A comparison of two scar massage protocols in pediatric burn survivors.

Burns : Journal of the International Society for Burn Injuries
Soccoro Valladares-PovedaIngrid Parry

Abstract

The current evidence to support the use of massage for scar management is conflicting in the literature. The purpose of this study was to compare two scar massage protocols administered with pediatric burn survivors to determine if a more structured and standardized approach to scar massage could improve outcome. A retrospective review of the medical records of 100 children who received massage during the time period when two different protocols were implemented was conducted and data that was collected as part of the clinical exam regarding scar height, vascularity, pliability, itch and pain were extracted. Comparisons were made within subject for scar changes from baseline to follow up and between subjects receiving Protocol A and those receiving Protocol B for the same scar characteristics. Versions of the Vancouver Scar Scale were used to assess scars, while visual analogue scale, Itch Man Scale and Wong-Baker Faces Pain Scale were used to assess itch and pain. Results demonstrated improvements in itch and vascularity over time with both scar massage protocols. However, when comparing patients who received Protocol A to those who received Protocol B, there was no difference found in scar height, vascularity, pliability, itc...Continue Reading

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