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Unlock National Burn Data for Smarter Research 

Access one of the most comprehensive, curated datasets on burn care outcomes in the U.S. The Burn Research Dataset from ABA’s Burn Care Quality Platform (BCQP) offers de-identified, annually updated data from participating burn centers. It supports academic studies, nonprofit research, patient education, and industry insights.


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What’s Inside the Dataset 

Explore burn-specific data submitted voluntarily by burn centers nationwide, covering demographics, treatments, complications, and outcomes.

The dataset is ideal for: 

  • Benchmarking

  • Quality Improvement

  • Multicenter studies

  • Advocacy and education

  • Commercial or product development research

Who Can Request It? 

This dataset is available to: 

  • Medical and academic researchers

  • Advocacy and nonprofit organizations

  • Educators and public health professionals

  • Commercial and industry teams (via a separate process)

Note: The ABA’s Quality and Burn Registry Committee reviews and approves all requests. 

The ABA Burn Research Dataset gave our team the national context we needed to strengthen our findings. The process to request access was straightforward, and the data quality made our analysis more robust. It’s a vital resource for anyone serious about advancing burn care.

Clifford Sheckter, MD
Clinical Outcomes Researcher

What's Available – Request Access To:

Base or Full datasets

3-year or 10-year timeframes

Clean, de-identified data (no images)

Optional support for data integration or custom reports

Pricing (Non-commercial Use)

Dataset Duration BCQP Participating Center *Non-Submitting Burn Center Academic (Non-Burn Center)
3-Year Free $1,000 $2,000
10-Year $1,000 $2,000 $5,000

 

Commercial and burn care industry requests are handled separately. Please contact bcqp@ameriburn.org. 

*Want to Become a BCQP Participating Center? Joining BCQP improves patient care, strengthens research, and grants your center complimentary access to 3-year data requests.

👉 Learn more about BCQP participation.

How to Request a BCQP Dataset

Complete the dataset request form

Dataset Request Form

Attach a 1–2 page research summary

Review and sign the Data Use Agreement (DUA)

Submit your materials to BCQP Support

Email BCQP Support

Upon approval, an invoice will be sent

The dataset will be shared after payment is received.

Additional Data Services

Beyond access to the ABA Burn Research Dataset, BCQP offers tailored services to help centers and partners maximize their use of burn care data. Contact the BCQP Support Team.

Burn Center Historical Data Migration

Support for migrating legacy registry data into BCQP for seamless continuity and analysis.

Custom Reports

Development of customized reports for authorized stakeholders, including health departments and life science companies.

Enterprise Services Solution

A scalable, hosted platform for healthcare organizations managing multiple BCQP sites, featuring data entry, advanced reporting, and registry access.

Burn Center Custom Data Collection

Enables centers to collect and manage custom data variables tailored to specific research or operational needs.

Data Feeds

Direct BCQP data delivery for integration with internal systems or ongoing analysis.