Kirsty Garbett Kirsty.Garbett@uwe.ac.uk
Research Fellow in CAR
Using online blogs to explore positive outcomes after burn injuries
Garbett, Kirsty; Harcourt, Diana; Buchanan, Heather
Authors
Diana Harcourt Diana2.Harcourt@uwe.ac.uk
Professor in Appearance Research
Heather Buchanan
Abstract
© 2016, © The Author(s) 2016. This study uses blog analysis, a new and novel technique, to explore the positive outcomes experienced by burn survivors. This study examined 10 burn survivor blogs to offer a unique, longitudinal insight into burn survivor recovery. Using thematic analysis, three themes emerged: shift in self-perception, enhanced relationships and a change in life outlook. Many of these themes contained stories and experiences unique to a traumatic burn injury, suggesting that standardised trauma scales are not effectively measuring the impact of a burn in this population. Reflections on blog analysis are discussed, along with a recommendation that health researchers utilise the vast amount of data available from online blogs.
Citation
Garbett, K., Harcourt, D., & Buchanan, H. (2017). Using online blogs to explore positive outcomes after burn injuries. Journal of Health Psychology, 22(13), 1755-1766. https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105316638549
Journal Article Type | Article |
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Acceptance Date | Feb 17, 2016 |
Online Publication Date | Mar 27, 2016 |
Publication Date | Nov 1, 2017 |
Deposit Date | Oct 13, 2017 |
Journal | Journal of Health Psychology |
Print ISSN | 1359-1053 |
Electronic ISSN | 1461-7277 |
Publisher | SAGE Publications |
Peer Reviewed | Peer Reviewed |
Volume | 22 |
Issue | 13 |
Pages | 1755-1766 |
DOI | https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105316638549 |
Keywords | burns, blog, visible difference |
Public URL | https://uwe-repository.worktribe.com/output/878927 |
Publisher URL | http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105316638549 |
Additional Information | Additional Information : This is the author's accepted manuscript. The final version is available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1177/1359105316638549. |
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