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NCT Number: NCT03838172

Investigation of the Impact of Burn Injury on Parents

Burn injuries are related to longer hospital stay. Patients who have a burned child are affected prolonged hospitalization. Social life and quality of life are affected by burn injuries. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of burn injury on parents.

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Key information

Conditions

Burns Cicatrix Fibrosis Parents Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Wounds and Injuries

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Ozden Ozkal

Ankara, 06100, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Pediatric burn injuries is commonly seen. Burn injuries are extended from minor injuries to severe injuries. The severity of burn injury may affect burn related complications such as scar tissue and duration of hospitalization. This process extremely affect parents. Although parents are part of this prolonged treatments process, there is no study that evaluated of the impact of burn injury on parents. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of burn injury on parents.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Parents who have a burned child
  • Parents who have a volunteer

Exclusion criteria

  • Parents who have no confirm to participate this study

Treatment and study plan

Family impact scale

Other

The family Impact Scale (FIS) will be completed by the parents

Primary outcomes

  1. Family of Impact scale

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    questionnaire is a self-report instrument designed to measure the effects of childhood diseased on parents. A low score indicates a higher impact of the disease on the parents.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Nottingham Health Profile

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    Nottingham Health Profile is a widely used measure of perceived health status. The higher score is indicated the lower quality of life.

  2. The hospital anxiety and depression scale

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    It is a self-reported questionnaire that measures level of anxiety and depression. the higher score is indicated the higher anxiety level.

  3. The Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    It is used to determine anxiety level of parents. Higher scores are an indication of greater anxiety.

  4. Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale

    Time frame: 15 minutes

    The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale consists of two scales, the patient scale, which contains six items, and the observer scale, which contains five items. The higher score indicates the greater scar tissue

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hacettepe University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effects of Burn Injury on Parents

Important dates

Study start
2019
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Feb 12, 2019
Registry last updated
Aug 25, 2021

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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