Inter-reality in the evaluation and treatment of psychological stress disorders: the INTERSTRESS project.

摘要: "Psychological stress" occurs when an individual perceives that environmental demands tax or exceed his her adaptive capacity. According to the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, best validated approach covering both stress management and treatment is Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) approach. CBT has undergone a very large number trials in research contexts. However, it been less efficacious clinical contexts become obvious some failings applied general practice. INTERSTRESS EU-funded project aims design, develop test advanced ICT-based solution for assessment psychological able address three critical limitations CBT: a) therapist relevant than specific protocol used. b) not customized characteristics patient; c) focus therapy more on top-down model change (from cognitions emotions) bottom-up emotions cognitions). To reach this goal applies innovative paradigm e-health - Interreality integrates within hybrid environment, bridging physical virtual worlds. On one side, patient continuously assessed real worlds by tracking behavioral emotional status context challenging tasks (customization according patient). other feedback provided improve appraisal coping skills through conditioned association between effective performance state task execution behaviors (improvement self efficacy). Within conceptual framework, possible set up treatments could be extended also beyond traditional setting using emerging mobile technology deliver real-time interventions during daily activities ecological