Clinical Research Directory

Resistance, Plyometric, and Combined Exercise Training in Children With Severe Burns

Children who experience severe burns may continue to have reduced muscle strength, power, balance, and physical function after their wounds have healed. Exercise is an important part of burn rehabilitation, but it is unclear which type of training provides the greatest improvement. This randomized study compared three exercise programs in children aged 10 to 17 years with burns affecting more than 30% of their total body surface area. Participants were assigned to traditional resistance training, plyometric training, or a program combining both approaches. Each group completed supervised exercise sessions three times per week for 8 weeks. Muscle strength, upper- and lower-body power, dynamic balance, and upper-limb stability were measured before and after the training period. The study aimed to determine which exercise approach was most effective for improving neuromuscular and functional performance during long-term pediatric burn rehabilitation.

Plyometrics for Strength and Function After Pediatric Burns

Pediatric burn survivors may experience persistent deficits in lower-limb strength, explosive power, and functional performance after hospital discharge. This randomized controlled trial evaluated whether a 12-week supervised plyometric training program improves lower-extremity muscle strength, power, and functional capacity compared with a standard exercise program in children and adolescents with severe burn injuries.

69 / 5.000 THE EFFECT OF MANDALA PAINTING ON PAIN, STRESS, AND SLEEP QUALITY IN CHILDREN HOSPITALIZED IN THE BURN UNIT: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY

The mandala coloring method allows patients to focus their attention on a circle and use colors with repetitive movements. This state of focus and relaxation can have positive effects on anxiety and other negative moods. There are a limited number of studies in the literature on the use of mandala coloring in children. Therefore, the study was designed to investigate the effects of mandala coloring on pain, stress, and sleep quality in children hospitalized in the burn unit.

Magnesium Sulfate in Pediatric Burn Dressing Changes

Prospective feasibility trial utilizing adjuvant magnesium sulfate for analgesia/sedation during pediatric sedated burn dressing changes, which is ultimately hypothesized to decrease ketamine and/or sedative requirements.

Silver in Partial Thickness Pediatric Burns

Most burns in children are due to scalds and with proper dressings will heal on their own without the need for surgery such as skin grafting. Many current burn dressings contain silver which is felt to reduce the risk of infection. Unfortunately, when applied to burns, silver causes pain and may actually slow healing. The aim of this study is to compare the time it takes for less severe burns in children to heal when they are treated with two forms of the same dressing, one that contains silver and another that does not. In addition, we will check to see if there is a difference between dressings in terms of the risk of infection and the quality of the healed skin.