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This article summarizes the current research on psychosocial burn rehabilitation with a focus on the social and emotional impact of scarring. The following topics are covered: an introduction to burn injuries, the epidemiology of burns, the stages of recovery from a major burn, the cultural and interpersonal stigmatization of burn survivors, predictors of body image, surgery and camouflage strategies for changing appearance, cognitive behavioral therapy for body image and social concerns, school reintegration, social advocacy for the human and civil rights of burn survivors and other people with visible distinctions, and future directions. |
