Risk factors for peri-traumatic distress and appearance concerns in burn-injured inpatients identified by a screening tool:

Scars, Burns & Healing

EcaterinaOaie¹ 

关键词: Appearance;    appearance concerns;    burns;    psychoeducation;    psychosocial screening;    screen;    trauma;   

DOI  :  10.1177/2059513118765294

学科分类：医学（综合）

来源: Sage Journals

【 摘 要 】

Introduction:Psychosocial screening of burn-injured patients is a National Burn Care Guideline and is increasingly used to identify individuals most in need of support. It can also generate data that can inform our understanding of patient reported concerns following a burn injury.Method:As part of routine care, 461 patients admitted to a burns unit were screened soon after admission using a psychosocial screen designed by the service. The questionnaire included items on pre-existing social support, coping, emotional and psychological difficulties, as well as current trauma symptoms and current level of concern about changed appearance following the burn.Results:Overall, patients reported low levels of appearance concerns (mean 3.7/10) and trauma symptoms (18% reporting flashbacks) in the initial days following a burn injury. In those who did report concerns, there were some significant associations with demographic and other variables. Patients who experienced flashbacks were younger and had a larger tot...

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