Psychoemotional Rehabilitation and Social Adaptation of Patients with Thermal Injuries

Thermal injury, or as it is more commonly known, a burn, is generally characterized by a loss or disruption of the functions of the covering tissue. This is a specific type of severe injury, in which most often the patient falls into a state of traumatic and mental shock. Psychological problems resulting from burns most often range from low mood, loss of activity, and loss of self-confidence and self-respect to severe depressive states, suicidal thoughts, and suicidal actions. The current research is related to the outline and systematization of the practical activity of the psychologist, the ways of intervention, and his participation in the whole healing process. Objective: To propose a model of psychological counseling related to burns and severe thermal injuries in the specific conditions of the hospital environment to support the psychoemotional rehabilitation and social adaptation of patients. The healing process includes surgery, bandages, physical therapy, and movement and recovery procedures. Often, the psychological problems, resistances, and inhibitions encountered during the stay and treatment in the clinic are great. Here, attention will be paid to the main moments of the psychologist's work, taking into account the specifics of the hospital environment, the nature of the trauma, and the medical procedures. The proposed model for the organization of psychological work allows for good control over problematic situations that arise as a result of trauma and during the treatment process. It outlines the framework of psychological activity, but its practical application would be impossible without the cooperation and participation of the entire staff of the clinic

Abstracts Of The Proceedings And The Posters From The Third Scientific Session Of The Medical College Of Varna

October 2-3, 201