Perception and Practice among Community People and Health Service Providers on Care and Management of Burn Injuries in Nepal: A Qualitative Study.

Background: According to WHO, burns are a serious public health problem and the second most common cause for injury in rural Nepal, accounting for 5% of disabilities. The overall objective of the study is to assess the prevailing perception and practice among community people and health service providers on care and management of burn injuries in Nepal.

Methods: This was a qualitative study conducted in 2016 representing all eco-development regions.

Perception of Community and Hospital Personnel on Burn Treatment and Outcome in Nepal.

Introduction: Globally, eleven million people sustain burn injuries every year enough to require medical attention. WHO has estimated Disability associated limited years of 84,000 per year just due to deformities and 2100 people die every year due to burn injuries in Nepal. The overall objective of the study is to explore the effectiveness of burn injuries treatment and management approach of hospitals.