The impact of discharge contracture on return to work after burn injury: A Burn Model System investigation

ConclusionsThis study indicates an association between discharge contracture and reduced employment 6, 12 and 24 months after burn injury. Among many other identified patient, injury, and hospitalization related factors that are barriers to RTW, the presence of a contracture at discharge adds a significant reintegration burden for working-age burn patients.
Source: Burns - Category: Dermatology Source Type: research