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Singh A, Rejeb A. Illness perception: A bibliometric study. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31805. [PMID: 38845980 PMCID: PMC11153196 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31805] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/02/2024] [Revised: 05/20/2024] [Accepted: 05/22/2024] [Indexed: 06/09/2024] Open
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Illness perception is a crucial area of study that has seen significant growth and development over the years. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric and network analysis of illness perception research, capturing its evolution from 1975 to 2023. Utilizing 1813 publications from the Scopus database, authored by 5428 researchers, we identify key scholars and influential articles in the field. Our analysis includes various bibliometric networks such as citation, co-citation, collaboration, and keyword co-occurrence networks, along with the presentation of intellectual structure maps. Major research areas include the role of illness perception in mental health conditions like depression, coping mechanisms, quality of life, and chronic illnesses like diabetes, as well as the influence of lay beliefs on health behaviors, and the impact of illness beliefs on conditions like Myocardial Infarction and stroke. The results show a growing academic interest in understanding how illness perceptions shape healthcare outcomes and behaviors.
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- Arti Singh
- Jindal School of Psychology and Counseling, O.P Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana-131029, India
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- Faculty of Business Economics, Széchenyi István University, 9026 Győr, Hungary
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Salafia C, Bellizzi KM, Ligus K, Fritzson E, Park CL. Perceived negative consequences of cancer and psychological distress in survivors: the moderating role of social support. J Cancer Surviv 2023:10.1007/s11764-023-01444-8. [PMID: 37606815 PMCID: PMC11018111 DOI: 10.1007/s11764-023-01444-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/27/2023] [Accepted: 08/01/2023] [Indexed: 08/23/2023]
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PURPOSE Many cancer survivors experience psychological distress at some point during their care. The degree to which individuals perceive negative consequences of cancer has been associated with psychological distress, including anxiety and depression. Identifying psychosocial factors that buffer the effects of illness perceptions on distress may provide a target for intervention to improve the psychological health of cancer survivors. As such, the present study aimed to examine whether social support moderates the relationship between perceived negative consequences of cancer and psychological distress. METHODS The current longitudinal study of 413 cancer survivors (64% female, 58% breast cancer, Mage = 59.68, SD = 11.41) examined social support as a potential moderator of the relationship, hypothesizing that greater overall perceived social support would buffer the relationship between perceived negative consequences of cancer and subsequent symptoms of anxiety and depression. RESULTS Perceived negative consequences of cancer predicted anxiety and depression over time (p < .05), but social support had a buffering effect on the perceived negative consequences of cancer-anxiety relationship (β = - .20, p < .001) as well as the perceived negative consequences of cancer-depression relationship (β = - .11, p < .05). CONCLUSION Results suggest that social support is a protective factor over time against the pathway of illness perceptions leading to psychological distress among cancer survivors. IMPLICATIONS FOR CANCER SURVIVORS Interventions that improve social support in cancer survivors may attenuate psychological distress and help support these individuals in their survivorship journey.
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- Caroline Salafia
- Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, U-1058, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA.
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- Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, U-1058, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, U-1058, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Connecticut, 348 Mansfield Road, U-1058, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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- Department of Psychological Sciences, University of Connecticut, 406 Babbidge Road, U-1020, Storrs, CT, 06269, USA
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Di Mattei V, Mazzetti M, Perego G, Cugnata F, Brombin C, Bergamini A, Cioffi R, Vasta F, Pella F, Rabaiotti E, Mangili G, Candiani M. Psychological factors influencing emotional reactions to gestational trophoblastic disease: The role of coping mechanisms and illness perception. Eur J Cancer Care (Engl) 2021; 30:e13404. [PMID: 33459425 DOI: 10.1111/ecc.13404] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/28/2020] [Revised: 09/30/2020] [Accepted: 12/23/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Referring to Leventhal's common-sense model, this observational cross-sectional study aimed at investigating the relationship between illness mental representations, coping mechanisms and psychological distress in a sample of women with gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD). METHODS Thirty-eight women diagnosed with GTD (18 with hydatidiform mole; 20 with gestational trophoblastic neoplasia) were asked to complete the Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised, the Coping Orientation to the Problems Experienced, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory-Form Y and the Beck Depression Inventory-Short Form. Demographic and clinical information was collected through a self-report questionnaire. RESULTS The sample did not report significant symptomatic distress in relation to GTD. Correlation analysis showed that the Emotional representations subscale of the Illness Perception Questionnaire-Revised was significantly associated with both state anxiety and depression; avoidant coping significantly and positively correlated with anxiety and depression, as well as with illness emotional representations. Mediation analysis revealed significant indirect effects of avoidant coping on both anxiety and depression through the mediation of emotional representations. CONCLUSION Avoidant coping could lead women to develop emotional representations of illness characterised by negative affects, which in turn enhance distress levels. Results underline the importance to promote adaptive coping strategies, along with accurate illness perceptions, to foster better psychological adjustment to GTD.
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- Valentina Di Mattei
- Clinical and Health Psychology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.,School of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Clinical and Health Psychology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- School of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.,University Centre for Statistics in the Biomedical Sciences (CUSSB), Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- School of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy.,University Centre for Statistics in the Biomedical Sciences (CUSSB), Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.,School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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Di Mattei V, Mazzetti M, Perego G, Rottoli S, Mangili G, Bergamini A, Cioffi R, Candiani M. Psychological aspects and fertility issues of GTD. Best Pract Res Clin Obstet Gynaecol 2020; 74:53-66. [PMID: 33176992 DOI: 10.1016/j.bpobgyn.2020.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/29/2020] [Revised: 10/08/2020] [Accepted: 10/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/31/2022]
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Gestational trophoblastic disease (GTD) represents a spectrum of rare pregnancy-related disorders, including both premalignant and malignant entities. Although GTD's medical outcomes have been widely explored, limited data are available regarding the related psychological, sexual, and fertility issues. The present chapter aims to enhance comprehension of the psychosocial impact of GTD by discussing the main quantitative and qualitative evidence available in this field. Although patients globally report a good quality of life, clinically significant levels of anxiety and depression have been consistently found across studies. Similarly, despite the quality of couple relationships being generally satisfactory, they often complain of a lack of sexual desire. Moreover, pregnancy loss may raise significant and long-term fertility-related concerns. Specific socio-demographic and clinical factors have been identified as predictors of psychosocial outcomes. At the clinical level, research suggests that there is a need to provide multidisciplinary care to patients.
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- Valentina Di Mattei
- Division of Neuroscience, Clinical and Health Psychology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; School of Psychology, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Neuroscience, Clinical and Health Psychology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy.
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- Department of Psychology, University of Milano-Bicocca, Milan, Italy
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- Division of Neuroscience, Clinical and Health Psychology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy
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- Obstetrics and Gynecology Unit, IRCCS San Raffaele Scientific Institute, Milan, Italy; School of Medicine, Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, Milan, Italy
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Taylor EC, O’Neill M, Hughes LD, Moss-Morris R. An illness-specific version of the Revised Illness Perception Questionnaire in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF IPQ-R): Unpacking beliefs about treatment control, personal control and symptom triggers. Psychol Health 2017; 33:499-517. [DOI: 10.1080/08870446.2017.1373113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Elaina C. Taylor
- Health Psychology Section, Guy’s Hospital, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Divisions of Imaging Sciences & Biomedical Engineering & Cardiovascular Medicine, St Thomas’ Hospital, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Health Psychology Section, Guy’s Hospital, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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- Health Psychology Section, Guy’s Hospital, Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience, King’s College London, London, UK
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