Authors

  1. Sainsbury, David CG BMedSci (Hons), MBBS, MRCS (Eng)

Abstract

PURPOSE: To provide the wound care practitioner with a framework for managing altered body image.

 

TARGET AUDIENCE: This continuing education activity is intended for physicians and nurses with an interest in skin and wound care.

 

OBJECTIVES: After reading this article and taking this test, the reader should be able to:

 

1. Describe theories and research relating to normal and altered body image.

 

2. Discuss the effect of facial burns on body image.