Abstract
Perceived Fatigability during Physical Tasks: Neurophysiological Correlates and Practical Interventions (PERCEPT) Perceived fatigability refers to the subjective feelings of effort and fatigue experienced in relation to a physical or cognitive task. Perceived fatigability impacts attention and action, and it has emerged as a potentially important clinical outcome and quality of life indicator. Despite the significant burden of fatigue on public health and its relevance to human well-being, a consensus about the complex interaction between physiological and psychological factors underlying perceived fatigability is still missing. Numerous strategies have also been put forward to ameliorate symptoms of fatigue, but with mitigated success. PERCEPT is a 2-year project involving two Research Units and consisting of four integrated Work Packages with the following overarching objectives: - Identification of the neurophysiological patterns correlated to perceived fatigability during a physical task in healthy young, in the elderly individuals. - Preliminary testing of the effects of tailored practical interventions (neurobehavioral and resistance training) on perceived physical fatigability and its neurophysiological correlates in the populations cited above. Because of the nature of the interventions, the study design and the inclusion of various psychological and physiological measurements, these intervention studies will also help to differentiate between top-down and bottom-up mechanisms of perceived fatigability during physical tasks. A better understanding of the mechanisms of perceived physical fatigability and the preliminary intervention studies included in PERCEPT are important steps in the research process required to develop practical and effective interventions to reduce perceived physical fatigability in various populations. PERCEPT takes advantage of a multidisciplinary approach, joining researchers with complementary outstanding expertise in the fields of physiological and clinical psychology, exercise and sport physiology, physical rehabilitation and infectious disease medicine. PERCEPT will not only have the potential to fill an important gap in literature, contributing to develop a translational model of fatigue, but will also pave the way for new effective interventions,. Because of the personal, social and economic burden of disabling fatigue, PERCEPT has the potential to have a positive impact on public health.
Dettagli del progetto
Responsabile scientifico: Sandro Bartolomei
Strutture Unibo coinvolte:
Dipartimento di Scienze per la Qualità della Vita
Coordinatore:
Università degli Studi G.D'Annunzio di Chieti - Pescara(Italy)
Contributo totale Unibo: Euro (EUR) 76.731,00
Durata del progetto in mesi: 24
Data di inizio
05/10/2023
Data di fine:
28/02/2026
