eCASH concept-based care for patients with small-area burns: a pilot randomized controlled trial

Area of Science:

• Dermatology
• Wound Care
• Clinical Research

Background:

• Small-area burns are common injuries requiring proper management to prevent complications.
• Existing interventions for small burns have varying degrees of effectiveness.
• The need for optimized treatment strategies for small burn injuries persists.

Purpose of the Study:

• To compare the efficacy of eCASH concept-based care (eBCare) against standard treatment for small-area burns.
• To evaluate the impact of eBCare on wound healing parameters and patient-reported outcomes.
• To assess long-term scar quality following eBCare intervention.

Main Methods:

• Prospective randomized controlled trial involving 70 patients with small-area burns.
• Patients were randomized to receive either eBCare or standard burn treatment for two weeks.
• Pain, anxiety, heart rate, exudate, wound area, scar color, and thickness were measured.

Main Results:

• The eBCare group demonstrated significantly lower pain scores, anxiety levels, and heart rates (P < .001).
• A higher median wound healing rate was observed in the eBCare group by day 14 (P < .05).
• Long-term follow-up (≥4 years) revealed superior scar color and thickness in the eBCare group (P < .05).

Conclusions:

• eBCare effectively reduces pain and anxiety associated with small-area burns.
• The eBCare approach accelerates wound healing and improves long-term scar quality.
• eBCare presents a feasible and beneficial treatment option for patients with small-area burns.