Qualitative research of stimulative about posttraumatic growth of head-injured patients associated with limb movement disorder

VernacularTitle:颅脑损伤伴肢体运动障碍患者创伤后成长促进因素的质性研究
Author: Wenwen WU ; Yi JIN ; Xudong XU
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Head-injury; Limb movement disorder; Posttraumatic growth; Stimulus; Qualitative research
From: Chinese Journal of Practical Nursing 2013;29(33):44-46
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To explore stimulative of posttraumatic growth(PTG) of head-injured patients associated with limb movement disorder,in order to provide reference for psychological nursing intervention.Methods Phenomenological methodology was used in the study.A semi-structured interview was conducted on seven head-injured patients with limb movement disorder recruited by purposive sampling method.Data were analyzed by Colaizzi's analysis procedure.Results Through interview,the following four themes were summarized:positive state of mind and coping style of patients; patients' high level of self-efficacy; social support; high quality of medical services.Conclusions In order to promote PTG of head-injured associated with limb movement disorder patients,nurses should strive to adjust the patient mentality and coping strategies,improve their self-efficacy levels,help patients get support from the community,at the same time should also focus on quality of medical services.