Objective      To investigate the characteristics of posttraumatic growth and its influencing factors in the patients after mild to moderate burn injury in order to provide a basis for their psychological rehabilitation.       Methods      One hundred and eighty-seven patients with burn injury from 3 Grade-3 Class-A hospitals were enrolled in this study

and surveyed with posttraumatic growth inventory (PTGI)

Connor-Davidson resilience scale (CD-RISC) and simplified coping style questionnaire (SCSQ).       Results      ①The total score of PTG was 42.34±18.44 in the cohort

and the score of interpersonal was 14.92±6.64

that of new possibility was 9.12±5.09

that of personal power was 8.94±3.87

that of appreciate life was 6.13±3.19 and of mental change was 3.05±1.99. ② There existed significant differences in spiritual change for the patients at different ages (P0.05). Significant differences were also seen in the total score of PTG and the scores of personal power factor

interpersonal factor and new possibilities (P0.05)

with those in the males higher than the females. ③ The higher resilience group scored higher in PTG and its factors than the lower resilience group (P0.05). ④ The total score of PTG had a positive correlation with total score of resilience

tenacity factor

power factor and positive coping style (P0.05).       Conclusion      Resilience and positive coping style are closely associated with PTG in burn patients.