Identifying priority policy issues and health system research questions associated with recovery outcomes for burns survivors in India: a qualitative inquiry.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

This study aimed to identify priority policy issues and health system research questions associated with recovery outcomes for burns survivors in India.

Design

Qualitative inquiry; data were collected through semistructured in-depth interviews and focus group discussions.

Setting

Nine sites in urban and rural settings across India, through primary, secondary and tertiary health facilities.

Participants

Healthcare providers, key informants, burns survivors and/or their carers.

Results

Participants acknowledged the challenges of burns care and recovery, and identified the need for prolonged rehabilitation. Challenges identified included poor communication between healthcare providers and survivors, limited rehabilitation services, difficulties w

SUBMITTER: Jagnoor J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5855167 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature