Mortality and long term morbidity in survivors of burn injuries
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Mortality and long term morbidity in survivors of burn injuries and acute pancreatitis
IRAS ID
263159
Contact name
Tara Quasim
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Research & Development NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
Duration of Study in the UK
2 years, 0 months, 1 days
Research summary
Patients that have survived a burn injury have an increased risk of psychological harm, infectious diseases, heart disease, strokes and premature death in the years following the initial injury.
This project aims to explore the long term outcomes of adult burn survivors in Scotland by comparing them with two groups.
Firstly, a sample from the general population matched by age, gender and demographics such as social deprivation.
Secondly, a group of patients admitted with acute pancreatitis. This condition has a similar effect on the body with widespread inflammation and organ damage. Comparing this to burns injuries will provide information on whether there is something specific about a burn injury which increases the likelihood of long-term complications.
The project will investigate:
• Unplanned hospital admissions
• Outpatient clinic attendances
• Cancer diagnoses
• Psychiatric hospital admissions
• Use of pain killers and psychiatric medications
• Time and cause of Death
• Influence of intensive care admissionBy better understanding the consequences of burn injuries, we can target earlier interventions in pain management and psychological support. Patients and healthcare systems will benefit by targeting the use of resources in both primary and secondary care to treat chronic pain and prevent unplanned hospital admissions.
This research will inform further research into the development of medical therapies to reduce the risk of systemic consequences of burn injuries.
REC name
London - Stanmore Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
20/HRA/1590
Date of REC Opinion
22 Apr 2020
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion