Practicality of Wound Detection Using Smartphone Measure App

Stud Health Technol Inform. 2021 Dec 15:284:362-364. doi: 10.3233/SHTI210746.

Abstract

The record of the pressure sore with photo needs to be measurable. We compare the time consumption of wound assessment ruler and measure application of smartphone and the satisfaction of the users. The time needed is 20 and 35 seconds for the ruler and the application on average. But the satisfaction is better for application for its convenience, less infection, and the accuracy of measurements.

Keywords: Wound measurement; nursing information; smartphone application.

MeSH terms

  • Mobile Applications*
  • Smartphone