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Compression garment wear and sensory variables after burn: a single-site study
E Crofton1, P J Meredith2, P Gray3
1School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, Australia; The Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Queensland Health, Australia.
Summary
Sensory issues impact adherence to compression garments for burn scar management. Understanding these sensory factors can help improve treatment strategies for better garment wear.
Area of Science:
- Burn rehabilitation
- Scar management
- Sensory processing
Background:
- Compression garments are standard for burn scar management.
- Non-adherence is a significant issue, with sensory disturbances being a key factor.
- Further investigation into sensory variables and garment wear is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the relationship between sensory characteristics and adherence to compression garments in adult burn survivors.
- To identify specific sensory variables associated with poor compression garment wear.
Main Methods:
- 117 adult burn survivors completed the Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile, a custom garment wear questionnaire, and quantitative sensory testing (Two-Point Discrimination, Mechanical Detection Threshold, Pressure Pain Threshold).
Main Results:
- Lower Pressure Pain Threshold, lower Mechanical Detection Threshold, higher Two-Point Discrimination acuity, and higher sensory avoiding/sensitivity patterns were linked to reduced garment adherence.
- Both self-reported and objectively measured sensory factors correlated with compression garment adherence.
Conclusions:
- Sensory factors significantly influence compression garment adherence in burn survivors.
- Developing sensory-informed strategies is crucial for improving adherence and optimizing scar management outcomes.
