WoundCareLog APP - A new application to record wound diagnosis and healing

Abstract

The incidence of chronic wounds has been increasing over the past 20 years. However, the standardized diagnosis and treatment practice of chronic refractory wounds have not been established. In addition, the properties of the wound are characterized by morphology and thus correct description of the wound in medical history collection plays a vital role, which directly affects the definitive diagnosis. To develop more accurate format of clinical history record which can correctly reflect a patient's course and treatment progress, and to standardize the medical history record of chronic refractory wounds, at the national or regional level, we designed the WoundCareLog APP. It acts as a recording and communication tool for wound healing specialists at all levels of medical institutions in China. The WoundCareLog APP is fully compatible to meet the criteria and requirements of conventional medical records by embedding 9 modules. In addition, the demands for morphological description of wounds in wound healing diagnosis and treatment have been fulfilled by enroll of digital imaging technology to overcome the inadequacies of traditional medical history records.

Keywords: Chronic wound; Diagnosis and treatment; Mobile applications; Wound healing.

Fig. 1

(A) Personal identification Information; (B) Chief complaint, history of presenting complaint, past medical history.

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Wound assessment.

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(A) Laboratory test; (B) Diagnosis.

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(A) Treatment plan; (B) Rehabilitation and health education; (C) Clinical outcomes; (D) Follow-up record.