@article{ref1,
title="Preventing burns in the elderly: A guide for home healthcare professionals",
journal="Home healthcare nurse",
year="2013",
author="Grant, Ernest J.",
volume="31",
number="10",
pages="561-573",
abstract="Burn injury to individuals older than 60 years occurs with a frequency that is disproportionate to that of all other victims except the very young. Burns continue to remain a major healthcare problem in the United States and globally. Seniors 65 years and older make up 13.7% of the total population of the United States, and these numbers are expected to increase during the next 30 years (). Further, older adults who live alone are 30% more likely to suffer an unintentional injury than the rest of the population. As seniors age, their potential for suffering a fire or burn-related injury increases because of the aging process, comorbidities, and limited financial means. These factors describe a vulnerable population in need of protection and safety. This article assists the home healthcare provider to recognize the characteristics and vulnerability of the older adult as related to a burn injury. Guidelines that will assist the home healthcare provider in promoting a safe and comfortable environment are discussed.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0884-741X",
doi="10.1097/01.NHH.0000436217.56972.58",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/01.NHH.0000436217.56972.58"
}