Hope, quality of life, and psychological distress in patients on peritoneal dialysis: A cross-sectional study

Hope is a goal-directed thought that reflects the sense of control over uncertainties and can promote adjustment to chronic illness. This study aimed to assess the level of hope among patients on peritoneal dialysis and evaluate the association of hope with health-related quality of life and psychol...

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Published inJournal of health psychology Vol. 28; no. 13; pp. 1238 - 1249
Main Authors Shek Nam Ng, Marques, Kwok Wei So, Winnie, Chow Choi, Kai, Chen, Jieling, Sze Ho Wong, Sunny, Hui, Yun Ho, Kin Hung Chan, Andex, Hau Sim Ho, Eva, Wing Han Chan, Carmen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London, England SAGE Publications 01.11.2023
SAGE PUBLICATIONS, INC
Subjects
Adult
Chronic illnesses
Cross-Sectional Studies
Depression - psychology
Dialysis
Early intervention
Health status
Hope
Humans
Kidney Failure, Chronic - psychology
Mental depression
Mental Health
Peritoneal Dialysis - psychology
Psychological Distress
Quality of life
Quality of Life - psychology
Renal Dialysis - psychology
Sense of control
Social support
anxiety
peritoneal dialysis
depression
chronic kidney failure
quality of life
psychological adaption
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Summary:Hope is a goal-directed thought that reflects the sense of control over uncertainties and can promote adjustment to chronic illness. This study aimed to assess the level of hope among patients on peritoneal dialysis and evaluate the association of hope with health-related quality of life and psychological distress. This cross-sectional study included 134 Chinese patients receiving peritoneal dialysis in Hong Kong. Patients’ level of hope was assessed using the Adult Trait Hope Scale. Participants who were employed, had a higher income, and received automated peritoneal dialysis reported a higher hope score. Hope was found to have significant correlations with age and social support. A higher hope score was associated with better mental well-being and less severe depressive symptoms. Specific relationships between agency/pathway thinking and these outcomes were identified. The patient subgroups at risk for losing hope need to be identified and received early interventions to prevent adverse outcomes.
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ISSN:1359-1053
1461-7277
DOI:10.1177/13591053231176262