The Correlation Between Hope and Psychological Well-Being in Liver Transplant Patients: Cross-Sectional Study

Objective: This study aimed to examine the relationship between hope and psychological well-being in liver transplant patients. Material and Methods: This descriptive-correlational study was conducted in a hospital in Malatya with 110 liver transplant recipients. Data were collected using the descriptive characteristics form, the Herth Hope Index, and the Psychological Well-Being Scale. Data analysis was performed using SPSS 25.0. Results: The mean hope score of participants was 92.00±21.65, and their mean psychological well-being score was 41.77±11.53. A statistically strong positive correlation was found between hope and psychological well-being (p<0.05). Hope explained 79% of the variance in psychological wellbeing among liver transplant patients. Furthermore, hope had a significant effect on psychological well-being regardless of descriptive characteristics, with an effect size of 0.80. Conclusion: Increased hope was associated with higher psychological well-being. Given the multifaceted adjustment required after liver transplantation, the concepts of hope and psychological well-being should be considered important. Nurses are advised to assess hope levels in liver transplant patients, implement interventions to enhance hope, assist patients in identifying their sources of hope, and make necessary referrals when needed. Further research directly measuring psychological well-being in this population is recommended.