Kai Megerle, Marion Mühldorfer-Fodor, Riccardo E Giunta
{"title":"[Good News from HaMiPla].","authors":"Kai Megerle, Marion Mühldorfer-Fodor, Riccardo E Giunta","doi":"10.1055/a-2500-4231","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2500-4231","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":"57 1","pages":"7"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"[Surgical treatment after lesions of the superficial branch of the radial nerve - mid-term outcomes].","authors":"Maria Tsironis, Sandra Vossen","doi":"10.1055/a-2437-0678","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2437-0678","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The treatment of lesions of the superficial radial nerve remains a challenge for surgeons and patients. For patients, such lesions are associated with a high level of suffering due to electrifying pain at the level of the injury as well as sensory dysfunction. Our data collected over a treatment period of 6 years are intended to give an overview of surgical methods, temporal progression and the corresponding outcomes.We retrospectively analysed 17 cases of patients undergoing surgery after a lesion of the superficial branch of the radial nerve between 4/2017 an 12/2022. Sixteen patients were surveyed using standardised measures with regard to regeneration, pain relief and post-surgical satisfaction. The average latency between the causal event and the surgical procedure was 13.4 months (3-60 M). Neurolysis was carried out in 4 of 16 cases in the presence of macroscopically visible cicatricial changes without the occurrence of morphological changes in the nerve and with preserved continuity. Reconstruction through suturing was performed in 12 cases, 4 being performed without and 8 with neuroprotection. In 2 of the latter, neuroprotection was achieved with a neurotube, while 6 were treated by means of wrapping veins.The performed interventions all led to a reduction of pain. Regardless of the time interval between the lesion of the superficial radial nerve and surgery, the procedure led to a relief from discomfort related to previous symptoms of pain, hypesthesia and Tinel sign. Although the reconstruction of the nerve did not lead to complete remission, the patients were satisfied with the results. In most cases, some hypesthesia remained. Neuroprotection through a vein graft led to better pain relief than treatment without a vein graft.Although symptoms remained, pain relief was crucial for the patients. After lesions of the superficial branch of the radial nerve, surgical treatment aiming to preserve or restore the continuity of the injured nerve branch should be considered as a promising option.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":"57 1","pages":"44-49"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143460828","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Polina Dimitrova-Chakarova, Karl-Josef Prommersberger, Jörg van Schoonhoven, Marion Mühldorfer-Fodor
{"title":"[Outcomes of fingertip injury treatment with semi-occlusive dressings combined with surgical management within an expanded indication].","authors":"Polina Dimitrova-Chakarova, Karl-Josef Prommersberger, Jörg van Schoonhoven, Marion Mühldorfer-Fodor","doi":"10.1055/a-2496-2706","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2496-2706","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Since their introduction by Mennen and Wiese in 1993, semi-occlusive film dressings (SOFD) have been increasingly used in various clinical contexts, including the treatment of Allen type IV fingertip injuries, fingertip necrosis, and cases involving embedded foreign material.This study aimed to investigate whether and, if so, how the outcomes of Allen type III and IV fingertip injuries and fingertip necrosis differ from those of Allen types I and II. In addition, it aimed to investigate if the presence of embedded foreign material under a film dressing increases the risk of complications.A total of 50 patients with 44 fingertip injuries and 13 fingertip necroses were treated with an SOFD in combination with surgical intervention. In 22 out of 50 patients, foreign material was present under the film dressings. During follow-up, cold sensitivity, pain at rest and during activity, the usage of the injured finger in daily life, patient satisfaction with the aesthetic outcome, sensitivity, sweat secretion, papillary ridges, nail deformity, and mobility were assessed. The fingertips were examined for nail growth abnormalities. The results of the Allen type I-IV fingertip injuries and fingertip necrosis were compared with each other and related to findings from the uninjured fingers of the opposite hand. Clinical outcomes showed that SOFD led to good fingertip regeneration at any amputation level and in cases of fingertip necrosis. However, nail deformities increased with shorter lengths of the distal phalanx. Patients with necrosis were less satisfied with the aesthetic outcome compared to those receiving primary treatment after amputation injury. The presence of foreign material under the film dressings did not influence the healing process, and no infections were observed.SOFDs demonstrate good outcomes in Allen type III and IV fingertip injuries as well as in fingertip necrosis, comparable to those of Allen type I and II. However, it is essential to inform patients about potential risks such as nail deformities and compromised aesthetic appearance. Surgical interventions involving foreign material under an SOFD do not affect the healing of fingertip injuries, thus allowing for an expanded range of indications for SOFDs.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":"32-43"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143016445","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Steffen Löw, Öznur Dervis, Sebastian Kiesel, Holger C Erne, Christian Karl Spies, Frank Unglaub
{"title":"[Postoperative Pain Level Following Surgery of the Hand and Wrist in the Ambulatory Setting].","authors":"Steffen Löw, Öznur Dervis, Sebastian Kiesel, Holger C Erne, Christian Karl Spies, Frank Unglaub","doi":"10.1055/a-2436-9471","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2436-9471","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Surgical procedures of the hand are increasingly performed in an ambulatory setting. Postoperative analgesia is based empirically on the painfulness of individual surgical procedures without these having been examined systematically.</p><p><strong>Patients and methods: </strong>The painfulness (visual analogue scale) of 722 surgical procedures of the hand and wrist (1 July 2021 to 30 June 2023) was assessed until day 5. Analgesia was conducted empirically in accordance with WHO principles. The primary endpoint was the pain sensation on the first postoperative day in bone and joint procedures compared with soft tissue or endoscopic procedures as well as hardware removals. Secondary endpoints were pain sensation in correlation with gender, age, duration of the procedure and preoperative analgesia.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Bone and joint procedures were associated with significantly (p<0.001) more pain (5.42±2.8) compared with other procedures (3.47±2.6). Female (p=0.001) and younger patients (R>0.2) as well as longer procedure duration (R>0.2) showed a weak association with higher postoperative pain, whereas preoperative consumption of opioids was moderately associated with higher opioid intake (R=0.34). Overall, pain decreased continuously from the evening of the procedure (4.4±2.8) until day 5 (3.7±2.7; 2.8±2.4; 2.1±2.1; 1.6±1.9; 1.3±1.7) CONCLUSION: This data provides a scientific basis for pain medication supply following surgical procedures of the hand and wrist in an ambulatory setting. A broad range of pain perception must be considered, even in seemingly minor surgical procedures.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":"23-31"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142632601","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Christopher Selle, David Latz, Denis Friesen, Michael Schädel-Höpfner
{"title":"[Palmar Displacement in Distal Radius Fractures following Extension Injuries of the Wrist].","authors":"Christopher Selle, David Latz, Denis Friesen, Michael Schädel-Höpfner","doi":"10.1055/a-2411-9237","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2411-9237","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Fractures of the distal radius have been traditionally classified based on the suspected mechanism of injury. Among clinicians, the terms \"Colles\" and \"Smith\" fractures are commonly used to refer to a distal radius fracture that is either displaced to the dorsal (Colles) or palmar (Smith) side of the radius. When analysing x-rays, it is not uncommon for a Smith fracture to be detected in cases where patients describe a fall on the wrist in an extended position. Thus, the question arises how a flexion-type fracture can occur after an extension injury. So far, only little research has been conducted into this subject.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The aim of this study was to analyse the mechanisms of injury that lead to various types of distal radius fractures. Particular emphasis was placed on \"Smith\" fractures and on the biomechanical, physiological and anatomical characteristics that contribute to their occurrence. To assess these relationships, data of fractures were collected following a life-like fracture simulation using a \"drop-bench\" in non-formalin fixated human specimens. These fractures were produced between January 2016 and December 2021. Biographic data of all specimens used were available. Additionally, all biomechanical and physical characteristics of the fracture simulation were fully documented.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 122 specimens with a full data set, 17 (13.9%) fractures were determined to be Smith fractures based on their radiological appearance. In 10 of these flexion fractures, the wrist was set in dorsal extension. The mean angle of extension was 86.3 degrees for flexion fractures compared to 90.5 degrees for extension fractures. Six out of 10 Smith-type fractures that were set in dorsal extension were also exposed to pronation, whereas only one was exposed to supination. The mean potential energy for fracture creation was 168.0 joules for Smith fractures in dorsal extension, whereas all other fractures showed a mean of 185.2 joules.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>It can be concluded that a Smith fracture is not limited to being the result of a fall on the wrist in a flexed position. The same fracture may also be the result of a fall with the wrist in an extended position if certain physical factors are applicable.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":"62-70"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142481365","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Simon Bauknecht, Martin Mentzel, Marina Karrasch, Michael Lebelt, Richard-Tobias Moeller, Daniel Vergote
{"title":"[The Quality of Hand Surgery Informed Consent Discussions: a Prospective Randomised Study].","authors":"Simon Bauknecht, Martin Mentzel, Marina Karrasch, Michael Lebelt, Richard-Tobias Moeller, Daniel Vergote","doi":"10.1055/a-2457-3544","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2457-3544","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>A preoperative informed consent discussion is an essential element of surgical treatment. Suspected errors in informed consent are frequently the subject of medical liability cases. To ensure a comprehensive documentation of the informed consent discussion, commercial documentation forms are available. Thanks to their comprehensiveness, they are increasingly replacing conventional, typically self-designed forms. In this study, the quality of informed consent discussions was evaluated based on the retrievable knowledge of the informed patients. Informed consent discussions based on self-designed forms were compared with those based on a commercial form.