School of Nursing, Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Int J Qual Stud Health Well-being. 2024 Dec;19(1):2422137. doi: 10.1080/17482631.2024.2422137. Epub 2024 Nov 5.
This qualitative study aims to explore the manifestations of posttraumatic growth among Chinese patients with Crohn's disease from a cultural perspective and to identify the factors influencing it.
A descriptive qualitative research method was used. Semistructured interviews were conducted with 19 patients with Crohn's disease from several hospitals in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, and the China Crohn's and Colitis Foundation.
There were five key manifestations of posttraumatic growth experienced by Chinese patients with Crohn's disease: improving interpersonal relationships, enhancing personal strengths, changing life priorities, expanding possibilities and gaining religious faith. Posttraumatic growth among patients was predominantly influenced by individual factors, the disease condition and social support.
The findings regarding the manifestations of and factors influencing posttraumatic growth in Chinese patients with Crohn's disease are consistent with those in previous studies in patients with chronic diseases. However, our study underscores the multifaceted impact of Chinese cultural characteristics on posttraumatic growth among Crohn's disease patients. These findings can offer valuable guidance for future complex interventions and relevant clinical studies conducted within the Chinese population.
本定性研究旨在从文化角度探讨中国克罗恩病患者创伤后成长的表现，并确定影响其创伤后成长的因素。
采用描述性定性研究方法。对来自中国浙江省杭州市多家医院和中国克罗恩病和结肠炎基金会的 19 名克罗恩病患者进行了半结构式访谈。
中国克罗恩病患者经历的创伤后成长有五个主要表现：改善人际关系、增强个人力量、改变生活优先事项、扩大可能性和获得宗教信仰。患者的创伤后成长主要受个体因素、疾病状况和社会支持的影响。
本研究中中国克罗恩病患者创伤后成长表现及其影响因素的研究结果与慢性疾病患者的研究结果一致。然而，我们的研究强调了中国文化特征对克罗恩病患者创伤后成长的多方面影响。这些发现可为未来在中国人群中开展复杂干预和相关临床研究提供有价值的指导。
