Recovery of lost face of burn patients, perceived changes, and coping strategies in the rehabilitation stage

The findings of the present study suggested that burn survivors encountered such challenges as “unexpected suffering,” “culture-related stigma,” “perceived social rejection,” and “constructing a new identity.” Limited and inappropriate coping strategies may hinder the effective rehabilitation of burn survivors. In addition, burns must be understood in the social-cultural context to develop effective coping strategies for reintegration into society.