Effect of Laughter Therapy on Recovery of Facial Burn Scar
Journal of Korean Burn Society
;
: 159-163, 2009.
Artículo
en Coreano
| WPRIM
| ID: wpr-204599
ABSTRACT
PURPOSE:
To compare the scar formation after laughter therapy in facial burn scar and to make facial burn rehabilitation program.METHODS:
In a prospective clinical trial, laughter therapy was done in 12 facial burn injury patients. One group pretest-posttest design was done. After 8 weeks group laughter therapy session, we measured scar condition. Facial burn scar were checked. Scars were assessed with objective measurement tools such as pigmentation, erythema, pliability, transepidermal water loss, thickness and perfusion.RESULTS:
Pigmentation value was decreased significantly 211.6+/-71.9 to 177.8+/-57.1 (p0.05). Transepidermal water loss value changed from 40.7+/-15.9 g/h/m2 to 37.8+/-15.4 g/h/m2 (p>0.05). Microcirculation value was decreased significantly (0.80+/-0.05 volt to 0.43+/-0.19 volt)(p<0.05). Skin elasticity level (R0) was significantly increased (p<0.05).CONCLUSION:
Laughter therapy in burn patients could be an alternative treatment to control burn scar contracture. In the future, more studies are needed how laughter therapy may affect the skin condition of the burn injuries.
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Asunto principal:
Piel
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Quemaduras
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Pigmentación
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Estudios Prospectivos
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Cicatriz
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Cicatriz Hipertrófica
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Docilidad
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Contractura
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Risoterapia
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Elasticidad
Tipo de estudio:
Ensayo Clínico Controlado
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Estudio observacional
Límite:
Humanos
Idioma:
Coreano
Revista:
Journal of Korean Burn Society
Año:
2009
Tipo del documento:
Artículo
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