Exploring the trajectory of post-traumatic growth in patients in intensive care unit: a phenomenological longitudinal study
PTG in ICU patients showed shared and individualized patterns. Clinicians should recognize key time points, support self-healing, and tailor extended care. A multidisciplinary aftercare model combining online and in-person services is recommended for long-term recovery.
Authors
- Xiaona Qi
- Jingshu Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1098-1327)
- Hongyi Li
- Yuying Fan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3403-2580)
- Xue Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0342-8013)
Institutions
- Harbin Medical University (CN)
- Third Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (CN)
- Second Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-Being
- Published
- 2025-07-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/17482631.2025.2535838
- Primary Topic
- Intensive Care Unit Cognitive Disorders
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China