ObjectiveTo identify the core psychological rehabilitation needs of post-stroke Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder patients based on a patient-family-nurse triad-verified journey map, and to provide references for developing precise nursing intervention strategies.MethodsA descriptive qualitative research method was adopted. From July 2025 to November 2025, a convenience sample of 19 participants, including post-stroke PTSD patients, primary caregivers, and healthcare professionals from a tertiary g