Hope as a mediator enhancing family resilience in patients with gynaecological cancer
Commentary on: Xu X, Li M. Illness perception and family resilience in gynaecologic cancer patients: A study on the mediating role of hope. J Adv Nurs . August 8, 2024. doi:10.1111/jan.16375 ### Implications for practice and research Gynaecological cancers, including ovarian, cervical and uterine cancers, represent a significant health concern due to their increasing incidence. These cancers affect not only women’s physical and emotional well-being but also the dynamics within their families. This study explores how hope mediates the relationship between illness perception and family resilience among patients with gynaecological cancers. Illness …