Publications by authors named "M K Nieuwenhuis"
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- 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.
Article Synopsis
- - This study explored using a dual accelerometer method to track physical activity in critically ill burn patients, aiming to gather detailed data on the type and duration of their activities during hospitalization.
- - Conducted in a burn center in the Netherlands, five patients with significant burn injuries participated and wore accelerometers on their chest and thigh to monitor activity, resulting in analysis of 14-49 days of data per patient.
- - The findings showed that while the method effectively identified and quantified activities during wear time, the data processing was labor-intensive and needed improvement for practical clinical use.
Objective: This study aimed to examine the prevalence and predictors of reconstructive surgery among pediatric burn patients in the Netherlands.
Methods: Pediatric burn patients were identified through the Dutch Burn Repository R3. Eligibility criteria included a burn requiring hospital admission or surgical treatment at one of the Dutch burn centers in 2009-2019.
Background: Burn scar maturation can take several years but is generally studied shortly after injury. Therefore, we investigated patient-reported scar quality up to 5-7 years post-burn.
Methods: Patients with ≤ 20 % total body surface area burned completed the Patient Scale of the Patient and Observer Scar Assessment Scale (POSAS 2.
Background: Value-based healthcare (VBHC) is increasingly implemented in healthcare worldwide. Transparent measurement of the outcomes most important and relevant to patients is essential in VBHC, which is supported by a core set of most important quality indicators and outcomes. Therefore, the aim of this study was to develop a VBHC-burns core set for adult burn patients.
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