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DocumentEvaluation of stress reactivity and coping in breast cancer patients2013

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 23
Title:
2010 Grants
Start date: 2011-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
119 - Psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity and disease adaptation: Attachment styles, coping and emotions regulation
Duration: 2011-03 - 2015-09
Researcher(s):
Sílvia Ouakinin, Luísa Maria Vaqueiro Lopes, Susana Filipa Gonçalves Eusébio, Marco Alberto Vicente Barreto Torrado, Isabel Maria Rolão Nabais, Graça Maria Vilhena da Cruz Gonçalves Costa Diogo
Institution(s): Centro Multidisplinar de Psicopatologia Barahona Fernandes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Master´s power point presentation
2 Articles (previous version)
2 Conference abstract
Final report
Language: por
Author:
Ouakinin, S.
Secondary author(s):
Lopes, L., Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Nabais, I., Diogo, G.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Stress and health / Affective and social behavior / Attachment / Biopsychological problems / Diseases/Injuries

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119.04
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
Evaluation of stress reactivity and coping in breast cancer patients
Publication year: 2013
URL:
http://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/354142
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
INTRODUCTION:
As a stress experience, breast cancer diagnosis induces psychological and physiological responses that may impair healthy adjustment and disease prognosis. This study aims to characterize and relate coping styles and autonomic reactivity measures, as stress responses to natural and induced stressors, in breast cancer patients and healthy controls.
METHODS:
patients were assessed prior to breast cancer treatments. After informed consent, all participants completed the Brief-COPE Questionnaire and psychophysiological measures (Electrodermal Activity, Respiratory Frequency, and Blood Volume Pressure) were recorded while answering a sociodemographic and clinical inquiry that was divided in Baseline, Arithmetic, Clinical and Life Events questions, to elicit different psychophysiological responses.
RESULTS:
Sample included 67 females, 32 patients and 35 controls. Patients mean age was 42.8 years and the mean time since diagnosis was 1 month. In Brief-COPE patients had significant higher scores in Use of Emotional Support (p < 0.05), Acceptance (p < 0.05), and Religion (p < 0.05) and significantly lower results in Behavioural Disengagement (p < 0.01). Control group was significantly more reactive in EDA Mean Level for each moment of the interview (p < 0.01) and EDA Mean Amplitude in Baseline (p < 0.01) and Arithmetic (p < 0.05). Both groups show negative correlations between adaptive coping styles and EDA Mean Level (p < 0.05) for every interview moments except for Life Events question in control group.
CONCLUSIONS:
These results reflect patient’s adaptive coping and psychophysiological responses to breast cancer diagnosis and highlight the association between coping strategies, as emotional regulation patterns, and autonomic reactivity, as suggested by control group outcomes.
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Language:
eng
Author:
Eusébio, S.
Document type:
Abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Eusébio, S. (2013). Evaluation of stress reactivity and coping in breast cancer patients. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 82(Suppl 1), 29. https://doi.org/10.1159/000354142
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Stress / Breast cancer / Coping styles / Autonomic responses

Evaluation of stress reactivity and coping in breast cancer patients

Evaluation of stress reactivity and coping in breast cancer patients

DocumentCan stress vulnerability predict patients reactivity to breast cancer diagnosis?2013

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 23
Title:
2010 Grants
Start date: 2011-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
119 - Psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity and disease adaptation: Attachment styles, coping and emotions regulation
Duration: 2011-03 - 2015-09
Researcher(s):
Sílvia Ouakinin, Luísa Maria Vaqueiro Lopes, Susana Filipa Gonçalves Eusébio, Marco Alberto Vicente Barreto Torrado, Isabel Maria Rolão Nabais, Graça Maria Vilhena da Cruz Gonçalves Costa Diogo
Institution(s): Centro Multidisplinar de Psicopatologia Barahona Fernandes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Master´s power point presentation
2 Articles (previous version)
2 Conference abstract
Final report
Language: por
Author:
Ouakinin, S.
Secondary author(s):
Lopes, L., Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Nabais, I., Diogo, G.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Stress and health / Affective and social behavior / Attachment / Biopsychological problems / Diseases/Injuries

