• Burns · Nov 2024

    The acceptability of early psychological interventions for adults with appearance concerns after burns.

    • Laura Shepherd, Fuschia Sirois, Diana Harcourt, Paul Norman, and Andrew R Thompson.
    • Department of Clinical Psychology and Neuropsychology, Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, Derby Road, Nottingham NG7 2UH, United Kingdom; Department of Psychology, University of Sheffield, ICOSS Building, 219 Portobello, Sheffield S1 4DP, United Kingdom. Electronic address: L.shepherd6@nhs.net.
    • Burns. 2024 Nov 1; 50 (8): 210321132103-2113.

    IntroductionAppearance concerns are common following burns. However, there is a lack of research investigating early psychological interventions for appearance concerns. This qualitative study explored the acceptability of early psychological interventions for appearance concerns after burns.MethodsFifteen adults (nine female; 18-56 years) with appearance concerns were interviewed within three months post-burn to explore their views about the acceptability of early psychological interventions for these concerns. Interviews were audio-recorded and transcribed. Template analysis informed data collection and analysis.ResultsThree themes represented participants' views about the acceptability of early psychological interventions for appearance concerns: (1) early psychological interventions are absent; (2) early psychological interventions are acceptable within a therapeutic relationship (to manage upsetting emotions and thoughts about appearance, with therapists who are experienced in supporting burns patients); and (3) ambivalence and obstacles exist (e.g., difficulties accepting help, minimising injuries or concerns, and time restrictions following hospital discharge).ConclusionEarly psychological interventions for appearance concerns following burns are likely to be acceptable for some patients. However, ambivalence and potential barriers remain to be addressed. Embedding early psychological interventions for appearance concerns into routine burn care could increase acceptability through normalisation.Crown Copyright © 2024. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

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