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http://dx.doi.org/10.7314/APJCP.2016.17.2.755

Viewpoints of Family Caregivers about Posttraumatic Growth in Cancer Patients  

Tahory, Hale (Medical &Surgical Department, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences)
Mohammadian, Robab (Department of Nursing, Islamic Azad University)
Rahmani, Azad (Hematology and Oncology Research Center, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences)
Seyedrasooli, Alehe (Medical Surgical Department, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences)
Lackdezajy, Sima (Medical Surgical Department, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences)
Heidarzadeh, Mehdi (Medical Surgical Department, Nursing and Midwifery Faculty, Ardabil University of Medical Sciences)
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Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention / v.17, no.2, 2016 , pp. 755-758 More about this Journal
Abstract
Background: There is little information about the objectivity of posttraumatic growth experienced by cancer patients. So, the aim of present study was to investigate the viewpoints of family caregivers regarding posttraumatic growth in cancer patients. Materials and Methods: This descriptive study was conducted in one referral medical center in East Azerbaijan Province in northwest of Iran. 120 primary family caregivers of cancer patients participated with a convenience sampling method. The Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (PTGI) and Perception about Prognosis Scale (PPS) were applied for data collection with analysis performed using SPSS statistical software. Results: Family caregivers believed that their patients had a good prognosis (score 3.95 from 5). The total score of PTGI was 60.7 (SD=18.8) that indicates a moderate level of growth as reported by family caregivers. Conclusions: Family caregivers of cancer patients have incorrect viewpoints about the prognosis of their patients and reported moderate levels of growth. These findings showed that posttraumatic growth among cancer patients is an objective phenomenon.
Keywords
Cancer patients; posttraumatic growth; prognosis; family caregivers; Iran;
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