Publications by authors named "C H Kees van der Vlies"
Article Synopsis
- The study examines trends and epidemiology of pediatric burns in Dutch burn centers from 2009 to 2022, highlighting the need for effective prevention strategies and resource allocation.
- The analysis revealed a gradual increase in pediatric burn admissions, with a temporary decrease during the COVID-19 pandemic; 77% of patients were overnight admissions.
- Young children (ages 0-3) were the most affected group, and a shift toward shorter hospital stays and increased day admissions was noted, especially during the pandemic.
Deep dermal and full-thickness burns often result in scar sequelae such as contractures, hypertrophy, pain and itching following split-thickness skin grafting. Dermal substitutes are currently employed alongside split-thickness skin grafting to enhance clinical outcomes, though their indications remain a subject of ongoing debate. This systematic review aims to clarify the indications for the application of dermal substitutes in burn patients, in both acute and reconstructive settings.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the Netherlands, an average of 92,000 patients with burn injuries are seen annually by a general practitioners. A burn injury is defined as skin damage caused by heat, radiation, electricity, and/or chemical agents. It is crucial to make an accurate assessment of the severity of the burn.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBurn care quality indicators are used to monitor and improve quality of care and for benchmark purposes. The perspectives of burn survivors, however, are not included in current sets of quality indicators while patient-centred care gains importance. The aim of this study was to explore burn survivors' perspectives on quality aspects of burn care, which was used to translate their perspectives into patient-centred quality of care indicators.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFReports on treatment characteristics and long term outcomes for severe burns are scarce, while the need to compare outcomes of novel treatment modalities to standard of care is increasing. Our national database on burn treatment enabled analysis of patient as well as treatment characteristics during acute treatment and following reconstructive procedures. Furthermore, outcome data of longitudinal scar assessments were analysed from a single burn centre database.
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