Pain is Associated with Increased Physical and Psychosocial Impairment in Youth with a History of Burn Injuries

Burn injuries are a commonly occurring injury in youth6,34 and often require extensive medical intervention surrounding wound healing and pain management.14 Burn injuries can also be significantly traumatic for many youth,7,40,41 with symptoms of posttraumatic stress (PTSS), anxiety, and/or depression commonly reported after the initial incident.7,38 Although rates of physical recovery are high following burn injury, youth may require continued treatment, including surgeries to address skin contractures, nerve regrowth, etc., which can be significantly painful and prolonged up to several years after their initial burn injury.
Source: The Journal of Pain - Category: Materials Science Authors: Tags: Original Reports Source Type: research