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SynthesisJournal of medical systems2025

Artificial Intelligence Methods for Diagnostic and Decision-Making Assistance in Chronic Wounds: A Systematic Review.

David Reifs Jiménez, Lorena Casanova-Lozano, Sergi Grau-Carrión, Ramon Reig-Bolaño

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Synthesis in Journal of medical systems, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 25 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

25 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. [Diabetic foot care: full-lifecycle management driven by digital intelligent technologies].Zhongguo xiu fu chong jian wai ke za zhi = Zhongguo xiufu chongjian waike zazhi = Chinese journal of reparative and reconstructive surgery · 2026
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  2. Artificial Intelligence in Burn and Wound Care: Image Analysis, Prediction, and Clinical Integration.Journal of burn care & research : official publication of the American Burn Association · 2026
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  7. Materials and System Design for Self-Decision Bioelectronic Systems.Advanced materials (Deerfield Beach, Fla.) · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

4 authors.

David Reifs JiménezDigital Care Research Group, University of Vic, C/ Sagrada Familia, 7, 08500, Vic, Barcelona, Spain. david.reifs@uvic.cat.
Lorena Casanova-LozanoDigital Care Research Group, University of Vic, C/ Sagrada Familia, 7, 08500, Vic, Barcelona, Spain.
Sergi Grau-CarriónDigital Care Research Group, University of Vic, C/ Sagrada Familia, 7, 08500, Vic, Barcelona, Spain.
Ramon Reig-BolañoDigital Care Research Group, University of Vic, C/ Sagrada Familia, 7, 08500, Vic, Barcelona, Spain.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Chronic wounds, which take over four weeks to heal, are a major global health issue linked to conditions such as diabetes, venous insufficiency, arterial diseases, and pressure ulcers. These wounds cause pain, reduce quality of life, and impose significant economic burdens. This systematic review explores the impact of technological advancements on the diagnosis of chronic wounds, focusing on how computational methods in wound image and data analysis improve diagnostic precision and patient outcomes. A literature search was conducted in databases including ACM, IEEE, PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, covering studies from 2013 to 2023. The focus was on articles applying complex computational techniques to analyze chronic wound images and clinical data. Exclusion criteria were non-image samples, review articles, and non-English or non-Spanish texts. From 2,791 articles identified, 93 full-text studies were selected for final analysis. The review identified significant advancements in tissue classification, wound measurement, segmentation, prediction of wound aetiology, risk indicators, and healing potential. The use of image-based and data-driven methods has proven to enhance diagnostic accuracy and treatment efficiency in chronic wound care. The integration of technology into chronic wound diagnosis has shown a transformative effect, improving diagnostic capabilities, patient care, and reducing healthcare costs. Continued research and innovation in computational techniques are essential to unlock their full potential in managing chronic wounds effectively.

Indexed as

Artificial IntelligenceWounds and InjuriesChronic DiseaseHumansWound HealingAlgorithmsComputer assisteddata miningDecision support systemsDeep learningWounds and injuries

Identifiers

PMID39969674
PMCPMC11839728

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