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Scar massage may have physical and psychological effects, although evidence of its effectiveness for burn scar improvement remains inconsistent.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Design<\/jats:title><jats:p>A systematic review and meta\u2010analysis of randomised controlled trials and quasi\u2010experimental trials.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study was conducted following the Centre of Reviews and Dissemination guidelines and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta\u2010Analyses (PRISMA) statement. Cochrane Library, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature, PubMed, EMBASE, and Chinese Electronic Periodical Services were searched for studies published between January 1990 and February 2022. Quality was assessed using the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Appraisal Checklist. The final recommendation strength was assessed according to the JBI recommendation rating. A meta\u2010analysis was performed using Review Manager Version 5.4 software with a random\u2010effect model.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>Seven studies (420 participants) investigating scar massage for burn patients were included. The scar massage sessions lasted 5\u201330\u2009min and were delivered by massage therapists 1\u20133 times a week for 12\u2009weeks. Overall, scar massage decreased pain levels (standardised mean difference [SMD]: \u22122.39; 95% confidence interval [CI]: \u22123.96 to \u22120.83), improved scar thickness (mean difference: \u20100.05; 95% CI: \u22120.1 to \u22120.0), reduced pruritus (SMD: \u20101.89; 95% CI: \u22122.95 to \u22120.82) and reduced anxiety (SMD: \u20101.52; 95% CI: \u22122.73 to \u22120.32), but no significant effect on depression(SMD: \u20100.92; 95% CI:\u20102.28 to 0.44).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>The meta\u2010effects of scar massage among burn patients are significantly improved scar formation and reduced pruritus and anxiety. Providing scar massage is feasible and effective for burn patients. Future research should evaluate its long\u2010term effects.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Relevance to clinical practice<\/jats:title><jats:p>Scar massage is relatively convenient and effective in preventing and alleviating hypertrophic burn scarring. 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