Investigation of the Impact of Burn Injury on Parents

August 24, 2021 updated by: Ozden Ozkal, Hacettepe University

The Effects of Burn Injury on Parents

Burn injuries are related to longer hospital stay. Patients who have a burned child are affected prolonged hospitalization. Social life and quality of life are affected by burn injuries. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of burn injury on parents.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Pediatric burn injuries is commonly seen. Burn injuries are extended from minor injuries to severe injuries. The severity of burn injury may affect burn related complications such as scar tissue and duration of hospitalization. This process extremely affect parents. Although parents are part of this prolonged treatments process, there is no study that evaluated of the impact of burn injury on parents. Therefore, the aim of this study is to investigate the effects of burn injury on parents.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

32

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Ankara, Turkey, 06100
        • Ozden Ozkal

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Parents who have a burned child

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Parents who have a burned child
  • Parents who have a volunteer

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Parents who have no confirm to participate this study

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
Parents
Parents who have a burned child
The family Impact Scale (FIS) will be completed by the parents

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Family of Impact scale
Time Frame: 15 minutes
questionnaire is a self-report instrument designed to measure the effects of childhood diseased on parents. A low score indicates a higher impact of the disease on the parents.
15 minutes

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Nottingham Health Profile
Time Frame: 15 minutes
Nottingham Health Profile is a widely used measure of perceived health status. The higher score is indicated the lower quality of life.
15 minutes
The hospital anxiety and depression scale
Time Frame: 15 minutes
It is a self-reported questionnaire that measures level of anxiety and depression. the higher score is indicated the higher anxiety level.
15 minutes
The Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory
Time Frame: 15 minutes
It is used to determine anxiety level of parents. Higher scores are an indication of greater anxiety.
15 minutes
Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale
Time Frame: 15 minutes
The Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale consists of two scales, the patient scale, which contains six items, and the observer scale, which contains five items. The higher score indicates the greater scar tissue
15 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

February 20, 2019

Primary Completion (Actual)

April 30, 2021

Study Completion (Actual)

May 1, 2021

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 10, 2019

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 10, 2019

First Posted (Actual)

February 12, 2019

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

August 25, 2021

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

August 24, 2021

Last Verified

August 1, 2021

More Information

Terms related to this study

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • GO 19/28

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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