PlumX Metrics
Embed PlumX Metrics

Hopeful adults with advanced stage cancer: nature, influences, focus, and patterns of hope over time

2019
  • 0
    Citations
  • 6
    Usage
  • 0
    Captures
  • 0
    Mentions
  • 0
    Social Media
Metric Options:   Counts1 Year3 Year

Metrics Details

Thesis / Dissertation Description

The diagnosis of terminal cancer begins one of the most complex and challenging individual experiences of human life that requires multiple coping responses, one of those being hope. There are limited knowledge and few studies that provide descriptions of hope over time for adults, ages 20-59, with advanced stage cancer. The purpose of this study was to describe hope as defined and experienced by adults with advanced stage cancer, evidencing high levels of hope. This descriptive, longitudinal research study used the technique of methodological triangulation (semistructured interview, Stoner Hope Scale, Ferrans & Powers Quality of Life Index, Visual Analogue Scales, and participant observation) to define and describe hope in a convenience sample of 12 hopeful adults with advanced stage cancer.

Provide Feedback

Have ideas for a new metric? Would you like to see something else here?Let us know