A personal adaptation group for burn injured hospital patients

This article describes the first reported psychotherapeutic group for hospitalized burn patients. The rationale for the group is based upon an adaptive coping model. Issues typically dealt with in groups include feelings toward hospital staff, emotional reactions to treatments, and feelings concerning their burn injury. Body image and resultant self-esteem issues are a major theme. The importance of clinical services for burn injured patients and the involvement of mental health professionals in service delivery is emphasized.