An overview of techniques used to measure wound area and volume

If wound area is to be used as an indicator of healing, then it is vital that all measurements are accurate and consistent. This depends largely on the measurement tool used. This paper offers an insight into the available evidence.

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Published inJournal of wound care Vol. 18; no. 6; p. 250
Main Authors Little, C, McDonald, J, Jenkins, M G, McCarron, P
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England 01.06.2009
Subjects
Anthropometry - methods
Casts, Surgical
Humans
Image Processing, Computer-Assisted - methods
Nursing Assessment - methods
Observer Variation
Photogrammetry - methods
Photography - methods
Reproducibility of Results
Wound Healing
Wounds and Injuries - nursing
Wounds and Injuries - pathology
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Summary:If wound area is to be used as an indicator of healing, then it is vital that all measurements are accurate and consistent. This depends largely on the measurement tool used. This paper offers an insight into the available evidence.
ISSN:0969-0700
DOI:10.12968/jowc.2009.18.6.42804