Retrospective Study for Burn Associated Depression at Royal Rehabilitation Center Burn Unit
Journal Title: Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 9
Abstract
Burn injury can predispose the patient into depression; The Objective of this study was to review prevalence of burn associated depression. We examined the prevalence of post burn depression in an opportunity sample of 34 adults admitted to burn unit, IRB and informed consent obtained from each participant, we used the arabic adaptation of Becks depression inventory to evaluate depressive symptoms, demographic data collected for the study included gender age TBSA, suicidal attempts, previous history of depression and age above 65 years were excluded. Very Saver depressive symptoms was reported in 16 (47%) patients, severe depression was identified in 9 (2.6%) patients, moderate depression was identified in 5 (1.4 %) patients, mild depression was identified in 1 (0.02 %) and not depressed patients were 3 (0.08 %) female to male ratio 1.61:1 mean TBSA 18.5%. Screening for depression and other psychiatric conditions has a great influence on reducing patient’s length of stay as well as physical and mental health status, early recognition and referral to specialists are crucial.
Authors and Affiliations
Mohammed Akef Aldabbas, Khalid Ali El- Maaytah, Lamees AbedAlrahim Arabiyat, Odai Musa Al Sayegh, Haneen Qasim Alshdowh, Ra’fat Hani Abu Romman
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