Serena Barello
Biographic Data
| ID | 4220123 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Serena Barello |
| GIVEN NAMES | Serena |
| FAMILY NAME | Barello |
| SIGNATURE | BARELLO S |
| AFFILIATIONS | Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore |
| ORCID | 0000-0002-8514-2563 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 32 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 0 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 32 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2014 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 0 |
Between Lines and Loss: Reflections on Suicide Notes as a Textual Genre and as Messages
Suicide notes are a distinctive form of communication that may provide insights into how individuals express distress, construct meaning, and address others during psychological crisis. This review aimed to examine the formal characteristics, thematic content, and communicative functions of suicide notes. Studies focusing on the linguistic, structural, and communicative dimensions of suicide notes were included. Fifteen studies met the inclusion …
Mind the gap: A nationwide survey study of undergraduate medical communication curricula in Italy
Shaped by Mortality: An Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of Vicarious Post-Traumatic Growth in Deathcare Workers
Deathcare workers routinely encounter suffering, dying, and death, which may generate both psychological strain and opportunities for existential growth. This study aimed to explore how continuous occupational exposure to dying and death shapes the lived experiences and meaning-making of deathcare workers, with particular attention to growth-consistent existential changes. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, 45 semi-structured intervi…
From Participation to Evidence: Listening‐Informed Policies and the Epistemic Role of Lived Experience in Population Health
Health policies and public services are increasingly expected to be evidence‐based, equitable and accountable at the population level. Yet the forms of evidence most commonly prioritised in policy‐making often fall short of capturing how health risks, services and prevention strategies are experienced and navigated across social groups and communities. This gap contributes to persistent mismatches between policy intent and lived social realities,…
Ethics, care, and identity: A phenomenological qualitative study on the professional experience of deathcare workers
Deathcare workers are routinely exposed to suffering and death, yet their contributions remain largely invisible. This study investigated how they construct and uphold their professional identity within this challenging context. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, we conducted 44 interviews with Italian forensic pathologists (n = 12), palliative care staff (n = 14), funeral home workers (n = 12), and cemetery workers (n = 7). One Grou…
Defining advocacy in public health: A scoping review to inform policy, training, and equity-oriented action
Advocacy is widely recognized as a catalyst for equity in health, yet its conceptual foundations, operational forms, and evaluative criteria remain fragmented. In health systems, advocacy is expected to amplify marginalized voices, address structural determinants, and promote participatory governance, but there is limited consensus on its definition and implementation. This scoping review systematically maps how advocacy has been conceptualized, …
Quality of life, care needs and priorities in atrial fibrillation: The impact of number and patterns of comorbidities
Both number and combinations of AF comorbidities shape patients' and caregivers' experiences. Considering comorbidity profiles can help define targeted care plans and caregiver support initiatives
Individual voices, collective health: A person-centered cross-sectional study to identify psychological drivers of vaccination attitudes
Although existing research identifies different profiles of vaccine-hesitant individuals, most studies focus on isolated psychological constructs, neglecting their interplay in shaping vaccination attitudes. Using data from an online survey of a representative sample of Italian adults, we examined vaccination attitudes through a person-centered methodology. We selected personal values, attitudes, and beliefs for their potential relevance to vacci…
Exploring Interactions in the Co-Production of Social Care Services with Vulnerable Citizens
‘This study examines the interactions that occur among researchers, service providers and vulnerable citizens during the co-production of social care services, which is where value is co-created. An in-depth study of co-design and co-assessment workshops with vulnerable citizens revealed that co-production could be reached only at some points of the overall group discussion. Results highlight that vulnerable citizens need time to share and compar…
Selling ghosts: The illusion of thanabots and the urgency of death education
Between Silence and Service: An Interpretative Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Funeral Directors and Cemetery Workers
This study explores how Italian funeral home and cemetery workers construct vocational meaning and navigate identity amid constant exposure to death. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 participants (12 funeral directors, 7 cemetery workers), exploring emotional labor, motivation, coping, stigma, and ethics. Six themes emerged: (1) emotional labor and detachment, (2) mortality and transf…
Public perception of new plant breeding techniques and the psychosocial determinants of acceptance: A systematic review
Advancements in New Plant Breeding Techniques have emerged as promising tools for enhancing crop productivity, quality, and resilience in the face of global challenges, such as climate change and food security. However, the successful implementation of these techniques relies also on public acceptance of this innovation. Understanding what shapes public perception and acceptance of New Plant Breeding Techniques is crucial for effective science co…
Understanding the role of hope in climate change risk perception: A cross-sectional study
Italy is experiencing the negative effects of climate change, which is causing considerable damage. Evidence of the damage is increasing citizens' concern about climate change. According to many researchers, investigating the factors that drive and shape risk perception of climate change is of paramount importance to predicting public willingness to help combat it. Recently, the Climate Change Risk Perception model (CCRPM) was validated, showing …
Providing freedom or financial remuneration? A cross-sectional study on the role of monetary and legal incentives on Covid-19 further booster vaccination intention in the Italian context
Vaccine hesitancy became a more and more important issue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the emergence of new variants, many international health agencies have already begun administering booster doses of the vaccine in response to these threats. Studies have emphasized the effectiveness of different types of incentive-based strategies to increase vaccination behaviors. The purpose of the present study was to identify the correlation between…
Health without Borders”: Early Findings and Lessons Learned from a Health Promotion Program for Ethnic Minorities Living in Italy
In multicultural contexts, health promotion can be challenging due to people's differences in beliefs, values, and practices regarding health and healthcare. Using the prototypical case scenario offered by the "Health without Borders" program, this study was generally aimed at summarizing the lessons learned and suggesting implications that are hopefully relevant to future culturally competent health promotion programs. This exploratory study use…
Patient Experience of Integrated Care: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study Involving People with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
Italians with RMDs described integrated care as an important approach to care. However, further effort is needed to allow them to perceive an actual benefit from integrated care practices. Specific attention should be paid to disadvantaged and/or frail population groups
Public views on the Covid‐19 immunity certificate: A scoping review
Patient Engagement in Oncology Practice: A Qualitative Study on Patients’ and Nurses’ Perspectives
Patient engagement has gained increasing attention in cancer care as it is widely acknowledged as an essential element of high-quality care. There are limited data on how oncology nurses might apply techniques that encourage patient engagement. Therefore, this study aims to understand which nursing strategies can favour patient engagement in oncological care from patients' and nurses' perspectives. We conducted a qualitative study involving oncol…
Patient experiences of integrated care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: Findings from a cross‐sectional study among Italian patients
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Development of a Novel Coding Scheme to Explore Interactions in the Co-Production of Public Services with Priority Populations
This study focuses on the development of a reliable coding scheme (CP-CODER) for studying interaction dynamics during the co-production of a public service involving priority communities. CP-CODER addresses the need to involve priority populations in the development of public services, an approach that has been recognized as difficult because of the high possibility of their experiencing negative health, social, and economic outcomes. The coding …
Risk and protective factors for psychological distress among Italian university students during the Covid-19 pandemic: The beneficial role of health engagement
Patient Engagement in Health Management as a Mediator Between Perceived Risk and Covid-19 Related Distress in Patients With IBD: A Structural Equation Model
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 emergency on patients with IBD's psychological distress, understanding the role of patient engagement as a mediator. Methods: An online questionnaire was created, measuring perceived risk susceptibility toward COVID-19, perceived stress, and patient engagement. The questionnaire was distributed to a purposive sample of IBD patients who belonged to the Italian Association for patie…
Ethical Conflict and Its Psychological Correlates among Hospital Nurses in the Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study within Swiss Covid-19 and Non-Covid-19 Wards
Ethical conflict was significantly linked to psychological distress, while a higher level of resilience was found to be a protective factor. These results can be informative for nursing management in future similar crises
Mistrust in biomedical research and vaccine hesitancy: The forefront challenge in the battle against Covid-19 in Italy
Burnout and somatic symptoms among frontline healthcare professionals at the peak of the Italian Covid-19 pandemic.
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How to engage type-2 diabetic patients in their own health management: Implications for clinical practice
Our findings appear to confirm some features of PE detected by previous research, such as a behavioral component. We were also able to shed light on the synergic roles played by other subjective dimensions of patient experience (the cognitive/thinking and the emotional/feeling components) in orienting PE towards the care process. The article suggests a possible framework to deeply understand the PE process useful to orient really attuned actions …
Engaging patients to recover life projectuality: An Italian cross-disease framework
The Caregiving Health Engagement Scale (CHE-s): Development and initial validation of a new questionnaire for measuring family caregiver engagement in healthcare
Health care systems that prioritize person-led care may benefit from using the Caregiving Health Engagement Model and the CHE scale (CHE-s) to assess the engagement level of family caregivers in order to better tailor the supportive and educational intervention addressing them
Supporting family caregiver engagement in the care of old persons living in hard to reach communities: A scoping review
Today, 8.5% of the world's population is 65 and over, and this statistic will reach 17% by 2050 (He et al., U.S. Census Bureau, international population reports, P95/16-1, An ageing world: 2015, U.S., 2016). They are the people who, with increasing age, will find themselves more closely interfacing with the national health system, which in many countries shows strong imbalances between rural and urban areas. In this context, a fundamental role is…
Mistrust in biomedical research and vaccine hesitancy: The forefront challenge in the battle against Covid-19 in Italy
Burnout and somatic symptoms among frontline healthcare professionals at the peak of the Italian Covid-19 pandemic.
The Science of the Future: Establishing a Citizen-Scientist Collaborative Agenda After Covid-19
OPINION article Front. Public Health, 05 June 2020Sec. Public Health Education and Promotion Volume 8 - 2020 | https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2020.00282
The Mediating Role of the Patient Health Engagement Model on the Relationship Between Patient Perceived Autonomy Supportive Healthcare Climate and Health Literacy Skills
Individuals with low health literacy (HL) are known to have poorer health outcomes and to have higher mortality rates compared to individuals with higher HL; hence, the improvement of HL is a key outcome in modern healthcare systems. Healthcare providers are therefore asked to support patients in becoming more and more engaged in their healthcare, thus augmenting their literacy skills. Our main hypothesis is that the well-known relationship betwe…
Italian Consensus Statement on Patient Engagement in Chronic Care: Process and Outcomes
Patient engagement has been recognized as a key priority in chronic care. However, scholars agree that guidelines are needed to ensure effective patient engagement strategies. To this end, a Consensus Conference process was promoted with the following methodological steps: (1) extensive literature review about patient engagement initiatives in chronic care; (2) a stakeholders survey to collect best practices and (3) workshops with experts. On the…
Risk and protective factors for psychological distress among Italian university students during the Covid-19 pandemic: The beneficial role of health engagement
Patient Engagement in Health Management as a Mediator Between Perceived Risk and Covid-19 Related Distress in Patients With IBD: A Structural Equation Model
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 emergency on patients with IBD's psychological distress, understanding the role of patient engagement as a mediator. Methods: An online questionnaire was created, measuring perceived risk susceptibility toward COVID-19, perceived stress, and patient engagement. The questionnaire was distributed to a purposive sample of IBD patients who belonged to the Italian Association for patie…
Ethical Conflict and Its Psychological Correlates among Hospital Nurses in the Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study within Swiss Covid-19 and Non-Covid-19 Wards
Ethical conflict was significantly linked to psychological distress, while a higher level of resilience was found to be a protective factor. These results can be informative for nursing management in future similar crises
Public views on the Covid‐19 immunity certificate: A scoping review
Patient Engagement in Oncology Practice: A Qualitative Study on Patients’ and Nurses’ Perspectives
Patient engagement has gained increasing attention in cancer care as it is widely acknowledged as an essential element of high-quality care. There are limited data on how oncology nurses might apply techniques that encourage patient engagement. Therefore, this study aims to understand which nursing strategies can favour patient engagement in oncological care from patients' and nurses' perspectives. We conducted a qualitative study involving oncol…
Patient experiences of integrated care of people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases: Findings from a cross‐sectional study among Italian patients
The International Journal of Integrated Care (IJIC) is an online, open-access, peer-reviewed scientific journal that publishes original articles in the field of integrated care on a continuous basis.IJIC has an Impact Factor of 2.913 (2021 JCR, received in June 2022)The IJIC 20th Anniversary Issue was published in 2021
