Table 2.

Interview categories, themes, and sub-themes

Categories	Themes	Sub-themes
Burn-specific impact on the child or young person	Appearance concerns	Scarring Garments coming off Response from other people
	Family factors	Family guilt around the injury Vicarious anxiety
	Lifestyle factors	Missing out/not being able to do the same activities Disrupted routine
Psychological impact of the burn injury on the child or young person	Negative impacts on mental health	Anxiety Fear Posttraumatic stress
	Positive impacts on mental health	Resilience
Factors supporting the recovery journey	Coping strategies	Acceptance Holistic approach Mindfulness Social support
	Support services	Hospital settings Counselling