When is the burn injury healed?: psychosocial implications of care.

The psychosocial and economic effects of burn trauma are profound, not only for the patients, their families, and the burn unit staff members, but also for society as a whole. Understanding the perception of stresses experienced by patients, families, and staff is discussed, and related strategies to assist in reducing the stress are presented. A comprehensive psychosocial support system can assist the nurse in reducing the psychosocial morbidity of severe burn trauma.