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Eduardo Gus1, Jane Zhu2, Thrmiga Sathiyamoorthy2
1Division of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery, The Hospital for Sick Children, 555 University Avenue, Room 5408, Toronto, Ontario M5G 1X8, Canada; Department of Surgery, Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto, 149 College Street, 5th floor, Toronto, Ontario M5T 1P5, Canada.
Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
|October 12, 2023
Summary
Canadian burn centers collect clinical data, but analysis and benchmarking are lacking. Most centers are interested in a national burn registry to improve care quality and research outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Burn care research
- Clinical data management
- Health informatics
Background:
- Burn clinical data collection varies globally, with some nations utilizing registries for outcome benchmarking.
- Canada's current approach to burn data collection requires characterization to identify potential improvements.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the current state of burn clinical data collection and analysis in Canadian burn centers.
- To gauge Canadian burn centers' interest in participating in a national burn registry.
Main Methods:
- A 23-item mixed-methods survey was distributed to 22 Canadian burn center directors.
- Quantitative survey data were analyzed using descriptive statistics; qualitative data underwent thematic analysis.
Main Results:
- 16 (72%) burn centers responded, all collecting burn clinical data primarily for quality improvement and research.
- Analysis and benchmarking of collected data are infrequent, with 50% not analyzing and 67% not benchmarking.
- A significant majority (93%) expressed interest in contributing to a Canada-wide burn registry.
Conclusions:
- While Canadian burn centers collect clinical data, opportunities exist to enhance data analysis, benchmarking, and knowledge translation.
- There is strong support among Canadian burn centers for establishing a national registry to advance burn care and research.
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