Evidence-based medicine analysis on current clinical research status of negative pressure wound therapy in China

VernacularTitle:国内负压创面治疗技术临床研究现状的循证分析
Author: Kaixuan HU ; Hongwei ZHANG
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: Evidence-based medicine; Wound healing; Negative pressure wound therapy
From: Chinese Journal of Trauma 2009;25(9):788-791
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: Objective To systematically review the current research status of negative pressure wound therapy in China based on method of evidence-based medicine (EBM). Methods A systematic retrieval was undertaken on literatures related to negative pressure wound therapy in China. Evidence grading of EBM and quality rating system of preventive service task force were used for evaluation of the results. Results We finally retrieved five randomized controlled trials (RCT), of which only one RCT was classified as good quality and high grade of evidence, whereas the other four were classified as poor quality and low grade of evidence. Conclusions With relatively wide indications, there still lack sufficient evidences to witness the clinical efficiency of NPWT in China. in the future, we should further researches on NPWT including emphasizing on novelty of research topics and intactness and usefulness of experimental design and standardize clinical application of such technique including standardization of treatment procedures. In the meantime, high quality research papers are needed to provide certain guidance for clinical therapy.