Burn survivors’ perceptions of rehabilitation

Yohannan, Sam K.; Ronda-Velez, Yamilette; Henriquez, Daniel Alex; Hunter, Hope; Tufaro, Patricia A.; Marren, Maureen; Sher, Malvina; Gorga, Delia; Yurt, Roger W.

doi:10.1016/j.burns.2012.07.009

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“…This was confirmed in 2012 through a survey of American occupational therapists, who agreed with the findings on improved appearance (85%), contractures/movement (71%) and a reduction of itchiness (65%) 2 . Anzarut et al 3 and Szabo et al 4 agreed that the effectiveness of PGT has not been firmly established.…”

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confidence: 59%

An exploration of burn survivors' experiences of Pressure Garment Therapy at a tertiary hospital in South Africa

Pillay

Visagie

Mji

2016

S. Afr. j. occup. ther

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confidence: 59%

An exploration of burn survivors' experiences of Pressure Garment Therapy at a tertiary hospital in South Africa

Pillay

Visagie

Mji

2016

S. Afr. j. occup. ther

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“…of burn were represented by the arm and hand (81% and 77% respectively) 19 . The fear of pain during therapy was cited as the primary reason for anxiety in most of participants during the acute phase.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Acute burns of the hands – physiotherapy perspective

Dunpath¹,

Chetty²,

Reyden³

2016

Afr H. Sci.

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Abstract:Background: Acute burns of the hands are complex and may impact on various aspects of a person's life. Physiotherapy rehabilitation and restoration of hand function is critical for the patient's independence and re-integration into society. Purpose: This study aimed to explore the perceptions and experiences of physiotherapists in the management of patients with their hand burn injuries. Method: Five focus groups consisting of physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistants working with burn injured patients from each of the five selected public hospitals in KwaZulu-Natal were recruited. An explorative qualitative approach was adopted. Results: Physiotherapists emphasised that the acute management of the hand was trivialised due to a primary focus on the survival of the burn sufferer. Therapists identified several factors that determined the patients' level of participation and motivation in therapy one of which was the procedural pain experienced. The role of the therapists' within the rehabilitation framework was found to be critical to their recovery however there appeared to be a breakdown in the collaboration and communication among health care professionals to the detriment of effective intervention. Conclusion: A multidisciplinary team approach is the foundation in the management of acute burn injuries and during the trajectory of the trauma care continuum.

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“…Despite improving provider and patient knowledge of the problems experienced by burn survivors and the demonstration of effective interventions, there remain numerous barriers to return to work [28]. Results of outcome research studies demonstrate the importance of psychosocial factors, including the survivor's perspective [29] and the importance of peer support [30]. Analysis of results of studies indicates that children are generally able to reach high levels of function after burn care and rehabilitation [31], but a closer look at the data indicates difficulties with muscle strength and with psychological function [32].…”

Section: Burn Rehabilitation Researchmentioning

confidence: 99%