Keyword: burns

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Principles for Burns Involving Functional Areas: A Comprehensive Overview

Burns that affect functional areas present unique challenges in terms of diagnosis and therapy due to their particular mobility and aesthetic importance. In this article, we summarize the current principles in the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of burns that affect these regions. In this regard, the recent medical literature (clinical evidence) was analyzed to outline management strategies specific to each region. Early and correct evaluation of lesions, along with individualized treatment are essential for maintaining mobility and preventing sequelae. The results obtained are applicable in both civilian and military environments. Superficial burns respond well to conservative care with dressings, splints, and physiotherapy on the one hand, and on the other hand, deep burns benefit from excision and early grafting, the standard modern procedure that shortens hospitalization and greatly improves results. Long-term recovery depends on scar modulation, reconstructive surgery, and multidisciplinary rehabilitation addressing both functional and psychological aspects. Treatment of the burns of functional areas requires prompt, tailored, and multidisciplinary management to restore function and minimize disability. Standardized treatment algorithms and expanded research on long-term rehabilitation remain essential for improving burn care outcomes.

The effect of multimedia training on social function of burn patients in Shahid Motahhari Hospital, Tehran: A clinical trial study

Introduction: Burn is a tissue injury and affects social functioning and relationships. Complications of burns lead to disruption of social relationships and consequently social dysfunction. Objective: Aim of this study was to determine the effect of multimedia training on social functioning of burn patients in Shahid Motahhari hospital in Tehran. Methods: This clinical trial study was performed on 100 burned patients. The intervention group received a multi-media self-care discharge training on a CD in addition to the common education. Social function of quality of life was examined in both groups before intervention, 3 months and 6 months after intervention. Conclusion: Results showed that before intervention the mean score of social function of quality of life in intervention and control group was 1/55± 0/46, 1/92± 0/6 respectively which was statistically significant (p <0.001). Mean and standard deviation of social function of quality of life in the intervention and control groups three and six months after intervention were 2/47± 0/56, 4/05± 0/77, 2/15±0/39, 3/29 ± 0/95 respectively which was statistically significant (p <0.001).