Hope Herth Index (HHI): A Validation Study in Italian Patients with Solid and Hematological Malignancies on Active Cancer Treatment

Ripamonti, Carla; Buonaccorso, Loredana; Maruelli, Alice; Bandieri, Elena; Boldini, Stefania; Pessi, Maria Adelaide; Chiesi, Francesca; Miccinesi, Guido

doi:10.1177/030089161209800317

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“…Thus, the identification of the levels of hope of patients may offer benefits for nurses who plan the care, with a view to more appropriate actions to encourage hope and to reduce the impact of the disease on daily life of patients with cancer. In this study, the levels of hope found (median of 36 and 37 points respectively in the first and second moments) were similar to those of studies conducted internationally, such as in Italy, where patients on antineoplastic treatment had a median score of 36.8 points on the same scale (5) and in Poland, where patients with cancer had levels of 37.5 of hope. (6) The dimension with the lowest score on the Herth Hope Index was related to the patients' loneliness, which presented scores of hope inferior to the other domains of the scale.…”

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“…(5,6) It is important to stress that these results trigger reflection on the characteristics of the care provided to patients with cancer and the need for implementing care actions that emphasize the interpersonal and subjective aspect of care in order to promote a sense of hope among these patients. Accordingly, nurses, as the professionals closest to patients with cancer during their treatment, must be alert to the wishes and feelings of these individuals, so that the characteristics that drain their hopes can be worked continuously, through active listening, offering detailed information and openness to receive complaints, enabling them to participate consistently in the therapeutic process.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…(3) Levels of hope are being explored in individuals who experience chronic diseases, in order to verify the impact of this feeling in times of hardships and trials, due to its importance in the coping process of ill patients. The feeling of hope has been investigated in patients with Alzheimer's disease, (4) in patients with cancer in antineoplastic treatment (5,6) and in caregivers, (7) and the presence of mean levels of hope was identified. Given these considerations, there is a need to verify the hope of patients who will begin chemotherapy, since the support of this feeling during therapy can give life to the days of these patients and strengthen their experience, despite the difficulties imposed by the course of the disease and its treatment.…”

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Esperança de vida de pacientes com câncer submetidos à quimioterapia

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Objective: To measure the level of hope in cancer patients at the beginning and at the end of chemotherapy treatment and verify the associated factors in the two moments. Methods: Cross-sectional study with cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. Data were collected at the beginning of chemotherapy and after three/four months of the treatment, with the application of the Herth Hope Index and a characterization questionnaire. The Meann-Whitney test was used to assess statistical associations at both moments. Results: The mean score of hope was 35.8 (± 6.11) points in the first moment, and 36.1 (± 7.12) in the second. Schooling greater than eight years, absence of metastasis, curative or adjuvant treatment and mild pain contributed significantly in increasing the scores. Conclusion: The level of hope increased at the end of the treatment, but not significantly. Factors influencing this increase were higher schooling, absence of metastases, curative or adjuvant treatment and absence of moderate to strong pain. ResumoObjetivo: Mensurar o nível de esperança de vida em pacientes oncológicos no início e no final do tratamento quimioterápico e verificar os fatores associados nos dois momentos. Métodos: Estudo transversal com pacientes oncológicos em tratamento quimioterápico. Os dados foram coletados no início e após três/quatro meses de quimioterapia, com a aplicação da Escala de Esperança de Herth e um questionário de caracterização. Foi utilizado o teste de Meann-Whitney para verificar associações estatísticas nos dois momentos. Resultados: O escore médio de esperança foi de 35,8 (±6,11) pontos no primeiro momento e, 36,1 (±7,12) no segundo. Escolaridade maior que oito anos, ausência de metástase, tratamento curativo ou adjuvante e dor leve contribuíram significativamente no aumento dos escores. Conclusão: O nível de esperança aumentou no final do tratamento, mas não significativamente. Os fatores que influenciaram este aumento foram maior escolaridade, ausência de metástases, tratamento curativo ou adjuvante e ausência de dor moderada a forte.

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“…The total score ranges from 12 to 48, and the higher the score the higher level of hope [6]. Studies show that, based on patients with various medical conditions, the median was 36 points [12][13].…”

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Religiosity and hope in patients with chronic renal failure: coping strategies

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Silva²,

Silva³

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Int Arch Med

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Objective: Describe the level of hope and religiosity of patients with chronic renal disease through the Herth Hope Scale and Duke Religiosity Scale and analyze how they correlate.Method: Exploratory, cross-sectional study conducted with 62 patients. The Spearman correlation coefficient was used to assess the relationship between the scales.Results: Hope obtained a mean score of 39 points and intrinsic religiosity, 13.14. Among the scales, statistically significant correlation was found between the items "optimism" with attendance to the religious temple (p = 0.016), beliefs and my way of living (p = 0.008) and effort to live up to the religion (p =0.008); "strength" with effort to live up to the religion (p = 0.043); "ability to give and receive affection" with attendance to the religious temple (0.050), my religious beliefs are what really lie behind my whole approach to life (p = 0.014) and I try hard to carry my religion over into my life (p = 0.032).

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“…Eleven papers assessed the psychometric properties of the Herth Hope Index. The 11 studies were conducted in the following locations: 3 (27%) in Norway, 2 (18%) in the United States, 2 (18%) in Brazil, 1 (9%) in Sweden, 1 (9%) in Italy, 1 (9%) in Hong Kong, and 1 (9%) in the Netherlands . Three (27%) studies were conducted in Norwegian, 2 (18%) in English, 2 (18%) in Portuguese, 1 (9%) in Swedish, 1 (9%) in Italian, 1 (9%) in Chinese, and 1 (9%) in Dutch …”

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