Evidence · Systematic review or meta-analysis
The psychological impact of paediatric burn injuries: a systematic review.
- Burns
- Care and rehabilitation
- Communicating with families
- Medical
- Nursing
- Trauma and burns
- Wellbeing
Summary
This systematic review synthesises quantitative and qualitative evidence from 2010-2020 on psychological outcomes after paediatric burn injury, drawing on 45 studies from 17 countries. Outcomes reviewed include anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress, self-esteem, stigmatisation, quality of life and suicidality. The authors conclude that burned children are a vulnerable group with elevated anxiety and traumatic stress and higher long-term psychopathology. They recommend that aftercare teams integrate psychological support for children and families.
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