Posttraumatic growth after burn in adults: An integrative literature review

Martin, Lisa; Byrnes, Michelle; McGarry, Sarah; Rea, Suzanne; Wood, Fiona

doi:10.1016/j.burns.2016.09.021

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“…Although current medical care has been continuously improving and survival rates for burn victims have increased drastically, the suddenness of this unexpected and fatal major incident may affect patients in other aspects of their lives. This includes factors such as interpersonal relationships, overall functioning, quality of life, and social support, as well as increased medical expenses and social and economic losses (Martin, Byrnes, McGarry, Rea, & Wood, 2017). Furthermore, these burn patients also face physiological and psychological impacts during their long-term rehabilitation (Dahl, Wickman, & Wengstrom, 2012;Nicolosi, de Carvalho, Sabates, & Paggiaro, 2013).…”

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A Correlational Study of Acute Stress and Resilience Among Hospitalized Burn Victims Following the Taiwan Formosa Fun Coast Explosion

Chen

Weng

et al. 2018

Clin Nurs Res

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Although the survival rate of burn patients in the Formosa Fun Coast Explosion disaster increased significantly, for patients facing long-term rehabilitation, there remained great stress. Therefore, the aim of this study was to explore the predictors of resilience among burn patients in this major disaster. We conducted a cross-sectional, descriptive study in a medical center in northern Taiwan, with a total of 30 burn patients enrolled. Patients' demographics were collected, and the Resilience Scale and Perceived Stress Scale were administered. Multivariate statistical analysis by stepwise and linear regression was used to test these predictors of resilience. The results showed that perceived stress was the key predictor of resilience in the stepwise regression analysis and by adjusting variables including stress level, gender, and education level. These results indicate that the stress level of burn patients should be determined first to provide more targeted methods for reducing stress and improving resilience.

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A Correlational Study of Acute Stress and Resilience Among Hospitalized Burn Victims Following the Taiwan Formosa Fun Coast Explosion

Chen

Weng

et al. 2018

Clin Nurs Res

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“…[ 1 ] The most effective way to improve the function of the wounded tissue is to close the wound and have the patients perform rehabilitation exercises as early as possible. [ 2 ]…”

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Repair of deep tissue defects in the posterior talocrural region using a superficial temporal fascia free flap plus thin split-skin grafting in extensively burned patients

Yang

Zhao²,

Liu³

et al. 2018

Medicine

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The aim of this study was to describe the scheme, surgical procedures, and clinical outcomes for the early repair of deep wounds of the posterior talocrural region in extensively burned patients with a method combining a superficial temporal fascia free flap with thin split-skin grafting.From January 2013 to February 2016, 9 extensively burned patients with deep tissue defects of the posterior talocrural region were treated in our department (2 patients had bilateral deep tissue defects of the posterior talocrural region). All 11 wounds were repaired using a superficial temporal fascia free flap and thin split-skin grafting. After the operation, survival of the fascia flaps and grafted skin was observed, and the appearance and functional recovery of the grafts were evaluated. Follow-up information was reviewed, and complications were documented.All 11 fascia flaps survived completely. Two cases of partial skin necrosis healed after the second application of skin grafts. The appearance and function of recipient sites were well restored in all patients over a follow-up period of 5 to 14 months.Deep tissue defects of the posterior talocrural region can be effectively repaired with our method combining a superficial temporal fascia free flap with thin split-skin grafting. This method offers the advantages of a good appearance, strong resistance to infection, minimal damage at the donor site, short course of disease, and good prognosis.

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“…feeling of having control over the situation, the patients' own expectations, and attitude (e.g., belief in own ability to address with problems) can have a large influence on perceived QoL ( Gregorio, Gould, Spitz, van Heugten, & Ponsford, 2014 ;Luszczynska, Benight, & Cleslak, 2009 ;Martin, Byrnes, McGarry, Rea, & Wood, 2016 ;Wielenga-Boiten, Heijenbrok-Kal, & Ribbers, 2015 ). For example, problem-solving persons might encounter problems with adjusting to their limitations, as they may find it difficult to accept their situation.…”

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Perceived Changes in Quality of Life in Trauma Patients: A Focus Group Study

Kruithof¹,

Traa²,

Karabatzakis³

et al. 2018

Journal of Trauma Nursing

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Quality of life (QoL) following a physical trauma is still insufficiently known from a patient perspective. The aim of this study was to qualitatively report perceived changes in QoL after trauma. Focus groups were conducted. Patients admitted to the hospital were eligible for inclusion if they had a lower extremity trauma, severe injuries, or severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Patients 75 years or older were invited. To analyze the perceived changes in QoL, open coding was used. Patients (n = 20, M = 55 years) reported comparable consequences. In the first month posttrauma, physical limitations, independency, pain, and anxiety predominated. Later, patients experienced problems with acceptance. The patients' feelings of the need to have control over their own situation, their own expectations, and a social network were related to QoL. Compared with the other patient groups, TBI patients reported more psychosocial consequences, and elderly patients reported more difficulties in performing (social) activities. Quality of health care was considered an important aspect in the patients' perceived QoL, and adequate aftercare was missed according to the patients. The impact of a trauma influences QoL in different health domains. Further improving the quality of aftercare may positively influence trauma patients' perceived QoL. These results indicated that TBI patients and elderly patients deserve specific attention regarding QoL.

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Posttraumatic growth after burn in adults: An integrative literature review

Cited by 41 publications

References 46 publications

A Correlational Study of Acute Stress and Resilience Among Hospitalized Burn Victims Following the Taiwan Formosa Fun Coast Explosion

A Correlational Study of Acute Stress and Resilience Among Hospitalized Burn Victims Following the Taiwan Formosa Fun Coast Explosion

Repair of deep tissue defects in the posterior talocrural region using a superficial temporal fascia free flap plus thin split-skin grafting in extensively burned patients

Perceived Changes in Quality of Life in Trauma Patients: A Focus Group Study

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