What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to assess the impact of pictorial discharge instructions on burn care after emergency department discharge.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Pictorial vs Standard Discharge Instructions for Burn Care After Discharge From the Emergency Department: A Pilot Randomized Trial and an Updated Systematic Review

Key Points

The aim is to assess the impact of pictorial discharge instructions on burn care after emergency department discharge.
Conducted a pilot randomized controlled trial
Compared pictorial instructions with standard instructions
Involved participants discharged from the emergency department
The trial shows valuable insights for designing larger future studies
The systematic review emphasizes the necessity of further research on pictorial instructions

Abstract

The pilot randomized controlled trial highlights important factors to consider when designing and implementing a future randomized controlled trial. The updated systematic review validates the need for a future larger randomized controlled trial to expand the evidence base on the use of pictorial discharge instructions in the emergency department.

Pictorial vs Standard Discharge Instructions for Burn Care After Discharge From the Emergency Department: A Pilot Randomized Trial and an Updated Systematic Review

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