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1. Outcomes that matter most to burn patients:A national multicentre survey study in the Netherlands

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Spronk, I., van Uden, D., van Dammen, L., van Baar, M. E., Nieuwenhuis, M., Pijpe, A., Visser, I., van Schie, C., van Zuijlen, P., Haanstra, T., Lansdorp, C. A., Spronk, I., van Uden, D., van Dammen, L., van Baar, M. E., Nieuwenhuis, M., Pijpe, A., Visser, I., van Schie, C., van Zuijlen, P., Haanstra, T., and Lansdorp, C. A.

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Background: The use of patient-reported outcomes to improve burn care increases. Little is known on burn patients’ views on what outcomes are most important, and about preferences regarding online Patient Reported Outcome Measures (PROMs). Therefore, this study assessed what outcomes matter most to patients, and gained insights into patient preferences towards the use of online PROMs. Methods: Adult patients (≥18 years old), 3–36 months after injury completed a survey measuring importance of outcomes, separately for three time periods: during admission, short-term (<6 months) and long-term (6–24 months) after burn injury. Both open and closed-ended questions were used. Furthermore, preferences regarding the use of patient-reported outcome measures in burn care were queried. Results: A total of 140 patients were included (response rate: 27%). ‘Not having pain’ and ‘good wound healing’ were identified as very important outcomes. Also, ‘physical functioning at pre-injury level’, ‘being independent’ and ‘taking care of yourself’ were considered very important outcomes. The top-ten of most important outcomes largely overlapped in all three time periods. Most patients (84%) had no problems with online questionnaires, and many (67%) indicated that it should take up to 15 minutes. Patients’ opinions differed widely on the preferred frequency of follow-up. Conclusions: Not having pain and good wound healing were considered very important during the whole recovery of burns; in addition, physical functioning at pre-injury level, being independent, and taking care of yourself were deemed very important in the short and long-term. These outcomes are recommended to be used in burn care and research, although careful selection of outcomes remains crucial as patients prefer online questionnaires up to 15 minutes.

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2024

2. Application of dermal substitutes in the surgical treatment of full‐thickness wounds: Outcomes of an international survey.

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van den Bosch, Anna S., Verwilligen, Robin A. F., Pijpe, Anouk, Bosma, Eelke, Lucas, Ymke, van Zuijlen, Paul P. M., Middelkoop, Esther, van Baar, M. E., van Dammen, L., Geelen, S. J. G., Haanstra, T. M., Hulleman, D. N., van Gemert, R., Lansdorp, C. A., Vries, A. Meij‐de, Nieuwenhuis, M. K., Salemans, R. F. C., van Schie, C. M. H., Scholten‐Jaegers, S. M. H. J., and Spronk, I.

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TRAUMA surgery, SKIN grafting, WOUND healing, CONTRACTURE (Pathology), RESEARCH funding, QUESTIONNAIRES, TISSUE engineering, TREATMENT effectiveness, SCARS, ARTIFICIAL skin, SKIN, PHYSICIAN practice patterns, PLASTIC surgery, MEDICAL equipment contamination, MEDICAL care costs
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Dermal substitutes have been introduced to improve the outcome of wound healing. Despite proven efficacy in trials, these skin constructs do not have a firm footing in treatment protocols. This survey aimed to gain insight into the international perspective on dermal substitutes. An open, voluntary and anonymous internet‐based international survey was conducted. Eligible to complete the survey were professionals involved in the surgical treatment of patients with wounds. Information was collected on participant demographics, appointed facilitators, barriers, indications and contraindications related to the use of dermal substitutes, as well as participants' perceptions on the current available evidence and treatment protocols. A total of 148 professionals from 30 countries completed the survey. The majority of participants were male (57%), with 60% being plastic surgeons. Eighty‐three percent of the professionals had experience in using dermal substitutes. The primary facilitators were 'increased scar elasticity' and 'reduction of contractures', while primary barriers included 'costs' and 'contamination risk'. Sixty‐two percent of the professionals acknowledged the efficacy of dermal substitutes; however, the majority emphasised the absence of clear indications and treatment protocols. This study emphasises the acknowledged efficacy of dermal substitutes while highlighting the need for clearer indications and treatment protocols. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Published
2024
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