Analysis on influence factors of quality of life for burn patients undergoing amputation

Abstract

Objective To investigate the level and its influencing factors of quality of life for burn patients undergoing amputation, and take treatment measures for clinical nursing. Methods The single factor analysis method was taken on the burn patients undergoing amputation in different social demographic characteristics from January 2013 to July 2016. Results The score of quality of life was (56.08±17.97) points,and the four dimensions scored as physical function (63.64±27.51) points, mental health (54.76±20.28) points, social relations (58.71±19.19)points and general health (46.00±18.61) points, which were at a low level. Multiple regression analysis showed that the influencing factors of quality of life were patient education, marital status, cost source, economic conditions, prosthetic replacement, and amputation site, which had a statistically significant difference between the effects on the quality of life (F/t=4.367, 3.836, 4.436, 4.412, 2.916, 4.591, P<0.01) and into stepwise multiple regression equations. The patient′s age and career had statistically significant(F=3.495, 3.640, P<0.05),but not into stepwise multiple regression euqtions. Conclusions Burn patients undergoing amputation are physical and spiritual double whammy, through to the influencing factors, clinical medical staff to be able to make this part of the population cause enough attention, enhancing the quality of life, strive for an early return to family and society. Key words: Amputation traumatic; Quality of life; Burn patients; Influence factor