Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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To describe the experience of using a "Burns Extrication Form" at a regional Burns Centre. Communication between the fire services and burns team previously has been regarded as poor. Significant information is collected by the fire services at the scene and this can aid the management of the patient. ⋯ Data provided by the Fire Extrication forms helps us to assess the magnitude of fire-related injury across the West Midlands. The fire services have been shown to provide important first aid as one of the first responders at the scene. Their value in assessing the environment in and patient status helps clinicians further down the patient's journey.
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Parents have a crucial role to play in burn scar management for their children at a time that is extremely stressful for them and their child. Scar management treatments such as pressure garment therapy (PGT) require high levels of adherence. There has been a lack of research into the factors that may influence adherence in paediatric burn scar management. This qualitative research study has investigated parents' experiences of scar management and their attempts to adhere to treatment at home. The aim of this paper is to outline parents' views on the factors that influence adherence. ⋯ Some parents negotiate the realities and demands of scar management successfully, whereas others do not. The emotional labour experienced by parents and their ability to cope with this is often a strong influence on their views regarding adherence to scar management. Further research is needed to explore how burns services and staff manage this at present, and whether simple interventions can help with the key practical and emotional influences on treatment adherence.
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the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of burns first-aid educational interventions given to caregivers of children. ⋯ There is a paucity of high quality research in this field and considerable heterogeneity across the included studies. Delivery and content of interventions varied. However, studies showed a positive effect on knowledge. No study evaluated the direct effect of the intervention on first aid administration. High quality clinical trials are needed.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
The clinical utility of extracorporeal shock wave therapy for burn pruritus: A prospective, randomized, single-blind study.
To investigate the effect and mechanisms of extracorporeal shock wave therapy (ESWT) on burn scar pruritus. ⋯ ESWT is a non-invasive modality that significantly reduced burn-associated pruritus.