Nursing Management of the Burn Patient

Knighton, Judy

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-18940-2_27

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“…The use of skin grafts on full-thickness burn wounds results in no or minimum hypertrophic scar formation [65]. Simultaneously, burn care nurses require additional knowledge and skills to care for patients with burn injuries and guide the appropriate care of both the recipient (burn area with skin graft) and donor sites (donation skin site) [66].…”

Section: Application Of Novel Dressing Materials For Various Burn Wou...mentioning

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Advances in Burn Care in Hong Kong: Reflecting on a Decade of Expert Experiences from Local Practice with an International Perspective

Wong¹,

Yip²,

Yip³

et al. 2023

New Research in Nursing - Education and Practice

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The nursing implications of burn injuries extend beyond the immediate health concerns over the loss of skin integrity, the presence of scarring, and the psychological impacts on patients due to disfigurement. Non-fatal burns may lead to long-term disabilities, hence advanced nursing care may be required to prevent such outcomes. In Hong Kong, advances have been made to ensure that sophisticated nursing services and care are in place for affected patients. This chapter discusses how burn injuries are managed at different levels within a publicly funded acute care framework, explains how professional competencies regarding burn care are developed among burn care nurses, delineates the roles of medical technology in supporting wound assessment, explains the application of novel dressing materials for various burn wound conditions, and outlines how the establishment of nurse-led clinics can promote the continuity of care for patients with burn injuries. Written with an international perspective with the authors’ practice experiences in Hong Kong (China), this chapter provides evidence-based reference for registered nurses in general, specialty nurses, nurse practitioners, and nurse consultants worldwide.

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Section: Application Of Novel Dressing Materials For Various Burn Wou...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Advances in Burn Care in Hong Kong: Reflecting on a Decade of Expert Experiences from Local Practice with an International Perspective

Wong¹,

Yip²,

Yip³

et al. 2023

New Research in Nursing - Education and Practice

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“…By discharge, burn patients face issues transitioning from hospital back to the community, including adapting to an altered self, assuming responsibility for their self-care, and managing their post-burn symptoms. Discharge, therefore, does not mean an end to treatment but a transitional phase as the burn-injured person is still working towards acceptance of the aftermath of the injury, identifying new approaches to thriving and adapting to the changes (Cleary et al, 2020a; Cleary et al, 2020b; Godleski & Umraw, 2020; Jeschkevan Baar et al, 2020; Knighton, 2020). Post-burn symptoms such as scarring, pain, itchiness, anxiety, depression, and functional limitations may persist in varying intensities up to and beyond 5 years following the injury (Cimino et al, 2020; Pham et al, 2020; Ross et al, 2020; Sveen et al, 2014).…”

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Adult Burn Survivors and Burn Care Staff Perceptions Regarding Transitioning From the Burn Unit: A Cross-Country Qualitative Study in Ghana and China

Bayuo,

Wong,

et al. 2024

Qual Health Res

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Rehabilitative care for burn patients in developing countries is often wrought with several issues. Post-discharge support is equally challenging as there is often limited rehabilitative care as the burn survivors and their families transition. To inform practice, this study sought to explore the perspectives of adult burn survivors and burn care staff regarding transitioning from the burn unit and the development of a transitional rehabilitation programme. We employed interpretive description for this study. Semi-structured face-to-face interviews were conducted with adult burn survivors and burn care staff across two tertiary healthcare facilities in Lanzhou, Gansu Province of China, and Ghana. The thematic analytical approach was employed to analyse the data. Forty-six participants comprising 26 adult burn survivors and 20 burn care staff participated in this study. Two themes and five subthemes emerged from the data. Transitioning from the burn unit to the home was described as complex with varied biopsychosocial needs emerging. However, available support was not comprehensive to resolve these needs. Existing pre-discharge support is limited across both settings. Burn survivors expressed interest in taking on an active role in the rehabilitation process and being able to self-manage their post-burn symptoms following discharge. Transitional rehabilitative support should include an active follow-up system, ensure patient- and family-centred support, and offer a bundle of comprehensive rehabilitative services using locally available items which do not financially burden burn survivors and their families. In conclusion, transitioning from the burn unit is filled with varied health needs. Transitional rehabilitative care is required to bridge the pre-discharge and post-discharge periods.

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“…Recent advances in technology and treatment methods, coupled with shorter hospital stays, demand the creation of empowerment programs that address psychosocial care alongside physical care [ 30 , 31 ]. Such programs are expected to be highly effective in promoting patient participation in the management process, improving their coping skills, and facilitating adaptation to changes after burn [ 33 , 34 ].…”

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The effectiveness of the psychosocial empowerment program in early adjustment among adult burn survivors

Shokre,

Mohammed,

Elhapashy

et al. 2024

BMC Nurs

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Background Burns constitute a major global health challenge, causing not only physical trauma, but also significant psychosocial and emotional disturbances. The complexity of these injuries requires comprehensive rehabilitation programs that address both the physical and psychosocial aspects of recovery. Despite advances in medical care, there is a lack of standardized, accessible, and sustainable psychosocial interventions for burn survivors, particularly in the transition from hospital to home. This study aimed to develop and evaluate a nurse-led psychosocial empowerment intervention for early adjustment among burn survivors after hospital discharge. Methods The study adopted a quasi-experimental framework. A convenient sample of 80 adult burn survivors was randomly divided into an intervention group, receiving the psychosocial empowerment program, and a control group, continuing standard care from November 2022 to May 2023. The effectiveness of the program was evaluated using various tools that measure satisfaction with appearance, coping abilities, and symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The intervention focused on enhancing resilience, self-efficacy, and adaptive coping, through targeted skill building in stress management, adaptability to coping, social reintegration, emotion regulation, and problem-solving. Results Participants in the intervention group demonstrated significant improvements in body image satisfaction, coping abilities, and symptoms of PTSD compared to the control group. Conclusions The psychosocial empowerment program effectively addressed the psychosocial needs of burn survivors and enhanced their early adjustment after hospital discharge. The findings highlight the critical role of psychosocial support in the rehabilitation of burn survivors and underscore the need to integrate such interventions into standard post-discharge care. Future research should focus on the long-term effects of these interventions and their applicability in diverse settings.

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Nursing Management of the Burn Patient

Cited by 4 publications

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Advances in Burn Care in Hong Kong: Reflecting on a Decade of Expert Experiences from Local Practice with an International Perspective

Advances in Burn Care in Hong Kong: Reflecting on a Decade of Expert Experiences from Local Practice with an International Perspective

Adult Burn Survivors and Burn Care Staff Perceptions Regarding Transitioning From the Burn Unit: A Cross-Country Qualitative Study in Ghana and China

The effectiveness of the psychosocial empowerment program in early adjustment among adult burn survivors

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