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{"title":"The incidence and prevalence of chronic wounds from a major plastic surgery service from a metropolitan city in south western Nigeria: A sixteen-year retrospective review.","authors":"Ayodele Olukayode Iyun, Chinsunum Peace Isamah, Samuel Adesina Ademola, Olayinka Adebanji Olawoye, Afieharo Igbibia Michael, Rotimi Opeyemi Aderibigbe, Odunayo Moronfoluwa Oluwatosin","doi":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.08.005","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.08.005","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Chronic wound presents a burden to the patient due to the effect on their quality of life and cost of care. The exact prevalence is difficult to assess due to insufficient data, different study designs, and deferent study definitions of chronic wounds. There is limited data on the prevalence and the burden of chronic wound in our subregion. This study was therefore carried out to establish the burden of chronic wound in order to document a baseline data for monitoring progress, as well as provide information for advocacy on equitable distribution of resources for wound care.</p><p><strong>Method: </strong>This was a retrospective review between January 2007 and December 2022. Data was analysed using SPSS.</p><p><strong>Result: </strong>A total of 866 patients with new chronic wounds were seen at an average of 54 cases per year. An average of 330 old and new chronic wounds are seen yearly. Chronic ulcers are developing at a rate of 1.2/1000 population, and the prevalence of chronic ulcer is 3.3/1000 population. Most patients were males (57.2 %), with a mean age of 41.7years ± 20.6. Post traumatic wound is the leading aetiology. Age correlates positively with aetiology, p=<0.001. Sickle cell and venous wounds are predominantly on the legs, p=<0.001. There is a correlation between increasing age and occurrence of chronic wound in the leg, p=<0.001.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Post traumatic wound is the leading cause of chronic wound in our subregion. There is a need to improve care of acute wounds to reduce the burden of chronic wounds.</p>","PeriodicalId":17392,"journal":{"name":"Journal of tissue viability","volume":" ","pages":"877-882"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142055960","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A comprehensive study on mechanisms of action of fibroin, aloe vera, and ginger extracts through histochemical, inflammation biomarkers, and matrix metalloproteinases analysis against diabetic wounds.","authors":"Rida Sulayman, Shaukat Ali, Rizwan Ullah, Muhammad Summer, Ali Hassan, Hafsa Shahzad, Umaima Fiaz, Samaira Mumtaz, Tooba Nauroze, Shumaila Mumtaz","doi":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.10.006","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.10.006","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Introduction: </strong>Diabetes causes complications like delayed wound healing for a long time. Fibroin, aloe vera, and ginger extracts along with their combinations are used for diabetic wound healing.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>After induction of diabetes, The wound healing effects of fibroin (50 mg/ml), aloe vera gel (50 mg/ml), and ginger extract (30 mg/ml), individually and in combination, were assessed. The pro-inflammatory cytokines including tumor narcosis factor-α (TNF-α) interleukin (IL-6, IL-8, IL-1β), matrix metalloproteinases (MMP 2, MMP7, MMP 9), vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and tissue inhibitors of metalloproteinases (TIMPs) levels were analyzed in the serum.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A combination of fibroin + aloe vera gel + ginger extract (Fi + Al + Gi) healed the wounds in 11 days via wound contraction of 98.5 ± 0.9 % as compared to diabetic control (58.2 ± 0.7 %) and positive control (73.3 ± 0.6 %) groups. However, the wounds of the Polyfax and the diabetic control groups were healed in 17 and 19 days, corresponding to a contraction of: 96.7 ± 1.4 % and 96.3 ± 1.1 %. The histological assay showed that the Fi + Al + Gi group indicated an increased growth of collagen fibers, fibroblasts, keratinocytes and blood vessels with lessened inflammation. The Fi + Al + Gi group alleviated the serum level of TNF-α (12.7 ± 0.9 pg/ml), IL-6 (9.6 ± 0.9 pg/ml), IL-8 (19.6 ± 1.0 pg/ml), MMP2 (217.0 ± 9.2 pg/ml), MMP7 (279.0 ± 9.8 pg/ml), and MMP9 (156.0 ± 11.6 pg/ml) significantly as compared to the diabetic control (P ≤ 0.05). TIMP serum level (202.0 ± 6.9 pg/ml) was significantly elevated as compared to the diabetes control group.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present study concludes that the biomaterials in their combinations possess high regenerative and healing abilities.</p>","PeriodicalId":17392,"journal":{"name":"Journal of tissue viability","volume":" ","pages":"949-959"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142569034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The prevalence, incidence and risk factors of medical adhesive-related skin injury in adult inpatients: A systematic review and meta-analysis.","authors":"Ping Wang, Xinyue Luo, Huijie Chen, Qian Feng, Huijuan Song","doi":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.10.007","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.10.007","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>MARSI can occur in any population and clinical setting and is prevalent among patients who are frequently exposed to medical adhesives. It can disrupt the skin barrier and cause pain and infection, confusing patients and medical staff and making it necessary to understand its prevalence, incidence, and risk factors to improve patient health and medical safety.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To systematically evaluate the prevalence, incidence and risk factors of medical adhesive-related skin injury in adult inpatients.</p><p><strong>Design: </strong>Systematic literature review and meta-analysis.