Publications by authors named "Amy Sieglein"
J Burn Care Res
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates psychological symptoms in burn survivors, focusing on how biological sex influences the risk of PTSD and depression after a burn injury.
- It includes data from 374 adult burn patients and finds that women, early on, have a higher risk of developing these mental health issues compared to men, although they report similar depression levels 30 days after injury.
- The research highlights that factors like female sex, younger age, and larger burn area significantly increase the likelihood of PTSD and depression, stressing the need for early mental health assessments and interventions.
