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Quality of life in cancer patients with different preferences for nurse spiritual therapeutics : The role of psychological capital
Guo, Yu-Fang Wang, Ke-Fang Cross, Wendy Lam, Louisa Plummer, Virginia LI, Jing
Guo, Yu-Fang
Wang, Ke-Fang
Cross, Wendy
Lam, Louisa
Plummer, Virginia
LI, Jing
Abstract
Aim
To explore the status of quality of life and psychological capital and analyse the different effects of psychological capital on the quality of life of cancer patients with different preferences for nurse spiritual therapeutics.
Design
A cross-sectional survey was used.
Methods
Two hundred and eight cancer patients were recruited using convenience sampling from a tertiary Chinese hospital, between March and July 2019. Data on preferences for nurse spiritual therapeutics (PNST), psychological capital (PsyCap) and quality of life (QoL) were collected using paper questionnaires. Hierarchical multiple regression was employed to investigate the different influences of PsyCap on QoL of cancer patients with various levels of PNST.
Results
Compared with patients having high PNST, patients with mild-moderate PNST experienced lower self-efficacy, hope, optimism, PsyCap and social/family well-being. PsyCap significantly explained the variance on QoL of patients with various levels of PNST. Age, gender, presence of caregiver were significant factors influencing physical, social/family and emotional well-being of patients with high PNST.
Conclusion
The present study demonstrates disparities in PsyCap and QoL between cancer patients with mild-moderate and high PNST. It is essential to be aware of the positive influences of PsyCap on QoL and develop effective interventions for patients to improve their QoL, especially for those with mild-moderate PNST.
Impact
It is necessary to realize the benefits of PsyCap on QoL of cancer patients with various levels of PNST. Appropriate training for nurses needs to be developed to promote their spiritual care competencies. Moreover, supportive interventions should be developed for cancer patients to improve their PsyCap and QoL.
Keywords
cancer, nurse spiritual therapeutics, patient with cancer, psychological capital, quality of life
Date
2022
Type
Journal article
Journal
Journal of Advanced Nursing
Book
Volume
78
Issue
4
Page Range
991-1000
Article Number
ACU Department
School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Health Sciences
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