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Table 2 Variables for inclusion in the logistic regression model

From: Identification of factors predicting scar outcome after burn injury in children: a prospective case-control study

Variable description

Variable type

State description

Sex

Categorical

Female; malea

Age (years)

Continuous

 

Fitzpatrick skin type

Categorical

1–3a; 4–6

History of asthma

Categorical

Noa; yes

%TBSA

Continuous

 

External cause of burn

Categorical

Scalda; contact; flame; other

Wound depth (proxy variable surgery level)

Categorical

Conservativea; Split-thickness skin graft ± ReCell®

Healed within 14 days

Categorical

No; yesa

Wound complications (over-granulation, graft loss or wound infection)

Categorical

Noa; yes

Multiple surgical procedures for acute wound (>1)

Categorical

Noa; yes

Length of stay (days)

Categorical

0a; >0–7; >7–14; >14–30; >30–60; >60

Worst scar location

Categorical

Face/head/neck; chest/abdomen/groin; back/buttocks; arm; hand; lega; foot

Time from injury to scar assessment (months)

Continuous

 
  1. aReference state