Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery : JPRASHumansCrowdsourcingCicatrixPatient Reported Outcome MeasuresPatient Participation
From patient to partner: Crowdsourcing and digital innovations reshaping scar research and scar care management.
K J P Maertens, T Demarbaix, J Meirte, U Van Daele, P Moortgat
Published: 202610.1016/j.bjps.2025.10.024
Abstract
Traditional scar research has historically prioritized clinician-driven outcomes, often neglecting patient-identified needs and real-world experiences. This narrative review synthesizes developments in patient-powered innovation across scar research,…
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