Workshops in Clinical Psychology, Clinical Psychophysiology and Clinical Neuropsychology

Scientific supervisor:Prof. Carlo Pruneti (professor of clinical psychology and general psychopathology)

Info and contact: mail: carlo.pruneti@unipr.it; christian.franceschini@unipr.it; sara.guidotti@unipr.it; alice.fiduccia@unipr.it; matteo.castaldo@unipr.it

Tel. 0521 904829; 0521 903623; 0521 904914; 0521 904916
 

Affiliated personnel:

• Prof. Carlo Pruneti (eating disorders, psychosomatics, stress-related physical disorders)
• Prof. Christian Franceschini (sleep-wake rhythm disorders, narcolepsy, etc.)
• Dr. Sara Guidotti, Psychologist, Ph.D. and adjunct instructor in the subject general psychopathology
• Dr. Alice Fiduccia, Psychologist, Ph.D. student and adjunct instructor in the subject "clinical Psychology"
• Dr. Matteo Castaldo, Physiotherapist, PhD, expert in alternative treatments for pain and cephalalgic syndromes, expert in the subject "Psychology, didactics and pedagogy applied to sports"
• Dr. Andrea Menozzi, Sport Psychologist, research fellow, subject expert "Didactics pedagogy and sport psychology"
• Dr. Carlo Di Berardino, Psychotherapist, volunteer assistant, subject expert "General Psychopathology," Mindfulnes expert
• Dr. Emma Carli, Psychologist fellow postgraduate projects
• Dr. Rosanna Sanseverino Biologist, Nutritionist
• Dr. Daniele Chirco, Physician, fellow postgraduate projects
• Dr. Sara Drovandi, Kinesiologist, Fellow postgraduate projects (sports and wellness)
• Grace Cuddihy, Graduate in Psychology, University of Boston, USA (fellow postgraduate projects)
  

Biotechnology Cluster Via Volturno, 39 43125 Parma

Fixed psychophysiological biodetection equipment (8 channels: EEG, ECG, HR, IBI, PWV, GSR/SCL/SCR, TP, sEMG), with posssibility to be used for Biofeedback and Neurofeedback

Portable biorecording equipment (8 channels)

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Portable biodetection equipment with 6 input channels and signal recording (Holter type; up to 30 hours for one channel) and provide visual and acoustic feedback (biofeedback)

Biodetection and biofeedback equipment with the ability to perform and record evoked potentials and acoustic and visual feedback (biofeedback and neurofeedback; most used for clinical research).

Example of stress psychophysiological profile

There are then a whole range of psychodiagnostic instruments and standardized tests for various age groups, from early schooling (from age 8) to adolescence, adulthood and old age with appropriate software for data analysis and visualization of results. Included among these are the Luria Nebraska and Reitan neuropsychological test batteries as well as various instruments for the assessment of specific skills such as memory, visuospatial and spatial navigation (Tower of London, Corsi test etc.). Psychological and neuropsychological instruments and tests can be used for laboratory exercises and can be appropriately employed in the context of learning methods related to clinical-psychological interviewing by means of bidirectional mirrors and a video camera system.

Appropriate software is available for the analysis of psychophysiological and psychometric data: Static, SPSS, Matlab, and for the analysis of written text: T - Lab.

• Unmasking selective path integration deficits in Alzheimer's disease risk carriers. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32923622/
• Multidimensional approach usefulness in early Alzheimer's disease: Advances in clinical practice.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29633747/
• Physical activity, mental exercise, and cognitive functioning in an Italian sample of healthy elderly males.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31780918/
• Parkinson's Disease-Mild Cognitive Impairment (PD-MCI): A Useful Summary of Update Knowledge.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31780918/
• Aerobic exercise effects upon cognition in Alzheimer's Disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30039836/
• Lifestyle, Physical Activity and Cognitive Functions: the impact on the scores of Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCa).https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28715595/
• Adapting to Cancer with Body, Mind, and Heart: Psychological, Psychophysiological Assessment and Management in Sample of Ovarian Cancer Survivor. (Link to article)
• Aerobic exercise effects upon cognition in Alzheimer's Disease: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30039836/
• A Multidisciplinary Approach to the Prevention and Treatment of Obesity. (Link to article)
• Differences in the Visual Motor Development in Children: A Coross-Cultural Study. (Link to Article)
• Aircraft Pilots and Psychophysical Health and Safety. (Link to article)
• Pain between Psyche and Soma in Uro-Andrology. (Link to article)
• Skin Conductance Response as a Decisive Variable in Individuals With a DSM-IV TR Axis I Diagnosis (Link to article)
• Psychophysiological Features of Primary Headache: New Findings and Some Confirmation (Link to article)
• Subclinical Hypothyroidism: behavioral and psychophysiological characteristics. A pilot study. (Link to article)
• Behavioral, psycho-physiological and salivary cortisol modifications after short-term alprazolam treatment in patients with recent myocardial infarction.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11899591/
• Clinical-Psychological Aspects Involved in Gynecological Surgery: Description of Peri-Operative Psychopathological Symptoms and Illness Behavior. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10402648/
• Heart Rate Variability Biofeedback and Psychotherapy in Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: Description of a Case Report to Shed Light on this Understudied Condition. https://www.obstetricgynecoljournal.com/apdf/cjog-aid1142.pdf
• Pychophysiology and Cognitive Functioning in Elderly: The Skin Conductance as aReliable Marker of Memorization and Rememorization Capability. https://www.neuroregulation.org/article/view/23270/14746
• Electrodermal activity moderates the relationship between depression and suicidal ideation in a group of patients with anxiety and depressive symptoms. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666915323002111
• Need for Multidimensional and Multidisciplinary Managementof Depressed Preadolescents and Adolescents: A Review of Randomized Controlled Trials on Oral Supplementations (Omega-3, Fish Oil, Vitamin D3). https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37242190/
• Evaluation of the effectiveness of behavioral interventions for autism spectrum disorders: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37803891/

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