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Area of Science:

  • Neuroscience
  • Psychology
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Stroke survivors may experience posttraumatic growth (PTG), a positive psychological change following adversity.
  • Cognitive processing and psychological distress are potential factors influencing PTG after stroke.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the association between posttraumatic growth (PTG) and cognitive processing after stroke.
  • To examine the relationship between PTG and psychological distress (anxiety, depression) in stroke survivors.
  • To determine if the time elapsed since the stroke moderates these relationships.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 60 stroke survivors completed validated questionnaires.
  • Measures included the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory, Cognitive Processing of Trauma Scale, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.

Main Results:

  • PTG positively correlated with cognitive processing strategies like positive cognitive restructuring, downward comparison, resolution, and denial.
  • PTG showed a negative correlation with depression.
  • Time since stroke moderated these relationships; longer recovery periods strengthened the associations between PTG and anxiety/depression, and PTG and cognitive processing strategies.

Conclusions:

  • Posttraumatic growth is possible after a stroke.
  • Cognitive processing plays a crucial role in fostering PTG in stroke survivors.
  • The temporal aspect since stroke influences the manifestation and strength of PTG and its related psychological factors.