early technological…
View article: Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Relationship with Mental Health: Allostatic Load Perspective for Integrated Care
Chronic Kidney Disease and Its Relationship with Mental Health: Allostatic Load Perspective for Integrated Care Open
Background: Chronic renal failure is a chronic medical condition characterized by a progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function. Up to 50% of patients undergoing dialysis experience symptoms of depression and anxiety: what is the …
View article: Early Diagnosis of Skin and Breast Cancer in Women: Influence of Body Image Perception
Early Diagnosis of Skin and Breast Cancer in Women: Influence of Body Image Perception Open
Background. The diagnosis of melanoma and breast cancer may impact many aspects of life with significant reductions in emotional functioning and quality of life. Aims. Aim of the study was to analyze the emotional traits of female patients…
View article: Mediators and Theories of Change in Psychotherapy for Young People With Personality Disorders: A Systematic Review Protocol
Mediators and Theories of Change in Psychotherapy for Young People With Personality Disorders: A Systematic Review Protocol Open
Background: Personality disorders (PDs) are a severe health issue already prevalent among adolescents and young adults. Early detection and intervention offer the opportunity to reduce disease burden and chronicity of symptoms and to enhan…