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Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings

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01-03-2013

Prevalence and Predictors of Posttraumatic Growth in Accidentally Injured Patients

Authors: Yanbo Wang, Hongbiao Wang, Ji Wang, Jing Wu, Xiaohong Liu

Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings | Issue 1/2013

Abstract

This study examined prevalence and predictors of posttraumatic growth in 180 accidentally injured patients of mainland China in their convalescence stage, investigating its relationships with demographic and accidental injury variables, personality, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) symptoms, and coping styles. Our results showed that posttraumatic growth (PTG) presented mostly in the domain of Relating to Others and indicated that PTG was significantly related to marital status, educational level, personality, coping styles, and PTSD symptoms. Avoidance of PTSD symptoms, Openness to experience, and positive coping were significant predictors of PTG. The findings emphasize that when promoting PTG of accidentally injured patients, healthcare providers should facilitate patients utilizing personal resources, understand PTG coexists with PTSD symptoms, and adjust interventions based on the coping styles the patients have adopted.

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Title: Prevalence and Predictors of Posttraumatic Growth in Accidentally Injured Patients
Authors: Yanbo Wang
Hongbiao Wang
Ji Wang
Jing Wu
Xiaohong Liu
Publication date: 01-03-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: Journal of Clinical Psychology in Medical Settings / Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1068-9583
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3572
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10880-012-9315-2

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