Efficacy of a Home Care Plan in the Mental Health of Burn Survivors: A Randomized Clinical Trial

Background: Mental health is a serious concern for burn survivors. Burn injuries can bring long-term complications that begin at the moment of injury and last throughout victim’s life. Objectives: This study aimed to determine effectiveness home care plan in mental status survivors six months after hospital discharge. Methods: randomized clinical trial with intervention control groups was conducted Kermanshah, Iran. Eligible samples (n = 90) were allocated into two by block design. The group received months. General Health Questionnaire-28 (GHQ-28) responded three time points, baseline (T1: discharge) 3 (T2), (T3) intervention. Results: mean scores GHQ-28 showed descending trend during 32.48 ± 15.83, T2: 25.15 15.11, T3: 19.37 14.11). However, increased 32.29 17.66, 39.35 14.59, 40.44 15.59). There significant differences between 3- 6-month measurements (P < 0.001). Conclusions: A improved comparison controls; nevertheless, there still who needed help. Therefore, it suggested develop longer regular follow-ups based on their needs healthcare system