Research Terminology for Chronic Wound Research: A Scoping Review Protocol
Summary: This protocol outlines a JBI/PRISMA-ScR scoping review (2015-2025) to map terminology, definitions, and measurement methods in chronic wound research, identifying inconsistencies in terms like “healed” and “recurrence.” Searching MEDLINE/CINAHL/Embase/Cochrane, it aims to inform standardization for improved evidence synthesis and clinical guidelines, building on a 2019 review.
Key Highlights:
- Scope: Studies on healed, time-to-healing, recurrence, QoL; excludes case reports.
- Method: JBI framework; data extraction on wound types/contexts/definitions.
- Objectives: Map usage, highlight gaps, recommend standards.
- Timeline: 2015-2025; grey literature included.
- Implications: Enables meta-analyses; reduces research silos.
Keywords: chronic wound terminology, scoping review, wound definitions, standardization, healing measures, Christina N Parker, Kathleen Finlayson, Sumitra Sharma