Physical therapy in burn wound healing: Development of clinical prediction rules to identify the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic therapy

Authors

  • Ahmed Mohamed Nagy Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery and Burn, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt / Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery and Burn, Faculty of Physical Therapy, MSA University, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Shaimaa Mohamed Ahmed Elsayeh Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery and Burn, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
  • Mohamed Bayoumi Ibrahim Bayoumi Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery and Burn, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt / Department of Physiotherapy, Faculty of Allied Medical Sciences, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan .
  • Shimaa Mohamed Metawee Department of Basic Sciences, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Benha National University, Al-Qalyubia, Egypt.
  • Omnia Saeed Mahmoud Ahmed Department of Physical Therapy for Internal Medicine and Geriatrics, Faculty of Physical Therapy, October University for Modern Sciences and Arts, 6th October City, Giza, Egypt.
  • Karim Ibrahim Saafan Department of Physical Therapy for Surgery and Burn, Faculty of Physical Therapy, Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.612291
Keywords: Burn, Wound, Clinical Prediction, Pulsed Electromagnetic Therapy

Abstract

Many studies have demonstrated the effect of pulsed electromagnetic therapy (PEMT) on wound healing. This study aimed to develop a clinical prediction rule (CPR) to assess PEMT's efficacy in burn healing, potentially enhancing treatment decisions and outcomes. It was a one-group intervention study with 46 patients (21 males, 25 females) aged 20 to 55 years, having partial-thickness burns in the first or second healing stage, and a total burned surface area (TBSA) over 15%. The intervention involved pulsed electromagnetic therapy (Fisioline, Italy) for up to six weeks, with 60-minute sessions at 12 Hz and 12 Gauss, three times per week. The statistical analysis was conducted using the SPSS. The study revealed a significant decline in wound surface area (WSA) post-intervention (p < 0.05). A significant negative relationship was found between wound improvement and both age and total body surface area (TBSA) (p < 0.05), while a significant positive relationship was observed between wound improvement and initial wound size (p < 0.05). No significant relationship was found between wound improvement and wound stage (p > 0.05). The study concluded that pulsed electromagnetic therapy significantly reduces wound surface area. Additionally, age, TBSA, and initial burn wound size are important predictors of the therapy's efficacy in treating burn wounds.

 

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Published
15-04-2024
How to Cite
Nagy, A. M., Elsayeh, S. M. A., Bayoumi, M. B. I., Metawee, S. M., Ahmed, O. S. M., & Saafan, K. I. (2024). Physical therapy in burn wound healing: Development of clinical prediction rules to identify the efficacy of pulsed electromagnetic therapy. SPORT TK-EuroAmerican Journal of Sport Sciences, 13, 33. https://doi.org/10.6018/sportk.612291
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