The Burn Model System (BMS) Program began in 1994 to improve care and outcomes for individuals with burn injuries. BMS centers conduct research and contribute follow-up data to the BMS National Longitudinal Database. BMS centers also conduct research, provide education, and disseminate information with the goal of improving long-term functional, vocational, cognitive, and quality-of-life outcomes
for individuals with burn injury. The BMS Program is funded by the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR), a Center within the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), to improve care and outcomes for individuals with burn injuries. The Model System Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) is national center that translates health information into easy to understand language and formats for patients with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain injury, and burn injury. The MSKTC works closely with researchers in the BMS to develop free, research-based resources for people living with burn injury and their supporters. Find the information you need to live well with burn injury! Information on our page is not meant to replace the advice of a medical professional. You should consult your health care provider regarding specific medical concerns or treatment.
