Exploring the acceptability of using low-friction bedding for patients with burns: Qualitative results from the SILKIE study

Skin grafts are required to ensure healing after burns that are deep or take longer than 21days to heal. Each year, approximately 1000 skin grafts are undertaken in England and Wales; 75% in adults and 25% in children [1]. Approximately 20% will fail completely or partially, with some wounds needing re-grafting [2]. Further surgery, taking skin from another part of the body, longer hospital stays, and increased scarring are all consequences that can be distressing for patients and expensive for the NHS [3,4].
Source: Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries - Category: Cosmetic Surgery Authors: Source Type: research