Evaluating the Effects of a Trauma Recovery Program for Korean Burn Patients

• DOI: 10.1177/1049731520988891
• Publication Date: 2021-02-10T04:52:25Z
• Authors: Se Hee Hwang; Jung-won Lim
• Keywords: Acute Stress Disorder; Traumatic stress; Psychological Distress

Purpose: The current study aimed to investigate the effects of a trauma recovery program named “My Special Program for Acute Burn Survivors (SPA)” in Korean burn patients. Methods: This was randomized pretest-posttest control group that included patients with an acute injury. Participants intervention ( n = 42) completed “SPA” program, whereas those 43) received standard care. baseline and follow-up measures assessed perceived stress, psychological distress, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Results: results revealed statistically significant change regardless assigned group. For there interaction effect time condition terms anxiety subscale only. findings PTSD decrease total score Conclusion: suggests SPA interventions may help alleviate prevent negative outcomes among