Patient‐reported outcomes and their predictors 2 years after burn injury: A cross‐sectional study

Abstract

AbstractThis study aimed to describe patient‐reported outcomes 2 years after burn injury and to comprehensively elucidate predictors that may influence these outcomes. This cross‐sectional, prospective study included 352 patients who were admitted to the Department of Burn Surgery at a tertiary teaching hospital between January 2017 and December 2020. We collected demographic and disease‐related data and instructed participants to complete the Readiness for Hospital Discharge Scale (RHDS) and the Burn Specific Health Scale‐Brief (BSHS‐B) questionnaire. The overall score of patient‐reported outcomes 2 years after burn injury was 126.55 ± 33.32 points, and the dimensions with the lowest scores were “hand function” (13.96 ± 5.75), “heat sensitivity” (14.84 ± 4.90), “treatment regimens” (13.41 ± 6.77) and “work” (11.30 ± 4.97). Multiple linear regression analysis revealed that less postburn pruritus, better readiness for hospital discharge, less total body surface area (TBSA), better social participation, white‐collar jobs, older age, better sleep quality and burns not caused by electricity were associated with better outcomes. Patients experienced poor patient‐reported outcomes 2 years after burn injury. Integrated rehabilitative care is necessary to address patients' unique needs and improve long‐term patient‐reported outcomes.