What is the study about?
This study aims to assess differences in health service use, including long-term occupational or physical therapy (OT/PT) and psychological services, between vulnerable and nonvulnerable groups of burn survivors. The vulnerable group included participants who were in one or more of these categories: 65 years of age ...
Burn survivors can become frustrated that they still have issues with scarring after their initial burn injury has healed. Hypertrophic burn scars (raised scars in the area of the original burn) are the most common complication of a burn injury and can limit a survivor’s ability to function as well ...
The Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center presents an audio factsheet on Scar Management After Burn Injury. The factsheet was developed by Sandra Hall, PT, Karen Kowalske, MD, and Radha Holavanahalli, PhD, in collaboration with the University of Washington Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. The information in this factsheet is not ...
What is the study about?
This study aims to characterize the use of reconstructive surgery following hospitalization and determine whether patient-reported outcomes change over time. Health-related quality of life is decreased in burn survivors, with scars being one of the causes. Reconstructive surgery has the potential to significantly improve health-related quality ...
What is the study about?
This study aims to describe the frequency of scar-related morbidity over time as well as the long-term impact of burn scars on patient-reported functional, psychosocial, and reintegration outcome measures.
What did the study find?
Nearly all patients involved in this study had scarring, and reported additional symptoms and ...
What is the study about?
Joint contractures are a major cause of morbitiy and functional limitations for individuals with burn injury. This study examines the frequency and severity of joint contractures in a large population of individuals with burn injury.
What did the study find?
Nearly one third of the study’s participants had ...
The impetus for the RESTORE project emerged from discussions with burn survivors who continuously raised concerns that they were left ‘on their own’ to address complex physical and psychosocial issues after discharge. This project sets out to address the vital need to provide resources and support to manage the complex ...
This is a podcast-brief from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. Ultimately, most people report a good quality of life following a burn injury, but the months following the injury can be challenging. There can be emotional challenges during recovery, like changes in the way you feel. You might ...
What is the study about?
This study aims to examine potential racial/ethnic disparities in community integration for the two years after burn injury. One of the most important outcomes after burn is community integration, which is a person’s ability to be involved in their expected community roles. This can include productive ...
View our slideshow on understanding itchy skin after burn injury, why it occurs, ways to talk about it with your health care team, and strategies for managing it.
What is the study about?
One of the deadliest fires in American history occurred at The Station nightclub in 2003. Researchers surveyed survivors of this event in order to study the impact of the emotional trauma on psychological outcomes. The main goal was to gain further insight to the effect of ...
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MSKTC Radio · Psychological Distress after Burn Injury
Introduction
The purpose of this fact sheet is to describe some of the emotional recovery challenges that patients may face after sustaining a major burn injury. It is ...
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MSKTC Radio · Itchy Skin after Burn Injury
Introduction
As skin heals from a burn injury, it may get itchy. Almost everyone recovering from major burns has problems with itching—especially on or around the burn, graft, ...
Itching is a normal part of healing after a burn injury. As your burn heals, scar tissue forms. Scar tissue and skin grafts do not have the same oil or sweat glands found in normal skin. This makes the scar feel dry and itchy. This infographic describes how to choose ...
This is a podcast-brief from the Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center. Almost everyone recovering from major burns has problems with itching. It’s a normal part of healing, but Itching can get in the way of doing everyday activities like sleeping, working, and physical activities. No single treatment stops itching ...
What is the study about?
Pruritus, or itching of the skin, is a common and severe symptom in adult burn survivors. It can affect sleep, concentration, wound healing, and scar formation. Although itch is a main cause of distress for adult patients, its effects on children are largely unstudied. The goal ...
What is the study about?
The study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of pruritus (Latin for “itch”) and its natural progress after burn injury, and to identify predictors associated with itch intensity. The study also explored the long-term effects of postburn pruritus on daily activities such as social life, leisure, ...
Itchy Skin After Burn Injury Infocomic
As skin heals from a burn injury, it may get itchy. Almost everyone recovering from major burns has problems with itching—especially on or around the burn, graft or donor site. This infocomic shares information on itchy skin after burn injury and ways to help manage ...