Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Review Meta Analysis Comparative Study
Comparative study of Silver Sulfadiazine with other materials for healing and infection prevention in burns: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis was to compare the effect of Silver Sulfadiazine (SSD) with other new dressings, with or without silver, on healing and infection prevention in burns. The electronic search was carried out in the electronic databases of Pubmed, ScienceDirect, Lilacs and BVS. The articles included were randomized clinical trials about burn treatment with SSD, which evaluated the healing and infection of burn wounds in humans. ⋯ The rate of infection was significantly higher in the SSD group compared with the group treated with dressings without silver (p<0.005; MD 25.29% and MD 12.97%). Considering the clinical trials conducted up to the present time, the authors concluded that new dressings with and without silver show better results than SSD for wound healing, and burns treated with dressings without silver are less likely to become infected than burns with SSD. No differences between SSD and new silver materials were observed in relation to infection prevention.
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Review Meta Analysis
Hypnosis for burn wound care pain and anxiety: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Evidence from clinical trials suggests psychological interventions should be considered as an adjunct to medications. ⋯ These results suggest that hypnosis reduces pain intensity and anxiety ratings in adults undergoing burn wound care. However, because of the limitations discussed, clinical recommendations are still premature.
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Review Meta Analysis
Efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for procedural pain relief in adults undergoing burn wound care: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.
The aim of the present meta-analysis was to investigate the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for procedural pain relief in adults undergoing burn wound care compared to standard care alone or an attention control. Through a comprehensive literature search in various electronic databases 21 eligible randomized controlled trials (RCTs) were included, comprising a total of 660 patients. Random effects meta-analyses revealed significant positive treatment effects on pain outcomes, Hedges' g=0.58, 95% CI [0.33; 0.84]. ⋯ In summary, benefits of non-pharmacological interventions on procedural pain relief and reduction of mental distress were demonstrated. Results have been proven to be free of publication bias. However, further high quality trials are needed to strengthen the promising evidence.
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Review Meta Analysis
Resistance training for rehabilitation after burn injury: A systematic literature review & meta-analysis.
Resistance training is beneficial for rehabilitation in many clinical conditions, though this has not been systematically reviewed in burns. The objective was to determine the effectiveness of resistance training on muscle strength, lean mass, function, quality of life and pain, in children and adults after burn injury. ⋯ Further research with robust methodology is recommended to assess the potential benefit suggested in this review.
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Review Meta Analysis
Epidemiology and socio-demographic risk factors of self-immolation: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Self-immolation or self-inflicted burn is the most tragic and violent method of suicide. The higher prevalence of this dramatic phenomenon in Iran is a serious social and health problem. In this study, we conducted a meta-analysis to combine the results from available studies to examine the epidemiology and socio-demographic characteristics of individuals who attempted self-immolation in Iran. ⋯ Our study indicated that individuals who attempted self-immolation in Iran were mainly women, married and young adults.