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Family-centred burn care.

A Barnes1, L Budd

  • 1Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre, Vancouver General Hospital Site, B.C.

The Canadian Nurse
|January 7, 2000
PubMed
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Burn units traditionally isolate patients, but evolving knowledge on family support benefits prompts a cautious shift towards more open care models in specialized burn treatment centers.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical Care
  • Hospital Management
  • Patient Support

Background:

  • Burn units traditionally operate under strict isolation protocols to prevent infection.
  • Vancouver Hospital and Health Sciences Centre houses a 15-bed specialized burn care unit.
  • Existing protocols were primarily designed for infection control.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the transition from traditional isolation in burn units.
  • To adapt burn care practices considering the benefits of family support.
  • To cautiously integrate changes into a specialized burn care setting.

Main Methods:

  • Review of traditional burn unit isolation practices.
  • Consideration of universal precautions in infection control.
  • Evaluation of the impact of family support on patient outcomes.

Main Results:

  • The study highlights a traditional model of burn care focused on isolation.
  • It acknowledges the increasing awareness of family support's positive effects.
  • The implementation of changes has been gradual and cautious.

Conclusions:

  • Burn unit care is moving away from strict isolation.
  • Family support is increasingly recognized as beneficial for burn patients.
  • Specialized burn units are cautiously adapting to incorporate more open care models.

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