Post-Burn Itching: Phenomenological Analyses of Patient Views
International Wound Journal, cilt.23, sa.6, 2026 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 23 Sayı: 6
- Basım Tarihi: 2026
- Doi Numarası: 10.1111/iwj.70971
- Dergi Adı: International Wound Journal
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus, CINAHL, EMBASE, MEDLINE, Directory of Open Access Journals, Biomedical Reference Collection: Corporate Edition (EBSCO), Health Research Premium Collection (ProQuest)
- Anahtar Kelimeler: burns, coping strategies, physical stress, pruritus, psychological stress
- Van Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Post-burn itching is an important symptom that negatively affects patients during both the treatment and rehabilitation processes. Understanding patients' lived experiences regarding post-burn itching is essential to improving patient care. This qualitative study was conducted using a phenomenological approach. In-depth, face-to-face interviews were held with 10 patients who experienced itching after burn injuries. Data collection occurred between January and May 2024. Thematic analysis was employed to evaluate the data. Analysis of the data revealed four main themes and 13 sub-themes. The main themes identified were: (1) the psychological burden of itching, (2) the bodily experience of itching, (3) difficulties in daily life, and (4) coping strategies. The study findings provide detailed insights into the experiences of patients suffering from post-burn itching. These results enhance current knowledge in this area and may inform the development of holistic, patient-centred, and community-based care strategies tailored to patient needs.