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View article: Exploring Psychological Factors and Metacognitive Beliefs in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Single-Group Pre–Post Study
Exploring Psychological Factors and Metacognitive Beliefs in Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Single-Group Pre–Post Study Open
Background: Psychosocial and metacognitive factors play a critical role in cardiovascular health, influencing clinical outcomes and adherence to treatment after Cardiac Rehabilitation (CR). This study investigated the effects of an outpati…
View article: Applying Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) to Understand Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review
Applying Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) to Understand Overweight and Obesity: A Systematic Review Open
Background: Obesity is a complex health issue influenced by various factors, including behavioral patterns that can be assessed more deeply in real time using Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA), which can capture the moment in which a p…
View article: The CORTEX Project: A Pre–Post Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of a Computerized Cognitive Remediation Therapy Program for Adult Inpatients with Anorexia Nervosa
The CORTEX Project: A Pre–Post Randomized Controlled Feasibility Trial Evaluating the Efficacy of a Computerized Cognitive Remediation Therapy Program for Adult Inpatients with Anorexia Nervosa Open
Background/Objectives: Anorexia nervosa (AN) is marked by cognitive deficits, particularly reduced mental flexibility and weak central coherence, which may sustain the core psychopathological symptoms. While cognitive remediation therapy (…
View article: Psychological Flexibility Processes Differentially Predict Anxiety, Depression, and Well-Being Throughout Cardiac Rehabilitation
Psychological Flexibility Processes Differentially Predict Anxiety, Depression, and Well-Being Throughout Cardiac Rehabilitation Open
Background. Several psychological processes can influence the adjustment of cardiac patients. Psychological flexibility has been linked to significant improvements in psychological well-being during cardiac rehabilitation (CR). It can be u…
View article: Three in a Bed: Can Partner Support Improve CPAP Adherence? A Systematic Review and Intervention Recommendations
Three in a Bed: Can Partner Support Improve CPAP Adherence? A Systematic Review and Intervention Recommendations Open
Background/Objectives: Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the standard approach for treating obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), but patient adherence is often low due to various influencing factors. Recently, researchers h…
View article: Narcolepsy Beyond Medication: A Scoping Review of Psychological and Behavioral Interventions for Patients with Narcolepsy
Narcolepsy Beyond Medication: A Scoping Review of Psychological and Behavioral Interventions for Patients with Narcolepsy Open
Objectives: The present scoping review aims to map the existing evidence on psychological and behavioral interventions targeting patients with narcolepsy type 1 and type 2. Methods: A literature search was performed using the databases Sco…
View article: Correction: Rapelli et al. Recognizing and Appreciating the Partner’s Support Protects Relationship Satisfaction during Cardiac Illness. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 1180
Correction: Rapelli et al. Recognizing and Appreciating the Partner’s Support Protects Relationship Satisfaction during Cardiac Illness. J. Clin. Med. 2024, 13, 1180 Open
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View article: Suicidal thoughts and their relationship with sleep quality, depressive symptoms, and quality of life in adults with Spinal Muscular Atrophy
Suicidal thoughts and their relationship with sleep quality, depressive symptoms, and quality of life in adults with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Open
Background Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) is a rare neuromuscular disorder characterized by progressive motor and respiratory dysfunction. Psychological disorders, including depression and suicidal ideation, frequently accompany severe chro…
View article: Association between sleep disturbances and suicidal behavior in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Association between sleep disturbances and suicidal behavior in adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis Open
Introduction Adolescents’ health and well-being are seriously threatened by suicidal behaviors, which have become a severe social issue worldwide. Suicide is one of the leading causes of mortality for adolescents in low and middle-income c…
View article: Effects of a brief intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy versus usual care for cardiac rehabilitation patients with coronary heart disease (ACTonHEART): a randomised controlled trial
Effects of a brief intervention based on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy versus usual care for cardiac rehabilitation patients with coronary heart disease (ACTonHEART): a randomised controlled trial Open
Objectives The main objective of the study is to investigate the short-term efficacy of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) on the simultaneous modification of biological indicators of risk and psychological well-being in patients with…
View article: Recognizing and Appreciating the Partner’s Support Protects Relationship Satisfaction during Cardiac Illness
Recognizing and Appreciating the Partner’s Support Protects Relationship Satisfaction during Cardiac Illness Open
Background: This study aimed to examine whether dyadic coping (DC) is associated with relationship satisfaction (RS) among couples facing cardiac diseases. Furthermore, the moderating role of both partners’ anxiety and depression was teste…
View article: Editorial: Promoting patient and caregiver engagement in chronic disease management
Editorial: Promoting patient and caregiver engagement in chronic disease management Open
EDITORIAL article Front. Psychol., 01 November 2023Sec. Health Psychology Volume 14 - 2023 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2023.1324935
View article: Suicidal ideation in female individuals with fibromyalgia and comorbid obesity: prevalence and association with clinical, pain-related, and psychological factors
Suicidal ideation in female individuals with fibromyalgia and comorbid obesity: prevalence and association with clinical, pain-related, and psychological factors Open
Objective Individuals with fibromyalgia report alarming levels of suicidal ideation, and comorbidity with other chronic health conditions such as obesity—a risk factor for suicidal ideation per se—could further complicate the clinical pict…
View article: Poor sleep hygiene practices are associated with a higher increase in sleep problems during the <scp>COVID</scp>‐19 pandemic: A latent change score model
Poor sleep hygiene practices are associated with a higher increase in sleep problems during the <span>COVID</span>‐19 pandemic: A latent change score model Open
Summary The Coronavirus 2019 (COVID‐19) pandemic significantly influenced physical and mental health worldwide. The present study aimed to investigate changes in sleep problems across three waves of the COVID‐19 pandemic, and to identify p…
