A school reentry program for burned children. Part I: Development and implementation of a school reentry program.
Sustaining a burn injury is a devastating and painful experience. After acute concerns have been dealt with, continued support of the child and family is important in achieving a smooth return to normal activities. Reports from burned patients for whom physical therapy was a concern identified a need for physical therapy involvement in school reentry to facilitate a resumption of normal school routine. Physical therapy involvement in school reentry has been successful and rewarding with a reasonable commitment of manpower. Utilization of personnel in the administrative structure of state and local school systems promoted the acceptance of the program by local school personnel. Although this program is designed to meet the needs of burned children, the goals of the school reentry program may meet similar needs of children with other chronic illnesses.
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Department of Recreation Therapy, North Carolina Jaycee Burn Center, North Carolina Memorial Hospital, Chapel Hill 27514.
D000293:Adolescent; D001828:Body Image; D002056:Burns / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D012574:Schools; D012917:Social Adjustment; D012931:Social Environment; D012944:Social Support