Paola Taranto
YOU?
Author Swipe
View article: Identification of Psychological Profiles of Cancer Patients Undergoing Fertility Preservation Counseling
Identification of Psychological Profiles of Cancer Patients Undergoing Fertility Preservation Counseling Open
Gonadotoxicity is one of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment. Fertility preservation strategies should be included during the treatment pathway to prevent the risk of infertility, but the decision to preserve fertility of…
View article: Analysis of healthcare workers’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from a three-wave longitudinal study
Analysis of healthcare workers’ mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence from a three-wave longitudinal study Open
The “Healthcare workers’ wellbeing [Benessere Operatori]” project is an exploratory longitudinal study assessing healthcare workers’ mental health at three different time points over a 14-month period during the COVID-19 pandemic. We colle…
View article: Psychological issues in breast cancer survivors confronted with motherhood: Literature review and a call to action
Psychological issues in breast cancer survivors confronted with motherhood: Literature review and a call to action Open
Breast cancer is currently the most common cancer among women worldwide; in 15–25% of cases, patients are premenopausal at the time of diagnosis, and 50% of women desire pregnancy after cancer diagnosis. Motherhood after breast cancer invo…
View article: The Experience of COVID-19 in a Sample of Gynecological Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Focus on the Psychological Implications
The Experience of COVID-19 in a Sample of Gynecological Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy: A Focus on the Psychological Implications Open
Cancer patients are at an increased risk of developing severe consequences due to the COVID-19 infection. However, psychological outcomes in this population have been overlooked in the literature. The present study aims to identify signifi…
View article: Socio-demographic and psychological factors associated with quality of life of women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for gynecological cancer
Socio-demographic and psychological factors associated with quality of life of women undergoing chemotherapy treatment for gynecological cancer Open
View article: Factors Associated With a High Motivation to Undergo Fertility Preservation in Female Cancer Patients
Factors Associated With a High Motivation to Undergo Fertility Preservation in Female Cancer Patients Open
Objective: Fertility loss due to cancer treatment can be a devastating experience for women and the couple. Undergoing fertility preservation can be a complex decision from both a medical and emotional point of view. The aim of the present…
View article: Short-term psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic: Results of the first wave of an ecological daily study in the Italian population
Short-term psychological consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic: Results of the first wave of an ecological daily study in the Italian population Open
View article: The “Healthcare Workers’ Wellbeing (Benessere Operatori)” Project: A Picture of the Mental Health Conditions of Italian Healthcare Workers during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic
The “Healthcare Workers’ Wellbeing (Benessere Operatori)” Project: A Picture of the Mental Health Conditions of Italian Healthcare Workers during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic Open
During the last year, the COVID-19 outbreak put all the healthcare workers around the world at risk of physical and psychological sequelae. The general purpose of the present study was to assess the mental health of Italian healthcare work…
View article: Psychological Aspects Associated With Fertility Preservation in Oncology: An Exploratory Study
Psychological Aspects Associated With Fertility Preservation in Oncology: An Exploratory Study Open
Objective Gonadotoxicity is considered one of the most distressing side effects of cancer treatment. Although fertility preservation can be a valid solution, it also involves a challenging process. A clear understanding of the features of …
View article: The Psychological Impact of Epidemic and Pandemic Outbreaks on Healthcare Workers: Rapid Review of the Evidence
The Psychological Impact of Epidemic and Pandemic Outbreaks on Healthcare Workers: Rapid Review of the Evidence Open
View article: “Health in the Mirror”: An Unconventional Approach to Unmet Psychological Needs in Oncology
“Health in the Mirror”: An Unconventional Approach to Unmet Psychological Needs in Oncology Open
Background: The introduction of aesthetic care programs for cancer patients inside hospitals could help patients cope with the side effects of both disease and treatment. The specific objective of this study is to evaluate whether a…