Canadian journal of occupational therapy. Revue canadienne d'ergothérapie
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It has been found that social withdrawal is common among burn victims following discharge from hospital. This may be indicative of a lack of professional follow-up services and counselling. ⋯ A student's experience with such a group is related and the role of an occupational therapist as a consultant to the group is described. It is advocated that occupational therapists provide a complete rehabilitation program by becoming involved in group program for burn victims prior to and after discharge.