Exploring how healthcare professionals in burn aftercare approach self-management support for burn survivors: A qualitative, grounded theory study

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Authors

Sven J.G. Geelen · Hanze University of Applied Sciences

Anuschka S. Niemeijer · Association of Dutch Burn Centres

Sonja Mhj Scholten-Jaegers · Association of Dutch Burn Centres

Denise van Uden · Association of Dutch Burn Centres

Robin A.F. Verwilligen · Red Cross Hospital

Eelke Bosma · Martini Ziekenhuis

Marianne K. Nieuwenhuis

Abstract

To aid healthcare professionals in providing self-management support, it may help to offer guidance in recognising patients' needs after discharge, guidance in managing responsibilities, well-defined team roles, aligned care and self-management goals, and sufficient time to deliver support.

Topics & Keywords

Burn Injury Management and Outcomes Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion Grief, Bereavement, and Mental Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Gender equality

Publication Details

Published in: Patient Education and Counseling

Volume 148, pp. 109538-109538

DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2026.109538

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