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119.05
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
Can stress vulnerability predict patients reactivity to breast cancer diagnosis?
Publication year: 2013
URL:
http://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/354142
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
INTRODUCTION:
breast cancer diagnosis, being a threat to individual integrity, represents a major stressor that requires a considerable effort to a successful adjustment. From the perspective of a model of emotion regulation, present research intents to characterize and relate stress vulnerability to emotional distress and cortisol levels, as psychobiological stress reactivity measures, in a sample of breast cancer patients compared to control subjects.
METHODS:
Patients were approached before the beginning of any treatment. After informed consent, they completed the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Distress Thermometer and the Stress Vulnerability Questionnaire, among other measures. Saliva cortisol samples were collected in five moments, during a 24 hours period.
RESULTS:
Sample included 67 females, 32 patients, and 35 controls. Patients mean age was 42.8 years, 66% had college or superior education and 72% had no family history of breast cancer. The patients mean value of Distress Thermometer (from 0 to 10, according to severity) was significantly higher than controls (6.4/4.6; p = 0.007). Cortisol levels at waking, 1hour after waking and at 4 p.m. were higher in patients, although not significantly if compared to controls. Stress Vulnerability Total score was significantly higher in control group (31.2/36.2; p = 0.49), however below cut off point in both groups. Linear regression analysis showed that, in patients, stress vulnerability can predict distress levels and cortisol measures1 hour after waking and at 8 p.m..
CONCLUSIONS:
These results seem to reflect the early psychological impact of cancer diagnosis in patients, suggesting the relevance of emotion regulation processes in biological reactivity.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Copyright/Reproduction:
By permission
Language:
eng
Author:
Ouakinin, S.
Secondary author(s):
Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Gonçalves, G., Nabais, I., Lopes, L.
Document type:
Abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Ouakinin, S., Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Gonçalves, G., Nabais, I., & Lopes, L. (2013). Can stress vulnerability predict patients reactivity to breast cancer diagnosis? Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 82(Suppl. 1), 80. https://doi.org/10.1159/000354142
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Breast cancer / Stress / Emotional distress / Cortisol

Can stress vulnerability predict patients reactivity to breast cancer diagnosis?

Can stress vulnerability predict patients reactivity to breast cancer diagnosis?

DocumentPsychophysiological measurements in emotion analysis and research2013

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 23
Title:
2010 Grants
Start date: 2011-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
119 - Psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity and disease adaptation: Attachment styles, coping and emotions regulation
Duration: 2011-03 - 2015-09
Researcher(s):
Sílvia Ouakinin, Luísa Maria Vaqueiro Lopes, Susana Filipa Gonçalves Eusébio, Marco Alberto Vicente Barreto Torrado, Isabel Maria Rolão Nabais, Graça Maria Vilhena da Cruz Gonçalves Costa Diogo
Institution(s): Centro Multidisplinar de Psicopatologia Barahona Fernandes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Master´s power point presentation
2 Articles (previous version)
2 Conference abstract
Final report
Language: por
Author:
Ouakinin, S.
Secondary author(s):
Lopes, L., Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Nabais, I., Diogo, G.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Stress and health / Affective and social behavior / Attachment / Biopsychological problems / Diseases/Injuries

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119.08
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
Psychophysiological measurements in emotion analysis and research
Publication year: 2013
URL:
http://www.karger.com/Article/Pdf/354142
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
INTRODUCTION:
Feature extraction for emotion analysis in unconstrained settings where the triggering stimuli are unknown or not clearly defined in time remains an open topic in emotion research. We analysed psychophysiological load patterns using features extracted from multimodal biosignal data, namely: Blood Volume Pulse (BVP), Respiration (RESP), and Electrodermal Activity (EDA).
METHODS:
A total of 15 clinical subjects with breast cancer background and 34 controls were investigated. The task consisted of responding to a questionnaire organized into three moments: 1) neutral; 2) provocative, where a mathematical question was posed; and 3) Life-events reporting. Moment 1 targeted baseline definition, while moment 2 targeted the comparison between the psychophysiological reactions of a stimuli period that was not related to the life-events reporting, and the life-events reporting themselves.
RESULTS:
While standard measurements have shown little inter-/intra-group differentiation, we adopted an extended set with absolute skin conductance amplitude range (ASCAR) and heart rate increments (HRI). The control group has shown higher HRI throughout the different moments, when compared to the clinical group. Between moments 1 and 2, the clinical group has shown a more stable HRI trend, while the control group exhibited a higher variation. Furthermore, ASCAR clearly showed that moment 2 is a higher arousal period for the clinical group when compared to the controls.
CONCLUSIONS:
With an extended set of features we were able to obtain additional insight on the emotional behaviour when comparing clinical subjects with controls, and support the hypothesis that there are differentiated psychophysiological responses between groups.
Accessibility: Document does not exist in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Plácido da Silva, H.
Secondary author(s):
Fred, A., Eusébio, S., Ouakinin, S.
Document type:
Abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Plácido da Silva, H., Fred, A., Eusébio, S., & Ouakinin, S. (2013). Psychophysiological measurements in emotion analysis and research. Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, 82(Suppl 1), 86. https://doi.org/10.1159/000354142
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Breast cancer / Emotion

Psychophysiological measurements in emotion analysis and research

Psychophysiological measurements in emotion analysis and research

DocumentDistress, attachment styles and psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity in breast cancer patients2014

