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Table 3 Inter-rater reliability of the SCAR scale: Spearman’s correlation analyses

From: The use of the Scar Cosmesis Assessment and rating scale to evaluate the cosmetic outcomes of totally thoracoscopic cardiac surgery

SCAR parameter

Correlation coefficient

p

Scar spread

0.76

P<0.01

Erythema

0.72

P<0.01

Dyspigmentation

0.81

P<0.01

Track marks or suture marks

0.75

P<0.01

Hypertrophy/atrophy

0.77

P<0.01

Overall impression

0.82

P<0.01

Itch

1.00

P<0.01

Pain

1.00

P<0.01

Overall scores

0.83

P<0.01

  1. Correlation coefficients: 0–0.20 = “week”; 0.21–0.40 = “fair”; 0.41–0.60 = “moderate”; 0.61–0.80 = “strong” reliability; 0.81–1.00 = “strongly” reliability [12]
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Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery

ISSN: 1749-8090

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