"Integrative physiotherapy in burn rehabilitation: Innovations in physical, psychological, and technological...

Burn injuries represent a critical healthcare challenge. Contemporary burn care has achieved remarkable survival rates through advanced acute interventions, yet comprehensive rehabilitation remains essential for optimal physical and psychological recovery. However, despite numerous isolated studies on rehabilitation approaches, a systematic understanding of integrated physiotherapy interventions' effectiveness across multiple domains remains inadequately synthesized. This narrative review examined evidence from January 2015 to March 2024 across major databases (PubMed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, Google Scholar), analyzing physiotherapy interventions in burn rehabilitation through physical, psychological, technological, and cultural lenses. This analysis revealed that early mobilization combined with aerobic and resistance training significantly improved patient outcomes, with Functional Independence Measure scores increasing by up to 40 % and hospital stays reducing by approximately 30 %. Integration of psychological strategies, including cognitive-behavioral therapy and mindfulness activities, enhanced treatment adherence and mental wellness. Modern technological solutions, particularly tele-rehabilitation and virtual reality applications, demonstrated improved accessibility and engagement. Notably, culturally sensitive multidisciplinary approaches showed superior patient satisfaction and community reintegration outcomes. These findings underscore the critical importance of comprehensive physiotherapy interventions in burn rehabilitation while highlighting the need for future research focusing on equitable, culturally adaptive rehabilitation frameworks that integrate digital health technologies and cognitive rehabilitation approaches globally. This review aims to equip caregivers with up-to-date physiotherapeutic techniques for burn rehabilitation.