A Qualitative Study on Interpersonal Relationships of Patients with Facial Burn Injuries: Phenomenological Study

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The purpose of the study was to explore the experience of patients with facial burn injuries regarding their interpersonal relationships. Methods: The phenomenological research method was used. Participants of the study consisted of five males and three females. Data were collected through individual in-depth interviews from November, 2014 to February, 2015 and analyzed using Colaizzi's method. Results: Five theme clusters were extracted that described patients' experiences. They are "being a lonely foreigner," "closing my mind toward the world," "hiding hurt feelings," "companion of my face," and "communicating with the world". Conclusion: The results of this study provide a deep understanding and insight into the experience of interpersonal relationships among facial bum patients. The development of a comprehensive program including physical, psychological, and social aspects is recommended to address the problems facial bum patients encounter in interpersonal relationships and to facilitate interaction.

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