Hope And Heart Disease

Please help me and take part in my survey. Click Here To Take The Survey

Hope has been found to be an important predictor in the course of Heart Disease, but it is currently unknown what contributes to feelings of hope in people living with Heart Disease. I am conducting a research study as part of my Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Hull into just what these contributors are. The long-term goal is to incorporate any findings into cardiac rehabilitation to foster hope and well-being.

The study consists of a number of questionnaires which should take around 20 minutes to complete. Unfortunately, not everyone living with heart disease is eligible to take part in this study. If you wish take please ensure you meet all the following criteria:

• Must be currently living with a diagnosis of Heart Disease (This could be any type including coronary heart disease, heart attack, angina, cardiovascular disease, congestive heart failure, arrhythmia, cardiomyopathy etc)
  
• Over the age of 18.
  
• No diagnosis of congenital heart disease (being born with a heart condition).
  
• No diagnosis of a serious mental health problem (this does not include anxiety or depression or any difficulties that have NOT needed psychological therapy).
  
• No diagnosis of other serious on-going medical conditions (such as arthritis, diabetes or cancer).
  
• Non-english speaking (All the questionnaires are available in English only).

If you feel you meet these criteria please could you go to the link and complete the survey. More information is available before the questionnaires which should hopefully answer any further questions you may have. You're time is greatly appreciated and you could be helping to improve the experiences of others living with heart disease!

Many thanks,
Owen Forster
Chief Investigator
o.forster@2009.hull.ac.uk