Epidemiology of burn injury and the ideal dressing in global burn care – Regional differences explored

Our results suggest significant epidemiological differences regarding burn injuries and care amongst the continents, possibly resulting from the different infrastructure and/or circumstances on the various continents. Future scientific studies need to focus on adequate pain management and designing longer lasting materials that contain the "ideal" properties, by also taking individual regional needs/desires and the patient's perspective and economic boundaries into account. This analysis has delivered valuable insights into the epidemiological differences and/or similarities amongst the various continents.