Zhang QQ, Liang LM, Chen KP, Zhu WJ. Body and mind co-healing: Research progress on psychosocial adaptation and intervention in patients with burns. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(7): 117682 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.117682]
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Wen-Jun Zhu, Chief Nurse, Senior Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 51 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, China. zhuwenjun111@126.com
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Psychology, Clinical
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Zhang QQ, Liang LM, Chen KP, Zhu WJ. Body and mind co-healing: Research progress on psychosocial adaptation and intervention in patients with burns. World J Psychiatry 2026; 16(7): 117682 [DOI: 10.5498/wjp.117682]
Qing-Qing Zhang, Li-Ming Liang, Ke-Ping Chen, Wen-Jun Zhu, Senior Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing 100048, China
Author contributions: Zhang QQ and Liang LM wrote and edited the manuscript; Chen KP and Zhu WJ conceptualized the research topic and submitted the revised manuscript with all the related documents; and all authors thoroughly reviewed and endorsed the final manuscript.
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Corresponding author: Wen-Jun Zhu, Chief Nurse, Senior Department of Burns and Plastic Surgery, Chinese PLA General Hospital, No. 51 Fucheng Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100048, China. zhuwenjun111@126.com
Received: December 16, 2025 Revised: January 16, 2026 Accepted: March 4, 2026 Published online: July 19, 2026 Processing time: 191 Days and 5.1 Hours
Abstract
Burn injury, a severe traumatic event, leads to physiological impairment and triggers long-term psychosocial adaptation disorders. This article systematically summarizes the common psychosocial problems in patients with burns (such as post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression, and body image distress) and their influencing factors. It summarizes the progress in the application of novel psychological intervention models, such as digital interventions, virtual reality technology, and acceptance and commitment therapy, as well as systematic care models, including family-centered care and multidisciplinary collaboration. Furthermore, given the limitations of existing research, future studies should focus on the long-term tracking of psychological adaptation, clinical translation of innovative intervention technologies, and improvement of multidisciplinary collaboration mechanisms to provide a theoretical basis and practical guidance for the psychological rehabilitation of patients with burns.
