A Systematic Review of Metacognitive Beliefs in Chronic Medical Conditions
Background: Psychological functioning plays an important role in medical conditions and impacts patients' quality of life. Previously, many studies have highlighted the association of metacognition to both the development and maintenance of emotional disorders. Recently, several researchers poi...
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doaj-79f97c84cdb34252bde2b817110a893f2020-11-25T01:38:08ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Psychology1664-10782020-01-011010.3389/fpsyg.2019.02875502912A Systematic Review of Metacognitive Beliefs in Chronic Medical ConditionsVittorio Lenzo0Alberto Sardella1Gabriella Martino2Maria C. Quattropani3Department of Human, Social and Health Sciences, University of Cassino and South Latium, Cassino, ItalyDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, ItalyDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, ItalyDepartment of Clinical and Experimental Medicine, University of Messina, Messina, ItalyBackground: Psychological functioning plays an important role in medical conditions and impacts patients' quality of life. Previously, many studies have highlighted the association of metacognition to both the development and maintenance of emotional disorders. Recently, several researchers pointed out the relevant role of dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs in the context of chronic diseases. Hence, dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs could be directly related to anxiety and depression, regardless of the medical condition's expression. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the available evidence regarding the association of metacognition with anxiety, depression, and perceived quality of life, in the context of medical conditions, according to Wells' theory.Methods: A systematic review based on electronic bibliographic databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Web of Knowledge) of scientific literature was carried out. Studies involving patients evaluated in clinical settings were included in the analysis.Results: Our findings indicated that metacognition appears to be related to anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with medical chronic conditions. Therefore, dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs might be a relevant factor associated with the process of adapting to illness.Conclusions: The additional evaluation of metacognitive factors in the context of several medical chronic conditions appears valuable. Due to the rising interest in the study of metacognition, suggestions for future research have also been provided.https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02875/fullmetacognitionMCQ-30cognitive attentional syndrome (CAS)metacognitive beliefschronic medical conditionsanxiety |
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A Systematic Review of Metacognitive Beliefs in Chronic Medical Conditions |
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A Systematic Review of Metacognitive Beliefs in Chronic Medical Conditions |
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A Systematic Review of Metacognitive Beliefs in Chronic Medical Conditions |
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A Systematic Review of Metacognitive Beliefs in Chronic Medical Conditions |
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A Systematic Review of Metacognitive Beliefs in Chronic Medical Conditions |
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systematic review of metacognitive beliefs in chronic medical conditions |
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Background: Psychological functioning plays an important role in medical conditions and impacts patients' quality of life. Previously, many studies have highlighted the association of metacognition to both the development and maintenance of emotional disorders. Recently, several researchers pointed out the relevant role of dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs in the context of chronic diseases. Hence, dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs could be directly related to anxiety and depression, regardless of the medical condition's expression. The aim of this systematic review was to summarize the available evidence regarding the association of metacognition with anxiety, depression, and perceived quality of life, in the context of medical conditions, according to Wells' theory.Methods: A systematic review based on electronic bibliographic databases (PsycINFO, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Web of Knowledge) of scientific literature was carried out. Studies involving patients evaluated in clinical settings were included in the analysis.Results: Our findings indicated that metacognition appears to be related to anxiety, depression, and quality of life in patients with medical chronic conditions. Therefore, dysfunctional metacognitive beliefs might be a relevant factor associated with the process of adapting to illness.Conclusions: The additional evaluation of metacognitive factors in the context of several medical chronic conditions appears valuable. Due to the rising interest in the study of metacognition, suggestions for future research have also been provided. |
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metacognition MCQ-30 cognitive attentional syndrome (CAS) metacognitive beliefs chronic medical conditions anxiety |
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