Effectiveness of Artificial intelligence based technology to improve wound assessment and better management: A Review Article Artificial intelligence based to improve wound assessment
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Wound care clinicians face challenges in accurately predicting wound healing trajectories due to the intricate and dynamic nature of the healing process. During clinical visits, wound care teams capture images of wounds, resulting in the accumulation of extensive datasets over time. The development of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) systems can assist clinicians in diagnosing, evaluating therapy effectiveness, and forecasting healing outcomes. Precise assessment of wound area and the percentage of granulation tissue (PGT) play a crucial role in optimizing wound care and achieving favorable healing results. By utilizing AI-based wound assessment tools, the accuracy and consistency of wound area and PGT measurements can be enhanced, leading to improved efficiency in wound care workflows. Accurate measurements of wound area are particularly vital in optimizing outcomes for patients with chronic wounds. Furthermore, the determination of the percentage of healthy granulation tissue in the wound bed is essential in assessing whether a wound is likely to heal or is ready for definitive closure through skin graft or flap procedures.
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