Telemedicine Program for Chronic Wound Management

Chronic wounds (pressure ulcers, diabetic, arterial, and venous ulcers) have a slow healing process and therefore require frequent monitoring of wound progress by certified wound clinicians. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality national guideline recommends a weekly assessment of all chronic wounds which can be difficult for older adults residing in assisted living and extended care facilities with limited access to wound certified clinicians. Studies show that telemedicine wound assessment is a viable alternative to on-site wound assessment of patients with chronic wounds.
Source: Journal of the American Medical Directors Association - Category: Health Management Authors: Tags: Research Source Type: research