Barrier Films and Dressings for the Prevention of Acute Radiation Dermatitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Jolien Robijns Michele Aquilano Suvam Banerjee Saverio Caini Julie Ryan Wolf Corina J G Van Den HurkMara BeveridgeHenry Lam Pierluigi Bonomo Edward Kai-Hua ChowTara Behroozian

Published in: Supportive care in cancer : official journal of the Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (2023)

This review and meta-analysis demonstrated that Hydrofilm and Mepitel Film could effectively reduce RD severity and improve PROs. The evidence is generally weak for all the studies on barrier films and dressings due to a limited study number, high risk of bias, small sample sizes, and minimal comparable outcome measures. It's potential has been proven, but future research in this field is recommended to confirm the efficacy of these products and assess real-world feasibility.

Keyphrases

room temperature
liver failure
respiratory failure
drug induced
intensive care unit
atopic dermatitis
radiation induced
climate change
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
acute respiratory distress syndrome