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Comparison of mothers and grandmothers physical and mental health and functioning within 6 months after child NICU/PICU death

Losing a child is devastating for parents and grandparents. Family and friends generally focus on comforting and supporting the bereaved parents, unintentionally ignoring the bereaved grandparents. Grandmothers and grandfathers often struggle with…

Posttraumatic growth in parents and pediatric patients

BACKGROUND: Pediatric medical experiences are potentially traumatic but may lead to psychological growth. OBJECTIVE: The study objective was to synthesize the published literature regarding posttraumatic growth (PTG) in parents and patients with…

Coping, self-efficacy and psychiatric history in patients with both chronic widespread pain and chronic fatigue

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship of coping style and self-efficacy to functional impairment in a group of patients with both chronic widespread pain (CWP) and chronic fatigue, as well as the possible mediating role of psychiatric diagnosis.…

Confirmatory factor analysis of the posttraumatic growth inventory

With a sample of 372 participants who had experienced a range of adverse life events, we conducted a confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) of the Posttraumatic Growth Inventory (Tedeschi & Calhoun, 1996). CFA results support the original five-factor…

Tags: 2007, Andrews L, Backlog, Joseph S, Journal Article, Journal of Loss and Trauma, Linley PA, Mental Disorder, Post-traumatic, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD, Trauma, Traumatic Event

Posttraumatic growth in former Vietnam prisoners of war

This study examined posttraumatic growth in 30 male veterans captured and held as prisoners of war during the Vietnam War. Participants were assessed with structured diagnostic interviews administered by trained clinicians as well as with the…

Posttraumatic growth in mothers of children with acquired disabilities.

Stress, burden, and sorrow are not surprising responses for mothers of children who acquire life-altering disabilities. What is largely unforeseen is how maternal caregivers transform in positive ways through trauma and diversity. This article offers…

Tags: 2006, Backlog, Disabilities, Disability, Disabled Children, Disabled Persons, Journal Article, Journal of Loss and Trauma, Konrad SC, Longitudinal Studies, Maternal Behavior, Mother-child Relations, Mothers, Parents, Post-traumatic, Posttraumatic Growth, Stress Disorders

Posttraumatic growth and HIV bereavement: Where does it start and when does it end?

There is growing interest in researching posttraumatic growth and understanding how to enhance positive outcomes in trauma survivors. This study undertook a systematic exploration of the posttraumatic growth in bereaved caregivers of people with…

Tags: 2006, Backlog, Bereavement, Cadell S, Grief, HIV bereavement, iatrogenic effects of research interventions, Journal Article, Longitudinal Studies, Mixed methods, Post-traumatic, Posttraumatic Growth, Stress Disorders, Sullivan R, Trauma and recovery, Traumatology

Posttraumatic stress and general distress among parents of children surviving a brain tumor.

In this preliminary study we examined both posttraumatic stress and general distress among parents of children diagnosed with a brain tumor. Participants included 28 parents of children diagnosed with a brain rumor who completed self-report measures…

Tags: 2001, Backlog, Children, Children's Health Care, Disorders, Fuemeller B, Journal Article, Longitudinal Studies, Marx B, Mullins L, Parents, Post-traumatic, Psychological, Stress

Impact of holding the baby following stillbirth on maternal mental health and well-being: findings from a national survey

OBJECTIVES: To compare mental health and well-being outcomes at 3 and 9 months after the stillbirth among women who held or did not hold their baby, adjusting for demographic and clinical differences. DESIGN: Secondary analyses of data from a postal…

Impact of child death on paediatric trainees

OBJECTIVE: To assess the prevalence of symptoms of acute stress reactions (ASR) and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in paediatric trainees following their involvement in child death. DESIGN: A survey designed to identify trainees' previous…

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