Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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The purpose of this study was to investigate and develop range of motion (ROM) and mobilisation guidelines in adult patients where a newly developed synthetic dermal substitute was applied in our adult burn centre. ⋯ A steep learning curve was encountered in providing therapy treatment for patients managed with this relatively new synthetic dermal substitute. Trends indicated that as experience with this new dermal substitute grew, patients progressed toward active therapy earlier. A guideline for therapy treatment has been developed but will continue to be evaluated and adjusted when required.
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Review
Instruments to assess function or functionality in adults after a burn injury: A systematic review.
Assessment of functionality or function, through valid and reliable instruments, is essential during rehabilitation of adults after a burn injury. Currently, there is no consensus in the literature regarding the most appropriate tool that should be used to assess function or functionality; there is also no synthesis of the current studies published in this area. ⋯ This systematic review demonstrated that most instruments used to assess function or functionality in adults with a burn injury have not been specifically developed for this population and had their measurement properties poorly studied. Conversely, almost all instruments had clinical utility.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
A specially designed medical screen for children suffering from burns: A randomized trial of a distraction-type therapy.
To evaluate the impact of the specially designed medical dressing screen during wound dressing changes of children who suffered burns to their hand or foot. ⋯ This study demonstrated "that the" application of the medical screen for burns can relieve the pain of 1-3 years old children suffering from a burns during dressing changes. Additionally, the application of the medical screen also increased the satisfaction of the parents and the wound therapist performing the dressing changes.