Abstract
The problems associated with burn injuries are wide-ranging, and the social and economic impacts of burns affect all of society. Only burn units have the capability to properly care for these patients, and this specialization translates to increased costs. The aim of this study was to examine the current status of burn units in Turkey. There are no reliable epidemiological data on burns and burn units in our country, so we conducted our own survey. In March 2003, Turkey had 1198 hospitals with 159,290 patient beds. To collect data related to burn care centers, we mailed a questionnaire to every hospital (974 total sent) and a different questionnaire to every City Health Directorate (81 total sent). Seven hundred and seventy-seven hospitals (79.8%) responded, and the results indicate that the number of burn care centers has risen significantly in the past decade. At most centers, plastic-reconstructive surgeons and general surgeons are the physicians who care for burn patients. The survey findings indicate that Turkey needs many more burn centers, and also better quality units. In addition, in-service training of health care professionals is required. As well, a curriculum should be developed for continuous public education geared towards burn prevention and first aid.
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