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Return to employment after burn

K Tanttula1, J Vuola, S Asko-Seljavaara

  • 1Department of Plastic Surgery, Töölö Hospital, Helsinki University Central Hospital, Finland.

Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|June 1, 1997
PubMed
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Area of Science:

  • Rehabilitation Medicine
  • Occupational Health
  • Burn Injury Research

Background:

  • Increased survival rates in burn patients necessitate research into rehabilitation.
  • Understanding factors affecting return to work is crucial for patient recovery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To identify key factors influencing the return to work for burn survivors.
  • To characterize the rehabilitation needs of patients post-burn injury.

Main Methods:

  • Mail survey conducted among 316 burn patients (aged 15-65) treated between 1988-1994.
  • Statistical analysis included Mann-Whitney U test, Kruskal-Wallis ANOVA, and Chi-square test.
  • Data collected on Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) burned, Full Thickness (FT) burns, and Time Of Treatment (TOT).

Main Results:

  • 54% of patients with 1-10% TBSA burns returned to work within 2 months.
  • Older age was significantly associated with a delayed return to work (mean age 45 vs. 33-36 years).
  • No significant difference in return to work was observed for hand burns versus other body locations.

Conclusions:

  • Total Body Surface Area (TBSA) burned, Full Thickness (FT) burns, Time Of Treatment (TOT), patient age, and pre-injury employment status are significant predictors of return to work.
  • Effective rehabilitation strategies should consider these factors to optimize functional recovery and reintegration into the workforce.

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