Conceptual analysis clarifies posttraumatic growth in cancer patients, suggesting implications for nursing practice.
Key Points
This analysis aims to clarify the concept of posttraumatic growth (PTG) in cancer care to support nursing practice and future research.
Systematic search of databases including PubMed, Web of Science, and CINAHL Complete identified 39 articles.
Applied Walker and Avant's framework for concept analysis to assess PTG attributes and implications.
Five defining attributes of PTG identified: reconstruction of self-perception, reevaluation of interpersonal relationships, reshaping of philosophical beliefs, reconstruction of positive psychology, and extension of the temporal dimension.
PTG represents a multidimensional and dynamic process throughout the cancer experience.