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Most burn survivors return to work, but some face challenges. Length of stay and personality disorders predict return to work time, while anxiety and substance use disorders predict no return to work.

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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Occupational Health
  • Burn Care

Background:

  • Return to work (RTW) is a critical goal in burn rehabilitation.
  • While most burn survivors achieve RTW, a subset experiences persistent challenges.
  • Longitudinal studies on RTW post-burn are limited, necessitating further investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify predictors of time to RTW and factors associated with no RTW after burn injury.
  • To explore the relationship between psychosocial factors, clinical variables, and vocational outcomes in burn survivors.
  • To inform the development of targeted vocational rehabilitation strategies.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective follow-up of 58 employed adult burn patients for 12 months post-discharge.
  • Structured interviews conducted 2-7 years post-burn.
  • Analysis of predictive variables including length of stay (LOS), personality disorders, anxiety disorders, and substance use disorders.

Main Results:

  • 67% of participants returned to work at a mean of 4.5 years post-burn.
  • Shorter LOS and absence of personality disorders predicted faster RTW.
  • Pre-existing anxiety disorders or substance use disorders predicted no RTW.
  • Non-working individuals reported significantly lower generic (EQ-5D) and burn-specific (BSHS-B) health-related quality of life (HRQoL).

Conclusions:

  • Identifying risk factors is crucial for individualized vocational rehabilitation programs.
  • Psychosocial factors and clinical course significantly impact long-term RTW outcomes.
  • Burn rehabilitation should integrate comprehensive assessments for mental health and substance use to optimize vocational recovery.