Soundy et al. [30]

Meta-ethnography

Total number of studies: 37

Chronic illnesses included: Parkinsons

Total included participants: 582 individuals (male = 246, female = 192, unknown = 124)

Aggregated age: 70 years

Aggregated time since diagnosis: not given.

Adaptation Related Reponses

A full spectrum of adaptation related responses were identified from embracement to rejection responses. Critical identification for the role of acknowledgement and acceptance. Factors that influence adaptation and hope identified including internal psychological, physical and social factors were identifed.

Hope Responses

Internal psychological, social and religious factors that influence hope/hopelessness were identified. The association between hope and adaptation was identified. A model of hope was provided.

Emotional Response

Emotional responses identified and were linked with adaptation related responses.

Soundy et al. [31]

Narrative review

Total number of studies: 17

Chronic illnesses included: Stroke (n = 10) and Spinal Cord Injury (n = 7)

Total included participants: not identified.

Aggregated age: not given.

Aggregated time since given:

Adaptation Related Reponses

Acceptance and transcending views of illness identified as critical factors that influence hope.

Hope Responses

Factors that influence hope/hopelessness were identified and included internal psychosocial, social and environmental/political.

Emotional Response

Distinct emotions were identified, including mainly unpleasant emotions. The adaptation response linked to patients’ emotions.

Soundy et al. [32]

Systematic review with thematic synthesis

Total number of studies: 20

Chronic illnesses included: Schizophrenia

Total included participants: 585

Aggregated age: not given.

Aggregated time since diagnosis: not given.

Adaptation Related Reponses

Acceptance and transcendence or value changes were identified as critical factors that influence recovery.

Hope Responses

Factors that influence hope/hopelessness were identified including internal psychological, social and environmental. The importance of hope was identified for patients.

Emotional Response

Some negative distinct emotions were identified within review.