ABSTRACT
Survival is no longer the only, or even the most important, measure of success in burn care. It has been replaced by the quality of survival. Most patients suffering serious burns are now expected to survive, and the challenge is to provide these people with high quality of function and appearance. These new standards require the intensive and ongoing involvement of interested and knowledgeable physical and occupational burn therapists. They must be part of a cohesive multidisciplinary team and their involvement must cover the entire spectrum of care, from the intensive care unit to the out-patient clinic. The relatively new field of burn therapy is rapidly evolving, filled with challenges.
