Gunel Guliyeva , Antonio J. Forte , Heidi McLeod , Manisha Salinas , Francisco R. Avila , Adam I. Perlman
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Abstract
Introduction
Hope is an integral and essential part of the cancer journey. Its association with satisfaction has been described in previous studies. Measures to increase cancer patients’ levels of hope may contribute to the perception of an improvement in patient-centered healthcare delivery.
Methods
Four databases (Pubmed, Scopus, Embase, and CINAHL) were queried for relevant studies. The study inclusion criteria were limited to the peer-reviewed original research articles published in English.
Results
Four hundred seventy seven articles, published between 1911 and 2020, were found. Nine studies with different cancer populations met the inclusion criteria. A positive correlation between hope levels and life, marital, and information satisfaction was observed in all studies. Analysis of five studies that reported correlation coefficients showed a moderate correlation between hope and satisfaction with life.
Conclusion
The described relationship between hope and patient satisfaction should encourage the development of new techniques to increase hope levels in cancer patients to improve their satisfaction with the quality of healthcare delivery received. Future prospective studies are needed to evaluate the effectiveness of hope interventions on satisfaction levels in cancer patients. Reliability testing and comparison of current hope and satisfaction scales would allow for determining the “gold standard” scales and standardizing the research in this area.
期刊介绍:
Advances in Integrative Medicine (AIMED) is an international peer-reviewed, evidence-based research and review journal that is multi-disciplinary within the fields of Integrative and Complementary Medicine. The journal focuses on rigorous quantitative and qualitative research including systematic reviews, clinical trials and surveys, whilst also welcoming medical hypotheses and clinically-relevant articles and case studies disclosing practical learning tools for the consulting practitioner. By promoting research and practice excellence in the field, and cross collaboration between relevant practitioner groups and associations, the journal aims to advance the practice of IM, identify areas for future research, and improve patient health outcomes. International networking is encouraged through clinical innovation, the establishment of best practice and by providing opportunities for cooperation between organisations and communities.