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Posttraumatic Growth (PTG) Experienced by U.S. Nurses: A National Study [Title Slide]

Abstract

Post-traumatic growth (PTG) experienced by US nurses who provided care during the COVID-19 pandemic has not been examined. The findings from this multisite study of over 2,000 nurses provide information about the various factors of PTG that were experienced. Recommendations to promote PTG among nurses will be provided.

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Author Details

Linda H. Yoder, PhD, MBA, RN, AOCN, FAAN - School of Nursing, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX, USA

Jacqueline M. Gordon, DNP, APRN, CCNS, CCRN-K - Department of Nursing, St. David's Round Rock Medical Center, Round Rock, TX, USA

Noah R. Zanville, PhD, BSN, BA - Center for Clinical Advancement, North Carolina Division, HCA Healthcare, Asheville, NC, USA

Sigma Membership

Epsilon Theta

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

Other

Research Approach

Other

Keywords:

COVID-19, Posttraumatic Growth, Trauma Response, Psychological Changes

Conference Name

Creating Healthy Work Environments

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

Conference Year

2023

Rights Holder

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Review Type

Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host

Acquisition

Proxy-submission

Date of Issue

2025-10-20

Funder(s)

HCA Healthcare

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Posttraumatic Growth Experienced by US Nurses: A National Study

Austin, Texas, USA and Virtual

Post-traumatic growth (PTG) experienced by US nurses who provided care during the COVID-19 pandemic has not been examined. The findings from this multisite study of over 2,000 nurses provide information about the various factors of PTG that were experienced. Recommendations to promote PTG among nurses will be provided.

Detailed abstract attached.