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Existential well-being predicts perceived control in adults with heart failure
Michael W Vollman1, Lynda L LaMontagne, Kenneth A Wallston
1Vanderbilt University School of Nursing, Nashville, TN 37240, USA. michael.vollman@vanderbilt.edu
Applied Nursing Research : ANR
|July 21, 2009
Summary
Spiritual well-being, particularly existential aspects, is linked to a greater sense of perceived control in heart failure patients. Finding meaning and purpose may help patients feel more in control of their condition.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Medicine
- Health Psychology
Background:
- Heart failure (HF) significantly impacts patients' quality of life and sense of control.
- Spiritual well-being (SWB) is increasingly recognized as a factor influencing health outcomes.
- Perceived control (PC) is crucial for coping with chronic illness.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between spiritual well-being (SWB) and perceived control (PC) in adult patients diagnosed with heart failure (HF).
Main Methods:
- A sample of 75 adult heart failure patients (aged 27-82) completed study questionnaires verbally in a private clinic setting.
- Multiple linear regression analysis was employed to examine the association between SWB and PC.
Main Results:
- Increased existential spiritual well-being, a subscale of SWB, was found to be a significant predictor of increased perceived control (PC).
Conclusions:
- Adult patients with heart failure who enhance their existential spiritual well-being may experience a greater sense of perceived control over their disease.
- Adjusting to personal changes and social connection contribute to finding meaning and purpose, potentially increasing PC in HF patients.
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