Posttraumatic stress and growth in pulmonary patients recovered from COVID-19
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected mental health, with many survivors experiencing psychological challenges, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This study assessed PTSD symptoms and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) among 62 individuals recovering from COVID-19 infection,...
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| description | Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected mental health, with many survivors experiencing psychological challenges, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This study assessed PTSD symptoms and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) among 62 individuals recovering from COVID-19 infection, all of whom were under the care of the Department of Pneumonology, Oncology, and Allergology at the Medical University of Lublin. Results revealed that 40.32% of participants exhibited PTSD symptoms. Key predictors of PTSD severity included cognitive symptoms and post-COVID self-rated health, with cognitive symptoms positively associated and self-rated health negatively associated with PTSD severity. A positive correlation was also found between PTSD severity and PTG, suggesting that while individuals endure significant psychological distress, they may also experience personal growth, such as enhanced resilience and a redefined life perspective. These findings highlight the dual psychological impact of COVID-19 infection, particularly for individuals with preexisting pulmonary conditions. They underscore the importance of holistic, integrated care that addresses both the reduction of PTSD symptoms and the promotion of meaningful psychological growth in COVID-19 survivors. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-36c9ea7d46344243b0bef300115699882025-02-02T12:17:45ZengNature PortfolioScientific Reports2045-23222025-01-011511910.1038/s41598-025-88405-6Posttraumatic stress and growth in pulmonary patients recovered from COVID-19Joanna Milanowska0Barbara Mackiewicz1Anna Aftyka2Patrycja Mazurek3Marzena Samardakiewicz4Department of Psychology, Chair of Psychosocial Aspects of Medicine, Medical University of LublinDepartment and Clinic of Pneumonology, Oncology, and Allergology, Medical University of LublinDepartment of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Nursing, Medical University of LublinDepartment of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care Nursing, Medical University of LublinDepartment of Psychology, Chair of Psychosocial Aspects of Medicine, Medical University of LublinAbstract The COVID-19 pandemic has profoundly affected mental health, with many survivors experiencing psychological challenges, including Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This study assessed PTSD symptoms and Post-Traumatic Growth (PTG) among 62 individuals recovering from COVID-19 infection, all of whom were under the care of the Department of Pneumonology, Oncology, and Allergology at the Medical University of Lublin. Results revealed that 40.32% of participants exhibited PTSD symptoms. Key predictors of PTSD severity included cognitive symptoms and post-COVID self-rated health, with cognitive symptoms positively associated and self-rated health negatively associated with PTSD severity. A positive correlation was also found between PTSD severity and PTG, suggesting that while individuals endure significant psychological distress, they may also experience personal growth, such as enhanced resilience and a redefined life perspective. These findings highlight the dual psychological impact of COVID-19 infection, particularly for individuals with preexisting pulmonary conditions. They underscore the importance of holistic, integrated care that addresses both the reduction of PTSD symptoms and the promotion of meaningful psychological growth in COVID-19 survivors.https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88405-6COVID-19 survivorsPost-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Post-traumatic growth (PTG)Mental health |
| spellingShingle | Joanna Milanowska Barbara Mackiewicz Anna Aftyka Patrycja Mazurek Marzena Samardakiewicz Posttraumatic stress and growth in pulmonary patients recovered from COVID-19 Scientific Reports COVID-19 survivors Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic growth (PTG) Mental health |
| title | Posttraumatic stress and growth in pulmonary patients recovered from COVID-19 |
| title_full | Posttraumatic stress and growth in pulmonary patients recovered from COVID-19 |
| title_fullStr | Posttraumatic stress and growth in pulmonary patients recovered from COVID-19 |
| title_full_unstemmed | Posttraumatic stress and growth in pulmonary patients recovered from COVID-19 |
| title_short | Posttraumatic stress and growth in pulmonary patients recovered from COVID-19 |
| title_sort | posttraumatic stress and growth in pulmonary patients recovered from covid 19 |
| topic | COVID-19 survivors Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Post-traumatic growth (PTG) Mental health |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-88405-6 |
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