Table 1.

Content of subscales in the coping with burns questionnaire (CBQ)

CBQ subscales	Content of subscales
Avoidance	Cognitive and behavioral efforts to divert attention away from difficulties or reminders of the accident
Self-control	Restrained expression of feelings
Emotional support	Looking for emotional support
Instrumental action	Instrumental support seeker and instrumental ways of problem solving
Revaluation Adjustment	Statements about changing, adjusting, and restricting thoughts about the accident and lifestyle to feel better
Optimism-problem solving	Strategies such as putting effort into making things work, using cognitive strategies in solving problems, and having a positive outlook on the future.