The thesis is based on studies performed at Department of Medicine and Public Health during XXXIV doctoral course, curriculum “Epidemiology, preventive, rehabilitative and occupational medicine’ (Coordinator Prof. Claudio Ferri) from 2018-2021, under supervision Prof. Domenico Passafiume and, Prof. Dina Di Giacomo. Doctoral Programme expected learning of the experimental techniques and methodologies of scientific research, through access to different types of patients by age, clinical pathology, psychopathology and, need for intervention. Doctoral Course was divided in two dimensions: a) Clinical research training b) Scientific thematic study of the clinical area Clinical research training was performed by participation in research projects on patients with chronic diseases with collaboration in two Academic Laboratories: the Psychology and Psychoncology Laboratory (Resp. Prof. Dina Di Giacomo), Neuropsychology Laboratory (Resp. Prof. Domenico Passafiume) and, San Salvatore Hospital ASL1 Abruzzo; the activities have been finalized in scientific productivity reported in the appendix of the publications and in the appendix of the presentation at national and international congresses. Research activities was conducted on young, adult and, old population affected by chronic diseases to explore emotional characteristics, protective and health risk factors during medical treatments and/or survivorship. Person-centered approach was applied by clinical interviews, measurements in one-to-one interaction, and/or online survey. Studies can be grouped into 3 research lines: a) Exploration of the emotional trigger and strengths for better psychological adaptation during survivorship in the management of chronic diseases; b) Promotion of the Healthy Aging in the third generation; c) Investigation of the risk factors for post-traumatic stress symptoms during the global Covid-19 pandemic Studies conducted in research field on the exploration of the emotional triggers and the strengths for better psychological adaptation during survivorship in the management of chronic diseases aimed to: a) highlight the emotional impact and long-term effects of surgical interventions (kidney transplant, vascular access surgery) on the adult population diagnosed with chronic kidney diseases; b) identify the strengthens (personality traits, cognitive reserve) and risk factors for the development of psychological well-being after a diagnosis of chronic disease with the possible presence of other clinical comorbidities; c) to examine modifications in satisfaction degree and Quality of Life after surgery and intensive clinical treatments; d) detect the long-term effects of chronic diseases (disorders of the cardiovascular, digestive and locomotor systems) on the psychological adaptation; e) evaluate impact on mental health and body image perception following surgery. Studies conducted in research field on promotion of the Healthy Aging in the third age generation aimed: a) to examine the digital confidence on old population and to identify behavioral models for the technology, related at the cognitive ability; b) to identify the role of the cognitive reserve in adhering to digital solutions among the elderly; c) to investigate the impact of the technophobia on the Quality of Life in inclusion perspective; d) to experiment intervention protocols, cognitive stimulation and Montessori’s method in subjects with Alzheimer's type dementia. Studies conducted in the field of research on investigation of the risk factors for post-traumatic stress symptoms during the global Covid-19 pandemic aimed to: a) investigate the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among health workers (medical doctor, nurses, and mental health professionals); b) investigate the relationships among emotional distress and personality traits; c) analyze the emotional dimensions of the health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic; d) to determine the psycholog

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PSYCHOSOMATIC INSIGHTS IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASES

GUERRA, FEDERICA
2022-10-25

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The thesis is based on studies performed at Department of Medicine and Public Health during XXXIV doctoral course, curriculum “Epidemiology, preventive, rehabilitative and occupational medicine’ (Coordinator Prof. Claudio Ferri) from 2018-2021, under supervision Prof. Domenico Passafiume and, Prof. Dina Di Giacomo. Doctoral Programme expected learning of the experimental techniques and methodologies of scientific research, through access to different types of patients by age, clinical pathology, psychopathology and, need for intervention. Doctoral Course was divided in two dimensions: a) Clinical research training b) Scientific thematic study of the clinical area Clinical research training was performed by participation in research projects on patients with chronic diseases with collaboration in two Academic Laboratories: the Psychology and Psychoncology Laboratory (Resp. Prof. Dina Di Giacomo), Neuropsychology Laboratory (Resp. Prof. Domenico Passafiume) and, San Salvatore Hospital ASL1 Abruzzo; the activities have been finalized in scientific productivity reported in the appendix of the publications and in the appendix of the presentation at national and international congresses. Research activities was conducted on young, adult and, old population affected by chronic diseases to explore emotional characteristics, protective and health risk factors during medical treatments and/or survivorship. Person-centered approach was applied by clinical interviews, measurements in one-to-one interaction, and/or online survey. Studies can be grouped into 3 research lines: a) Exploration of the emotional trigger and strengths for better psychological adaptation during survivorship in the management of chronic diseases; b) Promotion of the Healthy Aging in the third generation; c) Investigation of the risk factors for post-traumatic stress symptoms during the global Covid-19 pandemic Studies conducted in research field on the exploration of the emotional triggers and the strengths for better psychological adaptation during survivorship in the management of chronic diseases aimed to: a) highlight the emotional impact and long-term effects of surgical interventions (kidney transplant, vascular access surgery) on the adult population diagnosed with chronic kidney diseases; b) identify the strengthens (personality traits, cognitive reserve) and risk factors for the development of psychological well-being after a diagnosis of chronic disease with the possible presence of other clinical comorbidities; c) to examine modifications in satisfaction degree and Quality of Life after surgery and intensive clinical treatments; d) detect the long-term effects of chronic diseases (disorders of the cardiovascular, digestive and locomotor systems) on the psychological adaptation; e) evaluate impact on mental health and body image perception following surgery. Studies conducted in research field on promotion of the Healthy Aging in the third age generation aimed: a) to examine the digital confidence on old population and to identify behavioral models for the technology, related at the cognitive ability; b) to identify the role of the cognitive reserve in adhering to digital solutions among the elderly; c) to investigate the impact of the technophobia on the Quality of Life in inclusion perspective; d) to experiment intervention protocols, cognitive stimulation and Montessori’s method in subjects with Alzheimer's type dementia. Studies conducted in the field of research on investigation of the risk factors for post-traumatic stress symptoms during the global Covid-19 pandemic aimed to: a) investigate the risk of developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) among health workers (medical doctor, nurses, and mental health professionals); b) investigate the relationships among emotional distress and personality traits; c) analyze the emotional dimensions of the health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic; d) to determine the psycholog
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