Work

Trauma disparities in burn injuries

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: • Older patients have increased hospitalizations, ventilator days, and wound infections. • Employment, satisfaction with life, body image, and social function were all lower among women. • Racial and ethnic minorities report lower satisfaction with appearance and social reintegration. • Patients of lower SES suffer more severe burns and higher overall mortality. • Uninsured and government-insured patients have higher mortality.

Source: Current Problems in Surgery

DOI: 10.1016/j.cpsurg.2025.101771

Authors: Andrew James, Kendall Wermine, Krista Haines, Jennifer Freeman

Institutions: Texas Christian University, Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center, Duke University

Language: English

Topic: Burn Injury Management and Outcomes

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,780