Life after Burn, Part II: Substance Abuse, Relationship and Living Situation of Burn Survivors.

ABSTRACT: Background and Objectives: After burns, social reintegration is a primary long-term objective. At the same time, substance-abuse disorders are more common in burn patients. The aim of this study was to assess prevalence of substance abuse pre- and postburn as well as living situation and relationship status relative to patient-reported health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Patients and Methods: Burn survivors treated as inpatients between 1 January 2012 and 31 December 2019 were retrospectively identified. Collected clinical data included: age, gender, time since injury, burn extent (%TBSA), and substance abuse. Patient-reported living situation, relationship status, smoking habits, alcohol and drug consumption pre- and postburn as well as the SF-36 study were ascertained v

SUBMITTER: Smolle C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9147374 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature