"This is not just a little accident": a qualitative understanding of paediatric burns from the perspective of parents.

Conclusion: Findings from this research will allow health professionals to optimise a holistic clinical service from a consumer's perspective at all stages of the burn journey. These research conclusions could be used for the development of protocols to underpin a comprehensive information and social support management plan for families that would complement and support the surgical, medical and therapeutic treatment plan, providing direction for comprehensive service delivery. Implications for Rehabilitation Health professionals should optimise a holistic clinical service from a consumer's perspective taking into consideration all stages of the burn journey. Therapeutic supports are required to target each phase of the burn journey and address changes in coping strategies and behavioural responses. There is a need for the development of protocols to underpin a comprehensive information and social support management plan for families that will complement and support the surgical and medical treatment plan. PMID: 24576308 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
Source: Rural Remote Health - Category: Rural Health Authors: Tags: Disabil Rehabil Source Type: research