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 23
Title:
2010 Grants
Start date: 2011-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
119 - Psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity and disease adaptation: Attachment styles, coping and emotions regulation
Duration: 2011-03 - 2015-09
Researcher(s):
Sílvia Ouakinin, Luísa Maria Vaqueiro Lopes, Susana Filipa Gonçalves Eusébio, Marco Alberto Vicente Barreto Torrado, Isabel Maria Rolão Nabais, Graça Maria Vilhena da Cruz Gonçalves Costa Diogo
Institution(s): Centro Multidisplinar de Psicopatologia Barahona Fernandes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Master´s power point presentation
2 Articles (previous version)
2 Conference abstract
Final report
Language: por
Author:
Ouakinin, S.
Secondary author(s):
Lopes, L., Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Nabais, I., Diogo, G.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Stress and health / Affective and social behavior / Attachment / Biopsychological problems / Diseases/Injuries

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119.09
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
Distress, attachment styles and psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity in breast cancer patients
Publication year: 2014
URL:
http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1099-1611.2014.3696/epdf
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
BACKGROUND:
According to literature on the impact of stress in health, negative emotions, or its suppression, can be adverse factors in disease outcomes. Attachment styles, relatively stable throughout life, seem to influence how individuals respond to stress in adulthood and how they acquire emotion regulation strategies through development. The aim of this research is to characterize and relate emotional distress, attachment styles, cortisol and psychophysiological reactivity, in recently diagnosed breast cancer patients compared to control subjects.
METHOD: Breast cancer patients and controls were evaluated after their informed consent. Assessment included socio-demographic and medical data, the Distress Thermometer (DT), the Adult Attachment Scale, the Brief Symptom Inventory
and the State Trait Anger Inventory (STAXI). In what concerns psychophysiological measures, heart rate, respiratory frequencies and electrodermic activity (EDA) were recorded during the interview, including neutral and activation moments. Salivary cortisol samples were collected at five different times during a 24 hours period.
RESULTS:
Preliminary results in 86 females, (51 patients and 35 control subjects) showed that patients mean age was 41.9 years, and the majority of the subjects had no family history of breast cancer. Patients mean value of DT was significantly higher than controls and cortisol levels at waking, 1 hour after and at 4 pm were higher in patients, but not significantly facing controls. Insecure attachment patterns seem to be related to less effective emotion regulation strategies and increased physiological reactivity and to negative adjustment outcomes.
CONCLUSIONS:
These results highlight the association between psychological distress, cortisol and autonomic measures, pointing to the relevance of emotion regulation in biological reactivity and probably in disease evolution and prognosis.
RESEARCH IMPLICATIONS: Facing breast cancer, the characterization of the impact of the diagnosis and the relationship between psychological and biological dimensions, may reinforce a psychosomatic approach in current investigation.
CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS:
A better knowledge of the processes involved in disease adaptation can assume relevant implications in clinical intervention, promoting the identification of the most vulnerable patients and improving the quality of care, in a multidisciplinary perspective.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Ouakinin, S.
Secondary author(s):
Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Nabais, I., Gonçalves, G., Lopes, L.
Document type:
Abstract
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Ouakinin, S., Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Nabais, I., Gonçalves, G., & Lopes, L. (2014). Distress, attachment styles and psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity in breast cancer patients. Psycho-Oncology, 23(Suppl. 3), 328-329. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1099-1611.2014.3696
Indexed document: Yes
Keywords: Attachment style / Breast cancer / Emotional distress

Distress, attachment styles and psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity in breast cancer patients

Distress, attachment styles and psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity in breast cancer patients

DocumentStress reactivity, distress and attachment in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients2015

Reference code: PT/FB
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Location: S. Mamede do Coronado
Title:
BIAL Foundation Archive
Start date: 1994
History:
The BIAL Foundation was created in 1994 by Laboratórios BIAL in conjunction with the Council of Rectors of Portuguese Universities. BIAL’s Foundation mission is to foster the scientific study of Man from both the physical and spiritual perspectives.
Along the years the BIAL Foundation has developed an important relationship with the scientific community, first in Portugal and after worldwide. Today it is an institution of reference which aims to stimulate new researches that may help people, promote more health and contribute to new milestones to gain access to knowledge.
Among its activities the BIAL Foundation manages the BIAL Award, created in 1984, one of the most important awards in the Health field in Europe. The BIAL Award rewards both the basic and the clinical research distinguishing works of major impact in medical research.
The BIAL Foundation also assigns Scientific Research Scholarships for the study of neurophysiological and mental health in people, arousing the interest of researchers in the areas of Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
To date the BIAL Foundation has supported 461 projects, more than 1000 researchers, with research groups in twenty-seven countries, resulting, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, out of which 172 published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Since 1996 the BIAL Foundation organizes the Symposia entitled "Behind and Beyond the Brain", a Forum that gathers well renowned neurosciences speakers and the BIAL Foundation Fellows which are spread around the world.
Classified as an institution of public utility, the BIAL Foundation includes among its patrons the Portuguese President, the Portuguese Universities Rectors' Council and the Portuguese Medical Association.
URL: http://www.bial.com/pt/
Accessibility: By permission