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A computer search was conducted on nine databases in both Chinese and English, covering studies from inception to July 10, 2024, evaluating the prevalence, incidence and risk factors of medical adhesive-related skin injuries. Meta-analyses were performed using Review Manager 5.4 and Stata 14 software.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The analysis included 22 studies, involving a total of 10510 research subjects. The meta-analysis of fourteen cross-sectional studies showed that the prevalence of medical adhesive-related skin injury in adult inpatients was 16 % [95 % CI: 13-18 %, Z = 10.95, P < 0.00001]. In the other seven additional cohort studies, the meta-analysis of incidence was 25 % [95 % CI: 17-33 %, Z = 5.90, P < 0.00001]. The results of the meta-analysis of risk factors showed that the following six factors: age>50 years (OR = 1.21, 95%CI: 1.05-1.41), dry skin (OR = 3.51, 95%CI: 1.55-7.95), history of MARSI (OR = 6.78, 95%CI: 1.69-27.15), history of skin allergies (OR = 3.82, 95%CI: 1.92-7.57), skin edema(OR = 3.59,95%CI:1.52-8.47), wet skin(OR = 3.57,95%CI:1.65-13.35) were risk factors.</p>","PeriodicalId":17392,"journal":{"name":"Journal of tissue viability","volume":" ","pages":"960-967"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142502893","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Exploring the relationship between pressure ulcer knowledge and self-efficiency among nursing students: A multicenter study.","authors":"Aysun Bayram, Yasemin Şara, Füsun Uzgör, Havva Öztürk","doi":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.06.017","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.06.017","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To determine the relationship between the knowledge and self-efficiency regarding pressure ulcers of nursing students.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This descriptive and correlational study was conducted with 775 nursing students from three different universities in various regions of Turkey. The \"Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Assessment Tool-Updated Version\" and \"Pressure Ulcer Management Self-Efficiency Scale for Nurses\" tool were used to collect data between May and September 2023. The Strengthening the Reporting of Observational Studies checklist was followed to report this study.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean knowledge score was 7.27 ± 3.09, and the mean self-efficiency on pressure ulcer management score was 35.5 ± 18.3. A statistically significant positive correlation was found between nursing students' knowledge and self-efficiency mean scores regarding pressure ulcers (p < 0.05). A significant difference was also found between the students' academic levels and gender and their knowledge and self-efficiency scores regarding pressure ulcers.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>In this study, where the data covers these three institutions, students' pressure ulcer knowledge and self-efficiency scores were lower compared to all academic years. Accordingly, it was also determined that students with more nursing practice experience showed higher knowledge and self-efficacy scores than students with less nursing practice experience. Additionally, the students' self-efficacy increased along with their knowledge level. Training courses may be suggested to improve students' knowledge and self-efficiency regarding pressure ulcers.</p>","PeriodicalId":17392,"journal":{"name":"Journal of tissue viability","volume":" ","pages":"681-687"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141476859","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Women's skin care behaviors: How to influence sunscreen use.","authors":"Tian Chen, Chao Yuan, Mengzhen Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.06.015","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.06.015","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>It is well known that women have been plagued by various skin problems. However, research on the characteristics of women's skin at different ages is still inadequate. In addition, there is a lack of research on the extent of women's skincare habits and skin care awareness.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A cross-sectional survey on skin was carried out in Shanghai, China, which was conducted by means of a questionnaire. 3678 women, aged 18-59 years, participated in the study. The information collected focused on the importance they place on their skin, the skin problems they have, and their use and perception of skin care products.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Before the age of 25, the most common skin problems that women face are dryness and oiliness, while after the age of 30, skin-ageing issues begin to appear and worsen with age. In addition, the higher the level of education, the higher the frequency of and compliance with sunscreen use, and the economy also affects women's use of sunscreen. Importantly, the importance women place on their skin and the level of sunscreen awareness affects women's use of sunscreen.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study was conducted to understand the skin characteristics of women of different age groups as well as to determine the factors that influence the use of sunscreens, which will not only promote women's skin care practices and product development, but also provide important clues for future activities on sunscreen use and health promotion.</p>","PeriodicalId":17392,"journal":{"name":"Journal of tissue viability","volume":" ","pages":"840-845"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141476861","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"How does the training given to intensive care nurses affect their attitudes toward preventing pressure ulcers?","authors":"Handan Topan, Özlem Ceyhan, Meral Başaran","doi":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.10.004","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.10.004","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>The study aimed to determine the effect of training in the prevention/treatment of pressure ulcers on nurses' attitudes.</p><p><strong>Material method: </strong>The study was conducted experimentally in a pretest-posttest design. Training was given to nurses participating in the study with content prepared by \"Wound and Ostomy Incontinence Nurses Association\" guide. The study was conducted between August and October with nurses working in Level 3 intensive care units. The study was completed with 79 nurses. Before the training was given, the \"Nurse Introduction Form\" and \" Attitude Towards Pressure Ulcer Prevention Instrument (ATPUPI)\" form were applied to those. All nurses were re-administered the ATPUPI scale three months after the training to evaluate their attitudes. Frequency analysis, descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and independent sample tests were used in statistical analyses.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The mean age of the nurses was 29.62 ± 5.74 years, the mean length of service was 71.77 ± 77.19 months, 94.9 % were graduates, and 82.3 % worked in shifts. The mean scores before the training were 44.53 ± 4.13 and 45.12 ± 2.53 after the training. It was determined that there was a significant difference between the nurses who did not receive training on pressure ulcers other than undergraduate education and those who obtained training in terms of the mean score of ATPUPI. Still, after the training, the mean scores reached a similar level, and this difference disappeared. The increase in the mean scores of those who did not receive any education other than undergraduate education was found to be statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>As a result of our study, intensive care nurses' attitudes toward preventing pressure ulcers were found to be at a high level. It was found that the training given to nurses who had not received training on pressure ulcers other than undergraduate education had a significant positive effect on their attitudes. According to this result, it is recommended that in-service training should be given from the moment they start intensive care and repeated at regular intervals to ensure continuity in knowledge, attitude, and care behavior.</p>","PeriodicalId":17392,"journal":{"name":"Journal of tissue viability","volume":" ","pages":"802-807"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142468706","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"A study of social isolation in patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities: A scoping review.","authors":"Yunjiao Wang, Rui Li, Liping Bai, Zhuanfang Zou, Chunyan Zheng, Feijin Peng, Shuzhen Wang, Yujin Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.09.012","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.09.012","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To undertake a scoping review of the literature on social alienation in patients with lower extremity varicose veins in order to serve as a reference for future studies in the field.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>With a focus on the phenomenon of social alienation in patients with varicose veins of the lower extremities, a systematic search of Chinese and English databases was carried out using the scoping review methodology as a framework. The included literature was summarized and analyzed with a time frame from database construction to June 24, 2024.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 15 publications were included, demonstrating that social alienation is a frequent occurrence in people with varicose veins of the lower extremities but has not yet received much attention. In individuals with varicose veins of the lower limbs, demographic factors, illness issues, psychological problems, and social factors are the key influences on social alienation.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Social alienation is a common phenomenon that is unevenly distributed in patients with varicose veins of the lower leg and is influenced by a number of different circumstances. In order to better meet the social needs of patients, healthcare professionals should pay attention to the issue of social alienation in patients with varicose veins of the lower extremity, identify and implement intervention strategies quickly, and actively explore a new model of treatment and care for social alienation.</p>","PeriodicalId":17392,"journal":{"name":"Journal of tissue viability","volume":" ","pages":"930-937"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142365710","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Can thermography predict diabetic foot ulcer risk in patients with diabetes mellitus? A systematic review.","authors":"Divyeshz Thakku Sivakumar, Bridget Murray, Zena Moore, Declan Patton, Tom O'Connor, Pinar Avsar","doi":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.06.018","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.06.018","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>There is a growing prevalence of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) in patients with diabetes mellitus and the use of thermography has sparked interest in a non-invasive diagnostic method for early DFU risk assessment and management.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>This systematic review aims to assess the use of thermography in predicting diabetic foot ulcer risk in patients with diabetes mellitus.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A systematic search of publications using MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Cochrane databases was conducted in April 2023, and relevant articles were reviewed. Data was extracted and a narrative synthesis was undertaken. The evidence-based librarianship (EBL) checklist assessed the methodological quality of the studies included. Reviewing these articles to the primary and secondary outcomes of this literature review. The primary outcome focused on the predictive capabilities of thermography for DFU prediction, while the secondary outcome assessed the feasibility, usability, and effectiveness of thermography.