Title of article :
A Comparison of Different Types of Burns Between Males and Females Using Clinical Results of Hospitalized Patients
Author/Authors :
Alivand ، Afsaneh Department of Nursing - Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch , Aghaamiri ، Maryam Department of Nursing - Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch , Mahmoodi ، Gelavij Department of Experimental Science - Islamic Azad University, Kermanshah Branch , Mohammadi ، Ali Akbar Department of Surgery, Division of Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive Surgery - Shiraz Burn Research Center - Shiraz University of Medical Sciences , Doulah ، Abdolhassan Department of Nursing - Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery - Islamic Azad University, Ahvaz Branch
Abstract :
Background: There are significant differences between the nature of upper and lower extremity burns. This study aimed to investigate some of these differences and their possible influences on wounds healing process caused by burns on upper and lower extremities. Methods: This study included the data from 283 patients admitted to Taleghani hospital from August 2014 to August 2015. The patients were classified to two groups, namely patients with upper extremity burn and those with lower extremity burn. The length of hospitalization and mortality rate was also studied and compared to each other. Results: The length of hospitalization for the female group was significantly higher than the male group (P 0.001). The mortality rate among female patients was much higher than that of the male patients (30.3% vs. 18.5%, P = 0.004). Conclusions: Considering the gender effect and mortality rate, as a prognostic factor, may be useful in clinical practice.
Keywords :
Burn , Clinical Results , Males , Females
Journal title :
Jentashapir Journal of Health Research
Journal title :
Jentashapir Journal of Health Research
