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Yanfang Luo1,2, Zhenzhen Su1, Lingyun Zhu1
1Department of Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University, Wuxi, China.
Introduction:
This study aimed to examine the effects of a positive psychological intervention, grounded in the PERMA model, on fear levels, psychological capital, overall well-being, and quality of life among stroke patients.
Methods:
A single-blind, two-arm randomized controlled trial with a repeated measures design was conducted at the Affiliated Hospital of Jiangnan University from January to December 2023. A total of 125 patients experiencing fear of stroke recurrence were randomly assigned to either the intervention group (n = 63), which received a positive psychological intervention based on the PERMA model, or the control group (n = 62), which received standard care. We assessed fear levels, psychological capital, well-being, and quality of life at baseline (T0), on the day of discharge (T1), 2 weeks post-discharge (T2), and 4 weeks post-discharge (T3). The scores of the two groups were compared post-intervention using the Generalized Estimation Equation (GEE) model to analyze the effects of time, group membership, and their interaction.
Results:
The intervention group showed statistically significant improvements compared to the control group, including reduced fear levels (T2: t = -2.094, p = 0.038; T3: t = -2.207, p = 0.029), increased psychological capital (T2: t = 2.053, p = 0.042; T3: t = 2.820, p = 0.006), enhanced well-being (T2: t = 2.037, p = 0.044; T3: t = 2.761, p = 0.007), and better quality of life (T2: t = 2.083, p = 0.039; T3: t = 2.453, p = 0.016) at both T2 and T3. Additionally, significant time-related changes were observed in fear levels, psychological capital, well-being, and quality of life (χ2 = 45.275, p < 0.001; χ2 = 37.848, p < 0.001; χ2 = 48.255, p < 0.001; χ2 = 34.231, p < 0.001, respectively). Notably, the interaction effects were statistically significant for well-being (p < 0.05).
Discussion:
The PERMA-based intervention had a short-term positive effect, reducing fear levels while enhancing psychological capital, well-being, and quality of life among stroke patients.
Clinical Trial Registration:
https://www.chictr.org.cn/showproj.html?proj=230313.
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