Posttraumatic Growth: An Analysis of the Concept Based on Rodgers’ Concept Development

Tehranineshat, Banafsheh; Torabizadeh, Camellia

doi:10.1007/s10943-020-01144-y

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“…As a result of cognitive reconstruction after trauma, individuals experience personal vulnerability and come to believe that they are not capable of predicting and controlling certain events in life. In response to the unstable nature of life, individuals reconsider the little things in life which used to be important or unimportant to them, which in turn, results in their changing their priorities in life and having a deeper apperception of life [ 55 ]. The results of studies show that projecting a positive image of the nursing profession in the society helps nurses find their potential, improves nurses’ professional knowledge and skills in the epidemic of emerging diseases, and increases nurses’ awareness of their personal and professional growth and professional identity by extension.…”

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Stress management in nurses caring for COVID-19 patients: a qualitative content analysis

2022

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Background Being in the frontline of the battle against COVID-19, nurses need to be capable of stress management to maintain their physical and psychological well-being in the face of a variety of stressors. The present study aims to explore the challenges, strategies, and outcomes of stress management in nurses who face and provide care to COVID-19 patients. Methods The present study is a qualitative descriptive work that was conducted in teaching hospitals affiliated with Shiraz University of Medical Sciences, Iran, from June 2020 to March 2021. Sixteen nurses who were in practice in units assigned to COVID-19 patients were selected via purposeful sampling. Data were collected through semi-structured, individual interviews conducted online. The collected data were analyzed using MAXQDA 10 according to the conventional content analysis method suggested by Graneheim and Lundman. Results The data collected in the interviews resulted in 14 subcategories under 4 main categories: providing care with uncertainty and anxiety, facing psychological and mental tension, creating a context for support, and experiencing personal-professional growth. Conclusions The nurses caring for COVID-19 patients needed the support of their authorities and families to stress management. Providing a supportive environment through crisis management training, providing adequate equipment and manpower, motivating nurses to achieve psychological growth during the pandemic can help them manage stress.

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“…The term PTG refers to a positive psychological perspective that emphasizes an individual’s efforts or growth after experiencing a traumatic event or adversity. Although the term has been extensively explored in the existing literature, which reveals the complexity of the definition, no unified conclusion has been reached ( Tehranineshat and Torabizadeh, 2021 , Casellas-Grau et al, 2017 , Joseph et al, 2012 ). In addition, some scholars have proposed the measurement defects of self-reported PTG but have not provided standard psychometric methods for PTG to avoid cognitive bias.…”

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Relationship between rumination and post-traumatic growth in mobile cabin hospital nurses: The mediating role of psychological resilience

Liu,

Wei,

Qiu

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“…Thus, determinants of PTG in nurses are needed to aid in conceptualizing and implementing new therapies in clinical trials. Overall, the literature has shown that PTG is a dynamic, complex, and multidimensional concept in which its determinants have not been well studied in the context of nursing (Tehranineshat & Torabizadeh, 2021). This review aimed to synthesize the best available evidence evaluating personal and work-related factors associated with PTG among nurses.…”

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Personal and work‐related factors associated with post‐traumatic growth in nurses: A mixed studies systematic review

Tang,

Yobas,

Wong

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J of Nursing Scholarship

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IntroductionNurses, assuming a wide range of clinical and patient care responsibilities in a healthcare team, are highly susceptible to direct and indirect exposure to traumatic experiences. However, literature has shown that nurses with certain traits developed a new sense of personal strength in the face of adversity, known as post‐traumatic growth (PTG). This review aimed to synthesize the best available evidence to evaluate personal and work‐related factors associated with PTG among nurses.DesignMixed studies systematic review.MethodsStudies examining factors influencing PTG on certified nurses from all healthcare facilities were included. Published and unpublished studies were identified by searching 12 databases from their inception until 4th February 2023. Two reviewers independently screened, appraised, piloted a data collection form, and extracted relevant data. Meta‐summary, meta‐synthesis, meta‐analysis, as well as subgroup and sensitivity analyses were performed. Integration of results followed result‐based convergent design.ResultsA total of 98 studies with 29,706 nurses from 18 countries were included. These included 49 quantitative, 42 qualitative, and seven mixed‐methods studies. Forty‐six influencing factors were meta‐analyzed, whereas nine facilitating factors were meta‐summarized. A PTG conceptual map was created. Four constructs emerged from the integration synthesis: (a) personal system, (b) work‐related system, (c) event‐related factors, and (d) cognitive transformation.ConclusionThe review findings highlighted areas healthcare organizations could do to facilitate PTG in nurses. Practical implications include developing intervention programs based on PTG facilitators. Further research should examine the trend of PTG and its dynamic response to different nursing factors.Clinical RelevanceResearch on trauma‐focused therapies targeting nurses' mental health is lacking. Therefore, findings from this review could inform healthcare organizations on the PTG phenomenon and developing support measures for nurses through healthcare policies and clinical practice.

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Posttraumatic Growth: An Analysis of the Concept Based on Rodgers’ Concept Development

Cited by 8 publications

References 77 publications

Stress management in nurses caring for COVID-19 patients: a qualitative content analysis

Stress management in nurses caring for COVID-19 patients: a qualitative content analysis

Relationship between rumination and post-traumatic growth in mobile cabin hospital nurses: The mediating role of psychological resilience

Personal and work‐related factors associated with post‐traumatic growth in nurses: A mixed studies systematic review

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