Burn. Burn and corrosion of head, face, and neck
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Control group: The control group includes patients who receive their usual treatment. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Group receiving educational smartphone-based application. The
Sponsors
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Days to 18 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Caregivers of children with burns who have an Android-based smartphone and at least a basic education. TBSA >20% No mental illness or mental retardation Start of intervention from the time of discharge to 2 months after discharge.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Children with diabetes, anemia, vascular disorders, hypotension, heart failure, various types of immunodeficiency, and malignancy. Caregivers of children who do not have the knowledge to use a smartphone properly.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Scar recovery rate. Timepoint: First (discharge time), 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, and 56 days after discharge. Method of measurement: Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain and itch. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Child caregivers' anxiety. Timepoint: First (discharge time), 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, and 56 days after discharge. Method of measurement: Generalized anxiety disorder questionnaire (GAD). | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Fatemeh Rangraz Jedi
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed