Dr Jen Martins1, Dr Thomas Whitton1, Mr Andrew Castley1 1Royal Hobart Hospital, Hobart, Australia Abstract: Australia has an ageing population. As a result, there are greater number of elderly patients presenting with acute burns. Such patient are much more medically...

Lauren Bright1, Lisa van der Lee2,3, Dana Hince7, Fiona Wood4,6, Dale Edgar2,4,5,6 1 The University of Notre Dame Australia, Fremantle Western Australia, Australia 2 Physiotherapy Department, Fiona Stanley Hospital, Murdoch Western Australia, Australia 3 Intensive Care Unit, Fiona Stanley Hospital,...

Ms Rochelle Kurmis1, Ms Jenny Edge1, Ms Madeline Rowell1, Ms Kathryn Heath1, Prof. John E. Greenwood1 1Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adult Burns Service, Adelaide, Australia Abstract: Severe burns are a traumatic experience with recovery not only being physical, but psychosocial. The...

Ms Tanja Klotz1, Ms Rochelle Kurmis1 1Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adult Burns Service, Adelaide, Australia Abstract: The Matching Assessment using Photographs with Scars (MAPS) scar assessment tool was developed in 2005. MAPS was recommended in a systematic review as a preferred...

Ms Rochelle Kurmis1, Ms Tanja Klotz1 1Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adult Burns Service, Adelaide, Australia Abstract: Technology is increasingly utilised to improve and streamline patient care. With the rapid adoption of electronic medical record systems and availability of hand held smart...

Miss Brenda Chapman1, Ms Tania McWilliams1, Professor Fiona  Wood 1Perth Children’s Hospital, Nedlands , Australia Abstract: Introduction: As the only paediatric Burns Service in Western Australia we strive to continually improve burn treatment and all aspects of the burn injured...