Network analysis of posttraumatic stress disorder and posttraumatic growth among patients with an intestinal stoma
Lila Jiangenuer, Xiaomeng Wang, Wukelai Tuerdebieke, Subinuer Aihemaitiniyazi, Chen Liu, Zheng Xu, Xu Zhang · 2026
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Lila Jiangenuer and colleagues map how stress and growth symptoms intertwine in stoma patients, in a 2026 survey study. People living with an intestinal stoma after colorectal cancer often carry posttraumatic stress and posttraumatic growth side by side. The team surveyed 416 patients at three Chinese hospitals in early 2026. Standard checklists measured both symptom families, and network analysis hunted for central and bridging symptoms. Bootstrap checks tested the network's steadiness.
Self-blame for the stressful experience sat at the network's center on the stress side. Better understanding of spiritual matters anchored the growth side. Sleep trouble and changed life priorities bridged the two clusters, linking distress with growth. The model held up acceptably under resampling, though bridge estimates deserve caution. The authors suggest screening could target these hub symptoms first. Tailored support might ease distress while leaving room for growth. Confirming the pattern needs follow-up over time, not one snapshot.
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| CREATOR | Lila Jiangenuer, Xiaomeng Wang, Wukelai Tuerdebieke, Subinuer Aihemaitiniyazi, Chen Liu, Zheng Xu, Xu Zhang |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 49 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |