Two Decades of Burns in Queensland (2003–2023): A Retrospective Analysis of Prospectively Collected Data
This study illustrates the evolving burn epidemiology in Queensland, highlighting the need for updated public health strategies, resource management and clinical practices. The rise in elderly comorbid patients, persistent high workplace burns rates and changing burn aetiology necessitate targeted interventions to prevent injuries and improve outcomes.
Authors
- Justin Hunt (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9844-159X)
- Elizabeth Vujcich
- Madison Bowles (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4095-3856)
- Jason Brown (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8386-1118)
- Nicholas Tellam
Institutions
- The University of Queensland (AU)
- Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- ANZ Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-08-14
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1111/ans.70284
- Primary Topic
- Burn Injury Management and Outcomes
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00