Publications by authors named "Cibele Silva Molski"

Objective: To identify characteristics of body image and self-concept in individuals over fifty years of age with Parkinson's disease (PD). The secondary objectives are to analyze whether body image and self-concept are influenced by the severity of PD and to verify if there is correlation between depression, self-concept and body image in cases of PD.

Method: Participating in the study were 48 individuals, being 26 with PD and 22 Controls.

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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Cibele Silva Molski"

  • - Cibele Silva Molski's research focuses on the psychological aspects of neurodegenerative diseases, particularly examining the relationship between body image, self-concept, and depressive symptoms in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
  • - In her 2009 study published in "Arq Neuropsiquiatr", she conducted an evaluation involving 48 participants, including 26 with Parkinson's disease and 22 control subjects.
  • - The findings suggest that both body image and self-concept can be negatively impacted by the severity of Parkinson's disease, and there is a significant correlation between depressive symptoms and these psychological factors in affected individuals.