Patient adherence to burn care: A systematic review of the literature

Highlights • We reviewed all published literature on patient adherence to burn care. • Most studies have examined adult samples and pressure garment adherence. • Treatment factors, knowledge, and beliefs are associated with burn care adherence. • Individualized, behavioral strategies are recommended...

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Published in:Burns 2016-05, Vol.42 (3), p.484-491
Main Authors: Szabo, Margo M, Urich, Monica A, Duncan, Christina L, Aballay, Ariel M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Bandages
Burn care
Burns - therapy
Children
Compression Bandages
Critical Care
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
Literature review
Occupational Therapy
Patient Compliance
Physical Therapy Modalities
Sunscreening Agents - therapeutic use
Treatment adherence
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Summary:Highlights • We reviewed all published literature on patient adherence to burn care. • Most studies have examined adult samples and pressure garment adherence. • Treatment factors, knowledge, and beliefs are associated with burn care adherence. • Individualized, behavioral strategies are recommended to improve adherence.
ISSN:0305-4179
1879-1409
DOI:10.1016/j.burns.2015.08.010