Creating a Social Work Link to the Burn Community

Williams, Nancy; Reeves, Patricia M.; Cox, Ellen; Call, Serena B.

doi:10.1300/j010v38n03_05

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“…These included avoidant and hyper-vigilant behavior ( McGarry et al, 2014 ), appearance concerns ( McGarry et al, 2014 ), and negative reactions from peers ( Lau and Van Niekerk, 2011 ; Williams et al, 2004 ). At the same time, children also described a positive reframing of their experiences and the potential to experience personal growth ( Lau and Van Niekerk, 2011 ; McGarry et al, 2014 ; Williams et al, 2004 ). These studies have increased the knowledge about children’s own perspective of adjusting to burn injury and have highlighted experiences of vulnerability alongside those of resilience.…”

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The aftermath of burn injury from the child’s perspective: A qualitative study

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A burn injury event and subsequent hospitalization are potentially distressing for children. To elucidate the child's experience of pediatric burn injury, children's reflections on the burn event and its aftermath were examined. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight children (12-17 years old). Using thematic analysis, interview transcripts were coded and codes were combined into overarching categories. Three categories were identified: vivid memories; the importance of parental support; psychosocial impact and coping. Implications for care are discussed in terms of assessing children's appraisals, paying attention to the parent's role, and preparing families for potential psychological barriers after discharge.

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“…Social support refers to the acceptance, care, and support from the significant other, family, and society [7-8]. It plays an imperative role in both the physical and mental health of the general population, and research conducted in different populations has repeatedly shown its benefits and relevance to the clinical practice.…”

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Social Support and Resilience Among Patients with Burn Injury in Lahore, Pakistan

Waqas

Sattar²,

Bhuiyan

et al. 2016

Cureus

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IntroductionSocial support and ego resiliency play a great role in maintaining the physical and mental health of patients with burn injuries. The present study has been designed to compare ego resiliency levels and the degree of social support in patients with a burn injury and their healthy counterparts.MethodsThis study was conducted in two teaching hospitals in Lahore, Pakistan from May 2015 to July 2015. A total of 80 burn patients presenting in outpatient departments of general surgery, plastic surgery, and burn centers of these hospitals were surveyed conveniently, and for comparison, 80 patients presenting in outpatient departments with minor ailments, for routine checkups or follow-ups were recruited. The questionnaire comprised three sections: demographics, the Urdu versions of the Ego Resiliency Scale (ER-89), and the Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support (MSPSS). All data were analyzed in SPSS v. 20 (IBM Corp., Armonk, NY).ResultsPatients with a burn injury were associated with lower scores on the social support scale as well as its subscales assessing support from the significant other, family and friends than their healthy counterparts. However, no significant differences in scores on the ego resiliency scale were reported between these two groups.ConclusionPatients with a burn injury perceived low social support levels from society, which negatively affects their health outcomes. However, their resilience levels were not significantly different from their healthy counterparts.

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“…Important features should include allowance for youth to experience supportive relationships, provision of opportunities for improving a variety of skills, the chance to receive encouragement from adults, cultivation of social connections, and community integration. 36 Although both qualitative and quantitative studies have reported positive effects of burn camp, researchers continue to report frustration because of the lack of quantification of such benefits as reported by Gaskell: "while it is commonly observed that young people are positively affected by the camp experience, quantification as to just how they are positively affected has proven somewhat elusive." 28 Likewise, the intended purpose of many burn camps is to involve burninjured youth in activities that will help to facilitate their rehabilitation after serious burn injury through positive experiences.…”

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Burn-Injured Adolescents Report Gaining Multiple Developmental Benefits and Improved Life Skills as a Result of Burn Camp Attendance

Rimmer

Pressman

Takach

et al. 2012

Journal of Burn Care & Research

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Anecdotally, burn camp has been reported to be a positive developmental and rehabilitative experience for attendees; there is little empirical data to support this belief. This study sought to explore whether burn camp either directly or indirectly elicits positive development outcomes in pediatric burn survivors or increases their psychosocial well-being and achievement. The Youth Experience Survey 2.0, a 66-item self-report inventory designed to measure developmental experiences in an organized youth activity, was administered to children aged 11 to 18 years attending summer burn camp. One hundred and ten burn-injured youth, 58 male and 52 female, reported that burn camp had positively impacted their lives through improved identity exploration, goal-setting and problem-solving abilities, increased physical activity, communication, emotional regulation, and time management skills (P < .0001). Participants reported more positive experiences than the norm group and higher mean scores on 90% (48) of the 53 positive items. Attendance at burn camp for more than 5 years resulted in greater improvement. Study results support the burn camp experience as a far-reaching and positive developmental activity. Participants credited the camp experience with helping them with identity formation and reflection, improved social interactions, and increased initiative; all positive developmental outcomes for youth. Results suggest that burn camp participation not only helps burn-injured youth to deal with their burns but also assists them in the development of social and basic life skills, which will allow them to navigate the transition from youth to adulthood, more effectively and successfully.

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Creating a Social Work Link to the Burn Community

Cited by 24 publications

References 18 publications

The aftermath of burn injury from the child’s perspective: A qualitative study

The aftermath of burn injury from the child’s perspective: A qualitative study

Social Support and Resilience Among Patients with Burn Injury in Lahore, Pakistan

Burn-Injured Adolescents Report Gaining Multiple Developmental Benefits and Improved Life Skills as a Result of Burn Camp Attendance

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