Predictors of posttraumatic growth among parents of children undergoing inpatient corrective surgery for congenital disease

Posttraumatic growth (PTG) is a positive psychological change, or benefit, as a result of a major life trauma and/or loss. The role of emotional intelligence (EI), social support, self-efficacy, posttraumatic stress symptoms (PTSS), and resilience in PTG was evaluated in parents of children undergoing a surgical procedure for congenital disease.A questionnaire survey was conducted in 208 parents of children undergoing inpatient surgery for...