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Posttraumatic Growth Among Cancer Patients: A Conceptual Analysis.

Wenji Xu¹, Jie Sun¹, Yan Li¹

¹School of Nursing, Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.

Nursing & Health Sciences

|June 5, 2026

Summary

Posttraumatic growth (PTG) in cancer patients involves self-perception changes, relationship reevaluation, and belief reshaping. Understanding PTG offers a foundation for oncology nursing interventions to enhance patient resilience and well-being.

Keywords:

Walker and Avant cancer care concept analysis posttraumatic growth psychological adjustment

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Area of Science:

Oncology Nursing
Psychological Outcomes
Cancer Care

Background:

Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is a recognized positive psychological outcome in cancer patients.
The concept of PTG in oncology nursing lacks clear definition and theoretical foundation.

Purpose of the Study:

To clarify the concept of PTG within cancer care.
To establish a theoretical basis for PTG in clinical nursing and research.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature search across multiple databases (PubMed, Web of Science, CINAHL, etc.).
Analysis of 39 English-language articles using Walker and Avant's concept analysis framework.

Main Results:

Identified five defining attributes of PTG in cancer patients: self-perception reconstruction, interpersonal reevaluation, philosophical belief reshaping, positive psychology reconstruction, and temporal dimension extension.
These attributes highlight the multidimensional and dynamic nature of PTG during the cancer experience.

Conclusions:

Clarifying PTG provides theoretical support for psychosocial interventions in oncology nursing.
This conceptual clarity can guide strategies to promote emotional recovery, resilience, and well-being in cancer patients.