RESILIENCE - INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH AND PERSPECTIVES

Authors

  • Ioana Dana ALEXA “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Adina Carmen ILIE “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Ramona STEFANIU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Ioana Alexandra SANDU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Raluca BACIU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Florentina BALTEANU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi
  • Anca Iuliana PISLARU “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

Keywords:

RESILIENCE, FRAILTY, CHRONIC ILLNESSES

Abstract

RESILIENCE-INTERDISCIPLINARY APPROACH AND PERSPECTIVES (Abstract): Re-silience is defined as the ability to maintain or successfully regain cognitive health after fac-ing significant stress. Therefore, this concept helps us understand why some individuals cope with stressful situations much better than others. To explore the concept of resilience, refer-ence should be made to the allied concept of adaptation strategies. In the geriatric popula-tion, chronic illness is a common problem that could reduce the impact of coping strategies and resilience, especially when the illness is associated with pain and disability. Depression and functional independence are also correlated with resilience and are important in modu-lating the subsequent rehabilitation. In the geriatric population, functional recovery after ma-jor stress is influenced by many factors. Adaptive ability and frailty play an important role, interacting in determining the final functional status. Acute or chronic stress reduced physi-cal activity, poor nutritional status, and depression can trigger or accelerate frailty.

Author Biographies

  • Ioana Dana ALEXA, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Medical Specialties (II)

  • Adina Carmen ILIE, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Medical Specialties (II)

  • Ramona STEFANIU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Medical Specialties (II)

  • Ioana Alexandra SANDU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Medical Specialties (II)

  • Raluca BACIU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Cardiovascular Diseases Institute “Prof. Dr. George I. M. Georgescuˮ Iasi Cardiology Department

  • Florentina BALTEANU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Hermamed Center, Iasi

  • Anca Iuliana PISLARU, “Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy Iasi

    Faculty of Medicine
    Department of Medical Specialties (II)

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2019-03-29

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INTERNAL MEDICINE - PEDIATRICS