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Giuseppe Guarro1, Federico Cozzani2, Matteo Rossini2
1Translational Medical and Surgical Sciences PhD Program, University of Parma. giuseppeguarromd@gmail.com.
Acta Bio-Medica : Atenei Parmensis
|November 5, 2021
Summary
This pilot study shows digital smartphone wound measurement tools are comparable to traditional methods. These versatile tools could be integrated into daily clinical practice for accurate wound assessment.
Area of Science:
- Medical technology
- Wound care
- Digital health
Background:
- Accurate wound morphology assessment is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.
- Traditional wound measurement methods can be time-consuming and less precise.
- Advancements in digital technology offer potential for improved wound evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare the accuracy of digital smartphone wound measurement with traditional methods.
- To assess the feasibility of using smartphone applications in routine clinical wound assessment.
- To provide statistical analysis of wound measurement data obtained from digital and traditional techniques.
Main Methods:
- A pilot study involving 32 wound cases.
- Morphological evaluation included width, length, and area measurements.
- Comparison between traditional paper ruler measurements and digital analysis using the imitoMeasure app.
- Statistical analysis using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC).
Main Results:
- Digital and traditional methods showed comparable results for wound width and length.
- Area measurement demonstrated slightly less comparability but remained close between methods.
- Intraclass correlation coefficients indicated good agreement for most parameters.
Conclusions:
- Digital wound measurement systems are versatile and accurate tools.
- Smartphone-based wound analysis can be readily applied in daily clinical practice.
- This technology has the potential to enhance wound care and diagnosis.
