Cardiologists’ attitudes toward psychological care: a national survey on perceptions, collaboration and barriers
Cardiologists recognize the importance of psychological factors, yet educational, structural, and cultural barriers limit the integration of psychological interventions into cardiovascular care. Targeted training, clear communication strategies, and stronger interprofessional collaboration may improve patient outcomes and advance a biopsychosocial approach in cardiology.
Authors
- Alessandro Navazio (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8417-7783)
- Maria Teresa La Rovere (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1884-5058)
- Fabrizio Oliva
- Stefano Triberti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5691-5531)
- Annalisa Tanzilli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6098-2304)
- Furio Colivicchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7187-2234)
- Martina Vigorè (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9923-0508)
- Leonardo De Luca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8552-1272)
- Vittorio Lingiardi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1298-3935)
- Marianna Liotti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5986-4538)
- Federica Galli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4729-1031)
- Lucrezia Savioni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0147-7762)
- Alice Sacco
- Massimo Grimaldi
- Gianluca Cruciani
- Alessandra Gorini
Institutions
- University of Rome Tor Vergata (IT)
- University of Milan (IT)
- Istituto Universitario di Studi Superiori di Pavia (IT)
- Istituti Clinici Scientifici Maugeri (IT)
- Azienda Socio Sanitaria Territoriale Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda (IT)
- Associazione Nazionale Medici Cardiologi Ospedalieri (IT)
- Ospedale San Filippo Neri (IT)
- Presidio Ospedaliero (IT)
- Azienda Ospedaliera S.Maria (IT)
- Pegaso University (IT)
- Ospedale Generale Regionale Francesco Miulli (IT)
- Policlinico San Matteo Fondazione (IT)
- Sapienza University of Rome (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Cardiovascular Medicine
- Published
- 2026-01-29
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.2459/jcm.0000000000001822
- Primary Topic
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00