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Psychiatric disorders and their association with burn-related factors in children with burn injury

Gül Karaçetin1, Türkay Demir2, Semih Baghaki3

  • 1Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Bakırköy Training and Research Hospital For Psychiatry, Neurology and Neurosurgery, İstanbul, Turkey. drgul21@yahoo.com.

Ulusal Travma Ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi = Turkish Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery : TJTES
|June 18, 2014
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Pediatric burn patients frequently experience psychiatric disorders, particularly acute stress disorder. Greater burn severity, indicated by Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) percentage and number of affected regions, correlates with increased psychopathology risk.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Burn Care
  • Child Psychiatry
  • Trauma Psychology

Background:

  • Burn injuries in children can lead to significant psychological distress.
  • Assessing psychiatric comorbidities in pediatric burn patients is crucial for comprehensive care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the prevalence of psychiatric disorders in Turkish children with burns.
  • To determine the association between burn-related factors and psychiatric conditions in this population.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of 31 pediatric burn patients admitted to a specialized unit.
  • Psychiatric assessments were conducted by a child psychiatrist for referred patients.

Main Results:

  • 61.3% of patients received a psychiatric diagnosis, including acute stress disorder (ASD), depression, and delirium.
  • Higher percentage of Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) burns and more affected body regions were linked to increased psychopathology and ASD.
  • Comorbid depression was noted in two patients with posttraumatic stress disorder.

Conclusions:

  • Pediatric burn survivors are at high risk for developing psychopathology.
  • Early identification and intervention by surgeons are vital for preventing psychiatric disorders in burn-injured children.
  • Burn severity is a key factor influencing the risk of developing psychological issues.
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