Invitation
The Palliative Centre, HammondCare | February 2025 Research Meeting
Supporting patients‘ illness understanding in palliative care
Hope is a vital psychological resource for patients and families navigating serious illness, yet it is often misunderstood or overlooked in clinical settings. The dynamics of hope are neither static nor simplistic; rather, they reflect complex and adaptive responses to the challenges posed by life-threatening conditions. In this talk, I draw on extensive research, including systematic reviews, qualitative studies, and cross-sectional surveys with patients facing advanced cancer, to explore how hope is shaped, sustained, and sometimes diminished in palliative care. Highlighting the flexibility and resilience of hope, I discuss its role as a defense mechanism that helps individuals find meaning and emotional stability, even in the face of uncertainty. This perspective offers practical implications for healthcare providers on how we can better support patients and their families in achieving a sense of purpose and dignity at the end of life.
Who: Dr Martin Loučka, Centre for Palliative Care & Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic
Session Chair: Prof Josephine Clayton
When: Tuesday 4th February
Time: 1-2pm
ONLINE event, please mark your calendar and use the links below to join the meeting:
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HammondCare is a Silver Corporate Member of Palliative Care NSW