September 10, 2025Journal of Clinical NursingOpen Access

Lives Transformed—The Experiences of Significant Others Supporting Patients With Severe Burn Injury: A Narrative Inquiry

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Qualitative narrative inquiry reveals the trauma faced by significant others in intensive care, suggesting tailored support is essential.

Significant others of patients with severe burn injury face profound changes in their lives due to the trauma.
Participants, who were significant others, reported neglecting their own needs while focusing on patient advocacy.
A narrative inquiry approach using semi-structured interviews captured the complex experiences of 17 participants.
Addressing the unique challenges faced by significant others can improve their well-being and care outcomes.

Flannery et al. (2025) studied this question.

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