Depression Affected by Burns Injury

Abstract

Burn injuries are defined as injuries caused by the application of heat, chemicals, electrical current or radiation to the external or internal surface of the body, which causes destruction of the tissue. Burns are acute, unpredictable and devastating forms of trauma which affect both the physical and psychological health of the victim.The patient who suffers from burn injuries can be subjected to various mental and psychological conditions that can adversely affect their health and wellbeing. Understanding the nature of their ailment and the impact it has on their health involves a detailed study of the nature of burn, socioeconomic factors, personal life, and reason for the injury. This literature review aims to describe depression related burn injury.