Smartphone program for burn patient self-management

The Impact on Quality of Life in Individual with Burn Injury: Utilizing Smartphone Assisted Self-management Education At Aftercare

NA · Queen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong · NCT06263296

This study is testing a smartphone program to help adult burn patients manage their recovery better by encouraging them to take an active role in their care.

Quick facts

PhaseNA
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorQueen Mary Hospital, Hong Kong (other)
Locations1 site (Hong Kong)
Trial IDNCT06263296 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This intervention focuses on enhancing self-management education for adult burn patients during their aftercare phase. By utilizing a smartphone-assisted program, the study aims to empower patients to take an active role in their rehabilitation, improving their problem-solving and decision-making skills. The approach seeks to shift the traditional paternalistic model of care to a more collaborative relationship between healthcare providers and patients. The ultimate goal is to improve treatment adherence, patient engagement, and overall quality of life for burn survivors.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include Chinese adults over 18 years old who have sustained significant burns and can communicate in Cantonese.

Not a fit: Patients with inhalation injuries or those unable to communicate via instant messaging apps may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this program could significantly enhance the quality of life and rehabilitation outcomes for burn patients.

How similar studies have performed: There is a growing body of research supporting the effectiveness of patient-centered self-management interventions, indicating potential success for this approach.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Chinese adult aged above 18 years old
* Hospitalized burn patient
* Adult who can understand Cantonese
* Superficial partial thickness burn: TBSA \>10%
* Deep partial thickness burn or full thickness burn: TBSA \> 5%

Exclusion Criteria:

* Inhalation injury solely
* Sustained burn injury due to self-injury
* Diagnosed psychiatric illness with or without medication
* Client who is unable to communicate via instant messaging apps

Where this trial is running

Hong Kong

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.

View on ClinicalTrials.gov →

Conditions: Burns, Self Efficacy, Burn Second Degree, Burns Third Degree, Quality of Life, Adherence, Treatment, Burn Injury

Last reviewed 2026-05-15 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.