The Impact of Rehabilitation Program Upon Psychosocial Status and Physical Functioning Among Burn Patients

Abstract

The current study aimed at examining the effect of a rehabilitation program on physical functioniQg hand psychosocial status among burned patients. To achieve this aim a sample of30 adult burned patients as well as they had admitted to ELMinia General Hospital with body surface area ranged from 30-50% burn;• second and third degree . Three tools were used for data collection background data plus antropometric measurement; abbreviated burn speci fie health scale ABSHs (it include four domains; physical, mental, social, and general domains). These

domains have sub domains, this scale is used to examine patient and family perceptions in relation to burn. Items on the questionnaire are worded both positively and negatively and the direction of the score reflects function. Higher score reflects more positive evaluation of function . The present study found that a statistical significant difference of mean scores in four domains and its sub domains in comparison between scores in preprogram (on admission aller stabilization) and post program implementation (on discharge and after three months). Results also revealed that highest functioning among four domains was found in the social, mental and general domain but the lowest functioning in physical domain was found on patients' admission (pre program); while post program (on discharge and sfter three months)the study results indicated highest functioning among four domains ;in the social domain followed by physical domain and mental domain and the lowest functioning in the general domain. The study concluded that impact of rehabilitation for burned patients have positive effect on their psychosocial and physical functioning