Abstract:
Although our understanding of frailty has evolved and multiple indices have been developed, the impact of burn injuries on long-term health has been overlooked. With over 11 million annual cases globally, burns affect all demographics, although socioeconomic disparities are evident. With survival rates improved, morbidity among survivors is becoming more evident, and shows similarity to predictors of frailty. Some of the chronic effects of burns, including mental health issues and increased risks of disease, mirror frailty markers. Studies show burn survivors have lower life expectancy, independent of burn severity. Integrating burn history into frailty assessments and establishing specialized long-term care can mitigate this frailty risk. Improved interdisciplinary follow-up and research are vital for enhancing burn survivors\' quality of life and longevity.
摘要:
尽管我们对脆弱的理解已经发展,并且已经开发了多个指标,烧伤对长期健康的影响一直被忽视。全球每年有超过1100万例病例,烧伤会影响所有的人口统计学,虽然社会经济差异很明显。随着生存率的提高,幸存者的发病率越来越明显,并显示出与虚弱预测因子的相似性。烧伤的一些慢性影响,包括心理健康问题和疾病风险增加,镜子脆弱的标记。研究表明烧伤幸存者的预期寿命较低,与烧伤的严重程度无关。将烧伤史纳入虚弱评估并建立专门的长期护理可以减轻这种虚弱风险。改进的跨学科随访和研究对于提高烧伤幸存者的生活质量和寿命至关重要。