Table 1 The evaluation checklist of clinical effectiveness of the dressing

1

Wound epithelialization in days 7, 14, and 30

Granulation exists on the wound? (Yes/No)

2

The amount of scar

Vancouver Scar Scale (VSS)

VSS = 0–1 (No scar)

VSS = 2–5 (Mild scar)

VSS = 6–10 (Moderate scar)

VSS = 11–14 (Sever scar)

3

Pain severity

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Quantitative (range between 0–10)

4

Wound site infection

Is fever (T > 38.2 °C), infectious discharge, redness, increase in WBC, CRP, and ESR present? (Yes/No)

5

Dressing renewal frequency

Recording the frequency

6

Painkiller consumption

Pethidine required in milligrams

7

Hospital stay length

Number of days

8

Cost

IRR and then converting to USD