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A monocentric, prospective, randomised, controlled, clinical longitudinal study was performed with 261 patients. Study participants were randomised into two groups. Informed consent discussions held in group A were documented using a self-designed form, while a commercial form (Thieme Compliance) was used for group B. Data collection was conducted through interviews using a standardised questionnaire, which each participant completed twice: once immediately after the medical informed consent discussion, and again on the morning of the surgery. The average time interval between the informed consent discussion and the surgery was 19 days.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>In both groups, the results were approximately the same. Overall, 98% of the respondents felt well or very well informed after the informed consent discussion and were satisfied with the manner of communication and the time frame. Accordingly, 77% of the respondents were not or only slightly nervous about the upcoming surgery. 85% of the participants correctly stated their diagnosis, and 80% correctly identified the planned surgery. However, 24% of the respondents were unable to actively name any of the complications mentioned in the discussion. Preoperatively, this percentage increased to 35%. Following the informed consent discussion, 44% of the respondents were able to list one to two complications, 27% were able to list three to four, and 5% were able to list five or more. Patients in group A tended to perform slightly better.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Similar results can be achieved even if different consent forms are used. Patients are well-informed immediately before hand surgery procedures. High patient satisfaction can be achieved through individualised design and documentation.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":"10-16"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142774934","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Is a routine histopathological examination justified for all tumours resected from the upper extremity?","authors":"Andrzej Zyluk","doi":"10.1055/a-2273-4960","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2273-4960","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Most lesions of the upper extremity are common and benign, and the need for a routine pathology evaluation of these specimens has often been questioned. This study aimed to evaluate the concordance of the initial clinical and final histological diagnoses of tumours which, based on clinical presentation and intraoperative findings, are most likely benign or malignant, and to answer the question whether or not a routine histopathological examination is justified for all tumours in the upper extremity.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>We analysed the results of histopathological examinations of benign tumours resected in 346 patients and malignant tumours resected in 6 patients.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Our analysis showed a 100% concordance between the initial (clinical) diagnoses of the tumours as benign or malignant and their final histopathological diagnoses. Only in 12 cases (3.5%) of initially benign tumours did the clinical presentation and/or intraoperative findings raise doubts.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>The results of this study show that a routine histological evaluation of all tumours resected from the upper extremity is not justified and may be confined to selected cases in which clinical presentation and/or intraoperative findings raise doubts.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":"57-61"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-02-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140877916","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Riccardo E Giunta, Franco Bassetto, Cenk Demirdöver, Gregory R D Evans, Mark Henley, Ilkka Kaartinen, Marcus Lehnhardt, Jaume Masia, Paul McArthur, Jacques Saboye, Yonca Steubing, Irene Mesas Aranda
{"title":"Generation Z in Plastic Surgery: Challenges, Solutions and New Horizons - A European and transatlantic overview.","authors":"Riccardo E Giunta, Franco Bassetto, Cenk Demirdöver, Gregory R D Evans, Mark Henley, Ilkka Kaartinen, Marcus Lehnhardt, Jaume Masia, Paul McArthur, Jacques Saboye, Yonca Steubing, Irene Mesas Aranda","doi":"10.1055/a-2502-1684","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2502-1684","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong> The entrance of Generation Z (born 1997-2012) into professional life, including the practice of medicine, marks a transformational shift in priorities and values. This generation, shaped by digital immersion and a strong focus on work-life balance, is redefining the landscape of Plastic Surgery. Their preferences for inclusivity, innovation, and structured working hours challenge traditional models of mentorship, patient care, and surgical training. The aim of this survey was to explore the impact of Generation Z on the field of Plastic Surgery through insights offered by leaders of major Plastic Surgery societies in Europe and the United States, who together provide a comprehensive perspective on generational change and its implications for clinical practice, education, and healthcare systems in Plastic Surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong> In October 2024 eight leaders of national Plastic Surgery societies and associations were invited to complete a structured questionnaire with five open-ended questions. They provided detailed responses on challenges, opportunities, and structural changes needed to address Generation Z's influence.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong> Key findings highlight a generational shift in the approach to professional life, with an emphasis on digital innovation, work-life balance, and the interaction with social media. Respondents noted an increased interest in aesthetic over reconstructive surgery and a preference for private practice among younger surgeons, raising concerns about workforce shortages in public healthcare. Advances in digital learning and simulation-based training were identified as opportunities to facilitate medical education. However, the ethical challenges of misinformation on social media and a decline in hierarchical mentorship were emphasized as critical concerns. Despite generational tensions, the integration of Generation Z's strengths in technology and advocacy for systemic reform holds promise for addressing burnout and enhancing healthcare delivery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong> The arrival of Generation Z in Plastic Surgery represents a possible pivotal moment to reimagine traditional models of surgical education, patient care, and professional priorities. Collaboration between generations and proactive adaptation to these changes is an imperative to ensure a dynamic, inclusive, and sustainable future for the specialty.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143016697","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Bariş Acar, Osman Orman, Mehmet Baydar, Sevinç Ödül Oruç, Baki Avşar Uzun
