Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Burn Injuries01:22

Burn Injuries

3.2K
Burn injuries occur when the skin and underlying tissues are damaged due to exposure to heat, electricity, chemicals, radiation, or friction. They can vary in severity, from minor superficial burns to severe deep burns that can be life-threatening.
The damage results in the death of skin cells, which can lead to a massive loss of fluid. Dehydration, electrolyte imbalance, and renal and circulatory failure follow, which can be fatal. Burn patients are treated with intravenous fluids to offset...
3.2K
Current Trends in Nursing II01:30

Current Trends in Nursing II

1.5K
Trends in nursing are multifactorial and associated with changes in society, within the nursing profession, and in other professions. Notably, telehealth and remote nursing contribute to successful healthcare delivery for numerous patients and help reduce stress for nurses due to nursing shortages. Nurses can reach patients, monitor their conditions, and interact with them using computers, audio, visual accessories, and telephones—for example, remote patient monitoring systems. Likewise,...
1.5K
Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System01:29

Issues And Trends In Healthcare Delivery System

5.9K
The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
Cost Containment
Payment for healthcare services has historically promoted adoption of costly and often unnecessary or inefficient...
5.9K

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Temporal dynamics of infectious agents and antimicrobial resistance in burn unit patients: experience from a five-year surveillance.

Future microbiology·2025
Same author

Machine Learning Models for Predicting In-Hospital Mortality in Burn Patients.

Annali italiani di chirurgia·2025
Same author

Burn Disaster Response in 2025: Are We Still Failing at Patient Triage and Management?

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association·2025
Same author

When tomorrow comes too late-the silent threat: why people delay needed medical care in Türkiye.

Journal of public health (Oxford, England)·2024
Same author

Beyond the stethoscope: ageism in white coats and resident physicians' preferences for elderly patient care.

Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society·2024
Same author

Effects of Different Anesthesia Applications on Mood, Depression, and Anxiety Levels in Burn Patients.

Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association·2024

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Oct 21, 2025

Author Spotlight: A Multi-Depth Porcine Model for Comprehensive Study of Burn Injuries and Healing Processes
02:49

Author Spotlight: A Multi-Depth Porcine Model for Comprehensive Study of Burn Injuries and Healing Processes

Published on: February 23, 2024

1.5K

Does pandemic lockdowns affect the burn patient's admission?

Merve Akın1, Ahmet Çınar Yastı2

  • 1Department of General Surgery, Ankara City Hospital, Ankara-Turkey.

Ulusal Travma Ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi = Turkish Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery : TJTES
|September 3, 2021
PubMed
Summary

The COVID-19 pandemic led to a 70% decrease in burn patient admissions, causing delayed treatment and increased complications. Patients with severe burns experienced longer healing times and higher infection rates due to delayed hospital visits.

More Related Videos

Burn Injury-Induced Pain and Depression-Like Behavior in Mice
07:08

Burn Injury-Induced Pain and Depression-Like Behavior in Mice

Published on: September 29, 2021

3.3K
Rat Burn Model to Study Full-Thickness Cutaneous Thermal Burn and Infection
08:40

Rat Burn Model to Study Full-Thickness Cutaneous Thermal Burn and Infection

Published on: August 23, 2022

5.4K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Oct 21, 2025

Author Spotlight: A Multi-Depth Porcine Model for Comprehensive Study of Burn Injuries and Healing Processes
02:49

Author Spotlight: A Multi-Depth Porcine Model for Comprehensive Study of Burn Injuries and Healing Processes

Published on: February 23, 2024

1.5K
Burn Injury-Induced Pain and Depression-Like Behavior in Mice
07:08

Burn Injury-Induced Pain and Depression-Like Behavior in Mice

Published on: September 29, 2021

3.3K
Rat Burn Model to Study Full-Thickness Cutaneous Thermal Burn and Infection
08:40

Rat Burn Model to Study Full-Thickness Cutaneous Thermal Burn and Infection

Published on: August 23, 2022

5.4K

Area of Science:

  • Medical Research
  • Public Health
  • Burn Care

Background:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic prompted strict public health measures and lockdowns in Turkey.
  • Fear of virus transmission led to decreased hospital admissions, despite healthcare access.
  • Patient hesitancy to seek medical care impacted emergency and specialized treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on burn patient admissions and outcomes.
  • To compare burn patient demographics and treatment variables during the pandemic versus pre-pandemic periods.
  • To identify changes in burn care utilization and complications during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of burn outpatient clinic admissions.
  • Comparison of data from March 16–June 1, 2020 (pandemic) with the same period in 2019.
  • Analysis of demographic information and burn-specific variables, including admission delay, healing time, and infection rates.

Main Results:

  • A 70% reduction in burn patient admissions was observed during the pandemic period (39 patients vs. 130 patients).
  • Significantly longer admission delays, dressing changes, and healing times were noted during the pandemic (p<0.001 for all).
  • Increased rates of surgery requirement (p=0.003), hospitalization (p=0.007), grafting (p=0.036), and burn wound infection at admission (p<0.001) were observed.

Conclusions:

  • The COVID-19 pandemic significantly reduced burn patient admissions, leading to delayed treatment and adverse outcomes.
  • Fear of COVID-19 transmission resulted in increased burn wound complications, including infections and prolonged healing.
  • Patients with emergencies, especially burns, must be encouraged to seek immediate medical attention regardless of pandemic conditions.