Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background: The study was conducted for evaluating the psychiatric illness among burn patients.Material and methods: This study comprised a total of 230 burn patients. The subjects belonged to the age group of 30-40 years with a mean age of 35.6 years. The burns were examined to evaluate the severity using parkland formula. The subjects were also questioned about their mental health. These subjects were informed about the study procedures and were asked to give an informed consent. Statistical analysis was carried out using SPSS software.Results:Out of 230 subjects, psychiatric illness was seen in 100 patients. 16 were males and 84 were females. Among 100 subjects, 16 subjects had anxiety, depression was diagnosed in 51 subjects and 33 subjects were discovered to be thinking about suicide. Most of these subjects who showed these psychiatric illnesses had 3rd degree burns. Conclusion: Most of the burn victims were females. Most of the subjects had 3rd degree burns. Various psychiatric illnesses had been diagnosed in these subjects but depression was diagnosed in majority of the burn victims.