Effectiveness of a forgiveness-based intervention to promote post-traumatic growth in hemodialysis patients: an experimental controlled study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) is a key indicator of psychological wellbeing and quality of life in patients undergoing Maintenance Hemodialysis (MHD). Forgiveness, as a positive psychological process, involves transforming negative responses into adaptive ones after trauma and may facilitate PTG by reducing resentment and promoting emotional recovery. However, empirical evidence on the effectiveness of forgiveness-based interventions in enhancing PTG remains limited, particularly among hemodialysis patients.

Objective

This study aimed to develop a forgiveness-based intervention program for post-traumatic growth in patients undergoing MHD and to evaluate its effectiveness.

Methods

This study was conducted in a tertiary hospital in Yunnan Province with 78 maint

SUBMITTER: Xie Q 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12592882 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature