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ArticleBurns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries2024

Implementation of a geriatric care bundle for older adults with acute burns.

Julia Oehlers, Carolyn Blayney, Jo Tate, Alexander Cheng, Andrew Tucker, May J Reed, Barclay T Stewart, Saman Arbabi, Kathleen O'Connell, Elisabeth Powelson and 1 more

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Article in Burns : journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

11 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Julia OehlersJohn A. Burns School of Medicine, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA. Electronic address: joehlers@hawaii.edu.
Carolyn BlayneyUW Medicine Regional Burn Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
Jo TateUW Medicine Regional Burn Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
Alexander ChengUW Medicine Regional Burn Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
Andrew TuckerSwedish Medical Center, Seattle, WA, USA.
May J ReedUW Department of Medicine, Seattle, WA, USA.
Barclay T StewartUW Medicine Regional Burn Center, Seattle, WA, USA; UW Department of Surgery, Seattle, WA, USA.
Saman ArbabiUW Medicine Regional Burn Center, Seattle, WA, USA; UW Department of Surgery, Seattle, WA, USA.
Kathleen O'ConnellUW Department of Surgery, Seattle, WA, USA.
Elisabeth PowelsonUW Department of Anesthesia, Seattle, WA, USA.
Tam N PhamUW Medicine Regional Burn Center, Seattle, WA, USA; UW Department of Surgery, Seattle, WA, USA.
University of Washington · USSeattle University · USSwedish Medical Center · USUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa · US

Funding

UCLA Summer Research Training in Aging for Medical Stud*T35AG026736 · NIA · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · PI Cathy Lee, John C Newman · 2005 to 2026
$3.0M
NIA NIH HHS T35 AG026736
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundFrailty and comorbidities are important outcome determinants in older patients (age ≥65) with burns. A Geriatric Burn Bundle (Geri-B) was implemented in 2019 at a regional burn center to standardize care for older adults. Components included frailty screening and protocolized geriatric co-management, malnutrition screening with nutritional support, and geriatric-centered pain regimens.

methodsThis study aimed to qualitatively evaluate the implementation of Geri-B using the Proctor Framework. From June-August 2022, older burn-injured patients, burn nurses, and medical staff providers (attending physicians and advanced practice providers) were surveyed and interviewed. Transcribed interviews were coded and thematically analyzed. From May 2022 to August 2023, the number of inpatient visits aged 65 + with a documented frailty screening was monitored.

resultsThe study included 23 participants (10 providers, 13 patients). Participants highly rated Geri-B in all implementation domains. Most providers rated geriatric care effectiveness as 'good' or 'excellent' after Geri-B implementation. Providers viewed it as a reminder to tailor geriatric care and a safeguard against substandard geriatric care. Staffing shortages, insufficient protocol training, and learning resources were reported as implementation barriers. Many providers advocated for better bundle integration into the hospital electronic health record (EHR) (e.g., frailty screening tool, automatic admission order sets). Most patients felt comfortable being asked about their functional status with strong patient support for therapy services. The average frailty screening completion rate from May 2022 to August 2023 was 86%.

conclusionsGeri-B was perceived as valuable for the care of older burn patients and may serve as a framework for other burn centers.

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BurnsFrailtyGeriatric AssessmentPatient Care BundlesAgedAged, 80 and overBurn UnitsFemaleFrail ElderlyHumansMaleMalnutritionNutritional SupportPain ManagementAgedBurnsImplementation

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PMID38472006
PMCPMC11055663
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