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Coping Strategies and Posttraumatic Growth Following Transient Ischemic Attack: A Qualitative Study
David Kindermann1, Veronika Maria Grosse-Holz1, Martin Andermann2
1Department of General Internal Medicine and Psychosomatics, University Hospital Heidelberg, University of Heidelberg, 69120 Heidelberg, Germany.
Journal of Clinical Medicine
|January 21, 2023
Summary
Transient ischemic attack (TIA) patients commonly use resource activation and thought avoidance coping strategies. Many TIA survivors experience posttraumatic growth, offering new avenues for treatment and rehabilitation.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Medicine
Background:
- A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a temporary neurological dysfunction caused by focal brain ischemia.
- Understanding patient experiences and adaptation post-TIA is crucial for effective care.
Purpose of the Study:
- To identify common coping strategies employed by TIA patients.
- To explore the occurrence and nature of posttraumatic growth following a TIA.
Main Methods:
- Semistructured interviews were conducted with 17 TIA patients three months post-event.
- Thematic content analysis was used to analyze transcribed interview data.
Main Results:
- Three main categories emerged: impairments, coping strategies, and posttraumatic growth.
- Common coping strategies included activating personal resources and avoiding negative thoughts/feelings.
- Physical impairments and medication side effects were frequently reported consequences of TIA.
Conclusions:
- Posttraumatic growth appears to be a common phenomenon in TIA patients.
- Identified coping mechanisms and growth experiences have significant implications for TIA treatment and rehabilitation strategies.
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