The Relationship of Body Function, Participation and Quality of Life in Patients With Burn: A Longitudinal Study

The Relationship of Body Function, Participation and Quality of Life in Patients With Burn: A Longitudinal Study

The relationship of body function, participation and quality of life in patients with burn: A longitudinal study

Early rehabilitation to partial-thickness and full-thickness dermal injury are of vital importance for burn patient. Literature reviews have shown that burn patients experiences ADL and quality of life (QOL) difficulties. Due to varied severity, the outcome and expression of each patient also differs. The limitation of body function may consequently affect social participation and QOL thereafter.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Clinical diagnosis of burn injuries admitted to Burn Center or followed in burn clinic
• Age >14
• No mental diseases
• Understand written Chinese or could complete the questionnaires with staff's assistance

Exclusion Criteria:

• Died during or after hospitalization
• Refused to participate in the investigation
• Concurrent medical illness that affecting the subjectivity of post burn sequelae (ex. progressive muscular or mental diseases, trauma or seizure)
• Age >74