The role of self-management in burns aftercare: a qualitative research study

Some 250,000 individuals sustain burns in the UK every year with the potential of lasting impact on appearance, and psychological, social, and physical functioning [1]. For severe burns in particular, patient care presents a considerable challenge, necessitating an integrated multi-disciplinary approach and utilising a range of treatments [2]. Typically it consists of two distinct phases; the first acute phase is when the patient is hospitalised where beyond their initial survival, the key requisite is closing the wound [3].
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research