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[The depressive disorder in burn patients]
1Shanghai Burn Institute, Rui Jin Hospital, Shanghai Second Medical University.
Zhonghua Zheng Xing Shao Shang Wai Ke Za Zhi = Zhonghua Zheng Xing Shao Shang Waikf [I.E. Waike] Zazhi = Chinese Journal of Plastic Surgery and Burns
|January 1, 1993
Summary
Burn injuries significantly increase the risk of depressive disorder in patients, both during hospitalization and after reintegration into society. This highlights the need for mental health support for burn survivors.
Area of Science:
- Psychiatry
- Burn Medicine
- Psychology
Context:
- Burn injuries are a significant trauma with potential long-term psychological consequences.
- Assessing depressive disorder in burn patients is crucial for effective treatment and recovery.
Purpose:
- To investigate the incidence and severity of depressive disorder in burn patients.
- To compare depressive symptoms during hospitalization and post-discharge.
- To identify factors influencing depression in burn survivors.
Summary:
- Burn patients exhibited significantly higher rates of depressive symptoms (70%) and depression (40%) during hospitalization compared to control and surgical groups.
- Patients with extensive burns (Group I) and those with specific injuries (Group III) showed higher depression incidence than those with smaller burns (Group II).
- Post-discharge, burn patients still showed elevated depressive symptoms (46.15%) compared to the general population (10%), correlating negatively with quality of life indicators.
Impact:
- Burn injuries are a complicating factor for depressive disorder, necessitating integrated care.
- Cosmetic deformity and functional loss contribute to in-hospital depression.
- Physical, mental, and social challenges impact post-discharge mental health in burn survivors.