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July 23, 2026ACM Transactions on Computing for Healthcare

WoundAIssist: Development and Evaluation of an AI-Based Mobile Application for Remote Chronic Wound Care in Elderly Patients

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VBVanessa BorstARAnna RiedmannTDTassilo Dege

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Overview

Randomized trial evaluates WoundAIssist for chronic wound care in elderly, suggesting effective telehealth integration.

Key Points

  • This research aims to develop and assess WoundAIssist, an AI-based mobile app for managing chronic wounds remotely in elderly patients.
  • Developed a mobile application utilizing deep learning for wound segmentation and monitoring.
  • Conducted usability studies with patients and dermatologists to evaluate app performance and user experience.
  • Involved patients and domain experts in an iterative, user-centered design process.
  • Achieved excellent usability ratings in the usability study with a positive response from both patients and dermatologists.
  • Demonstrated effective patient engagement through remote monitoring and consultations, improving quality of care.
  • Reported favorable perceptions of AI-driven wound recognition, enhancing user experience.

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Borst et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a61b056faa9903c5116ae55https://doi.org/10.1145/3810243
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