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  • Psychology
  • Trauma Studies
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Posttraumatic growth (PTG) theory emerged from trauma survivors' reports of positive changes.
  • Intensive care unit (ICU) admission is a traumatic event causing distress, functional impairments, depression, and anxiety.
  • Survivors may experience significant psychological distress and functional deficits post-ICU.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the concept of posttraumatic growth (PTG).
  • To identify factors associated with PTG in ICU survivors.
  • To explore the applicability of PTG theory to ICU survivors and inform healthcare providers.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual review of existing literature on posttraumatic growth.
  • Analysis of how PTG tenets apply to the ICU survivor experience.
  • Discussion of implications for healthcare professionals, particularly nurses.

Main Results:

  • ICU admission, despite its traumatic nature, can be a catalyst for PTG.
  • PTG in ICU survivors can manifest as changes in worldviews, relationships, and sense of self.
  • Understanding PTG can help healthcare providers support survivors in adapting to post-ICU challenges.

Conclusions:

  • Healthcare professionals can implement practices to foster PTG during and after ICU stays.
  • Further research is needed to incorporate PTG assessments into post-ICU care.
  • PTG offers a framework for understanding and facilitating positive adaptation following critical illness.