Research suggests mental health support for burn survivors in health facilities to deal with stigma

NEW DELHI: Researchers at the George Institute for Global Health have identified key areas where India's health system can improve support for patients seeking care for burn injuries, officials said.

Mental health support for patients, more training and counselling for healthcare providers and anti-discrimination policies in health institutions were among several recommendations that was made in the study conducted by the medical research institute.

The study conducted in Uttar Pradesh explored how burn survivors experience stigma and discrimination within healthcare settings and proposed a set of policy and practice recommendations to address these gaps.