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Yeşilyurt İ, Kendirkıran G. The effect of social appearance anxiety and body perception on the quality of life in burn patients. Int Wound J 2024; 21:e14720. [PMID: 38358123 PMCID: PMC10868453 DOI: 10.1111/iwj.14720] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 12/15/2023] [Accepted: 01/13/2024] [Indexed: 02/16/2024] Open
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This study was conducted with a descriptive and cross-sectional design to demonstrate the effect of social appearance anxiety and body perception on quality of life in burn patients. The study was conducted in the intensive care units and burn clinic of Elazığ Fırat University Hospital between 17 February 2022 and 30 April 2022. Data were collected from 94 burn patients using the Personal Information Form, Social Appearance Anxiety Scale, Body-Cathexis Scale and Quality of Life Scale-Short Form. Most participants were 30 years old and under, male, married, had no children and had an education level of high school or below. Most had social security and an income equal to their expenses. They were not uncomfortable with coming to the hospital, and 1-3 months had passed since the burn incident. They did not spend time outside, and most had no part of their bodies that they did not like, while 26.1% did not like their feet. A negative relationship was detected between the Social Appearance Anxiety Scale and Body-Cathexis Scale, and a positive relationship between the total and sub-dimensions of the Quality of Life Scale (p > 0.05). There was a negative relationship between the Body-Cathexis Scale and the Quality of Life Scale total and sub-dimensions (p < 0.05), and a positive relationship between the total and sub-dimensions of the Quality of Life Scale (p < 0.05).
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- Halic University, Faculty of Health Science, Department of NursingİstanbulTurkey
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Validation of the Spanish version of the Burn Specific Health Scale-Brief (BSHS-B) questionnaire. EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PLASTIC SURGERY 2022. [DOI: 10.1007/s00238-022-01954-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Background
The Burn Specific Health Scale-Brief (BSHS-B) is considered a validated questionnaire to evaluate quality of life after burn. The purpose of this study was to translate the BSHS-B into Spanish and perform its cross-cultural adaptation.
Methods
First, BSHS-B was translated from English into Spanish. Subsequently, 84 patients answered the Spanish version of BSHS-B and SF-36 scales to assess the reliability (Cronbach’s alpha), construct validity (Spearman rank test), and stability in time (intra-class correlation coefficient).
Results
The BSHS-B-Sp showed a good internal consistency with a global Cronbach’s alpha of 0.96. Correlations between the major domains of BSHS-B and SF-36 are reported with Spearman’s coefficient ranging from 0.29 to 0.87 in all sub-domains (p < 0.01). Stability in time was confirmed by intra-class correlation coefficient (0.91–0.99 for every sub-domain and 0.98 for global score, p < 0.001).
Conclusions
The Spanish version of the BSHS-B demonstrated an appropriated internal consistency, construct validity, and stability in time. This fact supports its applicability to evaluate the quality of life of burn patients.
Level of evidence: Not gradable
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Amtmann D, Bamer A, McMullen K, Ryan CM, Schneider JC, Carrougher GJ, Gibran N. Evaluation of the psychometric properties of the burn specific health scale-brief: A National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research Burn Model System Study. J Burn Care Res 2021; 43:602-612. [PMID: 34643699 DOI: 10.1093/jbcr/irab190] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The Burn Specific Health Scale-Brief (BSHS-B) is a commonly used burn specific health outcome measure that includes 40 items across nine subscales. The objective of this study was to use both classical and modern psychometric methods to evaluate psychometric properties of the BSHS-B. METHODS Data were collected post burn injury by a multisite federally funded project tracking long term outcomes. We examined dimensionality, local dependence, item fit, and functioning of response categories, homogeneity, and floor and ceiling effects. Items were fit to Item Response Theory models for evaluation. RESULTS A total of 653 adults with burn injury completed the BSHS-B. Factor analyses supported unidimensionality for all subscales, but not for a total score based on all 40 items. All nine of the subscales had significant ceiling effects. Six item pairs displayed local dependence suggesting redundance and 11 items did not fit the Item Response Theory models. At least 15 items have too many response options. CONCLUSIONS Results identified numerous psychometric issues with the BSHS-B. A single summary score should never be used for any purpose. Psychometric properties of the scale need to be improved by removing redundant items, reducing response categories and modifying or deleting problematic items. Additional conceptual work is needed to, at a minimum, revise the work subscale and optimally to revisit and clearly define the constructs measured by all the subscales. Additional items are needed to address ceiling effects.