Reference code: PT/FB/BL
Entity holding: BIAL Foundation
Title: BIAL Grants
Start date: 1994
History:
In 1994 the BIAL Foundation launched a programme of science research grants with the aim of encouraging the research into Man’s physical and mental processes, namely in fields still largely unexplored but which warrant further scientific analysis, as Psychophysiology and Parapsychology.
Since its launch, applications to the BIAL grants have been increasing. Up to now 461 projects have been supported, involving more than 1000 researchers from 27 countries.
The approved applications have benefited from grants in amounts comprised between €5,000 and €50, 000. The amount to be granted is fixed by the Scientific board according to the needs of each project.
The supported projects have originated, until April 2013, in about 600 full papers, 172 out of which were published in indexed international journals with an average impact factor of 3.6 and a substantial number of citations (1665).
Among the BIAL Foundation fellows is worth highlighting the presence of scientists from prestigious universities from the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Russia, Germany, Japan, France, Canada, and many others.
The BIAL grants are promoted biannually.

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pastas 1 a 23
Title:
2010 Grants
Start date: 2011-01

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
119 - Psychophysiological indicators of stress reactivity and disease adaptation: Attachment styles, coping and emotions regulation
Duration: 2011-03 - 2015-09
Researcher(s):
Sílvia Ouakinin, Luísa Maria Vaqueiro Lopes, Susana Filipa Gonçalves Eusébio, Marco Alberto Vicente Barreto Torrado, Isabel Maria Rolão Nabais, Graça Maria Vilhena da Cruz Gonçalves Costa Diogo
Institution(s): Centro Multidisplinar de Psicopatologia Barahona Fernandes, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de Lisboa (Portugal)
Contents: Contents:
Bursary agreement
Application form
Correspondence
Financial report and expenditure documents
Progress report
Master´s power point presentation
2 Articles (previous version)
2 Conference abstract
Final report
Language: por
Author:
Ouakinin, S.
Secondary author(s):
Lopes, L., Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Nabais, I., Diogo, G.
Number of reproductions:
1
Keywords:
Psychophysiology / Stress and health / Affective and social behavior / Attachment / Biopsychological problems / Diseases/Injuries

Reference code: PT/FB/BL-2010-119.11
Location: Arquivo PCA - Pasta 21/2010
Title:
Stress reactivity, distress and attachment in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients
Publication year: 2015
URL:
http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21642850.2015.1121491
Abstract/Results: ABSTRACT:
Research on psycho-oncology increased across literature during the last decades, pointing to links between biological, psychosocial and behavioural factors in cancer beginning and progression. This study aimed to characterize a sample of recently breast-cancer-diagnosed women, compared to a control group, regarding their stress reactivity at a psychological and autonomic levels, anger regulation and attachment styles. Eighty-seven females (52 breast cancer patients and 33 controls) respectively from Portuguese public hospitals and general population were recruited. They were assessed through psychometric measures (distress, attachment styles and anger regulation) and psychophysiological parameters of reactivity were collected. The breast cancer patients studied seem to be less anxious in their attachment patterns compared to healthy people, but they report significant distress while facing a threatening situation. This clinical group also shows lower psychophysiological reactivity, both at the baseline and confronted with different emotional eliciting stimuli. Self-directed anger was associated with the presence of anxious attachment schemes and strictly linked to the appraised distress. A predictive model suggests the impact of this pattern of anger management and an anxious attachment style in the emotional disturbance reported by these patients. Findings suggest that insecure attachment schemes, dysfunctional anger regulation strategies and a lack of psychophysiological activation may be discussed as relevant factors that modulate emotional distress associated with the diagnosis of breast cancer.
Accessibility: Document exists in file
Language:
eng
Author:
Ouakinin, S.
Secondary author(s):
Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Silva, H., Lopes, I., Bacelar-Nicolua, L.
Document type:
Article
Number of reproductions:
1
Reference:
Ouakinin, S., Eusébio, S., Torrado, M., Silva, H., Nabais, I., Gonçalves, G., & Bacelar-Nicolua, L. (2015). Stress reactivity, distress and attachment in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Health Psychology and Behavioral Medicine, 3(1), 424-438. https://doi.org/10.1080/21642850.2015.1121491
2-year Impact Factor: N/A
Impact factor notes: Impact factor only available since 2022
Times cited: 3|2024-02-07
Indexed document: Yes
Quartile: N/A
Keywords: Distress / Attachment / Emotional regulation / Psychophysiological reactivity / Breast cancer

Stress reactivity, distress and attachment in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients

Stress reactivity, distress and attachment in newly diagnosed breast cancer patients