FATORES DETERMINANTES NA QUALIDADE DE VIDA DE PACIENTES QUEIMADOS: UM ESTUDO DAS LIMITAÇÕES FUNCIONAIS, EMOCIONAIS E SOCIAIS

Abstract

Burns are a significant public health problem, affecting millions of people worldwide each year and causing serious physical, emotional, and social consequences. In Brazil, the situation is even more alarming, affecting mostly middle and lower-class individuals, which intensifies the socioeconomic implications associated with this type of trauma. The main objective of this study is to identify the factors that impact the quality of life (QoL) of burn patients who are being treated at a referral hospital in Goiás. In addition to investigating the functional and physical limitations resulting from the injuries, the study aims to analyze the impact of emotional factors, the challenges faced in social reintegration, and the difficulties in returning to work and leisure activities. The research adopted a quantitative approach and was conducted through the application of the Burn Specific Health Scale-Revised (BSHS-R), a validated instrument for assessing the QoL of burn patients. The BSHS-R allows data to be collected on functional capacity, body image, interpersonal relationships, and the emotional impact of burns. Additionally, a questionnaire was applied socioeconomic profile to better understand the participants' profile. Data collection was carried out in February 2025, a period chosen due to the continuous frequency of patients in outpatient care at the burn clinic of the reference hospital. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics techniques, with the aim of identifying the main difficulties faced by patients in their daily activities, physical limitations, and emotional challenges. The results of this study are expected to contribute to a better understanding of the factors that influence the perception of QoL of these patients, providing theoretical and practical support to improve clinical practices and promote more effective rehabilitation strategies. Thus, the study aims to propose multidisciplinary interventions that not only meet the physical needs of patients, but also offer emotional and social support, facilitating their reintegration into society and improving quality of life in the long term.