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Multidisciplinary team approach to the pediatric burn patient
G D Warden1, C Brinkerhoff, D Castellani
1Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children Burns Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio 45219.
QRB. Quality Review Bulletin
|July 1, 1988
Summary
Burn injuries are devastating, with 100,000 hospitalizations annually, including many children. Shriners Burns Institute (SBI) uses a multidisciplinary, family-centered approach for comprehensive burn care.
Area of Science:
- Medical Research
- Pediatric Care
- Trauma Surgery
Background:
- Burn trauma is a severe injury requiring extensive medical intervention.
- Annually, 100,000 individuals require hospitalization for burn injuries, with children comprising 35% of cases.
- Specialized burn institutes are crucial for managing complex burn cases.
Purpose of the Study:
- To describe the family-centered, multidisciplinary care model at Shriners Burns Institute, Cincinnati Unit (SBI-Cincinnati).
- To highlight the collaborative approach in managing severe burn injuries, particularly in pediatric patients.
- To emphasize the role of the family as primary caregivers within the healthcare team.
Main Methods:
- Implementation of a multidisciplinary team approach involving primary nurses and physicians.
- Integration of family members as active participants in the patient's care plan.
- Utilization of comprehensive support systems available at a major university medical center.
Main Results:
- Ensured coordinated and holistic care for burn patients.
- Empowered families to maintain a primary role in patient care.
- Provided specialized care within a dedicated 30-bed burn institute.
Conclusions:
- The multidisciplinary, family-centered model effectively manages complex burn injuries.
- Collaboration between healthcare professionals and families optimizes patient outcomes.
- Specialized burn centers are vital for addressing the needs of severely burned patients, especially children.