This thesis examines the role of illness uncertainty as a possible predictive factor in the development of post-traumatic symptoms following a medical diagnosis. Drawing on the main theoretical models of Intolerance of Uncertainty and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the study explores how perceptions of unpredictability, threat, and loss of control associated with illness may affect an individual’s psychological well-being and contribute to the development of post-traumatic symptoms. The research, conducted on patients with oncological and neurodegenerative diseases, investigates the relationship between illness uncertainty and post-traumatic symptoms, also considering the role of protective factors. The aim of the study is to contribute to a better understanding of the psychological factors involved in adapting to a medical diagnosis, highlighting the importance of targeted clinical interventions aimed at reducing distress and improving quality of life.
Questa tesi analizza il ruolo dell’incertezza nella malattia come possibile fattore predittivo dello sviluppo di sintomi post-traumatici successivi alla diagnosi medica. A partire dai principali modelli teorici sull’intolleranza all’incertezza e sul Disturbo Post-Traumatico da Stress (PTSD), il lavoro approfondisce il modo in cui la percezione dell’imprevedibilità, della minaccia e della perdita di controllo associate alla malattia possa influenzare il benessere psicologico dell’individuo e generare sintomi di tipo post traumatico. La ricerca, condotta su pazienti con patologie oncologiche e neurodegenerative, indaga la relazione tra incertezza nella malattia e sintomi post-traumatici, considerando anche i fattori protettivi. L’obiettivo è contribuire alla comprensione dei fattori psicologici coinvolti nell’adattamento alla diagnosi medica, evidenziando l’importanza di interventi clinici mirati alla riduzione del distress e al miglioramento della qualità della vita.
Incertezza nella malattia e sintomi post-traumatici: un confronto tra pazienti con patologie oncologiche e pazienti con patologie neurodegenerative
PIERALLI, ARIANNA MARIA
2025/2026
Abstract
This thesis examines the role of illness uncertainty as a possible predictive factor in the development of post-traumatic symptoms following a medical diagnosis. Drawing on the main theoretical models of Intolerance of Uncertainty and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), the study explores how perceptions of unpredictability, threat, and loss of control associated with illness may affect an individual’s psychological well-being and contribute to the development of post-traumatic symptoms. The research, conducted on patients with oncological and neurodegenerative diseases, investigates the relationship between illness uncertainty and post-traumatic symptoms, also considering the role of protective factors. The aim of the study is to contribute to a better understanding of the psychological factors involved in adapting to a medical diagnosis, highlighting the importance of targeted clinical interventions aimed at reducing distress and improving quality of life.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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