Effect of PERMA Model on Anxiety, Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms and Quality of Life in Patients With Scar Plastic Surgery After Burn.
Zhong, Y., Wu, Z.
In plain language
This study explores how a nursing approach based on the PERMA model—focusing on Positive Emotion, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishment—can impact patients recovering from burn-related scar plastic surgery. By comparing two groups, one receiving traditional nursing care and the other receiving PERMA-based care, researchers found that the latter group experienced significant psychological benefits.
Patients in the PERMA group reported lower levels of anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms after 12 weeks of care. They also showed better coping strategies and higher self-acceptance, contributing to an improved quality of life. The study highlights the potential for PERMA-based interventions to enhance mental health outcomes in medical recovery contexts.
Key findings
- PERMA-based nursing led to greater reductions in anxiety, depression, and PTSD symptoms compared to routine nursing.
- Patients receiving PERMA-based care showed improved positive coping strategies and self-acceptance.
- Quality of life scores were higher in the PERMA group after 12 weeks of care.
- Anxiety relief was strongly linked to reductions in depression and PTSD symptoms.
- Reductions in negative coping strategies were crucial for lowering anxiety and traumatic stress.
Why it matters for flourishing
This research underscores the importance of holistic, psychologically-informed care in medical settings. By integrating the PERMA model, healthcare providers can significantly enhance the mental wellbeing and overall quality of life for patients undergoing challenging medical treatments.
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Healthcare providers can consider incorporating PERMA-based strategies into patient care to improve psychological outcomes. Patients and caregivers might focus on fostering positive emotions, engagement, and meaningful relationships during recovery to enhance wellbeing.
How this research touches wellbeing
Which of Seligman's five PERMA pillars this finding speaks to.
- Positive Emotion
- 8
- Engagement
- 7
- Relationships
- 6
- Meaning
- 8
- Accomplishment
- 7