Large Burn Outcome Study

Assessment of the Treatment of the Severely Burned With Anabolic Agents on Improved Wound Healing, Recovery and Rehabilitation: Large Burn Outcome Study

To examine long term physical and psychosocial outcomes of pediatric burn survivors. We want to learn about thoughts, feelings, coping style, social support, and overall adjustment following burn injury.

To evaluate the long term quality of life of adolescents and adults who suffered severe pediatric burns. This study will include an array of physical and psychosocial assessments, thus providing a unique and complete set of information on the long term outcomes in this population.

Inclusion Criteria:

• At least 60% third degree total body surface area
• Acute burn treatment at Shriners Burns Hospital for Children - Galveston between 1986-2005
• Three years post injury
• Current age of at least 16 years

Exclusion Criteria: