Introduction
To understand the impact and recovery of burns of the hand and tailor treatment, outcome assessment is essential. There is however, a large variety of measures and outcome assessment is often incomplete. The aim was therefore to develop a core set for use in a clinical setting. 

Method
The first concept of the core set was based on the framework of the International Classification of Functioning. It distinguished two phases, three patient states and included both patient reported and clinical outcome. Subsequently, potential assessments were allocated to the various outcomes. This concept was discussed during the European Burns Association congress in 2013 and revised. The revision was sent to 65 colleagues from 28 institutions, including a survey.

Results
Eleven surveys were returned from 16 persons representing 9 institutions from 6 countries. Main bottleneck was the fact that some assessments were not translated or validated in all countries. Based on the feedback, final revisions were made. 

Conclusion
With multidisciplinary and international input, a multidimensional core set of outcome assessments for burns of the hand was developed. This is the first step towards more uniform clinical evaluation and will contribute to knowledge on outcome and effectiveness of treatment of hand burns.

Enhanced knowledge on outcome and effectiveness of treatment of hand burns (oid..)