ABSTRACT
Introduction:
The present study addressed the issue of hospitalization in 13 patients, children and adolescents, specifically focusing on burn patients admitted to a center for burn treatment. The objective of this study was to observe and analyze the perception of those involved in the treatment process in order to understand the relationship of the patient with pain and the treatment process with the quality of life in the hospital environment and with their self-image, and to collect information on the importance of prophylactic treatment on thermal trauma.
Methods:
To meet the objectives of the research, we used the case study method with a qualitative approach.
Results:
The results showed that most of the patients were male. The predominant etiologic agent was ethanol. The accidents caused burns of various severities, firstand second-degree burns in 1 patient, secondand third-degree burns in 7 patients, and third-degree burns in 5 patients. The length of hospitalization ranged from 15 to 75 days. The ages of the patients ranged from 1 year 8 months to 18 years. As to education, with the exception of the youngest patient, all attended the school network. Regarding socioeconomic level, most had a family income of up to 2 minimum wages, which was not sufficient. In general, only one person worked per family.
Conclusions:
The results demonstrate the need to provide guidance to parents, with educational programs and campaigns.
Keywords:
Burns; Pain; Hospitalization; Quality of life; Accident prevention; Child; Adolescent