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Area of Science:

  • Burn injury research
  • Rehabilitation medicine
  • Health services research

Background:

  • Geography is an understudied factor influencing burn survivor care and outcomes.
  • Understanding regional disparities is crucial for improving patient recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the impact of geographical location on physical and psychosocial function in burn survivors.
  • To identify regional variations in long-term outcomes after burn injury.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of data from the Burn Model Systems National Database (1997-2015).
  • Inclusion of adult burn survivors (≥18 years) alive at discharge.
  • Assessment of physical and psychosocial function using validated patient-reported outcome measures at 6, 12, and 24 months post-injury.
  • Application of mixed regression models to evaluate geographical impact.

Main Results:

  • Significant differences in participant demographics and burn characteristics across geographical regions.
  • Patient-reported outcomes for physical function, psychosocial function, community integration, and life satisfaction varied significantly by region.
  • Geographical region was a significant predictor of long-term outcomes, independent of population characteristics.

Conclusions:

  • Long-term physical and psychosocial outcomes for burn survivors demonstrate significant regional variability.
  • Observed geographical differences in outcomes are not fully explained by demographic or clinical factors.
  • Addressing these geographical disparities is essential for optimizing burn care, informing policy, and guiding resource allocation.