Post-traumatic growth in young and middle-aged patients with stroke: a qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT: With the increasing incidence of stroke among young and middle-aged individuals, addressing their psychological well-being has become a critical concern. Negative emotional states such as depression, anxiety, and conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can hinder recovery and increase the risk of recurrence. Therefore, this study aims to conduct a meta-synthesis of qualitative research on post-traumatic growth (PTG) in this population, examining the factors that contribute to PTG, its developmental trajectory, and the coping mechanisms involved. A systematic search of 14 databases was conducted, with reference tracking, to ensure comprehensive literature retrieval. A total of 1,753 articles were initially identified. After removing duplicates and excluding articles that did n

SUBMITTER: Liu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12382294 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature