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Factors associated with post-traumatic growth in healthcare professionals: a systematic review of the literature

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posted on 2023-01-30, 12:17 authored by Roisin O'DonovanRoisin O'Donovan, Jolanta BurkeJolanta Burke

Post-traumatic growth (PTG) research is flourishing across various disciplines; however, it is only emerging in healthcare. Recently, a flurry of studies assessed PTG among healthcare professionals. However, to date, no systematic review has identified the factors that predict their experiences of PTG among healthcare professionals. The current paper aims to address this gap. Of 126 papers, 27 were selected for this systematic review. The analysis identified a range of demographic, individual (work-related and personal), interpersonal and environmental factors that contributed to healthcare professionals' experiences of PTG. Analysis of findings offers a novel perspective on individual factors by dividing them into personal and work-related factors. Results also highlight a variety of psychological interventions that can be used in healthcare to cultivate PTG. In addition, the gaps in current research, implications for further research, policy and practice that can facilitate the experience of PTG among healthcare professionals are discussed. 

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Centre for Positive Psychology and Health, RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences

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Published Citation

O'Donovan R, Burke J. Factors associated with post-traumatic growth in healthcare professionals: a systematic review of the literature. Healthcare (Basel). 2022;10(12):2524.

Publication Date

13 December 2022

PubMed ID

36554048

Department/Unit

  • Centre for Positive Psychology and Health

Publisher

MDPI

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  • Published Version (Version of Record)