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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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, ...
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 Thriving Long Term.
Jeffrey Schneider, M.D.
Project Director, Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System Center
Medical Director, Burn & Trauma, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
From my perspective when I ...
What is the study about?
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 ...
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 Autonomy.
Jeffrey Schneider, M.D.
Project Director, Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System Center
Medical Director, Burn & Trauma, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
I think 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. Jeffrey Schneider, MD, researcher, discusses Exercising After Amputation from Burn Injury.
Jeffrey Schneider, M.D.
Project Director, Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System Center
Medical Director, Burn & Trauma, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
For some ...
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 Muji Karim and Exercising with Prosthetic Limbs.
Jeffrey Schneider, M.D.
Project Director, Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System Center
Medical Director, Burn & Trauma, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
I ...
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 The Value of Peer Support.
Jeffrey Schneider, M.D.
Project Director, Boston-Harvard Burn Injury Model System Center
Medical Director, Burn & Trauma, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital
Peer support is ...