Background: Context: Burns are a global health issue, causing over 300,000 deaths annuallyandmillions of disabilities. Survivors often face stigma and discrimination due to their disability. Joint
contractures, a prevalent complication, can limit joint mobility and adversely affect daily activities. Extreme burns, particularly dermal and full-thickness burns, can lead to deficiency in mobilityanddaily activities. Despite treatment progress, scar contracture remains a challenge, andpatientsshould receive optimal care to minimize the risk of complications. Aim: Evaluate the effect of joint
motion exercises in reducing pain and joint contractures among burn patient at Benha TeachingHospital. Methods: A quasi-experimental research, specifically a one-group pre/post-test design, was employed in this study. The research was conducted in burn unit at Benha Teaching Hospital, Benha, Egypt. The study included a purposive sample of 60 patients of both genders over ninemonths. Five assessment tools were utilized: I-A structured interview questionnaire for gatheringpersonal data, and medical history, II-Observational check list to assess joint motion, III-Contractures assessment questionnaire, IV-Visual Analog Scale (VAS), and V-Patients’ verbal
expression of the features of pain Results: The study found a statistically significant improvement
in patients' joint mobility and strength after a joint motion exercise intervention. The percentageofpatients reporting poor performance decreased from 88.3% pre-intervention to 1.7%postintervention. The exercise also improved pain intensity from 43.30% severe pain pre-interventionto13.30% severe pain post-intervention. The progression of contracture degree also improvedfrom75% moderate contractures pre intervention to 15% moderate contractures post-intervention. Ahighly significant positive correlation was found between joint motion exercises, pain intensitylevel, and joint contractures post-intervention. P=0.000** |