View article: Psychological couple-oriented interventions for patients with heart disease and their partners: a scoping review and guidelines for future interventions
Psychological couple-oriented interventions for patients with heart disease and their partners: a scoping review and guidelines for future interventions Open
Objective This scoping review aims to provide an accessible summary of available evidence on the efficacy of psychological couple-based interventions among patients with heart disease and their partners focusing on specific aspects and str…
View article: The long wave of COVID-19: a case report using Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for COVID-19-related nightmares after admission to intensive care unit
The long wave of COVID-19: a case report using Imagery Rehearsal Therapy for COVID-19-related nightmares after admission to intensive care unit Open
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic caused several psychological consequences for the general population. In particular, long-term and persistent psychopathological detriments were observed in those who were infected by acute forms of the v…
View article: “The heart in a bag”: The lived experience of patient-caregiver dyads with left ventricular assist device during cardiac rehabilitation
“The heart in a bag”: The lived experience of patient-caregiver dyads with left ventricular assist device during cardiac rehabilitation Open
Objective The Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) has increasingly become a primary therapeutic option for longer-waiting heart transplant lists. Although survival rates are growing, the device requires complex home care. Therefore, the …
View article: Corrigendum: Assessing the needs and perspectives of patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome following continuous positive airway pressure therapy to inform health care practice: A focus group study
Corrigendum: Assessing the needs and perspectives of patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome following continuous positive airway pressure therapy to inform health care practice: A focus group study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.947346.].
View article: Corrigendum: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial of motivational interviewing-based intervention to improve adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: The MotivAir study
Corrigendum: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial of motivational interviewing-based intervention to improve adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: The MotivAir study Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.947296.].
View article: Corrigendum: Improving CPAP adherence in adults with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: A scoping review of motivational interventions
Corrigendum: Improving CPAP adherence in adults with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: A scoping review of motivational interventions Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2021.705364.].
View article: Assessing the needs and perspectives of patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome following continuous positive airway pressure therapy to inform health care practice: A focus group study
Assessing the needs and perspectives of patients with obesity and obstructive sleep apnea syndrome following continuous positive airway pressure therapy to inform health care practice: A focus group study Open
Objective This study aims to investigate the lived experience in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) and comorbid obesity following after continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy made with the disease the device…
View article: Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial of motivational interviewing-based intervention to improve adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: The MotivAir study
Study protocol of a randomized controlled trial of motivational interviewing-based intervention to improve adherence to continuous positive airway pressure in patients with obstructive sleep apnea syndrome: The MotivAir study Open
Objective This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of the MotivAir program—a phone-based intervention based on Motivational Interviewing (MI) principles and techniques—in enhancing adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPA…
View article: “Cardiotoxic” and “cardioprotective” partner support for patient activation and distress: Are two better than one?
“Cardiotoxic” and “cardioprotective” partner support for patient activation and distress: Are two better than one? Open
Objective The study aimed to test whether the presence of a partner was always beneficial to people with cardiac disease and how different types of partner behaviors promoted or hindered their activation and distress. Background Cardiac di…
View article: Yes, I can (with you)! Dyadic coping and self‐management outcomes in cardiovascular disease: The mediating role of health self‐efficacy
Yes, I can (with you)! Dyadic coping and self‐management outcomes in cardiovascular disease: The mediating role of health self‐efficacy Open
Cardiac patients show alarming levels of nonadherence to medications. It is important to consider also patient activation levels. Furthermore, the partner could have a supporting role in these processes. The aim of this study was to invest…
View article: Improving CPAP Adherence in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Motivational Interventions
Improving CPAP Adherence in Adults With Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Motivational Interventions Open
Objective: This scoping review aims to provide an accessible summary of available evidence on the efficacy of motivational interventions to increase adherence to Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) among patients with Obstructive Sl…
View article: The Impact of Social Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical and Mental Health: The Lived Experience of Adolescents with Obesity and Their Caregivers
The Impact of Social Isolation during the COVID-19 Pandemic on Physical and Mental Health: The Lived Experience of Adolescents with Obesity and Their Caregivers Open
Adolescence is a complex developmental phase, made more complex by obesity and the social isolation imposed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The literature related to the impact of social isolation on obesity self-management in adolescents is sca…
View article: The Association Between Cardiac Illness-Related Distress and Partner Support: The Moderating Role of Dyadic Coping
The Association Between Cardiac Illness-Related Distress and Partner Support: The Moderating Role of Dyadic Coping Open
Managing cardiac illness is not easy because it dramatically disrupts people’s daily life and both the patient and his/her spouse are at risk for experiencing distress, which, in turn, may affect the support provided by the partner as care…
View article: A Postcard From Italy: Challenges and Psychosocial Resources of Partners Living With and Without a Chronic Disease During COVID-19 Epidemic
A Postcard From Italy: Challenges and Psychosocial Resources of Partners Living With and Without a Chronic Disease During COVID-19 Epidemic Open
The new Coronavirus (COVID-19) has been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The sudden outbreak of this new virus and the measure of lockdown adopted to contain the epidemic have profoundly changed the lifest…