"Prendersi cura della dignità" | Maria Rita Lombrano | TEDxUniPa
Il talk di Maria Rita Lombrano esplora il concetto di dignità come valore intrinseco e fondamentale per ogni individuo, indipendentemente dalle sue azioni o circostanze. Maria Rita Lombrano sottolinea l'importanza di riconoscere e onorare la dignità umana in ogni fase della vita, specialmente nel contesto medico e nelle situazioni di vulnerabilità. La sua visione della cura va oltre il trattamento fisico, proponendo un approccio olistico che abbraccia la persona nella sua totalità, considerando le dimensioni fisiche, psicologiche, spirituali e relazionali. La Cura della Dignità diventa un percorso che restituisce valore e significato all'esistenza di ciascun individuo, ponendo l'accento sull'umanità e sull'empatia come strumenti di cura autentica.Maria Rita Lombrano's talk explores the concept of dignity as an intrinsic and fundamental value for every individual, regardless of their actions or circumstances. She emphasizes the importance of recognizing and honoring human dignity at every stage of life, particularly in medical contexts and moments of vulnerability. Her vision of care extends beyond physical treatment, advocating for a holistic approach that embraces the individual in their entirety, considering physical, psychological, spiritual, and relational dimensions. Dignity Care becomes a journey that restores value and meaning to each person's existence, focusing on humanity and empathy as the true tools of authentic care. Maria Rita Lombrano è ideatrice e responsabile del Dignity Care – Simultaneous & End of Life Palliative Care Project presso l'INRCA-IRCCS di Ancona. Laureata in Medicina con specializzazioni in Anestesia, Cure Palliative e Tanatologia, ha acquisito esperienze professionali in cinque continenti, operando in ambiti come medicina d'urgenza e cardioanestesia.La sua visione della cura è olistica, unendo gli aspetti fisici, psicologici, spirituali e sociali, con l’obiettivo di restituire un'anima alla medicina, mettendo il paziente al centro del suo percorso, anche nella fase finale della vita. Collabora con il terzo settore e si definisce "Creatrice Eclettica di Percorsi di FormEducazione dell'Essere". Oggi conduce viaggi trasformativi, aiutando le persone a riscoprire le proprie risorse interiori.Maria Rita Lombrano is the founder and head of the Dignity Care – Simultaneous & End of Life Palliative Care Project at INRCA-IRCCS in Ancona. She holds a medical degree with specialties in Anesthesia, Palliative Care, and Thanatology, and has gained professional experience across five continents, working in fields such as emergency medicine and cardioanesthesia.Her approach to care is holistic, integrating physical, psychological, spiritual, and social aspects, aiming to restore soul to medicine and placing the patient at the center of their care journey, even in the final stages of life. She collaborates with the third sector and defines herself as a "Creative Eclectic of FormEducation Pathways for Being." Today, she leads transformative travel experiences, helping individuals rediscover their inner resources. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx
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