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Spray on skin improves psychosocial functioning in pediatric burns patients: A randomized controlled trial
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Burns (03054179) . Jun2008, Vol. 34 Issue 4, p498-504. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2008
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Abstract
- Abstract: Purpose: Microskin™ is a sprayed on, computer color-matched, skin camouflage which can last for up to 5 days after application. It binds to the epidermis and the patient can sweat and swim with it on. The purpose of the current study was to determine whether Microskin™ produces psychosocial benefit in pediatric burns patients. Procedure: Twenty children with mature burn scars took part in the study and used Microskin™ for 5 weeks. Initially, 10 children were randomized to a treatment group while the remaining 10 became a wait-list group for 7 weeks. The wait-list group subsequently received Microskin™ for 5 weeks. Before and after using Microskin™, children completed three psychosocial measures; the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ), the Family Assessment Device—General Functioning scale (FAD-GF), and the Microskin™ Questionnaire (MQ—a questionnaire about their experience using Microskin™ developed specifically for this study). All children were followed up with the same measures 6 months after their completed use of Microskin™. Results: After the 5-week Microskin™ trial there was improvement on all scales of the SDQ for the 10 children in the first treatment group but not for the wait-list group. After the wait-list group used Microskin™ for 5 weeks they too improved on all scales. Combining the results for all 20 children from before to after using Microskin™ there was a statistically significant improvement in the SDQ Emotional Symptoms and Total Difficulties. There was also improved perception of family functioning after using Microskin™. Six-month follow-up data showed continued psychosocial improvement. Overall, children felt more confident, happier, and enjoyed social outings more when they had Microskin™ on, with 95% intending to continue to use Microskin™. Conclusions: Microskin™ improves psychosocial functioning in pediatric burn patients and is well-tolerated and acceptable. The small sample size precludes sophisticated statistical analyses and generalization of results. There is a need for a full scale randomized controlled study of Microskin™ with a larger sample size. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
- Subjects :
- *CHILDREN'S health
*CLINICAL trials
*SKIN
*BEHAVIORAL assessment
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- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 03054179
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Burns (03054179)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 31755130
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.burns.2007.08.004