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Eight studies were conducted from 1994 to 2021 with an emphasis on the predictability of thermography in predicting DFU risk. All eight studies focused on temperature variations associated with DFU development. Six of the included studies compared the effectiveness of DFU occurrence in diabetic patients and non-DFU use. The overall results showed that employing thermography in DFU prevention might allow for early detection and intervention, offering a non-invasive and effective means to reduce the risk of DFU development and its associated complications in patients with diabetes mellitus.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The systematic review indicates that thermography holds promise for predicting DFU risk, with studies showcasing predictive capabilities and patient benefits. Despite some challenges and limitations, the evidence suggests thermography's value in assessing DFU risk in diabetes patients, warranting further research on device types and locations.</p>","PeriodicalId":17392,"journal":{"name":"Journal of tissue viability","volume":" ","pages":"530-541"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141723816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"The impact of COVID-19 on the care of diabetic foot ulcers: A scoping review.","authors":"Sinead Flynn, Ellen Kirwan, Claire MacGilchrist, Caroline McIntosh","doi":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.06.016","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.06.016","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The aims and objectives of this scoping review were to conduct a systematic search of the literature to identify the nature and extent of the research evidence to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacted and disrupted the care of Diabetic Foot Ulcers (DFU) and the subsequent impact on patient outcomes. Secondly, to identify transformation in models of care and service delivery, adoption of innovative technologies and new models of service innovations, including modalities such as telehealth that were adopted during the pandemic.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This systematic scoping review was conducted in accordance with the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology for scoping reviews and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping reviews (PRISMA-ScR).</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Nineteen papers were included. These studies explored aspects of care for DFUs during the COVID-19 pandemic. The focus of these studies ranged from exploring new modalities of care such as telehealth, reporting of clinical outcomes, development of triage systems and patient behaviors during COVID-19.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Ten of twelve studies reported on DFU outcomes and reported a worsening of outcomes compared to pre-pandemic times. Reduced DFU presentations, alongside an increase in urgent hospitalisations and amputation, were key themes that emerged from this review. More high-quality evidence is needed to establish any longer-lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on people living with DFU. Further, there is a lack of evidence relating to the feasibility and success of telemedicine and limited data on changes to service delivery, including triage systems in this patient cohort.</p>","PeriodicalId":17392,"journal":{"name":"Journal of tissue viability","volume":" ","pages":"521-529"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141563630","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

{"title":"Thermal measurement of erythema across skin tones: Implications for clinical identification of early pressure injury.","authors":"Barbara M Bates-Jensen, Kathleen Jordan, William Jewell, Sharon E Sonenblum","doi":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.08.002","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.jtv.2024.08.002","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>To assess the effectiveness of thermography, colorimetry, and oximetry at detecting temperature changes after erythema induction across diverse skin tones in healthy adults.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Erythema was induced at the forearm and ulnar head (UH) using a cupping device. Temperature via thermal image, erythema value via colorimeter, and oxygen saturation via oximeter were collected immediately and 5-10 min (delayed) after cupping at both sites.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>At the forearm, the delayed timepoint was significantly warmer than baseline. At the UH, the immediate timepoint was significantly colder than baseline. Erythema increased at both timepoints and both locations. The correlation between temperature change and erythema change was weak. Change in temperature did not differ between skin tone groups. The Intermediate Low Eumelanin skin tone group had more change in erythema compared to the Intermediate Mid (i.e., darkest) skin tone group immediately after cupping at the UH and at the delayed timepoint at the forearm.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study observed differences in the change of erythema across skin tones but did not observe differences in temperature across skin tones. Given high variability in results, it is premature to conclude thermal imaging works equally well across all skin tones. Further research is necessary to validate the effectiveness of thermal imaging in diverse populations. Results suggest visual erythema may be a problematic indicator as less erythema was consistently noted in participants with dark skin tones. The potential of technology to increase our ability to detect erythema warrants further investigation.</p>","PeriodicalId":17392,"journal":{"name":"Journal of tissue viability","volume":" ","pages":"745-752"},"PeriodicalIF":2.4,"publicationDate":"2024-11-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142108704","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":3,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}