A qualitative study on the effective psychosocial adjustment of post-burn patients / 中国实用护理杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:The aim of this article is to explore the effective coping styles of social and psychological adjustment for post-burn patients, and to provide the recommendation for effective coping with the physical and psychosocial recovery of post-burn patients.Methods:The in-depth interview was conducted from 12 burn patients through convenience sampling. Thematic analysis method was used to analyze the data.Results:Effective psychosocial coping styles for the post-burn psychosocial changes include three main core themes: personal resilience, social and professional support, and metallization.Conclusion:We have found that patients′ resilience, effective social support systems, and higher metallization functions are effective ways for post-burn adjustment. Future psychological services and psychosocial rehabilitation need to focus on these aspects to provide patients with comprehensive and systematic psychological rehabilitation services.