Towards the Holistic Assessment of Scar Management Interventions

IF 16.4 1区化学 Q1 CHEMISTRY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Accounts of Chemical Research Pub Date : 2022-03-08 DOI:10.3390/ebj3010018

J. Mathers

引用次数: 2

Abstract

Presently, research assessments of burn scar management interventions focus on measures of scarring and scar features. However, qualitative research demonstrates that patients experience scarring and scar management therapies holistically. Patient-centred assessment should reflect this. An agreement is required regarding what to assess, which tools and measures to use and at what time points. Key issues include (1) whether and how burn- or scar-related quality-of-life measures could be included in the assessment of scar management interventions and how these are weighed against scar measures; (2) routine inclusion of the assessment of treatment burden (or treatment experience) in comparative research and (3) generating further understanding of the relationship between scar management and psychosocial adaptation, along with an assessment of this. A debate concerning a holistic and standardized evaluation of scar management interventions is needed to ensure that future evidence-based decisions are made in a patient-centred manner.

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疤痕管理干预措施的整体评估

目前，对烧伤疤痕管理干预措施的研究评估主要集中在疤痕形成和疤痕特征的测量上。然而，定性研究表明，患者经历疤痕和疤痕管理治疗整体。以患者为中心的评估应反映这一点。需要就评估什么、使用哪些工具和措施以及在什么时间点达成一致。关键问题包括(1)是否以及如何将烧伤或疤痕相关的生活质量措施纳入疤痕管理干预措施的评估，以及如何将这些措施与疤痕措施进行权衡;(2)在比较研究中常规纳入对治疗负担(或治疗经验)的评估;(3)进一步了解疤痕管理与心理社会适应之间的关系，并对此进行评估。需要就疤痕管理干预措施的整体和标准化评估进行辩论，以确保未来以患者为中心的循证决策。

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Accounts of Chemical Research 化学-化学综合

CiteScore

31.40

自引率

1.10%

发文量

312

审稿时长

2 months

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