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Title: A Grounded Theory Study of Posttraumatic Growth and Wisdom in a Sample of Oncology Nurses
Author: Vishnevsky, Tanya
Date Created: 2013
Subjects--Topical: Psychology, Medical sciences, Oncology
Description: This study utilized a grounded theory approach to examine the degree to which oncology nurses report posttraumatic growth (PTG) and wisdom as a result of caring for patients. Open-ended interviews were conducted with 30 oncology nurses; interviews...

Title: Can posttraumatic growth protect the mental and physical health of prostate cancer survivors?
Author: Addington, Elizabeth
Date Created: 2016
Subjects--Topical: Psychology, Oncology
Description: Due to high incidence and survival rates of prostate cancer, mental and physical health outcomes of prostate cancer survivors are important public health issues. Some men with prostate cancer experience positive psychological changes known as post...

Title: Looking at the Silver Lining:Posttraumatic Growth in Young Breast Cancer Survivors
Author: Triplett, Kelli
Date Created: 2013
Subjects--Topical: Psychology, Oncology
Description: This study examined negative and positive experiences reported by a sample of young breast cancer survivors (N = 87; ages 25-45) at approximately 12 months post-diagnosis. Qualitative and quantitative analyses were conducted including utilization ...