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- Advances in medical treatment have led to an increase in older adults living with burn injuries, yet their experiences and support needs are under-explored.
- A study using Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis interviewed 10 burn survivors aged 51-71 and found four key themes: adjusting to a changed appearance, dealing with visible differences in social contexts, personal identity struggles, and the significance of maintaining appearance.
- Participants highlighted the lengthy adjustment process, feelings of isolation, and the necessity for information on how aging affects scars and appearance in society.
- The study suggests important implications for care and calls for further research in this area.
Article Abstract
Advances in medical treatment mean more older people are living with burn injuries. However, little is known about experiences and support needs of this group. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis of semi-structured interviews with 10 burn survivors aged 51-71 years identified four themes: time and adjusting to an altered appearance; living with a visible difference in the eyes of others; me, myself and I; importance of maintaining appearance. Adjusting to burns was a long process. Participants discussed feeling isolated, needing information about how ageing impacts on scars and maintaining a socially acceptable appearance. Implications for care and further research are discussed.
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