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- Dagmar Amtmann
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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- Shriners Hospitals for Children - Boston, Boston, MA.,Department of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital, Spaulding Research Institute, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA
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- Department of Surgery, University of Washington Harborview, Seattle, WA
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Lahdenperä NI, Repo JP, Aartolahti E, Tollow P, Griffiths C, Harcourt D, Vuola J, Lindford A. The CARe Burn Scale-Adult Form: Translation and linguistic validation into Finnish. Burns 2021; 47:1922-1928. [PMID: 33814216 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2021.02.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/08/2020] [Revised: 02/16/2021] [Accepted: 02/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Burn injury can dramatically deteriorate health-related quality of life. Effective burn care may minimize the impact of the burn injury and ensure optimal functional outcome. This requires continuous improvement in burn care and assessment of treatment results. The aim of this study was to translate, culturally adapt and linguistically validate the CARe Burn Scale-Adult Form, a burn-specific patient-reported outcome measure, into Finnish. METHODS The translation process followed the International Society for Pharmacoeconomics and Outcomes Research guidelines consisting of forward and backward translations, pilot-testing and cognitive debriefing interviews of five burn patients, and proofreading before finalizing. The process involved expert panel meetings and continuous discussion between the developers of the Scale and the research group. RESULTS In the forward translation 10 amendments were required. After the backward translation, 12 items were reworded. Cognitive debriefing interviews led to three alterations enhancing the comprehensiveness and accuracy of the translation. The translation was reviewed by burn occupational therapists for practicality, resulting in 12 modifications. Minor grammatical changes were made after proofreading. CONCLUSION The Finnish version is the first foreign translation of the CARe Burn Scale. It is equivalent to the original Scale and ready for psychometric validation with burn patients in Finland.
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- Noora-Ilona Lahdenperä
- Helsinki Burn Centre, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 800, FI-00029 HUS Helsinki, Finland.
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- Department of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Unit of Musculoskeletal Surgery, Tampere University Hospital, P.O. Box 2000, FI-33521 Tampere, Finland
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- Faculty of Sport and Health Sciences, University of Jyväskylä, P.O. Box 35, FI-40014, Finland
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- Centre for Appearance Research, Department of Health and Social Sciences, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
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- Centre for Appearance Research, Department of Health and Social Sciences, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
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- Centre for Appearance Research, Department of Health and Social Sciences, University of the West of England, Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY, UK
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- Helsinki Burn Centre, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 800, FI-00029 HUS Helsinki, Finland
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- Helsinki Burn Centre, Department of Plastic Surgery, Helsinki University Hospital and University of Helsinki, P.O. Box 800, FI-00029 HUS Helsinki, Finland
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Cleary M, Kornhaber R, Thapa DK, West S, Visentin D. A quantitative systematic review assessing the impact of burn injuries on body image. Body Image 2020; 33:47-65. [PMID: 32109831 DOI: 10.1016/j.bodyim.2020.02.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/14/2019] [Revised: 02/17/2020] [Accepted: 02/17/2020] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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This study systematically reviewed the quantitative evidence for the impact of burn injuries on body image. Primary research assessing body image using standardized scales published in peer-reviewed journals were systematically searched using the electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, CINHAL, and PsycINFO in January 2020. Studies reporting relationships between characteristics related to burn injury and body image outcomes were included. Quality was assessed using the JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist for Analytical Cross-Sectional Studies. Included studies varied in comparison methods and body image measures, with most reporting cross-sectional relationships. Among the 33 included studies, 12 reported a negative association between burn severity and body image, 14 reported no significant association, six showed mixed (negative and null) results across the burn injury measures, and one reported more positive body image among burn survivors compared to those without burns. This review identified evidence supporting the association between burn severity and lower satisfaction with body image. Individuals with body image concerns, particularly those with higher burn severity and women, may benefit most from interventions that address self-acceptance and coping mechanisms. Further cross-sectional studies with representative control groups and longitudinal studies with longer follow-up periods are required.
