Enhancing burn management outcomes through family support: A literature review of current evidence and best practices
Deni Alia Yadi,
Chandra Isabella Hostanida Purba,
Tuti Pahria,
Bejo Ropii,
Maulidwina Bethasari,
Arif Tri Prasetyo
Affiliations
Deni Alia Yadi
Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia; Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia; Burn Unit, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia
Chandra Isabella Hostanida Purba
Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
Tuti Pahria
Department of Medical-Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Nursing, Universitas Padjadjaran, Indonesia
Bejo Ropii
Preanger Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Technology, Indonesia; Biomedical Engineering Research Group, School of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Bandung Institute of Technology, Indonesia
Maulidwina Bethasari
Preanger Institute for Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Technology, Indonesia; Department of Pharmacy, Universitas Muhammadiyah Bandung, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Arif Tri Prasetyo
Division of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Universitas Padjadjaran, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; Division of Plastic Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, West Java, Indonesia; Corresponding author.
Burns are identified as damage to the skin and organs, commonly resulting from contact with fire, electrical currents, radiation, heated liquids or surfaces, or chemical agents. It is considered as a challenging medical condition both physically and psychologically with significant morbidity and fatality rates. Optimal wound healing required not only extensive medical care such as fluid resuscitation, wound care, infection prevention, pain control, surgical interventions, but also strong emotional and social support from family member. This article presented and discussed the burden, the role of family, the challenges and strategy in improving the healing process and enhancing treatment outcomes through family engagement. Family involvement could minimize complication rates, enhance therapy adherence, and speed up patient rehabilitation. This review provide an overview of the value of family support in burn therapy while also adding fresh insights to the existing research on the role of family in improving burn patient outcomes.
