Cancer coping, healthcare professionals' support and posttraumatic growth in brain-tumor patients

The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of cancer coping and healthcare professionals' support on posttraumatic growth in patients with brain tumors. A cross-sectional, correlational design was used, in which a structured questionnaire was administered to 114 patients at a tertiary university hospital. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, independent t-test or one-way ANOVA, Pearson correlation, and hierarchical multiple regression analysis. Cancer coping (r = .33, p < .001) and healthcare professionals' support (r = .28, p = .002) correlated with posttraumatic growth. Among predictors, primary caregivers (brothers and sisters; beta = .28), interpersonal coping (beta = .26), and healthcare professionals' support (beta = .20) had statistically significant influences on posttraumatic growth. The regression model explained approximately 22.0% of posttraumatic growth. These results contribute to cancer coping and healthcare professionals' support to significantly influence posttraumatic growth.

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This study revealed that cancer coping and healthcare professionals' support significantly influence posttraumatic growth in patients with brain tumors. Primary caregivers, interpersonal coping, and healthcare professionals' support were identified as key factors affecting posttraumatic growth.