Evaluation of the online-presence of ABA-verified burn centers

• Verfasst von: Tapking, Christian [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Popp, Daniel [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Hundeshagen, Gabriel [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Houschyar, Khosrow Siamak [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Haug, Valentin [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Boson, Alexis L. [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Benedikt, Stefan [VerfasserIn]
• Verfasst von: Branski, Ludwik Krzysztof [VerfasserIn]
• Titel: Evaluation of the online-presence of ABA-verified burn centers
• Verf.angabe: Christian Tapking, MD, MMS, Daniel Popp, MD, Gabriel Hundeshagen, MD, MMS, Khosrow S. Houschyar, MD, Valentin Haug, MD, Alexis L. Boson, BSc, Stefan Benedikt, MD, and Ludwik Krzysztof Branski, MD
• E-Jahr: 2020
• Jahr: 08 July 2020
• Umfang: 6 S.
• Fussnoten: Gesehen am 12.03.2021
• Titel Quelle: Enthalten in: Journal of burn care & research
• Ort Quelle: Philadelphia, Pa. : Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, 1980
• Jahr Quelle: 2020
• Band/Heft Quelle: 41(2020), 5, Seite 1063-1068
• ISSN Quelle: 1559-0488
• ISSN Quelle: 1534-5939
• DOI: doi:10.1093/jbcr/irz204
• Datenträger: Online-Ressource
• Sprache: eng
• K10plus-PPN: 1751204359

Abstract

Currently, patients seek healthcare information online. An up-to-date online presence is vital for success among the competition amid hospitals. Hospital websites have become an important medium to communicate with patients, provide information about certain diseases/conditions, and advertise healthcare services. This study aims to evaluate burn centers websites verified by the American Burn Association (ABA). The online presence of the 73 ABA-verified burn centers was evaluated according to criteria previously published by Benedikt et al. This included general information on burns, first aid, treatment at the burn unit, research, and education. ABA-verified burn centers were then compared with 48 German-speaking burn centers evaluated by Benedikt et al. Online information about patient care including treatment options and techniques was more often present in ABA-verified burn centers. However, this information was still provided in only half of the websites. Furthermore, ABA-verified burn centers more often used multimedia-based elements and social media platforms. On the other hand, German-speaking burn centers more often provided translations, general information (eg, staff and ward) about the burn center, as well as research and education. This study demonstrates that although many burn centers have well-designed websites, relevant burn-related information on patient care, research, and education is often missing or sparse. Today, most patients look for healthcare information online. Also, applicants for residency or fellowship programs tend to get a first picture of their potential employer on websites or social media. Keeping websites and social media up-to-date and informative can improve recruitment of patients and employees.