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Abstract
Being born with a heart condition presents increased vulnerability to a number of psychosocial difficulties, including anxiety, depression, developmental delay, infant feeding & oral motor problems, which have previously been accounted for by secondary factors. Here, I propose Porges’ Poly Vagal Theory offers a more holistic account. Since the heart is central to our nervous system congenital cardiac anomalies may compromise Neuroception which could account for some of these psychosocial difficulties. This has implications across the lifespan providing strategies to optimise normal development of social & defensive behaviours & inform to therapeutic interventions, explored here drawing on psychological theories & personal experience.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Clinical Applications of the Polyvagal Theory |
Subtitle of host publication | The Emerence of Polyvagal-Informed Therapies |
Editors | Stephen W. Porges, Deborah A. Dana |
Place of Publication | New York |
Publication status | Published - 31 Jul 2018 |
Keywords
- poly vagal theory
- congenital heart disease
- psychocardiology
- medical psychology
- social engagment system
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Developing a Neuroception of Safety Scale
Morton, L. (Principal Investigator) & Cogan, N. (Research Co-investigator)
31/10/19 → 30/11/21
Project: Research - no external funding
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The impact of patient clothing on wellbeing and health among adults with a congenital health condition
Morton, L. (Principal Investigator) & Cogan, N. (Academic)
18/04/18 → 31/07/19
Project: Research
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Baring all: the impact of the hospital gown on patient wellbeing
Morton, L., Cogan, N., Kornfält, S., Porter, Z. & Georgiadis, E., 30 Sept 2020, In: British Journal of Health Psychology. 25, 3, p. 452-473 22 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile19 Citations (Scopus)98 Downloads (Pure) -
"I don't feel like me anymore": The impact of the hospital gown on wellbeing
Morton, L. & Cogan, N., 14 Oct 2019Research output: Non-textual form › Blog Post
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Psychologically Informed Medicine
Morton, L. (Speaker)
29 Jan 2020Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Healing Hearts and Minds: Psychologically informed medicine to improve wellbeing and prevent trauma.
Morton, L. (Speaker)
5 Oct 2019Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
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Patients asked to share their thoughts about hospital gowns for Glasgow study
Morton, L. (Interviewee) & Cogan, N. (Interviewee)
26 Jun 2019Activity: Public Engagement and Outreach › Media Participation