Lauren Klammer, Mary Ollier, Josianne Gauthier, Lisa R Allen, Malcolm Davidson, Yousuf Ahmed, Jenna Smith-Turchyn, Delphine Hansen-Jaumard, Sebastien Hebert, Sarvesh Logsetty, Dunavan Morris-Jantzen, Racheal Peet, Alex J Poole, Caitlin Champion
INTRODUCTION: The Canadian Frostbite Collaborative project is exploring frostbite patient care needs and current practices in Canada to inform the development of a Canadian frostbite care network (CFCN) as a national quality improvement initiative. METHODS: Using a quantitative and qualitative approach, this study aimed to define the landscape of current frostbite practices, challenges, and interest in future work. RESULTS: Current frostbite care practices were initially assessed through semistructured phone interviews of Canadian healthcare providers...
July 19, 2023: Wilderness & Environmental Medicine