Publications by authors named "N Granata"
Background: Chronic heart failure (CHF) is often associated with cognitive, psychological, and functional disorders. In addition, since patients suffering from this condition are often older adults, the presence of frailty could worsen the clinical situation.
Methods: The present multicentric observational study aimed to investigate, through a multidimensional evaluation, the associations between clinical, functional, cognitive, psychological, and frailty variables of older (age ≥65) CHF inpatients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation and to identify the eventual independent predictors of the frailty status.
Background: The heightened risk of dementia resulting from multiple comorbid conditions calls for innovative strategies. Engaging in physical and cognitive activities emerges as a protective measure against cognitive decline. This protocol aims to discuss a multidomain intervention targeting individuals with dementias secondary to cerebrovascular or other medical diseases, emphasizing an often underrepresented demographic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Adhering to clinical prescriptions is known to protect against the effects of uncontrolled hypertension and of acute and chronic cardiovascular diseases, including diabetes. Contextually, positive associations between self-care behaviors and psychological constructs, such as self-efficacy, are widely acknowledged in the literature. However, still little is known about the psychological factors underlying the patient's self-efficacy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic heart failure (CHF) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) are two clinical conditions often associated with cognitive dysfunctions, psychological distress, poor quality of life (QoL), and functional worsening. In addition, since patients suffering from these conditions are often older adults, frailty syndrome represents a further and important issue to be investigated. The present preliminary study aimed to perform a multidimensional assessment of CHF and/or COPD older patients (age ≥65) undergoing cardiac or pulmonary rehabilitation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS) is a widely-used tool for assessing frailty in patients, particularly in the context of acute diseases, but its role in Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) needs further exploration.
- A systematic review included 43 studies, primarily from Japan, focusing on various NCDs, with cardiovascular diseases being the most common.
- The findings indicate that CFS scores are linked to important clinical outcomes, such as life expectancy and hospital admissions, highlighting its significance in managing frail patients with chronic illnesses.