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- Michelle Cleary
- College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia.
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- College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia; National Burns Center, Sheba Medical Center, Tel Hashomer, Israel
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- College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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- College of Health and Medicine, University of Tasmania, Sydney, NSW, Australia
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Shakya R, Manandhar M, Dangol R, Shrestha A. Cross cultural adaptation and validation of burn specific health scale- brief in Nepali (BSHS-B-Np). J Patient Rep Outcomes 2020; 4:25. [PMID: 32323083 PMCID: PMC7176760 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-020-00190-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/13/2019] [Accepted: 03/17/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Burns are a global health problem affecting the survivors and disrupting many aspects of their lives. It is the second most common injury in rural Nepal accounting 5% of disabilities. Burn Specific Health Scale (BSHS) is a valid and most commonly used tool to measure Health Related Quality of Life (HRQoL) of the patient with Burns. BSHS- B (Brief) has been translated, culturally adapted and validated in multiple languages but not in Nepali. Therefore we aim to translate, culturally adapt and validate the BSHS-B in Nepali language (BSHS-B-Np). METHODS Standard guideline was followed to translate the scale into Nepali language. One hundred eleven participants were evaluated to establish the psychometric properties of BSHS-B-Np. Internal consistency, test retest, content validity, discriminant validity and construct validity were assessed using Cronbach's alpha, Interclass correlation coefficient, Factor analysis, Spearman rank test, and Mann- Whitney U test respectively. RESULTS The Cronbach's alpha for BSHS-B-Np was 0.93. Test retest inter-class correlation coefficient was between 0.92 and 0.98. The principal component factor analysis with varimax rotation resulted in separation of nine factors explaining 75.19% of total variance. BSHS-B-Np showed good discriminant validity in 35 out of 36 domain correlations confirming the construct of the scale. Furthermore, the scale was able to discriminate between face, upper limb and lower limb injury (p < 0.05). CONCLUSIONS BSHS-B-Np is a reliable and valid scale for Nepali burns survivors to assess their health related quality of life.
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- Regan Shakya
- Department of Physiotherapy, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences/ Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Nepal.
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences/ Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Nepal
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- Department of Physiotherapy, Sushma Koirala Memorial Hospital, Kathmandu, Nepal
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- Department of Community Programs, Kathmandu University School of Medical Sciences/ Dhulikhel Hospital, Dhulikhel, Nepal
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Evaluation of measurement properties of health-related quality of life instruments for burns: A systematic review. J Trauma Acute Care Surg 2020; 88:555-571. [DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000002584] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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Lee SZ, Halim AS. Superior long term functional and scar outcome of Meek micrografting compared to conventional split thickness skin grafting in the management of burns. Burns 2019; 45:1386-1400. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.04.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/24/2018] [Revised: 02/06/2019] [Accepted: 04/08/2019] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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Gojowy D, Kauke M, Ohmann T, Homann HH, Mannil L. Early and late-recorded predictors of health-related quality of life of burn patients on long-term follow-up. Burns 2019; 45:1300-1310. [PMID: 31176508 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2019.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2018] [Revised: 03/06/2019] [Accepted: 03/26/2019] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Unintentional and intentional burn injuries vary across age groups, gender, income, and global region. In high-income countries, the trend over the last several years has been a reduction in burn incidence, burn severity, length of hospital stay, and mortality rate. However, there is a lack of data on predictors of the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of major burn survivors extending beyond a follow-up period of 10 years. PATIENTS AND METHODS This single-center cross-sectional study is considering 42 long-term severe burn survivors with deep partial thickness burns and an affected total body surface area (TBSA) of ≥20%. For study eligibility design a minimum follow-up of 10 years was obligatory. Entitled individuals were asked to fill in the generic Short Form 36 (SF-36) questionnaire. The physical (PCS) and mental (MCS) component scores of the SF-36 were used