International Journal of Nursing Sciences (Mar 2014)

Factors influencing resilience in patients with burns during rehabilitation period

  • Zhen Yang,
  • Jun-qiao Wang,
  • Bao-zhen Zhang,
  • Yu Zeng,
  • Hai-ping Ma

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijnss.2014.02.018
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 1, no. 1
pp. 97 – 101

Abstract

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Purpose: To investigate the factors that influence levels of resilience in patients with burns during rehabilitation, and to provide theoretical guidance for psychological crisis prevention and intervention. Methods: A total of 129 patients with burns and undergoing rehabilitation were investigated using a demographic questionnaire, the Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale (CD-RISC), the Social Support Rating Scale (SSRS), and the Simplified Coping Styles Questionnaire. Results: The overall resilience score of burn patients was at a middle level. Multiple regression analysis showed that gender, marital status, occupation, educational level, burn severity, and a positive coping style were all significant factors influencing patient resilience. Conclusion: During psychological crisis intervention, medical staff should guide burn patients according to their individual coping styles. Such guidance would achieve a better effect, improve patient resilience, and promote positive psychological adaptation.

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