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Psychiatric referral pattern in a burn center.

J B Bastani1, M A Baskin, P Wiebelhaus

  • 1St. Elizabeth Community Health Center, Lincoln, NE 68510.

The Journal of Burn Care & Rehabilitation
|November 1, 1992
PubMed
Summary

Psychiatric referrals in burn units are crucial for patients with unique psychologic problems. This study analyzes referral patterns in a regional burn center, highlighting the need for tailored mental health support.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Burn Care
  • Psychological Trauma

Background:

  • Burn injuries present complex psychological challenges requiring specialized psychiatric intervention.
  • Limited research exists on the specific patterns of psychiatric referrals within burn treatment settings.
  • Understanding these patterns is essential for optimizing mental healthcare delivery to burn survivors.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and describe the patterns of psychiatric referrals in a regional burn treatment center.
  • To summarize the demographics and characteristics of patients referred for psychiatric care.
  • To identify the primary reasons necessitating psychiatric consultation for burn patients.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of psychiatric referrals over a one-year period.

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  • Inclusion of data from 28 patients treated at a regional burn center.
  • Documentation of patient demographics, injury characteristics, and referral indications.

    • Main Results:

    • Detailed demographic and clinical characteristics of the 28-patient cohort were compiled.
    • Specific patterns and frequencies of psychiatric referrals were identified.
    • Commonly cited reasons for psychiatric consultation were systematically recorded.

    Conclusions:

    • Burn patients exhibit distinct psychological needs necessitating psychiatric care.
    • This study provides initial insights into psychiatric referral patterns in burn units.
    • Further research is warranted to develop evidence-based guidelines for psychiatric care in burn populations.