Status of adult inpatient burn rehabilitation in Europe: Are we neglecting metabolic outcomes?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hypermetabolism, muscle wasting and insulin resistance are challenging yet important rehabilitation targets in the management of burns. In the absence of concrete practice guidelines, however, it remains unclear how these metabolic targets are currently managed. This study aimed to describe the current practice of inpatient rehabilitation across Europe.

Methods

An electronic survey was distributed by the European Burn Association to burn centres throughout Europe, comprising generic and profession-specific questions directed at therapists, medical doctors and dieticians. Questions concerned exercise prescription, metabolic management and treatment priorities, motivation and knowledge of burn-induced metabolic sequelae. Odds ratios were computed to analyse associat

SUBMITTER: Schieffelers DR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7935379 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature