This retroactive chart review shows improved outcomes in CEA patients through interdisciplinary collaboration, suggesting its importance in care protocols.
Key Points
The study aims to evaluate the impact of interdisciplinary collaboration and phototherapy on outcomes following CEA application in burn patients.
Conducted a retrospective chart review of seven CEA patients treated at a burn center
Analyzed data on injury characteristics, rehabilitation practices, and outcomes
Examined the timing of phototherapy and patient education
Patients had total body surface area (TBSA) burns from 38% to 70% with an average hospital stay of 84.2 days
Graft adherence ranged from 90% to 100%, with a mean of 95.4%
In 80% of cases, patients returned to their pre-burn activity levels
Interdisciplinary collaboration led to effective therapy application and improved patient education