Design and validation of an educational program based on the post-traumatic growth model (PTG) and its effectiveness on the resilience and psychological well-being of patients with leukemia

Post-traumatic growth emphasizes the fact that people experience positive changes in psychological, interpersonal and environmental dimensions after facing stressful events. The present study was conducted with the aim of developing and validating an educational program based on the post-traumatic growth model (PTG) and its effectiveness on the resilience and psychological well-being of patients with leukemia. The research method was semi-experimental with a pre-test-post-test design with a control group. The statistical population included patients referred to Tehran's Firouzgar Hospital in 1400, 30 patients were selected using voluntary and available sampling, and randomly replaced in two experimental and control groups. The tools included Connor and Davidson Resilience Questionnaire (RIS-CD) and Ryff Psychological Well-Being (RSPWB). The treatment program was held during 12 sessions, and after two months, the experimental group was followed up again. The results of covariance analysis showed that the F value obtained for resilience variable and dimensions of psychological well-being including independence dimension, mastery of the environment, personal growth, positive communication, purpose in life and self-acceptance. It is meaningful and the educational program based on the pattern of post-traumatic growth is effective on resilience and dimensions of psychological well-being (P<0.05). The results of the repeated measurement analysis are significant (P<0.01) in order to check the lasting effect of the educational program on resilience and dimensions of psychological well-being. The educational program based on the post-traumatic growth pattern as an effective and special program can be used to improve resilience and psychological well-being of patients with leukemia.