Development of a Novel Coding Scheme to Explore Interactions in the Co-Production of Public Services with Priority Populations
This study focuses on the development of a reliable coding scheme (CP-CODER) for studying interaction dynamics during the co-production of a public service involving priority communities. CP-CODER addresses the need to involve priority populations in the development of public services, an approach that has been recognized as difficult because of the high possibility of their experiencing negative health, social, and economic outcomes. The coding …
Providing freedom or financial remuneration? A cross-sectional study on the role of monetary and legal incentives on Covid-19 further booster vaccination intention in the Italian context
Vaccine hesitancy became a more and more important issue during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the emergence of new variants, many international health agencies have already begun administering booster doses of the vaccine in response to these threats. Studies have emphasized the effectiveness of different types of incentive-based strategies to increase vaccination behaviors. The purpose of the present study was to identify the correlation between…
Health without Borders”: Early Findings and Lessons Learned from a Health Promotion Program for Ethnic Minorities Living in Italy
In multicultural contexts, health promotion can be challenging due to people's differences in beliefs, values, and practices regarding health and healthcare. Using the prototypical case scenario offered by the "Health without Borders" program, this study was generally aimed at summarizing the lessons learned and suggesting implications that are hopefully relevant to future culturally competent health promotion programs. This exploratory study use…
Patient Experience of Integrated Care: Findings from a Cross-Sectional Study Involving People with Rheumatic and Musculoskeletal Diseases
Italians with RMDs described integrated care as an important approach to care. However, further effort is needed to allow them to perceive an actual benefit from integrated care practices. Specific attention should be paid to disadvantaged and/or frail population groups
Public perception of new plant breeding techniques and the psychosocial determinants of acceptance: A systematic review
Advancements in New Plant Breeding Techniques have emerged as promising tools for enhancing crop productivity, quality, and resilience in the face of global challenges, such as climate change and food security. However, the successful implementation of these techniques relies also on public acceptance of this innovation. Understanding what shapes public perception and acceptance of New Plant Breeding Techniques is crucial for effective science co…
Understanding the role of hope in climate change risk perception: A cross-sectional study
Italy is experiencing the negative effects of climate change, which is causing considerable damage. Evidence of the damage is increasing citizens' concern about climate change. According to many researchers, investigating the factors that drive and shape risk perception of climate change is of paramount importance to predicting public willingness to help combat it. Recently, the Climate Change Risk Perception model (CCRPM) was validated, showing …
Individual voices, collective health: A person-centered cross-sectional study to identify psychological drivers of vaccination attitudes
Although existing research identifies different profiles of vaccine-hesitant individuals, most studies focus on isolated psychological constructs, neglecting their interplay in shaping vaccination attitudes. Using data from an online survey of a representative sample of Italian adults, we examined vaccination attitudes through a person-centered methodology. We selected personal values, attitudes, and beliefs for their potential relevance to vacci…
Exploring Interactions in the Co-Production of Social Care Services with Vulnerable Citizens
‘This study examines the interactions that occur among researchers, service providers and vulnerable citizens during the co-production of social care services, which is where value is co-created. An in-depth study of co-design and co-assessment workshops with vulnerable citizens revealed that co-production could be reached only at some points of the overall group discussion. Results highlight that vulnerable citizens need time to share and compar…
Selling ghosts: The illusion of thanabots and the urgency of death education
Between Silence and Service: An Interpretative Phenomenological Study of the Lived Experiences of Funeral Directors and Cemetery Workers
This study explores how Italian funeral home and cemetery workers construct vocational meaning and navigate identity amid constant exposure to death. Using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis, we conducted semi-structured interviews with 19 participants (12 funeral directors, 7 cemetery workers), exploring emotional labor, motivation, coping, stigma, and ethics. Six themes emerged: (1) emotional labor and detachment, (2) mortality and transf…
Medicine (19 works) · Psychology (16 works) · Political science (11 works) · Nursing (10 works) · Public health (9 works) · Health care (8 works) · Public relations (8 works) · Clinical Psychology (6 works) · Computer Science (5 works) · COVID-19 and Mental Health (5 works)