Examining the association between military service history and outcomes after burn injury.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

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.

Methods

Outcome measures were assessed at 12 months after injury including the Veterans Rand-12 Item Health Survey/Short Form-12, Satisfaction With Life Scale, Patient Reported Outcomes Measure Information System 29, 4-D Itch scale, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Check List - Civilian Version, self-reported Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and employment status. This study included 675 people with burns of whom 108 reported a history of military service.

Results

The military service history group was

SUBMITTER: Surette KE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10872572 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature