The goal of this observational study is to identify key factors leading to psychotherapy or psychological support in adult subjects with Marfan syndrome (MSF). the main questions it aims to answer are: * Understand and define which internal variables of the individual drive this request for psychological support; * To learn about verify the impact that the clinical manifestations of MSF have on psychosocial aspects, self-esteem, subjective perception of the disease and coping mechanisms.
Patients following psychological interview during follow-up visits will be enrolled in the study. The following self-report questionnaires will be used in understanding the impact the syndrome has on mental health and quality of life: * Rosenberg Self- Esteem: 10 item Likert scale for assessing self-esteem; * SF 36: 36 item scale assessing eight domains: physical functioning physical role limitations; bodily pain; general health perceptions; energy/vitality; social functioning; emotional role limitations and mental health; * Cope NVI: to test measures coping behaviors as potential responses to stressors like social support, avoidance strategies, positive attitude, problem orientation and transcendent orientation; * OQ45.2: measure of general psychological distress.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
125
Rosenberg Self- Esteem scale
Short Form 36 scale
Coping orientation to the problems experienced - New Version in Italian
IRCCS Policlinico San Donato
San Donato Milanese, Lombardy, Italy
RECRUITINGQuestionnaire performance
Statistical analysis between the two experimental groups using independent samples t-tests for continuous variables and associations for categorical variables. Questionnaire scoring: \- COPE NVI: scoring between 60 and 240; higher score means better outcome
Time frame: 8 Months
Questionnaire performance
Statistical analysis between the two experimental groups using independent samples t-tests for continuous variables and associations for categorical variables. Questionnaire scoring: \- Short Form-36: scoring between 0 and 100; higher score means better outcome
Time frame: 8 Months
Questionnaire performance
Statistical analysis between the two experimental groups using independent samples t-tests for continuous variables and associations for categorical variables. Questionnaire scoring: \- Rosenberg Self- Esteem scale: scoring between 0 and 30; higher score means better outcome
Time frame: 8 Months
Questionnaire performance
Statistical analysis between the two experimental groups using independent samples t-tests for continuous variables and associations for categorical variables. Questionnaire scoring: \- Outcome questionnaire 42.5: socring between 0 and 180; clinical cut-off value is 64, higher score means worse outcome
Time frame: 8 Months
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Outcome Questionnaire - version 42.5