An evaluation of the impact of a burn camp on children and young people’s concerns about social situations, satisfaction with appearance and behaviour:

Scars, Burns & Healing

LauraArmstrong-James¹ 

关键词: Burn camp;    psychosocial;    young people;    support;    intervention;    parent;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2059513118816219

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Introduction:This evaluation aimed to assess the impact of a burn camp on children and young people’s concerns about social situations, satisfaction with appearance and behaviour.Methods:Young people completed the Perceived Stigmatisation Questionnaire (PSQ), Social Comfort Questionnaire (SCQ) and Satisfaction with Appearance Scale (SWAP) one month before camp (n=23), on the last day of camp (n=21) and at a three-month follow-up (n=13). Parents completed the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) one month before camp (n = 22) and at follow-up (n=12). Parents and young people also completed open-ended questions before camp and at the follow-up.Results:Results in this evaluation were mixed. While parents’ reported scores on the SDQ were poorer after camp, young people’s reported outcomes on all three measures improved at the end of camp. PSQ and SWAP scores were maintained and improved, respectively, at the follow-up. Qualitative responses were generally consistent with these scores. Significant im...

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