1. The world’s first standardized platform for data collection on burns
Global Burn Registry
The world’s first standardized platform for data collection on burns

2. THE BIGGER PICTURE

3. What is this registry? Online platform Successfully piloted
Enables standardized burns data collection globally
Developed by the WHO and a global network of experts
Data is collected using a simple form & uploaded online
Successfully piloted 
60 hospitals across 30 countries
Tool rated highly on relevance, clarity, validity

4. Why is it necessary? 180,000 people die each year from burns
95% of deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries
Non-fatal burn injuries are a leading cause of morbidity
Global data collection on burns  currently fragmented

5. What is the WHO’s aim? Identify burns risk factors Conduct Assessments
Clarify main burn risk factors and risk groups
Conduct
Assessments
Enable international, regional  and national assessments
Burns prevention programming
Enable targeted burn prevention programming

6. WHAT ABOUT MY HOSPITAL?

7. Why should my hospital participate?
Collaborate in a global initiative lead by the  World Health Organization to reduce burn injuries
Provides a clear picture of burn risk factors in  your setting
Data can be analyzed locally, and compared  globally

8. What does the GBR registration process involve?
Register hospital facility
Complete paper form for each patient
Upload data online to GBR

9. How is data collected? Simple, short, checkbox driven paper form
2 pages
Available in English, French or Spanish
Takes 5 minutes to complete 
Filled out by clinical staff
During the non-acute phase of admission

10. How can my hospital participate?
Register to participate either via:
GBR website:

11. Looking forward to collaborating with you
Thank you
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Looking forward to collaborating with you