Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
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Custom-made transparent facial orthoses (TFOs) (face masks) are used to improve facial burn scars. We conducted a systematic literature review on TFO manufacture and use. ⋯ Although TFOs play an important global role in burn care, there is a grave paucity of research. Further research is needed to promote the standardization of TFO-related practices and thereby improve the outcomes of facial-burn patients.
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To translate, cross-culturally adapt, validate, verify the reliability and estimate the minimal detectable change (MDC) of the UEFI to Brazilian Portuguese (UEFI-Br) for burns. ⋯ The Brazilian version of the UEFI-Br, a useful tool to assess upper limb function and disability, is a valid and reliable tool for use with Brazilian burn survivors. The MDC for the instrument was determined to be 11-13 points.
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The association between military service history and long-term outcomes after burn injury is unknown. This study uses data from the Burn Model System National Database to compare outcomes of individuals with and without self-reported military service history. ⋯ Further research should examine differences in outcomes between civilians and those with military service history, including elements of resilience and post traumatic growth.
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While most studies on burn outcomes have focused on adults, it is unclear if the same socioeconomic and environmental inequalities affect paediatric patients. This study aims to investigate the impact of race and ethnicity on outcomes in paediatric burn patients. ⋯ Our study implies that race- or ethnicity-associated mechanisms driving outcome disparities in adults does not necessarily apply in paediatric burn patients.
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Parents may experience challenges implementing their child's therapeutic treatment following burn. ⋯ Parents consider intensive splinting to impact them more than their child with burden of care manageable considering overall outcomes.