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: She examines how dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs (like catastrophic worry or the perceived need to control thoughts) perpetuate anxiety and depression in cardiac patients.
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: Her research suggests that modifying these beliefs can directly reduce emotional distress, offering a potential target for improving the efficacy of standard cardiac care and rehabilitation programs. Impact on Quality of Life clarissa biondi
Biondi’s research emphasizes the significant role that psychological factors—particularly —play in the onset and progression of cardiovascular disease. : She examines how dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs (like
: In one study involving an Italian cohort, psychological distress accounted for up to 37% of the variance in a patient's quality of life, even after adjusting for clinical factors like BMI. Impact on Quality of Life Biondi’s research emphasizes
: Anxiety is identified as a primary obstacle to successful cardiac rehabilitation (CR). It can lead to complications such as lethal arrhythmia or recurrent myocardial infarction and often results in longer hospital stays and reduced functional capacity. Metacognitive Beliefs and Emotional Distress
