ArticleBMJ open2019
Psychosocial and quality of life impact of scars in the surgical, traumatic and burn populations: a scoping review protocol.
Article in BMJ open, 2019. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT05478551 (Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin in Biopsy Scar Minimization), which is not on this map. Cited by 18 papers, 3 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Examining the Efficacy of Botulinum Toxin in Biopsy Scar Minimization
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18 citing papers in PubMed, 3 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
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Abstract
introductionDespite the fact that millions of scars affect individuals annually, little is known about their psychosocial impact and overall quality of life (QOL) on individuals. Scars from multiple aetiologies may cause psychiatric and emotional disturbances, can limit physical functioning and increase costs to the healthcare system. The purpose of this protocol is to describe the methodological considerations that will guide the completion of a scoping review that will summarise the extent, range and nature of psychosocial health outcomes and QOL of scars of all aetiologies. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: A modified Arksey and O'Malley (2005) framework will be completed, namely having ongoing consultation between experts from the beginning of the process, then (1) identifying the research question/s, (2) identifying the relevant studies from electronic databases and grey literature, with (3) study selection and (4) charting of data by two independent coders, and (5) collating, summarising and reporting data. Experts will include a health information specialist (TAW), scar expert (JSF), scoping review consultant (SCK), as well as at least two independent coders (NZ, AM). ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: Ethics approval will not be sought for this scoping review. We plan to disseminate this research through publications, presentations and meetings with relevant stakeholders.
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