A Self Help Group for Burn Victims

It has been found that social withdrawal is common among burn victims following discharge from hospital. This may be indicative of a lack of professional follow-up services and counselling. Self help groups may be effective in helping such individuals adjust to the implications of their injury and c...

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Published in:Canadian journal of occupational therapy (1939) 1981-12, Vol.48 (5), p.221-222
Main Author: Biehler, Michelle A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Burns - rehabilitation
Health administration
Humans
Occupational Therapy
Ontario
Rehabilitation
Self help
Self-Help Groups
Support groups
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Summary:It has been found that social withdrawal is common among burn victims following discharge from hospital. This may be indicative of a lack of professional follow-up services and counselling. Self help groups may be effective in helping such individuals adjust to the implications of their injury and community re-integration by offering support and information. A student's experience with such a group is related and the role of an occupational therapist as a consultant to the group is described. It is advocated that occupational therapists provide a complete rehabilitation program by becoming involved in group programs for burn victims prior to and after discharge.
ISSN:0008-4174
1911-9828
DOI:10.1177/000841748104800508