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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the gratitude experience of young and middle-aged patients with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) during hospitalisation to provide a theoretical basis for medical professionals to develop gratitude intervention programs.
Methods: Patients with SMA who were treated with nusinersen in the Department of Neurology of the First Hospital of Jilin University between April 20 and May 20, 2024 were selected using the purposive sampling method, and semi-structured interviews were conducted. The interview data were analysed using Colaizzi's 7-step analysis method.
Results: Four themes were extracted: gratitude stimulated positive emotions; gratitude enhanced life motivation; gratitude reflected the level of social support; and gratitude promoted life restructuring planning.
Conclusion: Patients with SMA have gratitude experience and their own perception of life. Strengthened feelings of gratitude could be helpful to the psychological resilience of patients, influence their view of life in a grateful way of thinking and help them actively plan all aspects of their lives, from daily living to social re-integration.
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Psychology Research and Behavior Management is an international, peer-reviewed, open access journal focusing on the science of psychology and its application in behavior management to develop improved outcomes in the clinical, educational, sports and business arenas. Specific topics covered in the journal include: -Neuroscience, memory and decision making -Behavior modification and management -Clinical applications -Business and sports performance management -Social and developmental studies -Animal studies The journal welcomes submitted papers covering original research, clinical studies, surveys, reviews and evaluations, guidelines, expert opinion and commentary, case reports and extended reports.