Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Burns are a global public health phenomenon accounting for 180,000 deaths yearly. Burn wounds were considered among the most devastating injuries worldwide and is the fourth most common type of injury globally. It is also negatively associated with the quality of life of those patients. Improving the quality of life and mindfulness could be helpful in those survivors after burn injury to deal with others. Based on the findings of the study, there remains limited knowledge about the unique role of mindfulness in improving the quality of life of burn survivors. Therefore, this study aims to identify the role of mindfulness in improving the QOL of Jordanian burn survivors. ⋯ This study identified the role of various factors in the burn-related quality of life among burn survivors. Mindfulness could have an important role in improving the burn-related quality of life among burn survivors.
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Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a common complication in critically ill burn patients and is associated with a number of serious adverse outcomes. The clinical decision-making process related to the management of AKI in burn patients is complex and has not been sufficiently standardized. The main aim of this study was to explore the diagnostic approach and clinician's attitudes toward the management of AKI and RRT in burn patients around the world. ⋯ The majority of burn specialists use specific consensus classifications to detect acute kidney injury. Continuous renal replacement therapy appeared to be the most preferred option, while the expertise to deliver a particular modality and resources availability play a significant role in modality selection. The use of ultrasound and specific biomarkers for AKI evaluation is infrequent in routine clinical practice.
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Children and adolescents recovering from burn injury are at heightened risk of psychosocial problems. An integrative form of psychosocial intervention is burn camp. However, evidence about burn camp effectiveness is equivocal. ⋯ Although this is the first known research about burn camp in Australia, the findings are similar to a handful of other qualitative studies about burn camp experiences and impacts. Recommendations include future research on aspects of camp experiences that contribute to targeted outcomes, the role of staff and previous camp participants as mentors, and comparisons with other psychosocial interventions for youth burn survivors.