Randomized controlled trial of PERMA-based intervention on subjective well-being and post-traumatic growth in young and middle-aged stroke survivors during rehabilitation
Zixiu Zheng, Ruixia Zhang, Jing Kang, Hongxia Lv, Yunxiao Zhao, Zhaohe Song, Yi Yang, Xinyu Mi, Yanqing Wang, Cong Yu · 2026
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Zixiu Zheng and team ran a randomized trial of a positive-psychology program for younger and middle-aged stroke survivors in rehabilitation. Their 2026 work adapts the PERMA model, covering positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and achievement, to stroke-specific distress such as slow motor recovery and lost family roles. Psychological distress can stall physical recovery, yet tailored well-being programs had been little tested.
Among 132 patients, half received conventional rehab and half added eight structured PERMA sessions over four weeks. Well-being and post-traumatic growth scores ran significantly higher in the intervention group right after treatment and at one and three months. The trial supports adding structured positive-psychology sessions to stroke rehab, while longer follow-up and diverse settings should confirm durability.
Catalog record
| CREATOR | Zixiu Zheng, Ruixia Zhang, Jing Kang, Hongxia Lv, Yunxiao Zhao, Zhaohe Song, Yi Yang, Xinyu Mi, Yanqing Wang, Cong Yu |
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| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 65 KB |
| VERSION | 1.0 |
| LICENSE | CC BY 4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |