Part of the Hot Topic Module: Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury This 18-minute featured video highlights burn survivors and their partners who share their experience navigating sexuality and intimacy after burn injury. It also includes the perspectives of health care professionals at the North Texas Burn Rehabilitation Model ...
What is the study about?
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 ...
What is the study about?
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
What is the study about?
This article proposes a framework for the reconsideration of burn injury as a chronic condition. Medicine continues to advance and individuals with injuries are living longer. Due to the diversity and ongoing nature of symptoms and conditions experienced after a burn injury (i.e., sequelae), it is ...
What is the study about?
The aim of this is study was to compare longterm outcomes for inviduals with electrical injuries and fire/flame injury with respect to life satisfaction, physical, mental functioning, and work status following burn injury.
What did the study find?
The study found that individuals with electrical injuries were more ...
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MSKTC Radio · Understanding a Burn Injury
PHASE I: Burn Evaluation & Early Care
What Is a Burn Injury?
A burn injury is damage to the layers of skin caused by exposure to the one of the ...
A burn injury can change the way your body looks, feels, and functions. In some cases, these changes in your appearance may be permanent. After a burn injury, the initial focus is on addressing your immediate, physical needs for survival. Once these needs are met and you are on a ...
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 ...
Part of the Hot Topic Module: Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury Jennifer Bell Matthews discusses breaking the taboo around sexuality and intimacy.
Part of the Hot Topic Module: Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury Jennifer Bell Matthews discusses changes in skin sensation after burn injury and how those changes may affect sexuality and intimacy.
Part of the Hot Topic Module: Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury Cindy Rutter discusses caregiving and its impact on the spousal relationships after burn injury.
Part of the Hot Topic Module: Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury Cindy Rutter explains that sex is not just intercourse and explains how that relates to sexuality and intimacy after burn injury.
Part of the Hot Topic Module: Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury Cindy Rutter discusses dating and the challenges of having hidden burns after burn injury.
Part of the Hot Topic Module: Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury Cindy Rutter discusses fear of rejection when returning to sex after burn injury.
Part of the Hot Topic Module: Sexuality and Intimacy After Burn Injury Ashley Overturf, OTR, discusses when it may be time to return to sexual activity after burn injury.