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Hope in Palliative Care: A Thematic Analysis
Tan Seng Beng1, Cheah Ai Xin1, Yeoh Kee Ying1
1Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Malaya Medical Centre, Lembah Pantai, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Journal of Palliative Care
|August 15, 2020
Summary
Hope is a vital coping mechanism for palliative care patients, providing strength in difficult situations. Understanding patient experiences can help healthcare providers foster hope in the terminally ill.
Area of Science:
- Palliative Care Medicine
- Psychology of Illness
Background:
- Hope is a crucial positive coping mechanism throughout illness.
- Its importance is amplified for patients receiving palliative care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the lived experiences of hope among palliative care patients.
- To understand the multifaceted nature of hope in this population.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study employing semi-structured interviews.
- Thematic analysis of interview transcripts from adult palliative care in-patients.
- Utilized NVIVO software for qualitative data management.
Main Results:
- Identified three core themes: notions of hope, sources and barriers to hope, and the content of hope.
- Hope was perceived as an enduring source of energy and strength.
- Barriers and facilitators to maintaining hope were explored.
Conclusions:
- Hope serves as a continuous source of energy, empowering individuals through adversity.
- Understanding patient perspectives on hope is essential for healthcare providers.
- Strategies can be developed to enhance hope in terminally ill patients.
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