Post-traumatic growth of patients with serious chronic diseases: Research progress
10.3724/SP.J.1008.2013.00676
- Author:
Chen HU
1
Author Information
1. School of Nursing, Second Military Medical University
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Chronic serious diseases;
Post-traumatic growth;
Psychology
- From:
Academic Journal of Second Military Medical University
2013;34(6):676-681
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Post-traumatic growth (PTG) refers to positive psychological changes experienced as a result of the struggle with highly challenging life circumstance. Increasingly more researches have discovered that individuals with life threatening diseases, such as cancer, HIV/AIDS, and some chronic diseases, also experienced personal growth. This article reviews the current status, predictors, and the relationship with psychological health among patients with severe chronic diseases, and highlights the directions of future PTG research in clinical psychological care.
