Patient opinion of scarring is multidimensional: An investigation of the POSAS with confirmatory factor analysis

Scarring is considered one of the most devastating consequences of a burn which impacts negatively on quality of life [1 –6]. Scarring has been associated with long term physical limitations including altered sensory function [7], chronic pain [8,9], chronic itch [10–14], and limitations to functional movement [15,16]. The psychosocial sequelae can include social stigmatism [3], social anxiety [17], discrimination [3,18], depression [19,20], post-traumatic stress [3,17] and poor body image [21–23].

Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - August 27, 2016 Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Helen M. DeJong, Michael Phillips, Dale W. Edgar, Fiona M. Wood Source Type: research