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This study examined the impact of the Washington State Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) Medicaid expansion on patient disposition (i.e., home vs. inpatient rehabilitation), mortality (i.e., death), and length of hospital stay after burn injury. For severe burns, inpatient rehabilitation after hospitalization improves functional outcomes. However, studies ...
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This letter to the editor discusses concerns about the effects of COVID-19 on burn survivors, and their ability to have successful burn recovery. Key components that help improve quality of life for burn survivors include: maintaining long-term burn center connection, follow-up in the community following discharge, ...
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This study aims to examine scores of burn survivors from the self-reported CAGE questionnaire (Cut down, Annoyed, Guilty, and Eye-opener). The CAGE questionnaire is an assessment tool used to screen for potential substance misuse. Burn survivors who misuse alcohol and/or other substances are more likely to ...
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The LIBRE Profile assesses social participation after burn injury using six domains, including 1) relationships with family and friends; 2) social activities; 3) social interactions; 4) sexual relationships; 5) romantic relationships; and 6) work and employment. This study aims to develop recovery trajectories, or paths, for ...
Fires, chemicals, electricity, explosions, hot liquids, steam, and grease… these are the common causes of burn injuries. But what does it mean to have a first, second, third, or fourth degree burn? This is one of the many questions likely to be asked if you or a loved ...
Introduction: The Burn Model System (BMS) program of research has been funded since 1993 by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR). The overarching aim of this program is to improve outcomes and quality of life for people with burns in the areas of health and ...
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The study aims to characterize (i.e., describe) temperature sensitivity and determine its impact on health-related quality of life (HRQOL), to inform patient education after recovery from burn injury. Temperature sensitivity is common after burn injury. It is linked with worse Satisfaction with Life (SWL) and mental ...
Understanding Burn Injury Infocomic
How burn injuries happen and how to manage the symptoms of burn injury can be a lot to process. This infocomic shares information on Understanding Burn Injury and what to expect from first, second, third, and fourth degree burns. The infocomic also explains ways to treat burn ...
Learn how to take care of a wound after burn injury. This factsheet gives an overview of the three degrees of burns and the standard treatments for each.
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This study aimed at investigating and reporting peri-operative effects of propranolol administration in adults with severe burn injury. Propranolol has been shown to increase vascular resistance diminishing peripheral blood flow following burn injury. Previous studies have reported that administration of propranolol has increased body composition, resting ...
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center presents an audio factsheet on Wound Care after Burn Injury. The factsheet was developed by Karen J. Kowalske, MD, Sandra Hall, PT, DPT., Radha Holavanahalli, PhD, and Lynne Friedlander, M.Ed, in collaboration with the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. The information in this factsheet ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Exercise After Burn Injury. Joy Greene, Burn Survivor, discusses Getting Back to Yoga Class.
Joy Greene
Sustained a Burn Injury in 2011
When I decided to go back into exercise, especially yoga, I had to ...
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Interactive video games have the potential to play a positive role in the rehabilitation of burn patients. This study attempts to determine the feasibility of a set of Jintronix games, which combines therapy specific software and interactive gaming as a form of coaching for adult burn ...
This is a podcast-brief from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. We all know the benefits of exercise, but it’s especially important for people who have a burn injury. Your heart and lungs may not work as well as before. Your bones may not be as strong. And your ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Exercise After Burn Injury. Jeffrey Schneider, MD, researcher, discusses Why Exercise Is Critical After Burn Injury.
Jeffrey Schneider, M.D.
Project Director, Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System Center
Medical Director, Burn & Trauma, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Exercise ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Exercise After Burn Injury. Jeffrey Schneider, MD, Researcher, discusses Why Exercise May Be Hard After Burn Injury.
Jeffrey Schneider, M.D.
Project Director, Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System Center
Medical Director, Burn & Trauma, Spaulding Rehabilitation ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Exercise After Burn Injury. Jeffrey Schneider, MD, Researcher, discusses Exercise and Contractures.
Jeffrey Schneider, M.D.
Project Director, Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System Center
Medical Director, Burn & Trauma, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
So, what is a contracture? ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Exercise After Burn Injury. Jefferey Schneider, MD, Researcher, discusses Transition Home.
Jeffrey Schneider, M.D.
Project Director, Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System Center
Medical Director, Burn & Trauma, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
You know, that’s one of the ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Exercise After Burn Injury. Cheri Blauwet, MD, researcher, discusses Competitive Athletes After Burn.
Cheri Blauwet, M.D.
Director, Kelley Institute for Adaptive Sports Research
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
I think that for people who ...
This is a part of the Hot Topic podcast series from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center on Exercise After Burn Injury. Cheri Blauwet, MD, Researcher discusses The Benefits of Yoga for People with Burn Injury.
Cheri Blauwet, M.D.
Director, Kelley Institute for Adaptive Sports Research
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Some ...