Cost-Effectiveness of ESWT Plus Rehabilitation vs Rehabilitation Alone in Post-Burn Scars

Participants in the experimental arm will receive a combination intervention comprising ESWT delivered by certified technicians using a validated device for post-burn scars, along with standard rehabilitation therapy. ESWT sessions will be standardized (e.g., 3,000 pulses per session, weekly for 8 weeks) and will be integrated with a comprehensive rehabilitation program encompassing physical therapy, scar management exercises, and patient education. The specific parameters (e.g., energy level, frequency) will be reported based on established guidelines.

Participants in the control arm will receive the institution's standard rehabilitation therapy for managing post-burn scars, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and scar-massage techniques. Treatment frequency and duration will mirror the experimental arm's rehabilitation component to ensure consistency. No ESWT will be provided.