Patterns and predictors of cognitive function and post-traumatic growth in cancer patients: a latent profile analysis - Takeaways - MDSpire

Patterns and predictors of cognitive function and post-traumatic growth in cancer patients: a latent profile analysis

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  • Libing Zhang

  • Riyu Huang

  • Meijuan Cao

  • Juan Fang

  • Dongyan Lu

  • May 5, 2026

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    The study identified two distinct profiles of psychological adaptation in cancer patients: one with cognitive stability but limited growth, and another with growth but cognitive vulnerability.

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    A total of 249 cancer patients were recruited for the study, which utilized latent profile analysis and binary logistic regression to explore adaptation patterns.

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    Personality traits, treatment-related factors, and educational level were significant predictors of profile membership among cancer patients.

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    Patients with lower neuroticism and higher extraversion, conscientiousness, agreeableness, and openness were more likely to exhibit post-traumatic growth.

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    The findings emphasize the need for tailored interventions to enhance psychological care and improve the quality of life for cancer patients.

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