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Citation |
Baker CP, Rosenberg M, Mossberg KA, Holzer C, Blakeney P, Robert R, Thomas C, Meyer W. Burns 2008; 34(8): 1163-1168. |
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Affiliation |
School of Allied Health Sciences, University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX, United States; Shriners Hospitals for Children, Shriners Burns Hospital, Galveston, TX, United States. |
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(Copyright © 2008, Elsevier Publishing) |
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18672333 |
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Abstract |
OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between two measures that can be used to examine quality life among pediatric burn survivors. DESIGN: Prospective, correlational study. SETTING: Acute and rehabilitation pediatric burn care facility. PARTICIPANTS: Eighty young adult survivors of pediatric burns, who were 18-28 years of age, with burns of 30% or greater, and were at least 2 years after burn. INTERVENTIONS: Not applicable. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURES: The SF-36 and the Quality of Life Questionnaire (QLQ) were used to assess participant's self-reported general health and long-term adjustment. RESULTS: Significant correlations (p
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