Ref (type) | Population | Outcome, Interventions | Results and statistical analysis | Effect size | Favours |
Healing rates | |||||
Systematic review |
86 people (79 people completed study), age range 49 to 100 years, long-term care, grade III ulcers Data from 1 RCT |
Reduction in wound surface area
with low-level laser with standard care Absolute results not reported |
P = 0.23 |
Not significant | |
Systematic review |
35 people (25 people completed study), age range 8 to 65 years, rehabilitation, grade II to IV ulcers Data from 1 RCT |
Time to complete wound healing
2.45 weeks with laser plus moist saline gauze 1.78 weeks with saline gauze alone |
P = 0.33 |
Not significant |