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Sameena F Sheikh-Wu1, Debbie Anglade1, Karina A Gattamorta1
1University of Miami.
Objectives:
To examine colorectal cancer survivors' positive psychology and symptom characteristics, and to assess for potential impact of prior trauma on these relationships during acute cancer survivorship.
Sample & Setting:
A cross-sectional study of 117 colorectal cancer survivors was conducted at a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center.
Methods & Variables:
Participants completed a demographic questionnaire, and the Carver Benefit Finding Scale and Posttraumatic Growth Inventory assessed positive psychology. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression analyses were performed.
Results:
49 symptoms were reported and varied based on prior trauma. Significance was found between positive psychology and symptom frequency (p < 0.001); symptoms reported almost daily and daily were inversely related to positive psychology.
Implications For Nursing:
Nurses should prioritize symptoms; less frequent symptoms improve positive psychology. Early identification of positive changes may promote survivors' self-awareness and management skills to mitigate adverse symptoms.
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