as the primary outcome variables. Putative predictor variables were drawn from medical records. Burn-specific functionality and scar tissue quality were assessed using the Burn Specific Health Scale-Brief (BSHS-B) questionnaire and the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS), respectively. Correlation between putative predictor variables and SF-36 norm scores were evaluated by Pearson- and Point-Biserial correlation as well as multivariate linear regression. The SF-36 norm scores were compared to the general German population. RESULTS Mean follow-up was 14 (±3) years with a minimum and maximum of 10 and 28 years, respectively. Mean age at the time of the incident was 37 (±17) years. The majority of individuals were male (74%). The mean burn size was 39 (±17) % (TBSA) with 76% of the individuals showing a full thickness burn. SF-36 norm scores were not statistically different from the general population. Statistically significant independent predictor variables of the physical summary score were: age at the time of the injury (-0.381), time since injury (-0.466), length of hospital stay (-0.356), limb amputation (-0.318), unemployment (-0.433), work (0.593), hand function (0.601), body image (0.518), affect (0.355), simple abilities (0.602), burns involving the hands (-0.339) and back (-0.343), POSAS patient- (-0.521) and observer scores (-0.483). In multivariate analysis, work (4.315), the POSAS Score (-2.082) and the age at the time of the incident (-0.242) were statistically significant predictors. Statistically significant independent predictor variables of the mental summary score were: duration of mechanical ventilation (-0.459), hand function (0.415), body image (0.502), sexual activity (0.625), social support (0.542), burns involving the back (-0.315) and affect (0.692). In multivariate analysis, affect (13.844) and the length of mechanical ventilation (-0.115) were statistically significant independent predictor variables. CONCLUSION Ten years after the burn incident, the quality of life was on average comparable to the one in the general population. Multiple variables seem to influence the physical and mental long-term outcome. Herein presented data may support in adapting and designing follow-up strategies tailored to a patient's burn-specific circumstances.
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- David Gojowy
- Department for Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Burn Center, BG Trauma Center Duisburg, Klinikum Duisburg, Germany.
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- Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Brigham & Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department for Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Burn Center, BG Trauma Center Duisburg, Klinikum Duisburg, Germany
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- Department for Hand Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Burn Center, BG Trauma Center Duisburg, Klinikum Duisburg, Germany
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- Department for Plastic and Aesthetic Surgery, St. Vinzenz Hospital, Cologne, Germany
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Spronk I, Legemate C, Oen I, van Loey N, Polinder S, van Baar M. Health related quality of life in adults after burn injuries: A systematic review. PLoS One 2018; 13:e0197507. [PMID: 29795616 PMCID: PMC5967732 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0197507] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 14.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2017] [Accepted: 05/03/2018] [Indexed: 01/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES Measurement of health-related quality of life (HRQL) is essential to qualify the subjective burden of burns in survivors. We performed a systematic review of HRQL studies in adult burn patients to evaluate study design, instruments used, methodological quality, and recovery patterns. METHODS A systematic review was performed. Relevant databases were searched from the earliest record until October 2016. Studies examining HRQL in adults after burn injuries were included. Risk of bias was scored using the Quality in Prognostic Studies tool. RESULTS Twenty different HRQL instruments were used among the 94 included studies. The Burn Specific Health Scale-Brief (BSHS-B) (46%), the Short Form-36 (SF-36) (42%) and the EuroQol questionnaire (EQ-5D) (9%) were most often applied. Most domains, both mentally and physically orientated, were affected shortly after burns but improved over time. The lowest scores were reported for the domains 'work' and 'heat sensitivity' (BSHS-B), 'bodily pain', 'physical role limitations' (SF-36), and 'pain/discomfort' (EQ-5D) in the short-term and for 'work' and 'heat sensitivity', 'emotional functioning' (SF-36), 'physical functioning' and 'pain/discomfort' in the long-term. Risk of bias was generally low in outcome measurement and high in study attrition. CONCLUSION Consensus on preferred validated methodologies of HRQL measurement in burn patients would facilitate comparability across studies, resulting in improved insights in recovery patterns and better estimates of HRQL after burns. We recommend to develop a guideline on the measurement of HRQL in burns. Five domains representing a variety of topics had low scores in the long-term and require special attention in the aftermath of burns.