{"title":"Comparative Outcomes Between Three Different Techniques in the Fixation of Ulnar Styloid Fractures.","authors":"Bariş Acar, Osman Orman, Mehmet Baydar, Sevinç Ödül Oruç, Baki Avşar Uzun","doi":"10.1055/a-2462-2210","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1055/a-2462-2210","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Purpose: </strong>This study aims to compare the clinical and radiological outcomes of three different techniques used in the surgical treatment of ulnar styloid fractures.</p><p><strong>Material and method: </strong>Ulnar styloid fractures treated surgically between 2012 and 2022 were evaluated retrospectively. There were three groups in the study: Group I (Kirschner wire, N= 19), Group II (tension band, N= 27) and Group III (headless compression screw, N= 25). The Gaulke classification was applied to categorise the fractures. After a follow-up period of at least one year, range of motion, Modified Mayo Wrist Score (MMWS), Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score (QDASH), Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) and grip strength were measured. In addition, radiological union, bone resorption and dorsal subluxation of the DRUJ were evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no difference between the three groups in terms of demographic data. Gaulke type 2 A was more frequently observed in all three groups (47.4%, 74.1%, 64%, respectively). Range of motion (flexion, extension, supination, pronation) was similar in all three groups (p>0.05). QDASH and MMWS were similar in all three groups. Grip strength was significantly lower in Group I than in Group II (p=0.039). Radiological outcomes (nonunion, dorsal subluxation, bone resorption) were similar in all three groups. Implant irritation was significantly higher in Group II (p=0.026).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>K-wires, tension band wiring and headless compression screws yield similar clinical and radiological outcomes in the surgical treatment of unstable ulnar styloid fractures. However, the need for secondary surgery is more frequent when a tension band is used.</p><p><strong>Level of evidence: </strong>Level IV.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2025-01-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143016689","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sonja Verena Schmidt, Marius Drysch, Yonca Steubing, Christoph Wallner, Marcus Lehnhardt, Oliver Schoeffski, Felix Reinkemeier
{"title":"[Optimising Processes in a Severe Burn Intensive Care Unit through the Implementation of a Digital Management System].","authors":"Sonja Verena Schmidt, Marius Drysch, Yonca Steubing, Christoph Wallner, Marcus Lehnhardt, Oliver Schoeffski, Felix Reinkemeier","doi":"10.1055/a-2360-9549","DOIUrl":"10.1055/a-2360-9549","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The treatment of severely burned patients is demanding and necessitates specialised centres capable of providing adequate therapy over several months. The establishment of digital management systems in intensive care units signifies a substantial advancement in modern healthcare. Introducing such a system in a specialised intensive care unit for severe burn patients presents opportunities for optimisation but also potential obstacles. This study aims to provide insights into the perception of change from the perspective of staff and discuss the implementation of digital systems in the field of intensive care medicine.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>After a selective sample was established, the impacts of the digital management system were examined across various categories. The data collected through a questionnaire and brief interviews were evaluated in terms of average values within each category, with interpretations taking into account characteristics such as professional group and work experience.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Overall, the digital management system is considered suitable for use in the intensive care unit for severe burn patients by both medical and nursing staff. The continuous monitoring of vital parameters and the reduction of errors in medication administration are highlighted as positive aspects. However, negative points include the inferior documentation of burn wounds and specialised documentation for burn patients.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In due consideration of various factors such as experience, team size, and patient clientele, which impact the usability of the program, some aspects in need of improvement were identified. In summary, however, it can be said that there was a positive and favourable consensus regarding the introduction of such a system in the intensive care unit. Additionally, it can be concluded that the system is described as significantly more effective for a general surgical intensive care unit than for a specialised intensive care unit, e. g. an intensive care unit for severe burn patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":55075,"journal":{"name":"Handchirurgie Mikrochirurgie Plastische Chirurgie","volume":" ","pages":"438-447"},"PeriodicalIF":0.4,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142301405","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}