The psychological impact of paediatric burn injuries: a systematic review

To review and synthesise qualitative literature regarding the psychological outcomes following paediatric burn injuries, and to determine if children and adolescents who experience a burn injury have elevated risk of psychopathology following the injury.

Citation:
Woolard A, Hill NTM, McQueen M, Martin L, Milroy H, Wood FM, Bullman I, Lin A. The psychological impact of paediatric burn injuries: a systematic review. BMC Public Health. 2021;21(1).

Keywords:
Burn; Pediatric; Psychological outcomes; Psychopathology

Abstract:
To review and synthesise qualitative literature regarding the psychological outcomes following paediatric burn injuries, and to determine if children and adolescents who experience a burn injury have elevated risk of psychopathology following the injury.