Abstract: Objective: To investigate the post-traumatic growth status of children with accidental injuries and analyze its influencing factors, in order to provide a basis for clinical psychological care. Methods: Children with accidental injuries admitted to a tertiary grade A children's hospital in Beijing from June 2020 to December 2022 were investigated by using the general information questionnaire, Simplified Coping Style Questionnaire, Revised Posttraumatic Growth Inventory for Children and Perceived Social Support Scale. Multiple linear regression analysis was used to analyze the influencing factors. Results: The total score of post-traumatic growth in children with accidental injuries was 16.71±9.05. Regression analysis showed that perceived social support, coping style, single parent family or not, caregiver's age, caregiver's educational level, and type of caregivers were the factors that affect the post-traumatic growth of children with accidental injuries (adjusted R2=0.646, F=30.774, P<0.001). Conclusion: The post-traumatic growth of children with accidental injuries is at a moderate level. The influencing factors of post-traumatic growth should be paid attention to in clinical practice, and corresponding nursing intervention strategies should be developed to promote the development of physical and mental health of children with accidental injuries.

Key words: accidental injury; coping style; social support; post-traumatic growth; pediatric nursing