Burn injury characteristics, referral pattern, treatment (costs), and outcome in burn patients admitted to a hospital with or without a specialized Burn Centre (BURN-Pro).

Daan T Van YperenEsther M M van LieshoutMargriet E Van BaarSuzanne PolinderMichael H J VerhofstadCornelis H Van der Vliesnull null

Published in: European journal of trauma and emergency surgery : official publication of the European Trauma Society (2023)

Both groups differed in patient, burn, and treatment characteristics. At 12 months, quality of life and scar quality were good in both groups. Significantly poorer scar quality scores were found in the burn centre group. This might be related to their larger burns and more frequent surgery. The organization of burn care in the Netherlands seems to work adequately. Patients are treated locally when possible and are transferred when necessary.

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