David R Schieffelers

PT | Lecturer | Researcher | PhD in burn rehabilitation
Passionate about global equity in burns.
All posts = my own views

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Burns are a matter of global social justice! Read here about lessons learnt through my main research project on burn rehabilitation in Wuhan: https://t.co/PHvK29NOgm
#globalhealth #burns

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Did you know that the vast majority of burns occur in low- and middle-income regions?

During this year's #WorldBurnsWeek, we're raising awareness about burns as a hidden global health crisis for more global equity! Save the date!

Learn more 👉 https://t.co/b4gjhnhQrE

[HI_Advocacy @HI_Advocacy]

NEW REPORT by @HI_federation explores why #rehabilitation matters, via the lived experiences of seven people in conflict-affected areas. Check the website and the report: https://t.co/xbJYHrFCB1
@NorwayMFA

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Excited to share the result of our collaborative randomized controlled trial on early exercise training following severe burns in Wuhan! Now available on https://t.co/glkHJJ8G3F
@MOVANTresearch @burns_trauma

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Honoured to present about burn rehabilitation in Ukraine on behalf of @HI_federation alongside excellent speakers to a full room at EWMA 2024! @petermoortgat @ruthannfan @jillmeirte @vzwOscare @EWMAwound

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Delighted to be part of launching the first ever #WorldBurnsWeek, a week to advocate for global equity and take action. Stay tuned and mark your calendars!

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Congratulations to Dr. Dorien Dombrecht! 🎉 It's been an honour to do research together over the last 4 years! Your PhD has added a lot of insight into the mechanisms of postburn muscle wasting and exercise! Well done! @DorienDombrecht @MOVANTresearch

[The G4 Alliance @theG4Alliance]

The first ever World Burns Week will happen November 2024! This week will raise awareness and facilitate collaboration for equity in the prevention, care and survivorship of burn injuries.

Have an idea for a logo? Submit your ideas by January 31: https://t.co/eCEmolPjwO

[The G4 Alliance @theG4Alliance]

World Burns Week is a new initiative to raise awareness, facilitate collaboration, and work together towards global #equity in the burden and care continuum of #burninjury.

We are now accepting ideas for logos representing the spirit of this week!

https://t.co/CyZQvW62lB

[Movant @MOVANTresearch]

🎓💪 Exciting News! 🌟 @DRSchieffelers has successfully defended his PhD on "The role of early exercise in the management of muscle wasting following acute burn injury." 🏋️‍♂️💡 Congratulations!
Check out his published work 📜: https://t.co/6ORaX5sMaj #BurnInjuryResearch

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Looking forward to learning from like-minded physios! #ADAPT23 @ADAPT_CSP

[Priorities in Global Burns Research @burnspriorities]

Are you a #burnsurvivor or care for someone who has experienced a #burn injury? Tell us what is most important to you and help us shape the future of global burns care. Complete our survey here https://t.co/hUOXDzng01

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Looking forward to learning and exchanging @ burn care symposium of the Euro-Mediterranean council for burns and fire disasters

[Priorities in Global Burns Research @burnspriorities]

Our final survey is now live! If you are a #burnsurvior or work in #burns care, tell us which questions about burns treatment are most important to you here:
https://t.co/Wpnn0yRFmz

https://t.co/24PFWxSVlk

[Interburns @interburns]

Therapists working in burns from 13 countries in the Africa region engage with key concepts on Day 1 of ABC(Rehabilitation), from fluids to assessing depth, and prioritisation of patients. Expert faculty from France, Ghana, India and UK - off to a great start! @KBTH_GH

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

@Euroburn @MOVANTresearch @vzwOscare

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Looking back at a great week at #EBA2023 in 🇫🇷. Won an award for best presentation, moderated a session, and most of all connected with like-minded people!

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Thanks everyone - feeling very honoured!

[Koen Maertens @koenmaertens]

Congratulations @DRSchieffelers for winning the award of best OT/PT presentation at the 20th European Burns Association Congress @Euroburn @MOVANTresearch @UAntwerpen
#EBA2023

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

“What are the 10 most important questions for global burns research?” PAM committee chair @jillmeirte putting out a call to stay tuned for the 2nd survey by @burnspriorities link👇
https://t.co/LZ0bWfLjwx

[David R Schieffelers @DRSchieffelers]

Excited about EBA 2023! @Euroburn @MOVANTresearch @vzwOscare

[International Society for Burn Injuries @ISBIWORLDBURN]

3 weeks left until the closing date – 30/08/2023 – ISBI Book of Innovations - Volume 2!
Submit your idea here: https://t.co/SbKFCLIh7p
#isbi #bookofinnovations