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Published on: November 6, 2018
Modified Vancouver Scar Scale score is linked with quality of life after burn
Vidya Finlay1, Sally Burrows1, Rosemary Kendell1
1Burn Service of Western Australia at Fiona Stanley Hospital, Australia.
Introduction:
This study aimed to determine if a scar quality is associated with quality of life (QoL) at six months post-burn and beyond.
Methods:
Quantile regression models adjusted for covariates were used to demonstrate the relationship of modified Vancouver Scar Scale (mVSS) total (with and without pigmentation) and the mVSS components, to the Burn Specific Health Scale-Brief (BSHS-B) scores (full scale, Affect and Relations domain, Skin Sensitivity domain).
Results:
The sample (n=341) comprised 67% males, 83% with skin grafts with a median age 38 years, total body surface area (TBSA) 4%, length of stay seven days, mVSS total score of five and BSHS-B total score of 153. Between six and 12 months of injury, mVSS total, TBSA and female gender were significantly associated with the BSHS-B, a situation that was not affected by the presence or absence of pigmentation scores. The mVSS components did not individually influence QoL.
Discussion:
mVSS total score, gender and burn size data may be a useful adjunct to experienced clinical judgment for identifying at risk patients and directing appropriate, timely resource allocation.
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