A comprehensive, integrated approach to quality improvement and capacity building in burn care and prevention in low and middle-income countries: An overview

Abstract

Highlights Quality improvement requires a comprehensive integrated approach. Clinical standards are a vital first step in improving outcomes for LMICs. Capacity building needs a range of educational courses from basic to advanced. Evaluation tools are needed to measure progress.

Investigating burn cases, knowledge, attitudes and practices to burn care and prevention in Ethiopia: a community-survey

“…A good example is the Interburns developed 'Basic Burn Care' (BBC) model; a course which covers first aid and prevention, simple dressings and complications. 14 BBC has already been conducted in Nepal, where the burn training for health workers was co-created with the community. The content of the course has been driven by local needs and informed by local people to ensure that it aligns with the needs of the community.…”

Impact of COVID-19 and containment measures on burn care: A qualitative exploratory study

“…The framework of HWC includes the provision of stabilisation, triaging, and referral of emergency patients including burns [34] . Decentralised and integrated three-tier structure for burns care in LMICs have been demonstrated to improve the quality of care [35] . However, several implementation challenges have been documented.…”

Quality improvement training for burn care in low-and middle-income countries: A pilot course for nurses

“…Consequently, there is an urgent need to ensure that frontline practitioners are consulted, supported and involved in research and quality improvement (QI) studies in order to identify and address potential issues which may affect the implementation of evidenced-based practice at the earliest opportunity [ 1 ]. This need is particularly evident in burns care in low-resourced countries where evidence has consistently demonstrated a significant difference in the outcomes for burns patients in comparison to resource rich countries [ 2 ]. Two -thirds of the estimated 180,000 annual deaths from burn injuries occur in African and South-East Asian region [ 3 ].…”

“…In response to this need, the Centre for Global burn Injury Policy and Research (CGBIPR) and the NGO Interburns (International Network for Training, Education and Research in Burns) have been working together to build capacity in a range of skills related to burn prevention and treatment in LMICs [ 2 ]. A 5-day course on Implementation and Improvement science for healthcare professionals working in burn care and prevention in low resource environments, had already been delivered to senior staff.…”