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Art therapy in pediatric burn care: A conceptual framework for clinical practice
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Art therapy in pediatric burn care: A conceptual framework for clinical practice

Bani Malhotra and Girija Kaimal
Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
11 Oct 2021
PMID: 34952737

Abstract

Art therapy Medical art therapy Pediatric burns Burns Framework Psychosocial care
Burn injuries are an unexpected traumatic event and can be physically and emotionally devastating for a child and their families. This article presents a conceptual framework for art therapy practice with pediatric burns, founded on the three stages of burn treatment- critical, acute, and rehabilitation. The framework is based on narrative synthesis of research on the psychosocial needs of children with burn injuries, art therapy literature on pediatric burn patients, as well as in medical settings. Based on the stages of burn recovery, and the role of other relevant stakeholders, the framework provides recommendations for clinical practice of art therapy with children sustaining burn injuries, their caregivers and siblings, and healthcare providers. Robust studies including art therapy as interventions are recommended to determine their effectiveness in addressing the specific psychosocial needs in different stages of pediatric burn care.

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