The journey of aftercare for Australia's First Nations families whose child had sustained a burn injury: a qualitative study.
Julieann CoombesKate HunterTamara MackeanRebecca IversPublished in: BMC health services research (2020)
There are significant barriers to access to aftercare following a serious burn including miscommunication, lack of cultural safety, distance to medical treatment and racism. However, these can be largely mitigated when First Nations families have input into the care received and the care needed for ongoing burn care to be effective and are supported by First Nations Health/Liaison Officers support.