The purpose of this study was to perform a systematic review of the existing literature on the
incidence of hypertrophic scarring and the psychosocial impact of burn scars. In a …

In order to inform clinical practice, we reviewed the empirical literature on emotional,
behavioral and social outcomes in children with burns and their families published between …

Whether present at birth or acquired later in life, a visible difference (disfigurement) can have
considerable psychological ramifications for children and adolescents. Whilst many young …

BACKGROUND: Scald is the most common cause of burn in children in Australia. The time
taken by the burn wound to heal impacts on scar outcome. Commonly scald injuries are …

Introduction The issues and concerns that emerge in the families of burn patients have
received minimal attention. Objective To map out what is known about the challenges facing …

Background Burns are a common and traumatic source of childhood injury in the United
States. The treatment and recovery from burn injuries can be significantly painful and may …

Burn injury is one of the most traumatic injuries a child or adolescent can experience. When
a burn injury occurs, the child can suffer pain, uncertainty, fear, and trauma from acute …

A large-scale online survey was designed to both inform and direct the development of an
online community healthcare hub for people living with scarring. Focussed areas of …

Introduction: Burn injuries can be traumatic and distressing for the affected child and family,
with a prolonged period of recovery. This research explores parents' experiences of support …

Background and aim Chemical burns are challenging for children and their families due to
the unpleasant health consequences. Therefore, it is necessary to provide organized …