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Experiences of severe burn survivors in the hospital-to-home transition
Karina da Silva Vale Yagi1, Vanessa da Silva Carvalho Vila1, Maysa Ferreira Martins Ribeiro1
1Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Goiás. Goiânia, Goiás, Brazil.
Objective:
To understand the lived experience of severe burn survivors during the hospital-to-home transition.
Methods:
This qualitative study was conducted with 13 survivors (eight women and five men) at a burn reference center in Goiânia, Brazil. Data collection included medical records, phone contacts to confirm participation, and both remote and in-person interviews. The interviews were recorded, transcribed, and analyzed through interpretative thematic analysis in six stages.
Results:
The main challenges faced by participants were physical sequelae (pain, scars, and changes in body image) and emotional distress. Barriers to returning to daily activities included social exclusion, job displacement, reduced income, and difficulty accepting the new body image, while family support was essential.
Conclusion:
The hospital-to-home transition requires comprehensive and continuous care, with a focus on social and occupational reintegration, as well as emotional support.
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