The longitudinal development of posttraumatic growth among U.S. adult burn injury survivors.

Conclusions: Burn survivors vary in their degree of posttraumatic growth, with growth largely stable by 6 months postinjury. Targeted intervention to facilitate growth, and thus physical health and mental health, should be completed prior to 6 months postinjury. Burn-related stigma may be a modifiable factor that can enhance posttraumatic growth. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2022 APA, all rights reserved)
Source: Rehabilitation Psychology - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research