Description

Proper wound healing can be assessed by monitoring the wound surface area. There are various methods of wound area measurement, which differ in terms of the cost of the devices and their accuracy. Using smartphones to remotely monitor incisional wounds via digital photos as well as collect postoperative symptom information has the potential to improve patient outcomes and transitional care. Currently, clinicians and nurses mainly base their wound assessment on visual examination of wound size and healing status, while the patients themselves seldom have an opportunity to play an active role. Hence, a more quantitative and cost-effective examination method that enables the patients and their caregivers to take a more active role in daily wound care potentially can accelerate wound healing, save travel cost and reduce healthcare expenses. Considering the prevalence of smartphones with a high-resolution digital camera, assessing wounds by analyzing images of chronic foot ulcers is an attractive option. In this project, the system proposes a novel wound image analysis system for analyze the image. Diabetic foot ulcers represent a significant health issue, and daily wound care is necessary for wound healing to occur. The goal of this research is to create a smart phone based wound image analysis system for people with diabetes to track the healing process of chronic ulcers and wounds.