{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Hydrotherapy in burn care: a survey of hydrotherapy practices in the UK and Ireland and literature review.
{Author}: Langschmidt J;Caine PL;Wearn CM;Bamford A;Wilson YT;Moiemen NS;
{Journal}: Burns
{Volume}: 40
{Issue}: 5
{Year}: Aug 2014
{Factor}: 2.609
{DOI}: 10.1016/j.burns.2013.11.006
{Abstract}: <B>BACKGROUND: </B>Hydrotherapy is widely used in burns management however there are risks associated with its use, in particular cross-infection. Data regarding indications and techniques in common use is deficient. This study aimed to investigate hydrotherapy practices in the UK and Ireland.<BR><B>METHODS: </B>A survey of the hydrotherapy practice of major burn care providers was performed by e mail and where necessary, follow up telephone contact.<BR><B>RESULTS: </B>The survey included 28 burn care providers. 27 reported using hydrotherapy. Only 11 (41%) had defined indication criteria with 4 (15%) implementing a specific protocol. Variations in hydrotherapy practice were seen.<BR><B>CONCLUSIONS: </B>Hydrotherapy is used nationwide, however considerable variation in practice exists. One area worthy of further consideration is the need for appropriate standards of infection control.