Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Multicenter Study
Psychosocial impact of childhood face burns: a multicenter, prospective, longitudinal study of 390 children and adolescents.
This two-year longitudinal study of the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of children with face burns was conducted in three regional pediatric burn care centers. Subjects were 390 children less than 18 years old at injury, admitted for burn treatment from September 2001 to December 2004. ⋯ Severe face burn influences HRQoL in children. Additional psychosocial support is suggested to enhance recovery for patients with severe face burns and their families during the years following injury.