Management of Incisional Self-Harm of the Upper Limb: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The incidence of incisional self-harm of the upper limbs is increasing, and recurrence rates are high. It is not known whether different wound treatment strategies (dressings only vs. surgery) or the operative setting (main theatre vs. non-main theatre) affect wound or mental health-related outcomes.

Methods

Four electronic databases (Ovid MEDLINE, OVID EMBASE, PsycINFO and CENTRAL) were searched from inception to 14/09/2021 for studies which describe the management of incisional self-harm wounds of the upper limb(s) in adults and children. Dual-author screening and data extraction were conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines.

Results

In total, 19 studies (1477 patients) were included. Overall

SUBMITTER: Somanathan A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10184042 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature