The Relationship of Uncertainty, Hope and Quality of Life in Patients with Breast Cancer

Jo, Kae Hwa; Son, Bo Kyung

doi:10.4040/jkan.2004.34.7.1184

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“…[27] Jo and Son's study (2004) of cancer patients' QOL, hope, and uncertainty found a similar result. [28] Arslantaş et al (2010) also found moderate levels of hope in a study conducted with in-patients. [24] The results of the present study and other research are similar.…”

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A Study of Uro-oncology Patient Perceptions of Social Support and Hope Levels

Uyaroğlu¹

2016

TJ Oncol

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OBJECTIVEThe present study measured social support perceptions and hope levels of uro-oncology patients diagnosed with cancer and examined how they vary according to sociodemographic variables. METHODSResearch was conducted on 143 uro-oncology patients in Konya, Turkey, using a sociodemographic information form, the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS) and the Hope Scale. RESULTSPatient mean multidimensional perceived social support score was quite high at 62.14±14.99, and mean hope level score was 20.62±4.50. Hope level score was significantly higher in male patients. It was also higher for patients with dependents and for patients who believed their cancer was treatable. Perceived social support levels of patients with dependents and patients who believed their cancer was treatable were also significantly higher. CONCLUSIONHope levels of uro-oncology patients are affected positively by high levels of perceived social support. Women, patients with dependents, and patients who develop a positive attitude toward their cancer treatment were more hopeful than others.

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“…[24] The results of the present study and other research are similar. [24,27,28] Hope levels of patients are higher than moderate level when they were expected to be low. Hope scores may have been higher than moderate level because hope is a factor that improves motivation for treatment.…”

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A Study of Uro-oncology Patient Perceptions of Social Support and Hope Levels

Uyaroğlu¹

2016

TJ Oncol

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“…The majority of the studies (N=31) were conducted in East Asia, with 3 from mainland China, 46 53 54 2 from Hong Kong, 35 39 11 from Taiwan, 15 41 51 52 55–61 8 from Korea 42–44 48 49 62–64 and 7 from Japan. 36–38 40 45 50 65 Only one study was conducted in Southeast Asia (Malaysia).…”

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“…Education, employment and economic status were more consistently associated with hope and hopelessness. Twelve studies examined education, with significant associations reported in 10 studies; education was positively correlated with hope 41 42 52 58 60 62 and negatively associated with hopelessness. 37 38 47 53 Six of 10 studies reported significant associations between employment status and hope; patients who were employed had higher hope 42 52 58 60 and lower hopelessness.…”

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Biopsychosocial correlates of hope in Asian patients with cancer: a systematic review

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ObjectiveTo examine the factors associated with hope and hopelessness in patients with cancer in Asian countries, and the instruments used to measure hope and hopelessness.MethordsA comprehensive systematic review was conducted with search terms, including cancer, hope, hopelessness and individual Asian country names, on CINAHL, Embase, PsycINFO, PubMed and Scopus databases. Only quantitative studies on adult cancer populations in Asia examining hope or hopelessness were included.ResultsA total of 2062 unique articles were retrieved from the databases, and 32 studies were selected for inclusion in this review. Hope and hopelessness were most frequently measured with the Herth Hope Index and the Mental Adjustment to Cancer Scale, respectively. The biopsychosocial factors that were most consistently associated with hope and hopelessness included sociodemographic variables (education, employment and economic status); clinical factors (cancer stage, physical condition and symptoms); and psychosocial factors (emotional distress, social support and connections, quality of life, control or self-efficacy, as well as adjustment and resilience).DiscussionThere is a need for more studies from South and Southeast Asia as most studies hailed from East Asia. This review highlighted the possibility of cultural differences influencing factors related to hope, suggesting that cross-cultural studies specifically would facilitate understanding behind these variations, although future reviews on hope should also include studies on hopelessness for a comprehensive understanding of the concept. Finally, more longitudinal research could be conducted to assess whether the factors associated with hope and hopelessness change over time and disease progression.

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“…그 동안 암 환자를 비롯한 신체질환자들의 가족들을 대상으로 불확실성 에 영향을 주는 요인을 확인하는 연구들이 대부분이었다 (Jo & Son, 2004;Kang, 2011;Ko & Hsu, 2005;Mishel et al, 2009 (Bai, 2001;Ha, 2001;Lee & Park, 2003;Szmukler et al, 1996) (Table 2). (Mishel, 1988;Mishel, 1997;Mishel et al, 2005;Mishel et al, 2009) (Ham, Kim, & Park, 2000;Mishel, 1997;Yoo, 1996).…”

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Level and Correlation Factors of Uncertainty in Members of Families of a Patient with Mental Illness

Kim

2012

J Korean Acad Psychiatr Ment Health Nurs

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Purpose:The purpose of this study was to measure the level of uncertainty, credible authority, severity of illness and event familiarity in members of families where there is a patient with a mental illness and to examine the relationships among these variables. Methods: Research data were collected from November 23 to December 7, 2010. Participants in the study were 96 family members who visited patients in a closed ward or out-patient department of one hospital in Goyang City. Self-report questionnaires were analyzed using the SPSS 18.0 Program. Results: Mean scores were 79.8±11.23 for level of uncertainty in family members, 15.5 ± 2.17 for credible authority, 13.3±2.02 for severity of illness, and 14.5±2.43 for event familiarity. Uncertainty in family members was significantly related to credible authority (r=-.52, p<.001), event familiarity (r=-.41, p<.001) and severity of illness (r=.22, p<.031). Conclusion: The results of the study indicate that credible authority, severity of the illness and event familiarity are major factors perceived uncertainty in members of families of these patients. This outcome suggests the need for a new trials in nursing interventions considering the effects of these variables.

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The Relationship of Uncertainty, Hope and Quality of Life in Patients with Breast Cancer

Abstract: Based on the study results, breast cancer patients experienced living with uncertainty and maintaining hope. Thus the study's findings can be useful in directing a comprehensive nursing care plan to improve QOL of breast cancer patients.

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A Study of Uro-oncology Patient Perceptions of Social Support and Hope Levels

A Study of Uro-oncology Patient Perceptions of Social Support and Hope Levels

Biopsychosocial correlates of hope in Asian patients with cancer: a systematic review

Level and Correlation Factors of Uncertainty in Members of Families of a Patient with Mental Illness

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