암 환자 가족보호자의 외상 후 성장에 대한 개념분석

Abstract

Purpose: The purpose of this article was to identify and define concepts of post-traumatic growth of family caregivers of cancer patients. Methods: This study was conducted according to the method of Walker and Avant (2005)’s, focusing on research articles andbooks published from 2000 to 2017. Results: There were five attributes of the concept: personal growth, reinforcing relationships withothers, understanding of others, finding meaning of care, and gratitude for life. Furthermore, antecedents were as follows: cancer diagnosisof a family member, cancer severity, role acceptance of caregiver, caregiving related burden, self-esteem, and hope. The consequences,therefore, were promoting patient’ s posttraumatic growth and psychological well-being, increased the quality of life, healthrelated habits change, balance of life, satisfaction of life, and continuation of care. Conclusion: Knowing the factors of posttraumaticgrowth in nursing can be used to devise an intervention to enhance the posttraumatic growth of family caregivers of cancer patient,which can then be applied to a variety of nursing areas.