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Review
. 1996 Jul-Aug;17(4):362-8.
doi: 10.1097/00004630-199607000-00014.

Functional outcomes for the patient with burn injuries

M Staley  1 , R Richard, G D Warden, S F Miller, D B Shuster
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Review

Functional outcomes for the patient with burn injuries

M Staley et al. J Burn Care Rehabil. 1996 Jul-Aug.

Abstract

In health care, outcome measures have become important tools to assist with monitoring the efficacy of therapeutic interventions. This article defines functional outcomes and describes why therapists should begin monitoring the care of patients with burn injuries in terms of function. Suggestions are provided on the identification and documentation of functional outcomes for patients with burn injuries.

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