An Examination of the Association Between Post-traumatic Growth and Stress Symptomatology in Cardiac Outpatients

Magid, Kirby; El‐Gabalawy, Renée; Maran, Anbukarasi; Serber, Eva R.

doi:10.1007/s10880-018-9585-4

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“…Two studies included a broader range of patients admitted for cardiac surgery (Ai et al., 2012; Kearns et al., 2019). One study grouped patients who were diagnosed with cardiovascular disease and those who experienced a cardiovascular event (Magid et al., 2019). Another sampled from two different populations: patients in cardiac rehabilitation programs in the United States and patients in cardiac support groups in the United Kingdom (Sheikh, 2004).…”

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“…Experiencing a cardiac event or living with cardiovascular disease is often intensely stressful and can even be traumatic. According to one study, 75% of individuals who experienced a cardiac event endorsed the event as traumatic (Magid et al., 2019). Approximately 12% of cardiac patients have significant symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) (Vilchinsky et al., 2006), and prevalence rates as high as 38% have been reported for the development of PTSD after heart disease (Spindler & Pedersen, 2005).…”

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Perceived posttraumatic growth in cardiac patients: A systematic scoping review

Lee

Park

Laflash

2022

Journal of Traumatic Stress

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Despite the life-threatening nature of many cardiac conditions, patients often report perceived posttraumatic growth (PPTG) in their recovery. To date, this research remains scattered across the literature, and no systematic review across cardiac patient populations is available. To understand the state of the literature on PPTG in cardiac patients, we conducted a systematic scoping review, aiming to (a) describe patient populations included, (b) characterize associations between PPTG and mental and physical health indices, (c) identify potential psychosocial resources that moderate or mediate the effects of a cardiac condition on PPTG, and (d) describe and critique study methodologies. A systematic search was conducted on June 21, 2021, using the PubMed and PsycInfo databases. Two authors independently screened the results for eligibility and resolved discrepancies before extracting study data. We identified 21 studies that met the search and eligibility criteria (i.e., original, peer-reviewed, English language). Most studies focused on a single cardiac condition (61.9%), with myocardial infarction the most common. PPTG was studied in relation to myriad mental health and physical health indices. The findings suggested that appraisal and coping may mediate and psychosocial resources (e.g., social support) may moderate the effects of

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Perceived posttraumatic growth in cardiac patients: A systematic scoping review

Lee

Park

Laflash

2022

Journal of Traumatic Stress

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“…In addition, our results suggested that nurses working inside Hubei Province obtained more growth. Contemporary research results have indicated that PTSD is correlated with PTG (Turner et al, 2018;Magid et al, 2019). However, there was less evidence to support correlation between PTSD and PTG for healthcare professionals (Hong et al, 2021;Feingold et al, 2022).…”

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Factors Associated With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Nurses During COVID-19

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ObjectiveTo investigate post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), perceived professional benefits and post-traumatic growth (PTG) status among Chinese nurses in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic and to compare the differences between nurses working inside and outside Hubei.MethodsFrom February 18 to February 25, 2020, the authors constructed the questionnaire using the Questionnaire Star platform, and convenience sampling was used to distribute the questionnaire via WeChat. Nurses who worked at the hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic were the research subjects.ResultsA total of 3,419 questionnaires were received, of which 2,860 nurses were working outside Hubei Province and 559 nurses were working inside Hubei Province. Both groups were exposed to COVID-19. The results indicated that gender, job title, department, average monthly income, the number of night shifts per month, hospital classification, specialization, and previous experience with assisting during disasters were statistically significant. The t-test results showed that the difference in perceived professional benefits scores between the two groups was not statistically significant, and the differences in PTG scores and PTSD scores between the two groups were statistically significant. The chi-square test indicated that the difference in PTSD prevalence between nurses working outside and inside Hubei Province was statistically significant and that the PTSD prevalence of nurses working outside Hubei Province was higher than that of nurses working inside Hubei Province. One-way ANOVA and independent sample t-test results showed that age, job title, job assignment, length of service, average monthly income, number of night shifts per month, number of children, and the Nurses’ Perceived Professional Benefits Scale (NPPBS) and post-traumatic growth inventory (PTGI) scores influenced the prevalence of PTSD. Logistic regression showed that the occurrence of PTSD was associated with average monthly income, length of service, number of children, and the PTGI and NPPBS scores.ConclusionDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses working outside Hubei Province reported greater PTSD than those working inside Hubei Province. The occurrence of PTSD was related to average monthly income, length of service, number of children, and the PTGI and NPPBS scores.

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“…Despite obvious challenges for health and well-being, significant life stressors can have positive effects on emotional adjustment and quality of life, through cultivation of personal meaning, altered life priorities, and other aspects of benefit-finding and posttraumatic growth [ 178 , 179 ]. Posttraumatic growth is evident among patients following acute coronary events and surgical interventions for CHD, and it is associated with better adaptation to these stressors [ 180 , 181 ]. Although little research on posttraumatic growth has been done in couples confronting CHD, these positive couple processes may be useful additions to the usual focus on increasing partner involvement and reducing conflict and maladaptive interaction patterns.…”

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Intimate Relationships and Coronary Heart Disease: Implications for Risk, Prevention, and Patient Management

Smith

2022

Curr Cardiol Rep

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Purpose of Review Research and clinical services addressing psychosocial aspects of coronary heart disease (CHD) typically emphasize individuals, focusing less on the context of intimate relationships such as marriage and similar partnerships. This review describes current evidence regarding the role of intimate relationships in the development, course, and management of CHD. Recent Findings Having an intimate partner is associated with reduced risk of incident CHD and a better prognosis among patients, but strain (e.g., conflict) and disruption (i.e., separation, divorce) in these relationships are associated with increased risk and poor outcomes. These associations likely reflect mechanisms involving health behavior and the physiological effects of emotion and stress. Importantly, many other well-established psychosocial risk and protective factors (e.g., low SES, job stress, depression, and optimism) are strongly related to the quality of intimate relationships, and these associations likely contribute to the effects of those other psychosocial factors. For better or worse, intimate partners can also affect the outcome of efforts to alter health behaviors (physical activity, diet, smoking, and medication adherence) central in the prevention and management CHD. Intimate partners also influence—and are influenced by—stressful aspects of acute coronary crises and longer-term patient adjustment and management. Summary Evidence on each of these roles of intimate relationships in CHD is considerable, but direct demonstrations of the value of couple assessments and interventions are limited, although preliminary research is promising. Research needed to close this gap must also address issues of diversity, disparities, and inequity that have strong parallels in CHD and intimate relationships.

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An Examination of the Association Between Post-traumatic Growth and Stress Symptomatology in Cardiac Outpatients

Cited by 12 publications

References 57 publications

Perceived posttraumatic growth in cardiac patients: A systematic scoping review

Perceived posttraumatic growth in cardiac patients: A systematic scoping review

Factors Associated With Post-traumatic Stress Disorder Among Nurses During COVID-19

Intimate Relationships and Coronary Heart Disease: Implications for Risk, Prevention, and Patient Management

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