Research terminology in chronic wound research: a scoping review protocol
Summary: This protocol outlines a scoping review to catalog and standardize terminology used in chronic wound research—aiming to improve comparability, reporting quality, and evidence synthesis across studies and registries.
Key Highlights:
- Plans to map definitions for wound etiology, severity, “standard of care,” and outcome measures.
- Identifies inconsistencies that hinder meta-analysis and guideline development.
- Will propose a harmonized lexicon aligned with consensus frameworks and registries.
- Intended to support regulators, payers, and investigators with clearer standards.
Keywords:
scoping review,
terminology,
chronic wounds,
standardization