Mothers’ experiences in a pediatric burn unit: A qualitative study

Key Points

• Mothers report significant emotional challenges while coping with their children’s treatment, highlighting the need for better psychosocial support.
• Over 60 mothers participated in interviews, revealing insights into their emotional well-being during hospital stays.
• Qualitative study utilized thematic analysis to identify common experiences across different cases in the pediatric burn unit.
• Findings support the necessity for tailored interventions to address emotional and social needs of mothers in pediatric burn care.