Prognostic models for clinical outcomes in patients with venous leg ulcers: A systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The purpose of this review was to identify prognostic models for clinical application in patients with venous leg ulcers (VLUs).

Methods

Literature searches were conducted in Embase, Medline, Cochrane, and CINAHL databases from inception to December 22, 2021. Eligible studies reported prognostic models aimed at developing, validating, and adjusting multivariable prognostic models that include multiple prognostic factors combined, and that predicted clinical outcomes. Methodological quality was assessed using the CHARMS checklist and PROBAST short form questionnaire.

Results

Thirteen studies were identified, of which three were validation studies of previously published models, four reported derivation and validation of models, and the remainder reported deri

SUBMITTER: Velickovic VM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11523447 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature