Il Research Module 5  del progetto TINCARE NODES - Spoke 5 ha avviato una nuova sperimentazione dedicata all'analisi dell'impatto delle interazioni sociali su stress e performance cognitiva, attraverso l'uso integrato di strumentazione fisiologica non invasiva e compiti digitali gamificati. Nel corso delle sessioni sperimentali, i partecipanti svolgono esercizi mirati allo studio della memoria e delle funzioni esecutive, e come queste vengono influenzate da contesti cooperativi o competitivi. Durante l'attività, vengono registrati i segnali di attività elettrodermica (EDA) e elettrocardiagramma (ECG), utili per monitare l'andamento dell'attivazione fisiologica e delle risposte emotive.  Questa combinazione metodologica consente di studiare come diversi contesti sociali influenzino la regolazione dello stress e l'efficacia nei compiti cognitivi. L'obiettivo finale è la creazione di una piattaforma digitale per la riabilitazione cognitiva, rivolta a persone con decadimento cognitivo, o chiunque voglia tenere la mente in forma, che integri gamification, riabilitazione e principi di neuroestetica per aumentare l'engagement e l'efficacia dell'intervento.    Partecipa anche tu!    Il team del RM5 sta attualmente cercando nuovi volontari interessati a partecipare alle sessioni sperimentali, che si svolgono presso l'Università di Torino.  Per candidarti o ricevere maggiori informazioni, puoi scrivere a: francesca.piovesan@unito.it    

in a demonstration of anatomical knowledge and collaborative spirit, the Students Challenges ''UPO Anatomy Talents 2025'' concluded with great success. The event was conceived and coordinated by Professor Francesca Boccafoschi, leader of the flagship project INNDIANA within the NODES - Nord Ovest Digitale e Sostenibile initiative (Spoke 5 – Health Industry and Silver Economy). On June 6th, at the SIMNOVA center in Novara, young talents from the University of Piemonte Orientale,University of Torino,University of Bologna,University of Cagliari, University of Verona and University of Genova, put themselves to the test in a high-intensity simulation pathway. Activities included virtual anatomy tables, microscopic anatomy tests, challenges on the heart, bones, muscles, splanchnology and even a comparison between artificial intelligence and human knowledge.  The event was not just a competition but a real experential learning lab that gave students the opportunity to: test their theoretical knowledge in realistic scenarios; learning by doing; experience teamwork, time management and stress handling; improve their communication and decision-making skills in complex situations. Winners of the 2025 edition:  🥇University of Piemonte Orientale 🥈University of Verona 🥉University of Torino    The goal of the challenge? To train competent, mindful doctors, ready to face the challenges of the healthcare profession with preparation, empathy and critical thinking. An immersive experience that combined theory, practice and innovation, confirming once again the importance of dynamic and multidisciplinary teaching approaches in medical university education.    Professor Boccafoschi comments: ''This third edition of the talent was particularly exciting! We have optimized various aspects of the organization thanks to past experiences. The collaboration of the other universities also in the organizational phases gratifying to see the surprised and smiling faces of the students, that they find university life engaging and fun even in the moments of training and learning''.    Special thanks for their support go to: Piccin Nuova Libraria S.p.A., Sectra, Anatomage Inc., Zaccanti S.p.A., Wolters Kluwer Italia, and Ceabis.        

The approval by the Ethics Committee marks the official start of the experimental phase of the project.   Healthy aging is a crucial challenge for modern society, with an estimated growth in government costs of up to 28.3% of Italian GDP by 2040. The progressive decline of motor and cognitive skills in the elderly population requires innovative strategies; among these, virtual reality (VR) is emerging as a promising tool thanks to its ability to create immersive environments, improving memory, attention and problem-solving, as well as offering psycholosocial benefits, reducing isolation and depression.       In this context, the ''VR-AGEWISE'' project aims to explore the use of advanced visualization devices to assess the effectiveness of using VR on elderly subjects. The main objectives are: to measure its impact on cognitive and motor functions, to analyze the usability and acceptability of the technology, compare cognitive and physical benefits between younger and older individuals, and study the longitudinal effects on cognitive decline progression.     The recent approval obtained from the Ethics Committee marks the official start of the experimental phase of the project. This campaing will be based on the use of digital technologies identified and developed in the first two years of work, with the aim of systematically testing their effectiveness. In particular, the focus will be on virtual reality (VR), assessing its benefits thorugh a direct comparison between different cohorts of participants, young and old. Different cognitive and motor parametes will be analysed to better understand how age affects the response to technology.   In addition to measuring the effects of VR activities, the study aims to collect qualitative and quantitative feedback from participants, which is crucial for perfecting and optimising the usability of the proposed solutions. The ultimate goal is to maximise the positive impact of digital technologies on quality of life by promoting their widespread and conscious use within contemporary society.      

An award for the INTEROCOACH project: an innovative teleassistance model for patients with heart failure.      The research team of TINCARE's Research Module 1 received an important recognition at the 5th Congress ''Healthcare Professions in the Cardiovascular Field: Assistance, Research and Training''. Dr. Ines Basso presented the INTERCOACH study, conducted under the guidance of Prof. Alberto Dal Molin, and was awarded the “Best Oral Abstract” prize in the competition held in memory of Elaine Gillian Laws. The study involved 45 patients discha5rged from the AOU Major of the Charity of Novara, after hospitalization for heart failure. The aim is to enhance their ability care for themselves thorugh a six-months nurse-led educational program delivered by phone, integrated with a telemonitoring system for vital signs.  To date, over 120 follow-up phone calls have been conducted and the telemonitoring system has generated more than 200 alarms.  In 44 cases, nursign intervention was necessary, which involved the reinforcement of self-management measures, a more intensive monitoring or the coordination of care by referring the patient to the family doctor of hospital specialist, according to the severity of the situation.  Participant acceptance of the intervention has generally been positive: patients are cooperative and motivated, despite some initial difficulties related to the use of technology, overcome thanks to the active support of the operators.