Integrated Case Management for Burns Care in Pakistan
Integrated Case Management for Improved Psychosocial and Physical Rehabilitation of Burn Survivors and Their Families Treated in Pakistan
Pakistan Institute of Living and Learning
1,146 participants
Sep 2, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
To test whether a culturally adapted multicomponent intervention for improving burns care and patient/family rehabilitation is effective in improving survival among burn victims in Pakistan and is cost-effective. The comparator will be usual care plus brief written self-help advice (enhanced usual care). The study is designed as a multicentre, pragmatic, parallel group, individually randomised trial. Participants in the intervention arm will receive 8 sessions delivered by the case managers (6 low-intensity sessions lasting 30-60 minutes in the hospital/community and 2 follow-up sessions lasting 30 minutes in the community). Assessments will be conducted at baseline, at 3 months, 6 months and at 12-months post-intervention.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Adults 18 years and over
- Accidental burn injury and meet the criteria for admission to burn centres
- Clinician judgment for participation readiness
- Ability to provide informed consent
Exclusion Criteria2
- No intentional burn injuries
- • Lacking capacity to provide informed consent
Interventions
comprises 8 sessions delivered by case managers. Case managers will provide up to 6 low-intensity sessions in the hospital or the community (if the patient is discharged before completing the required sessions), with content and duration tailored to patient preferences. Post-discharge, patients will receive 2 follow-up sessions with case managers to ensure a smooth transition into the community.
Locations(11)
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NCT06559501