An investigation of the prevalence of psychological morbidity in burn-injured patients
dc.contributor.author | Tedstone, Josephine E. | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2017-08-24T14:30:41Z | |
dc.date.available | 2017-08-24T14:30:41Z | |
dc.date.issued | 1997 | |
dc.identifier.citation | Tedstone, J. E. & Tarrier, N. (1997). An investigation of the prevalence of psychological morbidity in burn-injured patients. Burns, 23 (7-8), pp.550-554. | |
dc.identifier.other | 10.1016/S0305-4179(97)00083-1 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12904/7374 | |
dc.description.abstract | Research on the psychological impact of burn injuries has concentrated on major burns, while small burns have been largely neglected. In a prospective study, 45 patients with burn injuries ranging from 1 per cent or less up to 40 per cent total body surface area were assessed using semi-structured interviews within 2 weeks of sustaining the burn, and followed-up at approximately 3 months postburn to investigate the prevalence of mental health problems. The prevalence of clinically significant levels of anxiety, intrusions and avoidance remained similar at 2 weeks and 3 months postburn, however, the prevalence of depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) increased 6- and 4-times, respectively, by 3 months. Patients with small burn injuries of 1 per cent or less also experienced clinically significant levels of psychological difficulties postburn. The implications for the identification of patients at risk of future psychological morbidity are discussed.; | |
dc.description.uri | http://www.burnsjournal.com/article/S0305-4179(97)00083-1/fulltext | |
dc.subject | Anxiety | |
dc.subject | Burns | |
dc.subject | Depressive disorder | |
dc.subject | Post-traumatic stress disorders | |
dc.title | An investigation of the prevalence of psychological morbidity in burn-injured patients | |
dc.type | Article | |
html.description.abstract | Research on the psychological impact of burn injuries has concentrated on major burns, while small burns have been largely neglected. In a prospective study, 45 patients with burn injuries ranging from 1 per cent or less up to 40 per cent total body surface area were assessed using semi-structured interviews within 2 weeks of sustaining the burn, and followed-up at approximately 3 months postburn to investigate the prevalence of mental health problems. The prevalence of clinically significant levels of anxiety, intrusions and avoidance remained similar at 2 weeks and 3 months postburn, however, the prevalence of depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) increased 6- and 4-times, respectively, by 3 months. Patients with small burn injuries of 1 per cent or less also experienced clinically significant levels of psychological difficulties postburn. The implications for the identification of patients at risk of future psychological morbidity are discussed.; |