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Each row is one question a systematic review asked: who, what, compared with what, and which outcome, with the effect it found and how certain that is. Words match anywhere in the field.
651 questions in 62 reviews · Wounds
current versionsNo studies 651 · 100%Ungraded 0 · 0%Very low 0 · 0%Low 0 · 0%Moderate 0 · 0%High 0 · 0%
Ungraded means an effect was reported without a GRADE rating; it is not a gap. No studies means the review found nothing to answer the question. The six categories are a display order, not a score.
| Question | Effect | Evidence | Status / GRADE |
|---|---|---|---|
Hyaluronic acid vs conventional dressing (sterile petrolatum gauze) Pain · foot ulcers in people with diabetes Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid + hydrocolloid vs hydrocolloid Time to complete wound healing ‐ not reported · people with leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid + hydrocolloid vs hydrocolloid Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · people with leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs hydrocolloid Time to complete wound healing ‐ not reported · people with leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs hydrocolloid Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · people with leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs hydrocolloid Pain · people with leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs paraffin gauze Time to complete wound healing ‐ not reported · leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs paraffin gauze Adverse events ‐ not reported · leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Platelet‐rich growth factor + hyaluronic acid vs platelet‐rich growth factor Health‐related quality of life · pressure ulcer Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs paraffin gauze Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs paraffin gauze Pain · leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs neutral vehicle Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · people with leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs dextranomer Complete ulcer healing ‐ not reported · people with leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Platelet‐rich growth factor + hyaluronic acid vs platelet‐rich growth factor Pain · pressure ulcer Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs dextranomer Time to complete wound healing ‐ not reported · people with leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs dextranomer Health‐related quality of life ‐ not reported · people with leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Hyaluronic acid vs dextranomer Pain · people with leg ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Lysine hyaluronate vs sodium hyaluronate Time to complete wound healing ‐ not reported · people with pressure ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Lysine hyaluronate vs sodium hyaluronate Adverse events ‐ not reported · people with pressure ulcers Dressings and topical agents containing hyaluronic acid for chronic wound healing (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings 1. Amorphous hydrogel dressings vs other types of dressings Time to complete wound healing (re‐epithelialisation) (days) Measured using photographs · children with skin graft donor sites Hydrogel dressings for donor sites of split‐thickness skin grafts (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings 2. Octenidine‐dihydrochloride (OCT) hydrogel dressings vs OCT‐free placebo hydrogel dressings Donor site pain · adults with skin graft donor sites Hydrogel dressings for donor sites of split‐thickness skin grafts (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings 2. Octenidine‐dihydrochloride (OCT) hydrogel dressings vs OCT‐free placebo hydrogel dressings Health‐related quality of life · adults with skin graft donor sites Hydrogel dressings for donor sites of split‐thickness skin grafts (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings 2. Octenidine‐dihydrochloride (OCT) hydrogel dressings vs OCT‐free placebo hydrogel dressings Wound complications · adults with skin graft donor sites Hydrogel dressings for donor sites of split‐thickness skin grafts (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings 1. Amorphous hydrogel dressings vs other types of dressings Health‐related quality of life · children with skin graft donor sites Hydrogel dressings for donor sites of split‐thickness skin grafts (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Summary of findings 1. Amorphous hydrogel dressings vs other types of dressings Wound infection · children with skin graft donor sites Hydrogel dressings for donor sites of split‐thickness skin grafts (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs non‐silicone gel sheeting treatment Adherence to treatment · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs non‐silicone gel sheeting treatment Health‐related quality of life · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide Scar severity validated by participants · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide Adverse events · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide Adherence to treatment · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs intralesional injections of triamcinolone acetonide Health‐related quality of life · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs no treatment Scar severity validated by participants · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs no treatment Adverse events · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs no treatment Adherence to treatment · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs no treatment Health‐related quality of life · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs non‐silicone gel sheeting treatment Scar severity validated by participants · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Silicone gel sheeting vs non‐silicone gel sheeting treatment Adverse events · people with keloid scars Silicone gel sheeting for treating keloid scars (2023) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Tap water vs no wound cleansing Infection · people with anal fissures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Tap water vs normal saline Pain · people with acute and chronic wounds Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Distilled water vs normal saline Reduction in wound size · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Distilled water vs normal saline Healing rate · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Distilled water vs normal saline Cost analysis · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Distilled water vs normal saline Pain · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Distilled water vs normal saline Patient satisfaction · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Cooled boiled water vs normal saline Wound healing · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Cooled boiled water vs normal saline Reduction in wound size · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Cooled boiled water vs normal saline Healing rate · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Cooled boiled water vs normal saline Cost analysis · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Cooled boiled water vs normal saline Pain · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |
Cooled boiled water vs normal saline Patient satisfaction · people with fractures Water for wound cleansing (2022) · Cochrane | no estimate extracted | NR | No studies |