Reconstructing self from the illness: a constructivist grounded theory study of posttraumatic growth in patients with Crohn’s disease

Abstract Background Some patients with Crohn’s disease report posttraumatic growth, which can promote reductions in anxiety and depression, and improve the patient’s quality of life. However, the process of posttraumatic growth remains unclear. The objectives of this study were to explore the social...

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Main Authors: Ying Wang, Chen Zhang, Yunxian Zhou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12876-023-02878-1