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Return to work after burns: a qualitative research study.

S P Mackey1, R Diba, D McKeown

  • 1McIndoe Burns Centre, Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead, Sussex, United Kingdom. simonmackey@hotmail.com

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This qualitative study explores return to work experiences after burns, identifying five patient groups to guide tailored support strategies for successful reintegration into the workforce.

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Area of Science:

  • Qualitative Health Research
  • Occupational Rehabilitation
  • Burn Injury Recovery

Background:

  • No prior qualitative research has specifically examined the return to work process following burn injuries.
  • Understanding patient experiences is crucial for developing effective reintegration strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the "hows" and "whys" of return to work after burns.
  • To explore the diverse experiences of burn patients in their return to work journeys.
  • To identify key factors influencing employment outcomes post-burn injury.

Main Methods:

  • Purposive sampling of burn patients with varied return to work outcomes (same job, altered job, unemployed).
  • Semi-structured interviews to gather in-depth experiential data.
  • Matrix analysis methodology to identify emergent themes and patient typologies.

Main Results:

  • Burn patients were categorized into five distinct groups: "defeated", "burdened", "affected", "unchanged", and "stronger".
  • These groups represent a spectrum of experiences and challenges faced during return to work.
  • The findings highlight the heterogeneity of patient journeys and the need for individualized support.

Conclusions:

  • The identified patient groups offer a framework for understanding return to work trajectories post-burns.
  • These typologies can inform the development of targeted, multi-disciplinary return to work strategies.
  • This qualitative research has initiated practice changes at the Queen Victoria Hospital Burns Centre, enhancing patient support.