Palliative medicine
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Palliative medicine · Apr 2021
Meta AnalysisThe effectiveness of hope-fostering interventions in palliative care: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The concept of hope is an important theme in chronic illness and palliative care and has been associated with increased psycho-spiritual well-being and quality of life. Psycho-spiritual interventions have been described in this population, but no systematic review of hope-enhancing interventions or hopelessness-reducing interventions has been conducted for persons with palliative care diseases. ⋯ Evidence suggests that interventions can be effective in increasing hope in palliative care patients.