The increased focus of research interests and clinical documentation on outcomes demands
that evaluation tools provide reliable and valid data. The Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS) was …

Abstract The Burn Scar Index, often called the Vancouver Scar Scale, is widely used in
clinical practice and research to document change in scar appearance. Several sections of …

Research into the pathophysiology and treatment of hypertrophic scar (HSc) remains limited
by the heterogeneity of scar and the imprecision with which its severity is measured. The …

Introduction Reliable characterization of a hypertrophic scar (HTS) is integral to
epidemiologic studies designed to identify clinical and genetic risk factors for HTS. The …

The comparison of scar evaluation over time requires measurement tools with acceptable
intrarater reliability and the ability to discriminate skin characteristics of interest. The …

Background Research into the treatment of hypertrophic burn scar is hampered by the
variability and subjectivity of existing outcome measures. This study aims to measure the …

Objectives The objectives of this study were to (1) determine the pattern of scar formation up
to 24 months after a burn, compare clinical and photographic scar assessment, and …

It is not known whether objective measurements of burn scar quality reflect, or even bear any
relationship to, the patient's opinion of their scar. The purpose of this study was to determine …

The subjective assessment of scar appearance is a widely used method in the evaluation of
burn outcomes and the efficacy of treatment methods. The purpose of this study is to design …

Standardized validated evaluation instruments are mandatory to increase the level of
evidence in scar management. Scar assessment scales are potentially suitable for this …