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To examine the relationships between perceived cancer diagnostic disclosure, dimensions of health locus of control, and levels of hope in cancer patients.

September 14, 2004Psycho-Oncology

Relationships among perceived diagnostic disclosure, health locus of control, and levels of hope in Taiwanese cancer patients

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CLChia‐Chin LinUniversity of Ottawa HTHsiu-Fen Tsay

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Cross-sectional study finds diagnostic disclosure and internal locus of control link to higher hope in cancer patients, highlighting the psychological benefit of open communication.

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To examine the relationships between perceived cancer diagnostic disclosure, dimensions of health locus of control, and levels of hope in cancer patients.
Conducted a cross-sectional descriptive correlational study among 124 cancer patients in Taiwan (N=124).
Collected data using the Background Information Form, Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) Scales, Herth Hope Index (HHI), and medical records.
Evaluated variables using descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square tests, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression analyses.
Patients aware of their cancer diagnosis exhibited significantly higher levels of hope and a stronger internal locus of control compared to uninformed patients.
Internal health locus of control was significantly positively correlated with levels of hope.
Chance health locus of control was significantly negatively correlated with levels of hope.

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Lin et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ff488a831589f3542d810d https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.854

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September 14, 2004Psycho-Oncology

Relationships among perceived diagnostic disclosure, health locus of control, and levels of hope in Taiwanese cancer patients

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Authors

CLChia‐Chin LinUniversity of Ottawa HTHsiu-Fen Tsay

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Overview

Cross-sectional study finds diagnostic disclosure and internal locus of control link to higher hope in cancer patients, highlighting the psychological benefit of open communication.

Key Points

To examine the relationships between perceived cancer diagnostic disclosure, dimensions of health locus of control, and levels of hope in cancer patients.
Conducted a cross-sectional descriptive correlational study among 124 cancer patients in Taiwan (N=124).
Collected data using the Background Information Form, Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) Scales, Herth Hope Index (HHI), and medical records.
Evaluated variables using descriptive statistics, t-tests, ANOVA, Chi-square tests, Pearson's correlation, and multiple regression analyses.
Patients aware of their cancer diagnosis exhibited significantly higher levels of hope and a stronger internal locus of control compared to uninformed patients.
Internal health locus of control was significantly positively correlated with levels of hope.
Chance health locus of control was significantly negatively correlated with levels of hope.

Cite This Study

Lin et al. (2004) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ff488a831589f3542d810d https://doi.org/10.1002/pon.854

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