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Temperature Sensitivity After Burn Injury: A Burn Model System National Database Hot Topic.

Jamie Oh1, Christopher Madison, Grace Flott

  • 1Department of Surgery, University of Washington, Seattle, USA.

Journal of Burn Care & Research : Official Publication of the American Burn Association
|July 2, 2021
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Temperature sensitivity is common after burn injury, affecting two-thirds of patients. This sensitivity significantly impacts life satisfaction and mental health in the first year post-injury but generally improves over time.

Area of Science:

  • Burn injury research
  • Clinical epidemiology
  • Health-related quality of life (HRQOL) studies

Background:

  • Temperature sensitivity is a frequently reported but poorly understood issue among burn survivors.
  • The impact of temperature sensitivity on health-related quality of life (HRQOL) remains largely unknown.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To characterize the epidemiology of temperature sensitivity following burn injury.
  • To determine the association between temperature sensitivity and HRQOL outcomes, including life satisfaction and mental health.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the Burn Model System National Database, a multicenter, longitudinal study.
  • Assessed temperature sensitivity at 6, 12, and 24 months post-burn.
  • Employed multivariable regression models to analyze associations with Satisfaction with Life (SWL) and Veterans RAND 12 (VR-12) mental component summary (MCS) scores.

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Main Results:

  • Two-thirds (66%) of the 637 participants reported temperature sensitivity, often associated with larger burn size and increased grafting requirements.
  • Temperature sensitivity was strongly linked to lower SWL and MCS scores at 6 months post-injury.
  • The prevalence of temperature sensitivity decreased significantly over time, with only 4% reporting it at 24 months.

Conclusions:

  • Temperature sensitivity is a prevalent issue post-burn injury, significantly affecting HRQOL during the initial year.
  • While temperature sensitivity diminishes over time, its early impact on life satisfaction and mental health warrants attention for patient education and support.