Massage Therapy Utilization in Pediatric Acute Burns: A Retrospective Cohort Study
MT is potentially valuable for children admitted with acute burns, reducing pain and promoting relaxation. However, patients admitted on weekends and with short admissions frequently missed MT treatment. Addressing barriers through additional weekend resources, provider education, and increased awareness of patient readiness for sessions may improve access to MT.
Authors
- Deborah Zerkle
- Renata Fabia
- Dana Schwartz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9754-7130)
- Rajan K. Thakkar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2553-8574)
- Ben Reader (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0219-5839)
Institutions
- Nationwide Children's Hospital (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork Research Education & Practice
- Published
- 2024-12-18
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3822/ijtmb.v17i4.1043
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.11