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- Inge Spronk
- Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Plastic, Reconstructive and Hand Surgery, Amsterdam Movement Sciences, VU University Medical Centre, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
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- Burn Centre, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Red Cross Hospital, Beverwijk, the Netherlands
- Utrecht University, Department of Clinical Psychology, Utrecht, The Netherlands
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- Department of Public Health, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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- Association of Dutch Burn Centres, Maasstad Hospital, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
- Department of Public Health, Erasmus Medical Centre, Rotterdam, the Netherlands
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Müller A, Smits D, Claes L, Jasper S, Berg L, Ipaktchi R, Vogt PM, de Zwaan M. Validation of the German version of the Perceived Stigmatization Questionnaire/Social Comfort Questionnaire in adult burn survivors. Burns 2016; 42:790-6. [DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2016.01.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2015] [Revised: 10/26/2015] [Accepted: 01/02/2016] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Griffiths C, Armstrong-James L, White P, Rumsey N, Pleat J, Harcourt D. Response to Letter to the Editor: 'The Burn Outcome Questionnaires: Patient and Family Reported Outcome Metrics for Children of All Ages'. Burns 2016; 42:1145-1147. [PMID: 27215150 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2015.11.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2015] [Accepted: 11/23/2015] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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- Catrin Griffiths
- Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom.
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- Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Department of Engineering Design and Mathematics, University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Department of Plastic Surgery, Southmead Hospital, Bristol, United Kingdom
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- Centre for Appearance Research (CAR), University of the West of England, Bristol, United Kingdom
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Piccolo MS, Gragnani A, Daher RP, Scanavino MDT, de Brito MJ, Ferreira LM. Validation of the Brazilian version of the Burn Specific Health Scale-Brief (BSHS-B-Br). Burns 2015; 41:1579-86. [PMID: 26188900 DOI: 10.1016/j.burns.2015.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/16/2015] [Revised: 04/25/2015] [Accepted: 04/28/2015] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Progressive increases in survival rates from burn trauma have shifted attention to patient rehabilitation and posttraumatic quality of life. The assessment of quality of life is strongly dependent on reliable instruments for its measurement. A literature review has revealed that the Burn Specific Health Scale-Brief (BSHS-B) questionnaire is the most commonly used instrument worldwide. OBJECTIVES The aim of this study was to translate the BSHS-B into the Portuguese language, adapt it culturally to the Brazilian population, and test its psychometric properties. METHODS The questionnaire was translated into Portuguese; culturally adapted; and tested for reproducibility, face validity, content validity, and construct validity. The translated version was tested on 92 patients with burns. Internal consistency was tested by means of Cronbach's alpha. Construct validity was performed by correlating the BSHS-B questionnaire with the Burn Specific Health Scale-Revised (BSHS-R), BurnSexQ-Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM)/Universidade Federal De São Paulo (UNIFESP), the Rosenberg Self-Esteem Scale (RSES), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). RESULTS Cronbach's alpha was 0.85. The Pearson correlation coefficients were significant at three time points of the reliability analysis. A significant correlation was observed between BSHS-B domains and BSHS-R, and between RSES and BDI domains. A significant correlation was also observed between BSHS-B and the BurnSexQ-EPM/UNIFESP social comfort and body image domains. CONCLUSION The BSHS-B questionnaire was translated into Portuguese. It is a reliable tool in this language, showing face, content, and construct validity. The modified instrument has been named BSHS-B-Br.
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- Monica Sarto Piccolo
- Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP/EPM), Brazil
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- Universidade Federal de São Paulo/Escola Paulista de Medicina (UNIFESP/EPM), Brazil.
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