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. 2015 Dec 11;2015:1901.
Ref (type) Population Outcome, Interventions Results and statistical analysis Effect size Favours
Healing rates
[8]
Systematic review
86 people (79 people completed study), age range 49–100 years, long-term care, grade 3 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
[8]
Systematic review
35 people (25 people completed study), age range 8–65 years, rehabilitation, grade 2–4 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