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Methods: A tailored survey integrating PROMIS items with open-ended questions was completed by nine participants. All English-speaking inpatients aged &gt;18 years who attended were invited to participate. In total 36 patients attended and 9 completed the survey (n = 36; n = 9). A convergent design integrated open-ended survey responses with PROMIS patient-reported outcome items, analysed thematically and interpreted using the RE-AIM (Reach, Effectiveness, Adoption, Implementation, Maintenance) and MMR-RHS (Mixed Methods Reporting\u2014Rehabilitation and Health Sciences) frameworks. Results: Quantitative findings suggested high perceived physical function and strong emotional support, with low anxiety and depression, and low social isolation. Reflexive thematic analysis generated four themes: fostering human connection and emotional wellbeing; restoring autonomy and confidence; preparing physically and psychologically for discharge; and the influence of the rehabilitation environment. Conclusion: While descriptive only, findings provide early insight into the value of peer-supported group activity in inpatient burn care. 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