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Published on: June 6, 2025
Self-care behavior, hope, and social support in Taiwanese patients awaiting heart transplantation
Li-Yun Wang1, Pi-Chen Chang, Fu-Jin Shih
1Tzu-Hui Institute of Technology, Taiwan, ROC.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to examine the self-care behavior, hope, and social support in patients awaiting heart transplantation and to explore all the correlative and related factors.
Methods:
In total, 45 participants who met the selection criteria were selected by purposive sampling from four medical centers in Taiwan. The three instruments Self-Care Behavior Scale, Herth Hope Index (HHI), and Social Support Inventory were used for data collection.
Results:
Significant, positive correlations among self-care behavior, hope, and social support were observed. Social support was the best predictive factor for both self-care behavior and hope.
Conclusion:
The outcomes of this study can help medical care personnel better understand the self-care behavior, hope, and social support in patients awaiting heart transplantation and can also serve as a reference when developing relevant interventions for these patients.
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