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Filipe Ferreira1, Ivan Miguel Pires2, Vasco Ponciano1,3
1R&D Unit in Digital Services, Applications, and Content, Polytechnic Institute of Castelo Branco, 6000-767 Castelo Branco, Portugal.
Sensors (Basel, Switzerland)
|September 10, 2021
Summary
This study introduces a mobile method for accurately measuring wound size using smartphone cameras. This artificial intelligence-powered approach enhances remote patient monitoring and telemedicine for skin disease treatment.
Area of Science:
- Medical technology
- Digital health
- Artificial intelligence in healthcare
Background:
- Telemedicine is crucial for remote healthcare quality.
- Smartphones and smartwatches offer potential for remote patient monitoring.
- Accurate wound area estimation is vital for effective treatment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose and validate a mobile-based method for measuring wound area.
- To leverage smartphone cameras and AI for wound assessment.
- To develop a tool for improved telemedicine in dermatology.
Main Methods:
- Image capture using mobile devices.
- Image processing including grayscale conversion, blurring, and thresholding for segmentation.
- Wound area measurement using OpenCV framework and morphological operations (dilation, erosion).
Main Results:
- A feasible method for wound area measurement was developed and validated.
- The approach was successfully implemented in a mobile application.
- The application facilitates communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Conclusions:
- The proposed method offers a practical solution for healthcare systems to assess skin conditions remotely.
- Mobile technology can significantly enhance the capabilities of telemedicine.
- This AI-driven approach supports the investigation and treatment of skin diseases.
