@article{ref1,
title="Psychological and social problems in burn patients after discharge. A follow-up study",
journal="Scandinavian journal of plastic and reconstructive surgery and hand surgery",
year="1987",
author="Faber, A. W. and Klasen, H. J. and Sauër, E. W. and Vuister, F. M.",
volume="21",
number="3",
pages="307-309",
abstract="Approximately 18 months after discharge we were able to screen 42 burned adult patients for psychological and social problems. Using independent semi-standardized interviews, validated psychological questionnaires and standardized self-reports of the patients, we obtained three separate evaluations. The interreliability between the three different 'judges' varied from poor to moderate. Research suggests that 40% of burned adult patients have psychological problems. The cycle of recovery is dynamic. Only 21% need psychological help 18 months after discharge, but half of these are in danger of becoming 'drop-outs' because they do not receive the necessary treatment. A follow-up consisting of psychological questionnaires six months post-discharge appears to be a good and efficient instrument in limiting the drop-out risk.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0284-4311",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}