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Hope and chronic pain-a systematic review.
Anna-Maria Katsimigos1, Sheena O'Beirne1, Dominic Harmon2,3
1Graduate Entry Medical School, University of Limerick, Limerick, Ireland.
Irish Journal of Medical Science
|May 27, 2020
Summary
Hope positively impacts chronic pain patients, influencing their well-being. This review highlights the need for more research into hope as a therapeutic intervention for chronic pain management.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Medical Humanities
- Pain Management
Background:
- Hope is a crucial therapeutic factor in managing health and illness.
- Chronic pain significantly impacts global populations, causing emotional and physical distress.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review existing literature on the relationship between hope and chronic pain.
- To identify research exploring hope as an intervention for chronic pain.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted across multiple databases (EBSCO, MEDLINE, PubMed).
- Search terms included 'hope,' 'hopelessness,' 'chronic pain,' 'pain management,' and 'pain reduction.'
- Inclusion criteria required studies to specifically measure hope and its outcomes as an intervention for chronic pain.
Main Results:
- Only three articles met the inclusion criteria for the review.
- Varied methodologies were employed across the included studies for measuring hope.
- A notable gap exists in the literature concerning hope as a specific therapeutic intervention for chronic pain.
Conclusions:
- Patient factors significantly influence hope, which positively impacts individuals with chronic pain.
- The current body of evidence suggests hope is a valuable therapeutic intervention for chronic pain and other chronic conditions.
