Approximately one third of individuals who experience a severe traumatic event will develop
posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). It is crucial to identify what factors may be associated …

While the roots of burn care date back several millennia, recognition and treatment of
psychiatric trauma has had a more contemporary journey. Our understanding of burn care …

Background Persons with severe burns often develop long-term psychosocial difficulties
such as posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and depression. Significant appearance …

(1) Background: Scars are the consequence of physiological inherent healing processes of
post-traumatic and surgical lesions with a psychological impact. Post-traumatic scarring may …

Disclosure Statement: The views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not
reflect the official policy or position of Brooke Army Medical Center/Joint Base San Antonio …

Objectives: This study sought to understand the association between probable PTSD, PTSS,
and pain. Methods: Four hundred thirty-three participants were recruited from the Victorian …

Background Chronic pain after burn can have severe physical and psychological effects on
former patients years after the initial injury. Although the issue of pain after burn has gained …

Abstract Background/Objective Death in intensive care units (ICUs) may increase bereaved
family members' risk for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). However, posttraumatic stress …

Burn injury is a devastating disease with high incidence of disability and mortality. The
cognitive dysfunctions, such as memory defect, are the main neurological sequelae …

Burn survivors may be at increased risk for suicide due to the nature of their injury and
psychiatric comorbidities. The purpose of this review is to assess the evidence as to the …